Marvel Versus Capcom 4: Apex

Marvel Versus Capcom 4 should be a 3 character tag team fighting game. It is the proposed entry #6 in the Marvel Versus Capcom series. The game should be the apex of an original fighting game system that the Marvel Capcom crossover inspired.

Characters

Capcom
 * Ryu
 * Gouki Akuma
 * Zangief
 * Charlie Nash
 * Chun Li
 * Sakura Kasugano
 * Vega
 * Seth
 * Jin Saotome
 * Cycloid-Beta
 * Ace
 * Morrigan Aensland
 * Viewtiful Joe
 * Ruby Heart
 * Amingo
 * Sonson The Third
 * Dante
 * Vergil
 * Trish
 * Rock Man
 * Roll
 * Zero
 * Forte
 * Axl
 * Albert Wesker
 * Naruhodo Ryuichi
 * Karuma Mei
 * Batsu Ichimonji
 * Kyosuke Kagami
 * Hinata Nekketsu
 * Chairperson
 * Ran Hibiki
 * Hayato Nekketsu
 * Roy Bromwell
 * Tiffany Lords
 * Boman Delgado
 * Akira Kazama
 * Yurika Kirishima
 * Zaki
 * Edge
 * Gan Isurugi
 * Daigo Kazama
 * Shoma Sawamura
 * Natsu Ayuhara
 * Roberto Miura
 * Momo Karuizawa
 * Nagare Namikawa
 * Kyoko Minazuki
 * Hideo Shimazu
 * Kurow Kirishima
 * Raizo Imawano
 * Hyo Imawano

Marvel Hidden Downloadable Content
 * Spider-Man
 * Venom
 * Rogue
 * Morph
 * Mimic
 * Hope Summers
 * Mystique
 * Deadpool
 * Task Master
 * Finesse
 * Echo
 * Super Adaptoid
 * Meggan Puceanu
 * Super Skrull
 * Protege
 * Evil Zangief
 * Shadow
 * Shadow Lady
 * Morrigan/Lilith
 * Captain America
 * Wolverine
 * Magneto
 * Hulk
 * She-Hulk
 * Iron Man
 * Thor
 * Doctor Doom
 * Phoenix
 * Dormammu
 * Storm
 * Sentinel
 * X-23
 * Shuma Gorath
 * Nova
 * Rocket Raccoon
 * Iron Fist
 * Doctor Strange
 * Ghost Rider
 * Hawkeye
 * Scott Pilgrim
 * Apollo Justice
 * B.B Hood
 * Mr. Fantastic
 * Human Torch
 * Gambit
 * Ice Man
 * X-man

Plot

In 1997 Batsu Ichimonji attempts to stop Hyo Imawano from taking over Japan. But in the Marvel X Capcom universe Hyo has teamed up with Super Skrull. The skrulls have secretly invaded Japan - taking the place of Japanese politicians. Hyo's plans for Japan domination succeed before Batsu can stop him. Japan under Hyo's influence turns to the dark side. Another crisis strikes when war becomes imminent between Japan and the United States Of America as President Clinton and the US military dislikes the new aggressive Japan.

Spider-Man was training with Ryu in the wilderness in order to hone his fighting skills when the Japan/US crisis began. Venom had come with Spider-Man to find inner peace. Exchange students Roy Bromwell, Tiffany Lords, and Boman Delgado were also trapped in Japan. Spider-Man volunteers to fight crime as massive civil unrest attacks Japan.

Officially only Japanese heroes Rock Man and Jin Saotome can deal with the problem as any US super hero entering Japan is considered an act of war. This blocks The Avengers from sending their fighters to Japan and the X-Men from volunteering. Rogue X-Men characters Rogue, Morph, Mimic, Hope Summers, and Mystique enter Japan to help solve the crisis. The Avengers hire Task Master, and his daughter Finesse to enter Japan and find out what is ailing it. The Hand being a ninja organization send Echo to Japan.

Ruby Heart re-recruites Sonson and Amingo to her pirate crew in her flying airship as they are rogue characters capable of not upsetting US-Japan relations.

