Beyond the standard fighting, the "Olympic Mode" provides a series of themed mini-games. You can play a Ghost 'n Goblins style platformer starring Arthur, a rhythm game with Felicia, or a target-shooting game featuring Marco from Metal Slug . These modes allow players to earn points to unlock secret characters and special moves.
Despite the hardware limitations of the original era, the game features a massive roster of 26 characters (18 initially available and 8 unlockable). The lineup pulls from the heavy hitters of both universes:
Originally released in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPC), is often cited as the crowning achievement of the handheld's library. In 2021, SNK brought this portable powerhouse to the Nintendo Switch as part of the Neo Geo Pocket Color Selection , allowing a new generation of players to experience what many consider the best fighting game ever produced for an 8-bit or 16-bit portable system. Roster and Representation SNK vs. Capcom: The Match of the Millennium Swi...
The Switch port includes several modern "Quality of Life" enhancements that make the retro experience smoother:
A high-resolution scan of the original manual is included for nostalgia and move-set reference. Olympic Mode Beyond the standard fighting, the "Olympic Mode" provides
Kyo Kusanagi, Terry Bogard, Mai Shiranui, Haohmaru, and more.
A vital tool for practicing difficult combos or reversing a losing streak. Despite the hardware limitations of the original era,
The Switch's tabletop mode allows two players to battle using a single console, mimicking the original link-cable experience.