Summary
Marvel vs. Capcomfans can’t get enough of Ryu and Cyclops' handshake from the cover art of theMarvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics.
Although it’s fair to say that mostNintendofans weren’t expecting much from last week’s Direct,the Big N blew expectations out of the water with one of the best showcases it’s ever had. As great asMario & Luigi: BrothershipandMetroid Prime 4 Beyondlook, though, there was an even bigger announcement for fighting game fans - Marvel vs. Capcom is coming back.
It might not be a brand-new entry like most of us have been dreaming about, but the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection is a huge deal considering how hard it’s been to play the classic games over the past few generations. With that in mind,it’s no surprise that the reveal has caused massive waves among the community, who are loving the series' long-awaited return.
Ryu And Cyclops Are Just As Happy About Marvel Vs Capcom’s Return
As big as the reaction has been to Marvel vs. Capcom’s return, there’s actually been even more love poured into the collection’s key art. We’ve already talked about how it seems to poke fun at fans shipping Spider-Man and Morrigan, but thething that has stuck with everyone the most is Ryu and Cyclops' epic handshake.
Ryu and Cyclops can be seen front and centre on the key art engaging in a loving handshake, which is a reference to the intro of X-Men vs. Street Fighter. This isn’t just a recreation of that moment, though, asRyu and Cyclops seem to be even friendlier than they were then, transforming the dap into more than just a sign of mutual respect - these boys are reuniting, and it feels so good.
Ryu and Cyclops also shake hands in the credits for Marvel vs. Capcom 2. It’s kind of their thing.
Fans have quickly taken notice of how friendly Ryu and Cyclops seem on the cover art of Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection, and have already produced a ton of great art and memes about the iconic scene.Take Twitter user yeet_sonny, for example, who put together this incredible shot of Cyclops and Ryu about to shake the heavens with their handshake. That tweet currently has over 10 million views, so it’s clear that a lot of fans are loving the moment.
Another great piece comes from Twitter user TheDiepod, who shows the handshake turning into a big hug. It’s funny to think that this cover art is likely the only brand-new thing we’ll get for the collection, but it’s already spawned such a massive response. People are clearly ready for a new Marvel vs. Capcom game, and god knows how they’ll react to Ryu and Cyclops shaking hands there.