Vega and Albert Wesker both invade Japan to take advantage of it's new vulnerability. Albert wants this to be a major step in becoming a god by taking over an entire country. Vega suddenly wants Japan to be ruled by a dictatorship.

Ryu, Spider-Man and Venom step out of the wilderness and into a city gripped in chaos. With Japan in a state of massive civil unrest they are challenged by disillusioned punk kids: Edge, Gan Isurugi, and Kurow Kirishima. Fortunately Ryu, and Spider-Man peacefully defeat them in a martial arts fight with Venom ruffing them up so they have no doubts about this team's toughness.

Venom breaks up with Ryu and Spider-Man to join Echo who is actively targeting a Japanese gang who are harassing foreigners. Venom's motivation for joining is to get into another fight. Echo has already found another ally in Finesse who needs the parternership for her mission as it may lead to the key to the mystery. The 3 challenge 3 more punk kids: Akira Kazama, Zaki, Daigo Kazama, and win.

Naruhodo Ryuichi using his brilliant detective skills realizes that certain politicians have been replaced with shape shifters. He nearly dies with this knowledge when he outs 3 politicians in the middle of court on trail for war crimes. The 3 aliens fight Naruhodo, Karuma, and a student journalist bare handedly. Police fail to respond mysteriously. Fortunately thanks to Naruhodo's martial arts experience from Marvel Versus Capcom 3, Karuma's part interest in S&M style martial arts, and Ran's uber ability to fight - the heroes barely survive. They take the knowledge of the secret skrull invasion out of the court room. After this point the jig is up on the invasion.

With the skrull's invasion discovered. Vega and Albert have no choice but to up their ante on their plan to be dictator and God. Vega and Albert agree to not fight each other so the good guys might exhaust themselves fighting the bad guys first. But Vega and his protoges are defeated by 3 rogue X-Men not including Rogue. And the God wanna be is defeated by the God in training Protoge with the near God Meggan. Albert's location is discovered by the spy skills of Task Master.

Batsu holds inside knowledge that the crisis was started by Hyo Imawano and it is mostly American super heroes who know how to deal with Super Skrull. But Rock Man and Rogue are the most powerful super heroes available to fight Super Skrull.

When Raizo is brought to justice, just like Dr. Wily he begs for foregiveness at Rock Man's feet. Raizo tries to convince Rock Man, Rogue, and Batsu that Hyo's brain washing made him evil. But Batsu sends him to trail as he knows that Hyo's brain washing only worked because he was a vicious high school principal before his nephew took over his mind.

Story Mode

Character combinations are chosen for you in an episode by episode series of battle. The game's story is written in the enclosed instruction book. There are no cut scenes between fights so the mode plays as smoothly as arcade mode. The mode ends with a graphic ending sequence. Since character combinations are controlled only 1 ending should be created for this mode.

Chapter 1

Ryu, Spider-Man, & Venom versus Edge, Gan Isurugi, & Kurow Kirishima

Massive Urban Unrest

Chapter 2

Echo, Finesse, & Venom versus Akira Kazama, Zaki, and Daigo Kazama

Dark Alley

Chapter 3

Naruhodo Ryuichi, Karuma Mei, & Ran Hibiki versus 3 Skrulls

Court Room Battle

Chapter 4

Mimic, Morph, & Hope Summers versus Vega, Cycloid-Beta, & Seth

Chapter 5

Protoge, Task Master, & Meggan Puceanu versus Albert Wesker, Super Adoptoid, & Mystique

Chapter 6

Rock Man, Batsu Ichimonji, & Rogue versus Super Skrull, Hyo Imawano, & Raizo Imawano

Army Base

Epilogue

Ruby Heart, Jin Saotome, & Amingo versus 3 Sentinels

Days Of Future's Past

Characters combinations also have personality. The punk youth fight in a hap hazard way without much team work. Vega let's his team mates tag team fight before he enters the fray. Super Adoptoid fights first without assistance. Once Super Adoptoid is defeated Albert Wesker fights the entire time. Mystique fights last. In the climax Super Skrull fights solely. If Super Skrull is defeated Hyo and Raizo tag team fight. When Raizo is defeated Hyo transforms into Demon Hyo as a last ditch effort. In the epilogue chapter the 3 Sentinels do not tag team or assist, fighting robotically 1 by 1.

