Limited Run Games, a renowned publisher known for its careful curation and physical releases of classic titles, has officially partnered with Marvel and Konami to announce the Marvel Maximum Collection—a comprehensive bundle of six iconic retro games, set to launch soon on Nintendo Switch and other platforms.
Uniting a lineup of beloved arcade, 8-bit, and 16-bit Marvel classics, this ambitious collection aims to celebrate decades of superhero action with modern enhancements and archival precision. The Marvel Maximum Collection traces Marvel's early gaming legacy through a wide array of genres and platforms, delivering not just single versions but every major console and arcade iteration of these classic titles.
According to Limited Run Games, this collection will offer a “comprehensive tour” of Marvel’s interactive history, making it a standout release for collectors and long-time fans alike. Featured titles in the Marvel Maximum Collection include: - **X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade):** Experience the definitive mutant beat-'em-up, now with full online multiplayer supporting up to six players—bolstered by rollback netcode for smooth, modern online play. - **Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, NES):** Step into the boots of Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision, with both the classic arcade experience and unique NES platform adventure included. - **Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive):** Adapted from the famed comic arc, this brawler lets players switch between the Super Nintendo’s color-rich visuals or the grittier Sega Genesis presentation, both underscored by a celebrated 16-bit soundtrack. - **Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive):** Team up in solo or cooperative two-player lanes to tackle the Life Foundation and a host of symbiote antagonists. - **Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Gear):** Traverse Arcade’s perilous “Murderworld,” now including various handheld versions for a look at Marvel’s on-the-go gaming history. - **Silver Surfer (NES):** Known for its formidable difficulty and lauded 8-bit soundtrack, Silver Surfer remains an infamous test for even the most seasoned players. In addition to the robust game lineup, the Marvel Maximum Collection is set to feature all-new music composed by legendary video game composer Chris Huelsbeck.
Enhancing the retro programming, the package also includes a digital archive replete with original box art, instruction manuals, and more, as well as a music player with soundtracks from every version of each game.
For those seeking nostalgia and accessibility, modern conveniences such as rewind and save states, cheat menus, and a range of display options—including CRT simulation—ensure both authenticity and ease of play. This project follows Limited Run Games’ tradition of elevating archival collections by merging preservation with high-quality physical releases.
While a specific release date is pending, the publisher has confirmed broad platform support, with the Nintendo Switch as a key target.
As updates arrive, stay tuned for the latest on pre-orders and additional feature reveals for the Marvel Maximum Collection.
Uniting a lineup of beloved arcade, 8-bit, and 16-bit Marvel classics, this ambitious collection aims to celebrate decades of superhero action with modern enhancements and archival precision. The Marvel Maximum Collection traces Marvel's early gaming legacy through a wide array of genres and platforms, delivering not just single versions but every major console and arcade iteration of these classic titles.
According to Limited Run Games, this collection will offer a “comprehensive tour” of Marvel’s interactive history, making it a standout release for collectors and long-time fans alike. Featured titles in the Marvel Maximum Collection include: - **X-Men: The Arcade Game (Arcade):** Experience the definitive mutant beat-'em-up, now with full online multiplayer supporting up to six players—bolstered by rollback netcode for smooth, modern online play. - **Captain America and The Avengers (Arcade, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, NES):** Step into the boots of Captain America, Iron Man, Hawkeye, and Vision, with both the classic arcade experience and unique NES platform adventure included. - **Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive):** Adapted from the famed comic arc, this brawler lets players switch between the Super Nintendo’s color-rich visuals or the grittier Sega Genesis presentation, both underscored by a celebrated 16-bit soundtrack. - **Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive):** Team up in solo or cooperative two-player lanes to tackle the Life Foundation and a host of symbiote antagonists. - **Spider-Man/X-Men: Arcade’s Revenge (Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, Game Boy, Game Gear):** Traverse Arcade’s perilous “Murderworld,” now including various handheld versions for a look at Marvel’s on-the-go gaming history. - **Silver Surfer (NES):** Known for its formidable difficulty and lauded 8-bit soundtrack, Silver Surfer remains an infamous test for even the most seasoned players. In addition to the robust game lineup, the Marvel Maximum Collection is set to feature all-new music composed by legendary video game composer Chris Huelsbeck.
Enhancing the retro programming, the package also includes a digital archive replete with original box art, instruction manuals, and more, as well as a music player with soundtracks from every version of each game.
For those seeking nostalgia and accessibility, modern conveniences such as rewind and save states, cheat menus, and a range of display options—including CRT simulation—ensure both authenticity and ease of play. This project follows Limited Run Games’ tradition of elevating archival collections by merging preservation with high-quality physical releases.
While a specific release date is pending, the publisher has confirmed broad platform support, with the Nintendo Switch as a key target.
As updates arrive, stay tuned for the latest on pre-orders and additional feature reveals for the Marvel Maximum Collection.
