Marvel Ultimate Alliance

[Grungebob]

OK I just got this for the 360. The opening cut scene is fantastic. But the game is awesome fun to play. It is like a suped up Diablo. The effects are great and the game is easy to get into. Best of all, the Marvel characters are all really well done and capture the comics perfectly. I highly recommend checking this one out.

[CupidsArt]

OK I just got this for the 360. The opening cut scene is fantastic. But the game is awesome fun to play. It is like a suped up Diablo. The effects are great and the game is easy to get into. Best of all, the Marvel characters are all really well done and capture the comics perfectly. I highly recommend checking this one out.

Yeah I got it last week, Love it. I play for about an hour every night before I head off to sleep.

I will say that the LIVE experience still leaves a little to be desired, :?

One of the most exciting things you can do is an Arcade match with 3 other buddies, that's fun!


Present Team.

Colossus
Night Rider (will become Black Panther when he is unlocked)
Deadpool
Moon Knight/Blade (this would be Silver Surfer but I haven't unlocked him yet)

[johnny139]

I can't wait. GO CAPTAIN AMERICA!!!

I'm getting it for the Wii, since I'm too lazy to switch around moves. :D

[Jandars_Hope]

I might get it for the wii too - and now that i have confirmation that it is a good game i will give it a go!

[Havokscry]

What's the difference (besides graphics) between the Next Gen consoles and the PS2/XBox versions? Are there more characters or levels with the next gen? Are the graphics that much better?

[johnny139]

What's the difference (besides graphics) between the Next Gen consoles and the PS2/XBox versions? Are there more characters or levels with the next gen? Are the graphics that much better?

And next-gen exclusives!

The Wii verson has more combos and makes using special abilities easier to use. The other two make it prettier.

[Havokscry]

At first I was going to get the PS2 version. I couldn't justify the extra $20 for a prettier game. I then took advantage of a buy 2 get 1 free sale on video games at Toys R Us, when I found out that Guitar Hero was considered a game. I decided to go with the 360 version to get the bigger bang for my buck and settled on Call of Duty 2 Game of the Year edition as the other game. I haven't had a chance to play Ultimate Alliance yet, but I'm considering returning either it or CoD2 and exchanging it for Gears of War in another week. Any advice?

[CupidsArt]

At first I was going to get the PS2 version. I couldn't justify the extra $20 for a prettier game. I then took advantage of a buy 2 get 1 free sale on video games at Toys R Us, when I found out that Guitar Hero was considered a game. I decided to go with the 360 version to get the bigger bang for my buck and settled on Call of Duty 2 Game of the Year edition as the other game. I haven't had a chance to play Ultimate Alliance yet, but I'm considering returning either it or CoD2 and exchanging it for Gears of War in another week. Any advice?

I love HALO and like CoD2 but not enough to buy it. It is a fun game, but it is much like any other Shooter game. If you're a history buff then by all means ditch Ultimate Alliance. UA is still a fun game and it will take a good while to beat it, if you love working with a group, taking advantage of certain players abilities and searching for goodies hidden along the way, then ditch CoD2.

It is a HARD choice, both games have MANY great reasons to keep them. It really comes down to what kind of games you like playing, check some reviews, read up on both games then make a descision, :D

[Chameleon]

This looks like a cool game. I've dowloaded the trailer from Xbox live.

[Grungebob]

Anybody else think that this was the best opening cgi cut scene of any game?

[Chimpy]

Ha! I was going to start a thread about this game yesterday. Too bad I forgot.

Yes this is definatly the best CGI opening scene ever. In fact all of the cutscenes I have seen are great. Sadly, I do not own the game. I will probably get it with the Wii. I see my team revolving around Dr. Strange. He is just so fun to play. When I get the game I will give a review. (Along with a Twilight Princess reveiw.) Until then, have fun playing!

[Chimpy]

Present Team.

Colossus
Night Rider (will become Black Panther when he is unlocked)
Deadpool
Moon Knight/Blade (this would be Silver Surfer but I haven't unlocked him yet)

How well does Deadpool work? My friend said he was useless and wouldn't let me try him.

[Joah]

I want this game so bad, but I'm gonna hold off until I finnish the two X-men games.


If I can.

[CupidsArt]

Anybody else think that this was the best opening cgi cut scene of any game?

I wouldn't say the Best I've ever seen, but it IS the best I've seen in many years. The Direction was beautiful and described each characters mood and personality in mear moments, :D




Present Team.

Colossus
Night Rider (will become Black Panther when he is unlocked)
Deadpool
Moon Knight/Blade (this would be Silver Surfer but I haven't unlocked him yet)

How well does Deadpool work? My friend said he was useless and wouldn't let me try him.


He and Moon Knight are just horrid starting out. They don't hit, they can't kill and their health drops to quickly, but with time, they grow. You really have to make an investment into these guys to make them shine. I've heard that Silver Surfer is the same way, he takes alot of work, but man, when you get him there!

My teams are built around ranged fighters and Heavy melee. Colossus is great for close combat, of course all he needs to do is grab his enemy like a rag doll and slam him against another enemy, :twisted:

Deadpool has is ranged better than melee. His guns help out alot when getting rid of obstacles. He also has Teleport some getting through Mazes and traps are alot easier. If you're stuck behind a wall, double jump and the rest of your team is forced to teleport with you.

Moon Knight has his Solar Eclipse and Moon attacks. This are fairly harmless towards the begining of the game, but when built up they make for great crowd control, especially in Mephisto's realm (since they bounce around until they hit an enemy).

I've heard great things about Ghost Rider, Blade and Silver Surfer, though I don't have the Surfer yet but he will be a big part of my group when I do.

