Frequently Bought Together
Game Information
- Platform: Nintendo Wii
- Media: Video Game
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
In a nutshell:
X-Men Legends expands into the whole of the Marvel universe with a game featuring more heroes, villains and superhero brawls than a hundred mighty Marvel crossovers.
X-Men Legends expands into the whole of the Marvel universe with a game featuring more heroes, villains and superhero brawls than a hundred mighty Marvel crossovers.
The lowdown:
It was hardly the deepest action role-player around, but with X-Men Legends, developer Raven found the perfect balance for most comic book fans, between simple action and an expectedly convoluted storyline featuring as many characters as possible. This is basically the same game turned up to 11, as you initially take control of Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man and Wolverine in a battle against Dr Doom and his newfound allies. The graphics are perhaps not quite as detailed as they could be but the scope of the story and the variety of the settings more than makes up for it. Considering how much the game packs in there’s few Marvel diehards that will be disappointed by this.
Most exciting moment:
Although the game works perfectly well on your own it’s really at its best when playing with friends. Depending on the system, you get both online and four-player options, with each player controlling a hero. Many of the superpowers can be combined into a single special move making team work a must (until there’s a fight over a health power-up anyway).
Since you ask:
Although all the obvious heroes are included as playable characters some of the more obscure unlockables include Black Panther, Daredevil, Nick Fury and Silver Surfer. There’s also four exclusive characters for the PSP version (including Captain Marvel and Hawkeye) and more for the Xbox 360 such as Colossus and Moon Knight.
The bottom line:
The ultimate celebration of the Marvel universe in interactive form.-HARRISON DENT
Product Description
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an all-new action/RPG where players create their Marvel dream team from the largest roster of Super Heroes ever in an epic quest that will determine the fate of Earth and the Marvel universe.
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
There's not a lot of depth here. It's great fun wandering around whacking away at the Marvel Villains and their henchmen but there's no problem solving really to speak of (not so far anyway). If you want that for the wii then you'll already have Zelda which is stunning.
I've not owned a console since a Sega mega drive because it seemed the focus was on better and better graphics and more and more complex controls rather than fun games that you can pick up easily. The wii looked like fun in a way the PS2 and xbox never did. So for me the controls make this game. They take some learning but you can keep going beating villains to a pulp without knowing all of the jiggling and swiping combinations. I'd much rather beat off a villain by swinging the stick around at it rather than trying to master some obscure combination of buttons. I'm sure it makes it less precise but I really couldn't care. I just want to enjoy playing the game and the physical exertion really draws me in.
I'm giving it three over all because it doesn't really have the depth I would have hoped for. I'm sure my love of Marvel heroes is what makes me so happy while I play it, and if it had just been X-Men i'd have been happier. If it was DC heroes i'd probably think it was half as good! The graphics aren't up to Zelda standard, but they're good enough. Overall, as a Marvel Fan, i'd give it 4 out of 5. If you're not you'd probably want to save your money for now.
I've not owned a console since a Sega mega drive because it seemed the focus was on better and better graphics and more and more complex controls rather than fun games that you can pick up easily. The wii looked like fun in a way the PS2 and xbox never did. So for me the controls make this game. They take some learning but you can keep going beating villains to a pulp without knowing all of the jiggling and swiping combinations. I'd much rather beat off a villain by swinging the stick around at it rather than trying to master some obscure combination of buttons. I'm sure it makes it less precise but I really couldn't care. I just want to enjoy playing the game and the physical exertion really draws me in.
I'm giving it three over all because it doesn't really have the depth I would have hoped for. I'm sure my love of Marvel heroes is what makes me so happy while I play it, and if it had just been X-Men i'd have been happier. If it was DC heroes i'd probably think it was half as good! The graphics aren't up to Zelda standard, but they're good enough. Overall, as a Marvel Fan, i'd give it 4 out of 5. If you're not you'd probably want to save your money for now.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
I'd bought this game for the PS2 and loved it, so was eager to find out just how more interactive it would be on Wii. To begin with it was very frustrating - the actions needed to get the super heroes powers to work takes a bit of getting used to. After a while though, it all starts to come together, and if you really can't be bothered with the physical movements, you can revert to button control.
