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Captain America and the Avengers is a 1991 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Data East for arcades. A different Data East game was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Captain America and the Avengers
An alternate version featured two-player gameplay, with players able to select from any of the available four characters. In 2018, Complex ranked the SNES version 85th on their "The Best Super Nintendo Games of All Time". Electronic Gaming Monthly said it "fares well on this Game Gear version, even without the Two-player Simultaneous Play Option".
In 2021, Arcade1Up released the game in a special Marvel-themed cabinet that also featured Avengers in Galactic Storm and X-Men. It features the Avengers team of Marvel Comics characters in a side-scrolling brawling and shooting adventure to defeat the evil Red Skull. In reviewing the Game Gear version, GamePro called the game "a forgettable scroller" with mediocre animation and sound.
How Captain America and the Avengers Plays
Each character can fight hand-to-hand, throw select items when on the ground, and use a ranged special attack, either a projectile weapon (Captain America's shield and Hawkeye's arrows) or an energy beam (Iron Man and Vision), known as that character's "Avenger Attack". In reviewing the Game Gear version, GamePro called the game "a forgettable scroller" with mediocre animation and sound. During a jump, Captain America and Hawkeye can attack with a flying kick, while Iron Man and Vision instead attack by firing their energy beams at a 45-degree angle.
is a 1991 beat 'em up video game developed and published by Data East for arcades. In the United States, it topped the RePlay arcade earnings chart for upright arcade cabinets in November 1991. The original arcade game was sold in two forms.
Why Players Still Load It Up
In Japan, it was the fourth most successful table arcade unit of December 1991, according to Game Machine. The November 1991 issue of Sinclair User gave it the shared award for "Games Most Likely To Save The Universe" as one of the best superhero games, along with Spider-Man: The Video Game and Captain Commando. In the United States, it topped the RePlay arcade earnings chart for upright arcade cabinets in November 1991.
One version allowed four players to play simultaneously, with each player position controlling a specific character. Electronic Gaming Monthly said it "fares well on this Game Gear version, even without the Two-player Simultaneous Play Option". In reviewing the Game Gear version, GamePro called the game "a forgettable scroller" with mediocre animation and sound.
Captain America and the Avengers — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the original Captain America and the Avengers?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Captain America and the Avengers released on?
Data East, Mindscape shipped Captain America and the Avengers for the Super Nintendo back in 1991, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Captain America and the Avengers?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Captain America and the Avengers support?
This browser version of Captain America and the Avengers handles 1 player(s).