The Rise and Fall of Capcom's Fighting All-Stars

🥊Fighting All-Stars was an internally developed fighting game by Capcom, but it faced numerous challenges during development.

💔The cancellation of Fighting All-Stars had a significant impact on the fighting game division at Capcom.

🌟The game featured new characters and unique gameplay mechanics, including dramatic counters and finishing moves.

🌐Capcom's acquisition of SNK's rights led to plans for a special guest character in Fighting All-Stars.

👋Following the cancellation, some staff members moved on to other projects, while others joined Flagship Limited.

Why was Fighting All-Stars cancelled?

—The game received negative feedback during location testing, and with the declining arcade business, Capcom made the decision to cancel the project.

What unique features did Fighting All-Stars have?

—Fighting All-Stars introduced new gameplay mechanics, such as dramatic counters and finishing moves, to differentiate it from other Capcom fighting games.

Were there plans for crossover characters in Fighting All-Stars?

—Capcom had discussions with SNK to include a special guest character in the game, but the cancellation prevented this from happening.

What impact did the cancellation of Fighting All-Stars have?

—The cancellation had a significant impact on the fighting game division at Capcom, leading to a shift in the company's focus and resources.

Did any staff members from Fighting All-Stars continue working on fighting games?

—Some staff members moved on to other projects, while others joined Flagship Limited, an independent studio supported by Capcom, Sega, and Nintendo.

00:00Introduction to Capcom's Fighting All-Stars and its development challenges.

05:23The cancellation of Fighting All-Stars and its impact on Capcom's fighting game division.

10:39Discussion of the game's unique features, including dramatic counters and finishing moves.

15:10The potential inclusion of crossover characters in Fighting All-Stars.

20:45The long-term impact of the game's cancellation and the fate of the staff involved.