Edit Story Mode

There should also be an Edit Story sub mode allowing you to design a course where the player sets the character combinations and number of chapters. You can also share your stories online!

Arcade Mode

Marvel Versus Capcom 4 should be licensed for pay to play. Arcade Mode allows the game to function as an arcade machine within arcades. A different take on the Story Mode is used where players take on the opponent teams from Story Mode with any team they want. Individual character endings can be found here!

Character Select Screen

Stages are chosen before the characters. The character select icons take up the entire screen to make it easier to find every character. Same characters can only be on opposing teams.

Character Improvements

Ryu can emulate Ken by selecting the appropriate COLOR.

Seth doesn't have his low health weakness from Street Fighter 4.

Sakura's Sunburned Sakura is so powerful it drains the super bar to prevent her from breaking the game.

Viewtiful Joe can slow down time via the super bar without having to throw his slow motion at other characters.

Amingo's little helpers take more damage to defeat.

Rock Man no longer has to summon alternate weapons through Fliptop. Leaf Shield, Tornado Hold, Rock Ball, and Magnetic Shockwave are now just regualar special moves.

Roll has her move set from Tatsunoko Versus Capcom.

Zero should be more balanced to prevent him from breaking Marvel Versus Capcom 4.

Naruhodo Ryuichi has a completely different move set.

Spider-Man can use his web line to pull a character closer to him even when blocked.

Hyo can transform into Demon Hyo.

Stages

Default
 * Selects a stage for the player(s) by basing the selection on the fighters choosen

New Street Fighter Alpha 3
 * Massive Urban Unrest
 * Dark Alley
 * Court Room Battle
 * Army Base

Street Fighter EX
 * Sakura's House

Street Fighter 4
 * Ace's Underground Training Stage


 * Secret Laboratory

MUGEN Rival Schools
 * Femtos Stage


 * Taiyo High School Athletic Field


 * Taiyo High School Class Room


 * Taiyo High School Rooftop


 * Gorin High School Gym


 * Gorin High School Training Camp


 * Pacific High School Back Gate


 * Gedo High School Construction Site


 * Riverbed Near Gedo


 * Drive In Theater


 * Konjo Shrine


 * Ziggy Amusement Park


 * Seijyun Girl's High School Courtyard


 * Aohuaru Station Square


 * Embankment On The Yamato River


 * Mountain Area


 * Justice High School Front Gate

Marvel Versus Capcom 1
 * Justice High School Library
 * Justice High School Burning

Marvel Versus Capcom 2
 * Dr. Wily's Laboratory
 * Blue Area Of The Moon

Tatsunoko Versus Capcom
 * Swamp
 * Desert
 * Factory
 * Air Ship

Marvel Versus Capcom 3
 * Suzaku Castle
 * Scotland Stage
 * Metro City


 * The Daily Bugle


 * City That Never Sleeps


 * The Danger Room


 * SHIELD Helicarrier


 * SHIELD Air Show


 * The Hand Hideout


 * Shadowland


 * Tricell Laboratory


 * Chaos At Tricell


 * Days Of Future's Past

Hidden Characters

To select Evil Zangief, Shadow, Shadow Lady, and Morrigan/Lilith select each character's respecitive ALT. Zangief can transform into his alter ego during gameplay as well.

If Blue Area Of The Moon or Days Of Future's Past is selected the hidden Marvel characters will appear on the character roster.

To unlock Scott Pilgrim, beat the game on Story Mode.

The hidden Capcom characters are the riskiest characters in the game as they are not designed to be balanced against the main cast. The main cast should be extremely well balanced on this game's last edition. The hidden Marvel characters are just simply imported from Marvel Versus Capcom 3 as there is no reason to disclude compatible characters.

Downloadable Content

The DLC should be legitimate, putting the unlock code scandals to rest. The DLC characters should be developed long after the game's development and based on fan suggestions. Downloading characters also unhides the hidden Marvel characters allowing you to play as them in any stage. The current ideas for the DLC characters are based on BlueSaga's suggestions.