Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the new 4v4 superhero anime fighter from Arc System Works, launches today on PC and PlayStation 5. Among the game's playable characters is Deadpool, whose unique fighting style incorporates numerous references to iconic moments and moves from the fighting game genre. These nods span titles from developers like Capcom, SNK, Sega, and Arc System Works itself.
Detailing Deadpool's abilities, a recent character breakdown trailer showcased his extensive move set. Many of these attacks are direct homages to popular fighting games, including titles such as Street Fighter, Virtua Fighter, Marvel vs. Capcom, Blazblue, and Dragon Ball FighterZ. The sheer volume of references has led to fans creating compilations that visually match Deadpool's moves to their original inspirations. One such compilation was shared on social media, highlighting the depth of the callbacks.
For many players, their first hands-on experience with Deadpool will be upon the game's official release. The game features a 4v4 tag-team combat system, a departure for players accustomed to traditional one-on-one fighting games. Deadpool is poised to be a popular choice for players looking to experiment with the game's tag mechanics and team-building strategies.