Limited Run Games, in collaboration with Marvel Games and Konami Digital Entertainment, is set to releae a compendium of classic Marvel titles from the golden age of gaming. Announced this week, MARVEL MaXimum Collection features six fan-favorite classic titles from the Arcade, 8-bit, and 16-bit consoles.
Although it's technically six titles, MARVEL MaXimum Collection isn't playing any favorites with one version of a particular game. Instead, it features every major console and arcade iteration of each title. This means you'll be able to play whatever version of the game you experienced as a kid, whether it be in an actual arcade or at home on your NES. So in total, we're really getting 13 different types of Marvel game experiences.
Here are the games included:
X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade)
The definitive mutant beat-’em-up returns! Experience the legendary cabinet action with full online multiplayer support for up to six players. Choose your favorite X-Man and take on Magneto’s army with the ultimate team-up experience.
Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, Sega® Genesis/Mega Drive, NES)
Take control of Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision as you experience the cinematic arcade original or the unique platforming spin of the NES.
Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (Super Nintendo™, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive)
Based on the iconic comic crossover, gamers take to the streets of NYC battling hordes of nefarious bad guys, all to the sound of a rockin’ 16-bit soundtrack! Switch between the rich color palette of the Super Nintendo version, or dive in and enjoy the Genesis/Mega Drive version’s gritty vibe. Whatever you choose, carnage is guaranteed!
Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive)
The superlative symbiote sequel! Go solo or team up in two-player co-op to take on the Life Foundation and Carnage’s offspring.
Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (Super Nintendo™, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy™, Game Gear™)
Navigate Arcade’s deadly "Murderworld." This collection includes the handheld versions of the game, offering a fascinating look at Marvel's history of on-the-go gaming.
Silver Surfer (NES)
Test your Super Hero skills against one of the most infamously challenging shooters to ever grace a console! Featuring one of the greatest soundtracks in 8-bit history, this is a shooter that’s tough to master and tougher to put down!
As we've seen with many of these types of modern re-releases, MARVEL MaXimum Collection will include bonus features beyond the games that can be appreciated by both fans and collectors. Included in the compendium is a digital archive featuring high-res scans of original box art, instruction manuals, and vintage advertisements. There's also a library of music with the iconic chip-tune scores from every version of the game collection.
Some quality of life features include the ability the rewinde gameplay and save anywhere. There's also multiple display options to choose from. You can either play with a crisp, modern pixels or recreate the old school look with CRT and scanline filters.
MARVEL MaXimum Collection will be available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC. No release date was announced, but it is listed as "coming soon" with the ability to be wishlisted.