March 17, 2008

Marvel Ultimate Alliance DVD ROM

MODEL- 32927ACT VENDOR- ACTIVISION FEATURES- Marvel Ultimate Alliance PC Created by Raven Software, Marvel : Ultimate Alliance lets you control the biggest, most powerful Super Hero alliance the world has ever known. Choose from heroes like Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Elektra, to form and customize a four-member strike force. Then partner, battle and interact with more than 140 characters from the entire Marvel universe. Various actions you take may have an impact on how the story will end. It is an alliance of the ages, undertaking an epic multi-mission quest, with an innovative combat system to enrich this legendary experience. * Assemble your Super Heroes. Experience the full scale of the Marvel universe with a combined cast of more than 140 popular comic book characters. Create the ultimate Marvel dream team, from an initial roster of 20 playable Marvel Super Heroes, and unlock more as you progress. Dynamically switch team members and instantly access their unique superpowers. * Customize your team. Use a universal team upgrade system to balance your heroes powers, or customize each member to maximize their effectiveness. Total team customization means you can outfit your heroes with a vast selection of power-boosting equipment, create a team name, team icon and team vehicle, and establish your teams reputation as the story progresses. * Change the course of the game. Control the fate of the Marvel universe. The missions you accept, the objectives completed, and how you interact with other characters throughout the game will have a direct impact on how the story plays out. * Fight in no-holds-barred combat. With dynamic combat capabilities, Super Heroes can n

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Vast improvement from X-Men Legends II
If you played X-Men Legends II Rise of Apocalypse, then definitely purchase this game! It is built on the same engine as X-Men Legends II (XL2) with similar controls, swapping characters, acquiring rings, etc.

Instead of playing with X-Men characters, you can play with an array of Marvel super heroes from Spider Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, Ghost Rider, All the Fantastic 4, Elektra, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, plus obscure characters like Spider Woman & Mrs. Marvel.

The overall game play is a lot smoother than XL2. There were a lot of times when XL2 froze and I basically had to reboot my computer and lose unsaved progress. I have not had one issue with this game. In fact, the only slight knock is the fact that you have to have the cursor on an enemy in order to attack them.

This game is a great history lesson into the backgrounds of Captain America & Iron Man and you get to pick up cool comics, and artwork just like XL2. Shows almost the entire Marvel catalog! I haven't unlocked all the characters yet, but I hope you get to use Blade!

1 Star Reviews below in doubt ?
I don't see how a 3yr old computer or a 9600XT can run this game(… see other reviews) ?

I have a 2yr old computer with a X800XL 256mb card … card was upgraded after purchase

I believe the minimum card req(… on box) were: Nvidia 7300 and Radeon X1300. Were these cards offered 3yrs ago ? … is a 9600XT similar to a X1300 ?

Does anyone know the reccomended Sys Req ?

If the past is any indicator, Minimum vs Reccomended Sys Req can be quite different … I'd like to know, " what it takes to get the most graphically out out the game"

My X800XL doesn't pass the Vertex/Pixel shading requirement … you need 3.0

I'm not tech savvy, so I'm confused as to how a 9600XT has 3.0 Vertex/Pixel shading OR if a 3yr old computer has/had cards with 3.0 ?

I bought the game based on those reiews.

Guess I'll have to wait till I upgrade my card.

This isn't a review of the game, but a warning on the Sys Req as stated on the box in contrast to several reviews posted below.

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(…I've altered my review)

Someone pointed out(… in a comment) my Nvidia 6800 has Vertex/Pixel Shading 3.0 ?

Why then does the box state 7300 as the minimum requirement.

As for reviewing a game before playing it; I stated I based my purchase on the reviews below.

I think they are inaccurate/false.

I'm not tech savvy, thank you for pointing out my ignorance on the Nvidia 6800(… I'm physically disabled and unable to access that computer - in another room).

3 Stars Good except for online multiplayer
The game looks great and is fun except that I primarily bought it to play online with friends and currently online play has been way to laggy to be doable.

5 Stars A dream come true
This is probably the most enjoyable game I've played in years. I don't have a console so I only play the PC versions of games and don't play a lot of those - but this is the game that convinced me to buy a gamepad controller for my PC.

If you are a fan of the Marvel universe, or want to be, you will be enthralled by this game. Every character you've ever loved will make an appearance. You'll get to forge your own team and see them perform.

The cinematic cutscenes, between acts, are absolutely fantastic. I so wish they would mag a CGI Avengers movie with those models - Captain America has never looked so real.

The story is written by long time Marvel writer/editor CB Ceybulski (spelling?). This man knows the characters and history of Marvel.

You'll get to visit Marvel locations like a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, Dr. Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum, Asgard (home of the Norse gods), Hell itself, the moon, a circus, a Chinese palace, and Atlantis.

You'll get to choose from the different costumes the heroes have worn over the years (play Spidey in his black symbiote costume before you see it in Spider-man 3 this summer!)

My only worry is that I'm in Act 4 - so the end can't be that far away. I hope they release an expansion pack!!

My computer is about 3 years old and has had no problem running the game, although you will need about 8GB of hard-drive space to install it.

4 Stars great for super hero fans
If you ever wanted to have a game with all your basic superheroes of Marvel this is the one. It is cool when they use their powers. Story line is ok but each charactor doesn't speak in the story lines so that kind of takes away the feel of being in the game. A lot of smash'em and bash'em. Some superheros are hidden and you have to earn the right to play them. I think is a good if you don't want to think too much and just play and live in the story and have fun.