Best Capcom Video Game Franchises, Ranked

Summary

• Capcom has iconic franchises like Devil May Cry and Resident Evil that have stood the test of time.
• Games like Dino Crisis, Dead Rising, and Ace Attorney hold potential for revivals due to strong fanbases.
• Each franchise has its unique appeal, from monster hunting in Monster Hunter to combat in Street Fighter.

Capcom is one of the most reputed video game companies of all time, developing and publishing some of the best titles players can get their hands on. Given the many years they’ve spent in the industry, it’s easy to see why this company is loaded with some stellar IPs and franchises fans can’t get enough of.

Some of the best Capcom video game franchises are full of amazing titles and incredible potential, attracting a sizeable fanbase who are passionate about these IPs. Players can have a great time playing a game in any of these beloved Capcom franchises as long as they’re interested in these genres.

Franchises will be ranked based on their overall quality and popularity.

8

Dino Crisis

A Dormant Capcom Franchise That Needs To Be Revived Sooner Rather Than Later

• Notable Entries: Dino Crisis, Dino Crisis 2, Dino Crisis 3

With the success of Resident Evil, Capcom went all out with this title’s engine and decided to make as many games as possible that capitalized on their breakout game’s popularity. One such title was Dino Crisis, a game with an action-heavy focus that spawned a (mostly) beloved trilogy of shooters where players took out dinosaurs.

The first two games are beloved for letting players enjoy some fun dino-shooting action in a world dripping with atmosphere. Meanwhile, the third game was such a horrible title that the Dino Crisis franchise has been on the backburner ever since, but this horrible critical reception hasn’t dissuaded the fanbase about the prospect of a new game in the series.

7

Dead Rising

A Franchise Full Of Zombies And Wacky Weapons

• Notable Entries: Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 3, Dead Rising 4

Frank West is one of the most iconic video game protagonists of all time who made his debut in Dead Rising. This bizarre and engaging action-adventure title lets players explore environments full of mindless zombies who need to be taken out by any means necessary, letting players whip out some unique weapons in the process.

The time limits and wacky weapons that players could get their hands on in the series made every Dead Rising game quite unique. While the latest entry in the series missed the mark and lost a lot of the series’ identity, there’s no reason why Dead Rising can’t make a comeback with a title that harkens back to the franchise’s roots.

6

Mega Man

A Classic Action Platformer Known For Its Difficulty

• Notable Entries: Mega Man 2, Mega Man 3, Mega Man X

Mega Man is one of the most iconic video game characters of all time, starring in an action-packed platformer where players need to be at the top of their game to clear every stage. Players controlled the titular protagonist in numerous stages that ended with a challenging boss and rewarded the robot with a new weapon upon completion.

Players needed to be tactical about the way they tackled every stage since bosses were susceptible to certain weapons. A fair bit of strategy was involved as players slowly took out every boss before facing off against Dr. Wily in a confrontation for the ages more often than not.

5

Monster Hunter

Hunting Down Monsters With Friends In Every Game Is A Blast All The Time

• Notable Entries: Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Generations

Monster Hunter is a popular video game series by Capcom where the player’s main objective should be clear. These titles drop players into beautiful worlds and task them with taking out tough monsters to acquire material that can be crafted into better gear.

It’s a simple gameplay loop that fans can’t get enough of, letting players slowly work up to bigger and tougher monsters with each hunt. Monster Hunter: World‘s release on mainline consoles opened the floodgates for a new wave of fans to get into this title who realized why players loved hunting down larger-than-life monsters who could take out its hunters in a flash if players weren’t careful.

4

Ace Attorney

Solving Cases And Pointing Out Contradictions Gets Better And Better With Each Title

• Notable Entries: The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy

An interactive visual novel series that lets players solve various cases as a lawyer, every game in the Ace Attorney series was loaded with amazing content that fans lapped up. The memorable characters, charming localization, and mysterious cases are some of the many things that have turned Ace Attorney into one of Capcom’s most beloved franchises.

With every game in the series being released or remastered for a new generation, Ace Attorney fans are excited to see what the future has in store for this series. The demand for a new Ace Attorney game is higher than ever before, and Capcom won’t be disappointing fans in this regard.

3

Devil May Cry

A Hack-And-Slash Franchise Full Of Cathartic, Cinematic Combat

• Notable Entries: Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, Devil May Cry 5

Dante and his tantalizing hack-and-slash skills have helped Devil May Cry stand strong as one of the best Capcom series players can get their hands on. The stylish action and epic stories in these games keep fans coming back for more every single time.

While games like Devil May Cry 2 and DmC: Devil May Cry disappointed fans, it didn’t take long for Capcom to turn things around with a new title that embodied what the series was all about. Players who want to check out fun action combat that is just challenging enough to be engaging will love what every Devil May Cry title brings to the table.

2

Street Fighter

A Legendary Fighting Game Series That Needs No Introduction

• Notable Entries: Street Fighter 2, Street Fighter 4, Street Fighter 6

The fighting game franchise that everyone has heard of, Street Fighter is a series full of iconic characters that most people are familiar with. The tight mechanics and weird charm of each game are prevalent for everyone to see as they master the mechanics and try to become the very best player in each Street Fighter game.

While Street Fighter 5 disappointed many fans who didn’t appreciate Capcom’s greed, it didn’t take long for the game to become a worthy entry in the series before its sequel blew everyone out of the water. Players who want to get invested in a simple and engaging fighting game will love what each Street Fighter game brings to the table.

1

Resident Evil

One Of The Biggest And Most Recognizable Survival Horror Franchises Around

• Notable Entries: Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

There was a time when people believed that the Resident Evil series was down and out for good. However, Capcom did a brilliant job of capitalizing on P.T.‘s hype to release Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, which brought the series back to the realm of relevancy once again.

With the many remakes that have arrived since, many new fans are slowly understanding why the Resident Evil games are such a joy to play through. The oppressive atmosphere and the threat that Umbrella Corporation poses to all of humanity is something that players can witness firsthand time and time again.