Avengers in Galactic Storm

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Avengers in Galactic Storm is a 1996 arcade brawler that pits Marvel heroes and villains from the Avengers against the alien Kree. It plays like a traditional 2D fighter with basic combos and team-based co-op, letting two players tag in together to take on single opponents. The roster mixes familiar faces like Iron Man and Thor with Kree warriors from the Operation: Galactic Storm comics, making for a clash of Earth and space-based characters. The stages are simple but packed with midair acrobatics, and the control scheme favors quick button mashing over deep mechanics. The game’s co-op mode stands out for its time, letting friends jump in and out seamlessly. Data East had already started fading from the fighting genre by then, making this one of their final entries in the space. While it doesn’t hold up to modern fighters, its chaotic energy and retro charm have earned it a small but dedicated following. Some fans still cite it as a fun, if underappreciated, piece of late 90s arcade history.