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Last week, we covered VesperArcade’s Assist History video, where he and Canadian Marvel player Detramantix took a look at the evolution of the Assist mechanic throughout the Vs. Series. Now they return with a bit of a follow-up video, focusing on how the Infinity Stones, or rather Gems, were implemented back in 1995’s Marvel Super Heroes, and use what we know about them there to speculate how they might be utilized in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite.

In that game, based on the “Infinity Gauntlet” storyline, the six Gems: Power, Time, Reality, Mind, Soul, and Space, were not manually chosen by players before matches–as they will be in Infinite–rather they would be sorted into a random order revealed at the Vs. screen that they would follow during matches. In order to make them appear, players had to meet certain criteria, such as scoring the First Attack. The Gem will pop out on the side of the player who completed the condition to make it appear, but can be grabbed by both, and can even be stolen from players if they haven’t activated it. Players can carry multiple Gems, and could cycle through them with the Start button. Gem activation will also hit the opponent and knock them away, similar to how Ryu wall bounces Captain Marvel with the Power Stone in the MVC:I trailer.

Gem abilities were as follows:

• The Power Gem gave each character a damage buff, and granted certain characters special abilities, such as giving Spider-Man a mirror image of himself on the other side of the opponent, allowing for sandwich combos. Captain America received multi-hitting Specials that would eventually become his Hyper Combos in later titles. Wolverine created blurred shadow images of himself, that would follow him around. Psylocke was given an invulnerable clone, which appeared in front of and behind her and could deal damage.
• The Time Gem provided increased movement speed. Hulk gained 2-hits on his heavy attacks, while Shuma-Gorath’s normals turned his opponents to stone. Time Gem-specific combos were also possible, which seems to also be the case in MVC:I.
• The Space Gem increased defense. Juggernaut became immune to all attacks but throws, while Magneto gained a magnetic shield, making him immune to ALL forms of attacks.
• The Reality Gem provided elemental projectiles such as fireballs, icicles, lightning balls and even a pumpkin that can stun opponents. Blackheart could also become invisible.
• The Soul Gem allowed lost health recovery. Iron Man gained an electric effect on his normals that increased damage and allowed him to drain his opponent’s Super Combo gauge.
• The Mind Gem allows the regeneration of Super Combo gauge.

The game also allowed players the option of turning the Gems off by both holding down the Start button before the match, signified by a “No Gems” message, giving players a choice to abandon this mechanic for a more traditional experience.

You can see the full video below.

What did you think about the Infinity Gems in Marvel Super Heroes, and do you hope the Stones work similarly in Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite? Let us know in the Comments below!

Source: VesperArcade