Why Frank West Was Cut From MvC3 And Phoenix Wright Was Possible

By Cinderkin — January 24, 2011
Tags: frank-west interview marvel-vs-capcom-3 phoenix-wright ryota-niitsuma

A very short interview with Marvel vs Capcom 3 producer Ryota Niitsuma was done by Videogamer.com. It talks about why Frank West was cut from the game, and that Phoenix Wright was considered. Check it out.

The interview is very short so I'm just going to paste it below with some added photos.

Given his presence in Tatsunoko vs Capcom, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Dead Rising's Frank West was a shoe-in for Marvel vs Capcom 3, but that's not the case. Producer Ryota Niitsuma has explained that Frank was cut from the game's roster at a late stage, despite the work that had already been put into his character.

"As for Frank West, he was actually in the process quite deep, and in one of our high quality CG trailers he was actually part of it," Niitsuma told VideoGamer.com at the end of last week. "But we've taken him out, due to the fact that we've foreseen some extra work involved, just from the nature of his moves. We felt we could direct our resources to better use, so we've taken Frank out."

Another Capcom favourite who hasn't made the line-up is plucky lawyer Phoenix Wright. But while Wright may not be naturally suited to the fighting genre, Niitsuma seems happy to consider his future inclusion - provided that MvC3 gains a following.

"Phoenix Wright is obviously a famous franchise - especially in Europe, actually. It would be interesting to see him, although he distinctively lacks the number of moves he might have [in a fighting game]. But if Marvel vs. Capcom 3 does well, he's definitely up on the list as one of the characters to add, given the chance."

What do you Jimmys think? Will Frank West make his appearance as DLC seeing as they put a ton of work in him already? What about Phoenix Wright? I for one have no Objection on his inclusion (see what I did there).

Don't be a Jimmy! Tell us in the comments. Thanks for reading.

Source: Videogamer.com

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Frank was simple and beastly and effective in TvC, just loved him. i really do hope they make him DLC, id buy it. And just like every other TvC character they put in mvc3 (morrigan, chun, ryu, zero, viewtiful joe), they took them straight from tvc and buffed them into mvc3. so Frank would be hella epic.

and his MegaMan super will please all those people bitching about Megaman not being in the game ;D

iorilamia rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 24, 2011 by iorilamia

frank west owns but the only real DLC i want to see is CYCLOPS and DEMITRI MAXIMOFF

blazemanx rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 24, 2011 by blazemanx

yes i want both of them in please

SonicZero has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 24, 2011 by SonicZero

Both of these Jimmys are bitches. The Okami dog will smash them.

goukijones rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 24, 2011 by goukijones

@Gouki Lmaooo! That dog is awesome!

You KNOW they'll release them in DLC!

reipuerto rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 24, 2011 by reipuerto

Not too shocked as to Frank being cut, but I really hope Phoenix is DLC.

grey walrus rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 24, 2011 by grey walrus

Yeah, Frank was apparently in a cutscene (or so Ryota said) so he should definitely make it to the DLC pack. I... can't really see Wright being apart of the whole fiasco, but i'd definitely try him.

PaladinJin has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 24, 2011 by PaladinJin

He was flying the helicopter in episode 2 I think. He had a helmet on though so you couldn't really tell it was him.

grey walrus rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 24, 2011 by grey walrus

demitri isnt he from that game dark stalkers morigan to huh?

kof2012 has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 24, 2011 by kof2012

pffftht they are going to be paid dlc.

shenwoopunch has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 24, 2011 by shenwoopunch

@kof- yes he is, and it sucks they dont have him in more games, its always morrigan >_<

iorilamia rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds Buy it
Jan 25, 2011 by iorilamia

More copy and paste characters from TVC in the future......

shenwoopunch has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 26, 2011 by shenwoopunch

Yeah, but i enjoy seeing the new faces too. I just want the damn game to come out already! D:

PaladinJin has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 27, 2011 by PaladinJin

Yeah don't we all

shenwoopunch has not rated Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds yet.
Jan 27, 2011 by shenwoopunch

Phoenix Wroght should've been in

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