Orange Hulk or MSH-Performance Hulk (MSH性能 ハルク, MSH-Seinō Haruku) is a secret character in Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Super Heroes. He's a palette swap of Hulk with gameplay based on his Marvel Super Heroes appearance, however he isn't exactly the same as he was in that game:
- He has no super armour like in MSH.
- He is faster than normal Hulk.
- He has noticeably less health than normal Hulk.
- His normal moves and magic series are similar to that in MSH. However, a lot of his move properties are completely different from MSH, meaning a lot of his combos from that game are not possible. Examples of this are some of his normal moves having less start up time, but longer recovery.
- In addition to the move property changes, there seems to be a programming oversight, as Orange Hulk cannot combo his standing light punch into heavy punch. Every single game hulk has appeared in (Including MSH) can do this. He can however combo his light punch/kick into his standing heavy kick, providing he is close enough.
- Unlike MSH Hulk, his gamma charge versions (not to be confused with gamma rocket) do NOT cause hard knockdown on the first hit, meaning his MSH OTG combos are not possible.
- His damage per hit is noticeably low, and his combos scale horribly. This is odd because MSH Hulk, the version he is based on, has similar damage to MVC1 Hulk.
- Like all Hulk versions, all of his normal moves will chip on block.
- His normal moves also have quite low hit-stun. This is especially apparent with his air normal moves.
- His Hyper moves are also affected by the damage nerf, except for Gamma Crush.
- Also the meteor he uses in the Gamma Crush Hyper has no fire, unlike regular Hulk's. However it still functions the same as normal Hulk's gamma crush instead of MSH Hulk's.
Although "created" especially for Marvel vs. Capcom, Orange Hulk later appeared in 2011's Uncanny X-Force #12.
Story[]
When confronted as a CPU opponent during Arcade Mode, Orange Hulk is introduced by Onslaught before the battle begins. In the Japanese version, Onslaught refers to him as his "servant" and orders him to destroy everything and to bring desperation equally to all of humanity. In the English version, he shouts at the player to "witness the might of Onslaught unleashed!".
These lines of dialogue imply Orange Hulk is a clone of the real Hulk created by Onslaught's psychic powers.
Japanese version further proves this with Orange Hulk often calling Onslaught a god of destruction that he serves. Telling his opponents to submit to his will and calling their efforts a "futile struggle".[1]
However, much like Onslaught's other clone servants Red Venom and Gold War Machine, he starts to question his actions and eventually confronts Onslaught himself if the player chooses. Telling him he must stop him, in spite of him being his creator.[1]
He can also express regret to the person he's partnered with, asking them to kill him for putting innocent lives at danger.[1]
Orange Hulk's ending, just like those of the other Marvel secret characters in the game, is him simply doing his character select animation in front of the Hyper Combo background while the text "Congratulations! You've defeated the game with a secret character!" appears underneath him.
How to unlock[]
To access him, highlight Chun-Li at the character selection screen. Press Right (2), Down (2), Left (2), Right (2), Down (2), Left (2), Up (4), Down (2), Right (2), Up (2), Down (4), Up (4), Left, Up. Orange Hulk's portrait will appear above Ryu's.
For the PlayStation version, complete the game with Hulk and then at the character select screen, highlight Ryu and press up.
To fight Orange Hulk, you need to meet these requirements before stage 7. Perform 3 Hyper Combo finish, Crossover Combination finish or Duo Team Attack finish of any combination and don't lose your partner.
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Trivia[]
- Similarly to Red Venom and Gold War Machine, it's possible that Orange Hulk thinks as the real Hulk rather than a clone. He refers to himself as such in the Japanese win quotes...yet still accepting Onslaught as his master.
- It's perhaps for this reason that he eventually questions and challenges Onslaught.
- He will also express regret to his partner character, asking them to kill him for putting innocent lives at danger. Likely because of the real Hulk's personality coming through.
- More recently a solar-powered alternate universe Orange Hulk has appeared in the comics.