SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos
Neo Geo cover, showing Kyo (SNK) and Ryu (Capcom). Illustration by Falcoon
Developer(s)	Playmore, SNK NeoGeo, Capcom, Ignition Entertainment (Console Versions), Flashpoint (PS2)
Publisher(s)	Playmore, Capcom, Ignition Entertainment, Flashpoint
Release date	Arcade JP July 24, 2003 Neo Geo INT November 13, 2003 PlayStation 2 WW December 25, 2003 Xbox WW October 7, 2004
Genre	Fighting game
Game modes	Up to 2 players simultaneously
Platform(s)	Arcade, Neo Geo, PlayStation 2, Xbox

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos is a fighting game by SNK Playmore. The game aims to bring together the best of Capcom and SNK fighting games, mostly The King of Fighters '96 and Super Street Fighter II Turbo. But unlike the two Capcom vs. SNK games before it, SNK was the developer and, as a result, has many differences regarding the game system. In Japan and Europe it was ported for both the PS2 and Xbox. In the United States, however, it was released for the Xbox exclusively, due to SCEA's game approval policy.

GameplayEdit

SNK vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos primarily utilizes the command system of The King of Fighters series, incorporating light/strong kicks, punches, cancels and charging attacks. Unlike its predecessor, Capcom vs. SNK 2, this game lacks both air guards and a "groove system", instead focusing on quicker gameplay. Characters are provided with a basic 3-level bar system for executing super-special attacks with basic filling options attributed to strikes and damage. Additionally, the sprites from the various series received new models and some special effects were changed in the command lists (for example, the player cannot increase the damage of the Zujou Sashi used by Choi Bounge by tapping the buttons anymore).

CharactersEdit

SNK CharactersEdit

Playable CharactersEdit

Capcom CharactersEdit

Playable CharactersEdit

Mid-Boss CharactersEdit

• Demitri Maximoff - Darkstalkers: The Night Warriors
• Zero - Mega Man X (represents Mega Man Zero ingame)
• Dan Hibiki - Street Fighter Alpha

Sub-Boss CharacterEdit

• Violent Ken - Original character

BossEdit

• Shin Akuma (Shin Gouki in Japan) - Street Fighter Alpha 2

Hidden BossEdit

• Red Arremer - Ghosts 'n Goblins

ReceptionEdit

The game was not well received by critics due to various reasons: the rushed and bland presentation of the game (as seen in stages with very few colors), lack of certain "token" characters (like Haohmaru, Benimaru, and Zangief), and the omission of the selectable fighting styles showcased by Capcom, instead featuring a single battle style, not giving any choice to players who favored other styles, even those created by SNK itself.

However, the game was given some recognition since it also features newly animated sprites for many of the characters, such as Demitri, Earthquake, and Tessa.

StagesEdit

Crystal Shrine Stage

Factory Abandoned Stage

Green of Forest Stage

Nude Place Stage

Power Generation Room Stage

Station Obsolete Stage

Blockade Space Stage

Guardian-dogs Temple Stage

The Village in the Maniac World Stage

Athena's Holy World Stage

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TriviaEdit

• When Athena defeats an enemy with a super move, she uses the Heaven Spell, an attack that transforms her enemies into animals. Similarly, when Red Arremer defeats an enemy with a super move, he uses the Makai Spell, an attack that transforms his enemies into monsters.

• The first appearance of Honki ni Natta Mr. Karate who was based on the original Mr. Karate during his debut in Art of Fighting (1992). As well as Violent Ken, who is heavily influenced by Sennou Ken from Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994).

External LinksEdit

• Compilation of transformations in the game from niconico
• Original wallpapers for Gpara