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Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems is a 1996 beat-'em-up platform game developed by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, based on the events of Marvel Comics' series The Infinity Gauntlet and The Infinity War. In the game's plot, Adam Warlock calls upon Earth's greatest superheroes to seek out the Infinity Gems before they fall into the wrong hands.
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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 Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems
Electronic Gaming Monthly highlighted the ability to choose any of the five superheroes for each level and the number of special moves each character has, but noted the game's repetitive nature. Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems received average reviews. Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems was released on October 18, 1996 for the Super Famicom in Japan.
In 2020, the game was rereleased as part of a home arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up alongside X-Men vs. is a 1996 beat-'em-up platform game developed by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, based on the events of Marvel Comics' series The Infinity Gauntlet and The Infinity War. In the game's plot, Adam Warlock calls upon Earth's greatest superheroes to seek out the Infinity Gems before they fall into the wrong hands.
How Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems Plays
Blackheart, Nebula, Sasquatch, a Doombot, and Doctor Doom appear as bosses along with two Iron Man doppelgangers and Thanos. Two of the Gems can be picked up during the first four missions, one is obtained after defeating Magus, and two more are randomly received in two of the four following levels. Playable characters include: Throughout the levels, there are Doppelganger enemies of Wolverine, Hulk, and Iron Man to fight against, as well as of Daredevil, Hawkeye, Puck, She-Hulk, Silver Surfer, the Thing, and Vision.
In 2020, the game was rereleased as part of a home arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up alongside X-Men vs. When a character is defeated, they must be revived individually with the appropriate item. After investigating an area, the player may or may not be rewarded with one of the gems resulting in a restart of the entire game.
Why Players Still Load It Up
is a 1996 beat-'em-up platform game developed by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, based on the events of Marvel Comics' series The Infinity Gauntlet and The Infinity War. In the game's plot, Adam Warlock calls upon Earth's greatest superheroes to seek out the Infinity Gems before they fall into the wrong hands. Although War of the Gems is based on a similar storyline as the Capcom arcade game Marvel Super Heroes, and each of the playable characters retains one of the special moves they had in that game, it is not a port; War of the Gems instead features gameplay similar to Final Fight and X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse.
In 2020, the game was rereleased as part of a home arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up alongside X-Men vs.
Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems online for free?
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Do I need a controller to play Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems?
Development was handled by Capcom, with Capcom, Laguna Video Games publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems?
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