You can tell this game wasn't designed with the Wii in mind, but having said that, it's good fun once you get into it.
You can tell this game wasn't designed with the Wii in mind, but having said that, it's good fun once you get into it.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By JamieK
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
When I first read the other reviews on Amazon.co.uk I was in two minds as to whether I should buy this game, however this game is the best game I have for my Wii and this is why.
This game isn't as challenging as Zelda or Red Steel. It isn't as skillful as Splinter Cell or Sonic, but it is the most fun.
This game is something which wont blow you away with it's graphics or confuse you with it's ridsles. It is fun. This is the sort of game you can pick up and play. It is pretty simple, but by no means easy.
I not a major fan of any marvel characters (except the X-Men) but that isn't important this game give something no other Wii games can. The right compination of unique controls and real smash'em up game play.
When you come home from a long day at work or school it isn't easy to sit and plough through Zelda's puzzling dungeons or be bothered to work stealthily through enemy bunkers in Splinter Cell it is however easy to pick up this game and have a great time.
Many critics say this game doesn't have enough depth and I disagree. With 16 levels and plenty of side missions so should you.
I really would advise anyone and everyone to buy this game. Regardless of who you are and how old you are this game is enjoyable.
This game isn't as challenging as Zelda or Red Steel. It isn't as skillful as Splinter Cell or Sonic, but it is the most fun.
This game is something which wont blow you away with it's graphics or confuse you with it's ridsles. It is fun. This is the sort of game you can pick up and play. It is pretty simple, but by no means easy.
I not a major fan of any marvel characters (except the X-Men) but that isn't important this game give something no other Wii games can. The right compination of unique controls and real smash'em up game play.
When you come home from a long day at work or school it isn't easy to sit and plough through Zelda's puzzling dungeons or be bothered to work stealthily through enemy bunkers in Splinter Cell it is however easy to pick up this game and have a great time.
Many critics say this game doesn't have enough depth and I disagree. With 16 levels and plenty of side missions so should you.
I really would advise anyone and everyone to buy this game. Regardless of who you are and how old you are this game is enjoyable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable.
Before I bought this game I was not sure what to expect from it.I did not know if the graphics would be good considering this game is a few years old. Read more
Published 1 month ago by marvel man
4.0 out of 5 stars
Ultimate Alliance game for Wii
This game is excellent.
It has you thinking of what to do and where to go, remembering ways, etc.
Looking forward to any of the next revisions.
It has you thinking of what to do and where to go, remembering ways, etc.
Looking forward to any of the next revisions.
Published 5 months ago by W. Mcgauchie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Awful on the Wii. Quite a lot of fun if you hide it in your friend's...
I would have thought that a game with a list of characters as varied and fun as Marvel Ultimate Alliance could not fail to be great fun.
I was very wrong. Read more
I was very wrong. Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2009 by David Child
4.0 out of 5 stars
A great game
Marvel Ultimate Alliance is a good game, i liked how you can construct you 4 man super hero team featuring Captain America,DeadPool,Blade,Iron Man and wolverine and many others,... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2008 by KottonMouth King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Fun game - very enjoyable
I got this game while browsing through the games available for the Wii. I dont like violent games but enjoy action . This game has had alot of work put into it . Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2007 by D. J. Lane
2.0 out of 5 stars
A big disappointment
I was looking forward to this game, but it just isn't very good. While I realise people aren't looking to the Wii for its graphics, the Ultimate Alliance ones would look dodgy on a... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2007 by Alan F. Cleland
2.0 out of 5 stars
ULTIMATELY not very MARVEL-OUS
We all have a favourite super hero, (or at least a favourite set of super heroes) so the prospect of playing with the likes of Wolverine, the Fantastic 4, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain... Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2006 by Gary Hilton
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
|
