While this classic fighting game doesn't have a modern "cinematic story mode" like later entries (e.g., Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite ), its core "story" revolves around the heroes and villains of both universes uniting to stop , a powerful psychic entity born from the combined consciousness of Professor X and Magneto.
: In many versions, including the Fighting Collection , you can unlock hidden characters like Shadow Lady or Roll by entering specific directional codes on the character select screen or enabling "Easy Select" in the EX settings.
: Every character has a brief "story" ending once you defeat Onslaught, showing what happens to them and their universe after the victory. Useful Gameplay Tips
: This is the game's signature mechanic. By pressing both heavy attack buttons simultaneously (with a full level 2 or 3 meter), you can control both of your characters at once for a brief period of unlimited hyper combos.