Great 2D Fighter

While many complain that the game is unbalanced, this is only somewhat true. As someone mentioned earlier, Wolverine is a very good character in this game. However, to say that he or any other is the absolute best is making a huge leap.

Sure, there are about 8-12 charaters that are really considered to be the top tier, but that is certainly enough to find yourself a team that suits your personality and play Among these top tiers, there are a large variety of characters ranging from the gigantic Sentinel, to the viciously aggressive Wolverine, to the super quick characters such as Stryder and Magneto, to some "cheaper" projectile junkies' dream fighters such as Cable, to the more complicated and intricate fighters that require good strategy and quick hands such as Dr. Doom and (though some might argue this one) Spiral, all the way down to those annoying "run-away" and "poke" characters like Storm.

In my opinion, this is certainly the best overall 2D fighter you will ever find. Fighting games tend to be very difficult to balance, and if the creaters can make a top tier list that encompasses about 15-20% of the overall character base, you're doing a pretty good job. If you want a "perfectly balanced" game, go play Starcraft. Otherwise, when you're looking for a fun fighter that is easy to pick up and play, while at the same time making you realize the complexities and strategy factors involved, stick with this one.

Pros: Good fighter base, nicely graphics, and a fun yet deep fighting system.
Cons: While the music list is nice, a few more character themed songs would have been nice.