also known as Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems
Super Nintendo (SNES)
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Reviewed in 1996
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✪ Reviewed on June 22, 2025
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A Capcom brawler in the Marvel universe, colorful and two player friendly. Solid, smooth, with a heroic cast for fans.
Your verdict
Category
Action Adventure4 players12+
Co-op
Description
Action-adventure with Marvel heroes battling Thanos to recover the Infinity Gems, Japanese version. Published by Capcom, released in Japan in 1996. Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Wolverine in action-adventure with distinct Gem powers per character. Japanese version of Marvel Super Heroes in War of the Gems on Super Famicom.
Marvel Super Heroes - War of the Gems review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,2 MB📅29/03/1996
Published by Capcom
Marvel Super Heroes - War of the Gems (SNES) price, value & rarity
The Japanese Super Famicom version of the 1996 Capcom beat'em up based on the Marvel Infinity Gauntlet arc, Japan-exclusive under this name. The Japanese cart is rarer than the European PAL version and stands as an identifiable piece for Capcom Marvel collectors. Intact boxed CIB with cardboard sleeve and illustrated Capcom manual is valued for the coherence of a Capcom Marvel SFC collection, and the cote climbs hard, sustained by physical scarcity and by contemporary MCU popularity.
Better with friends
A superhero beat'em up where several Marvel heroes pound in concert through snappy levels, in colorful co-op for up to four. Mutual aid makes the enemy waves a joy to clear: covering each other, combining powers and syncing special moves makes all the difference. Spectacular and accessible, it favors collective fun and triggers bursts of joy at every foe swept aside.
Is Marvel Super Heroes - War of the Gems still worth playing in 2026?
Marvel Super Heroes - War of the Gems is a Capcom action platformer set in the Marvel universe, namely a roster of five heroes, including Spider-Man, Wolverine and Hulk, crossing varied stages tied to the Infinity Gauntlet saga. The handling leans more brawler than pure platformer, and the missing local co op is partly offset by character swapping between stages. The gems unlock extra abilities. Recommended to Marvel fans and Capcom 16 bit lovers.
