Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is praised as a visually striking, accessible yet deep superhero fighting game that could become a modern successor to Marvel vs Capcom 2. Arc System Works’ anime-inspired reinterpretation of Marvel characters makes flashy combat approachable for newcomers while rewarding players who learn its strategic systems.

Matches use four-character teams sharing one health bar, with extra fighters unlocked during a bout by filling an assemble gauge and used for assists, swaps and longer combos. The review highlights simplified one-button combos and finishers, but says the game has limited solo content: its story mode consists of five tutorial-like episodes, alongside arcade ladders and a party mode, with the main appeal being repeated local or online competitive play.