[Grungebob]

This is a must have game if you ask me. It is a blast to play and really has alot of depth without being too RPGish. Visually it is excellent on my 360.

[regdar]

so what is the best starting people cause im gonna
have to pick this up tommoro or sunday

[CupidsArt]

so what is the best starting people cause im gonna
have to pick this up tommoro or sunday

The best advice I can give you is to play around with them. It's always good to have a Flyer/Teleporter and you NEED to have a heavy lifter (ie strong guy, Cap Amer, Wolverine, Colossus, Thing). Projectile people are good to have as well (ie Spidey, Deadpool, Electra, Human Torch).

What I chose and why.

I combined My Flyer/Projectile people into Deadpool and since he teleports I can get around easier and his Guns let me stay back sometimes when attacking.

I use Colossus because He can lift/move heavy objects and his Earthquake style ground attacks can hit large groups.

I chose Moon Knight to have his multiple attacks. He has some very simple combos BUT when done right they will do maximum damage. He also has Lunar Eclipse and another attack that shoot out multiple moons that bounce around the area that your in untill they hit an enemy. This means alot to me since I won't waist as much energy with him, plus he's one of my favs, :D I may not get rid of this guy but may HAVE TO, if I really want both Black Panther and Surfer on my team.

Ghost Rider is just a filler, I like his long distance chain attacks but really he doesn't have much purpose, he does look nifty though, :D

Alot of the character choosing comes down to what you want to play and how you play. I'm certain you will go back and forth a few times between characters. You have the ability to choose from many characters and fairly often as well. The save points also allow you to change your team around, :D

[Sweetcurse]

How good are the F4?

[Sweetcurse]

Double.

[CupidsArt]

They are agreat team, but they aren't my type of team. They have everything you need plus they get a boost for being together. There are certain boosts in the game. Like if you use Deadpool, Black Panther, Electra and someone else you get a Merc bonus that gives you 60% more $$ with every kill.

If you use Colossus, Iceman, Wolverine and Storm you get the X-Men Bonus.

If you choose Black Panther, Storm, Captain America and the Invisible Woman it's called Double Date and you get like a 50% health bonus.

These may be a little off but certain combinations will get you certain bonuses and the F4 get one but I can't remember what it is.

I will say that Mr. Fantastic has a fun move where he becomes a rubber bal and rolls around hitting his enemies, :D


PS I will say that I'm a little angry that you can't get the F4 bonus by substituting one of the F4 for Spiderman, :evil: He was technically part of the team at one point, :D

[Tiberius]

So I take it this is very similar to X-men Legends II? (Which I loved by the way). All the 4 person team synergy bonuses and the building the guys up, very similar. I am looking forward to getting it. It is out for PS2, correct? I think I saw someone say that earlier.

[yagyuninja]

Man this sounds awesome. Thor is in it right? Can I have Thor smashing people?

[CupidsArt]

Man this sounds awesome. Thor is in it right? Can I have Thor smashing people?

Yes Thor is in it and he is one of the starting characters. he has some great special attacks and of course flying, :D

[yagyuninja]

Yes! Time to look into this game...

[jcb231]

The 360 version has the best graphics, two exclusive characters (Colossus and Moon Knight), and a few bonus missions from what I understand. I hear it is the one to get. I'll pick it up sometime next year when I buy my 360. I'm waiting until sometime around when Halo 3 comes out to see if the price drops.

[Joah]

The 360 version has the best graphics, two exclusive characters (Colossus and Moon Knight), and a few bonus missions from what I understand. I hear it is the one to get. I'll pick it up sometime next year when I buy my 360. I'm waiting until sometime around when Halo 3 comes out to see if the price drops.
That's kind've what I was thinking too.
How much do you think it'll drop, when the most anticiapted game is coming out for it?

[dra(gon)]

only one thing suck only 20 team members to play . awsome wehn you can play every one. so i hope for a send part who goes more nextgen.

the part no is only a old game from the ps2/xbox era. onthe xbox360 only better look like gun.

but a game like mvs capcom could be awsome

[Tiberius]

They have a 2D fighting game marvel vs capcom. It is pretty awesome, but in 2-D.

[johnny139]

The 360 version has the best graphics, two exclusive characters (Colossus and Moon Knight), and a few bonus missions from what I understand. I hear it is the one to get. I'll pick it up sometime next year when I buy my 360. I'm waiting until sometime around when Halo 3 comes out to see if the price drops.

The Wii will also have Colossus and Moon Knight, and I belive that, if there is a PS3 version, it will also have them. They're next-gen exclusive.

[jcb231]

The 360 version has the best graphics, two exclusive characters (Colossus and Moon Knight), and a few bonus missions from what I understand. I hear it is the one to get. I'll pick it up sometime next year when I buy my 360. I'm waiting until sometime around when Halo 3 comes out to see if the price drops.
That's kind've what I was thinking too.
How much do you think it'll drop, when the most anticiapted game is coming out for it?

I think the 360 will drop at least a little as sort of a middle finger to the PS3 and Wii when they comes out. In the past that sort of thing has happened, and it would make sense that it will happen again. Microsoft is going to want to secure customers that had a wait-and-see attitude, and price is often a good way to do that.

Halo 3 isn't coming out until sometime in late 2007. By that point 360 will be two years old, and we could see another small drop shortly afterwards, especially if we didn't see one in reaction to the PS3. When the original XBOX hit about year 2 and a half, it dropped an extra thirty bucks on top of the dip it had already taken (it was at about 170-180ish), and could be purchased for about 140-150ish, down from the 200 and change (I think?) it had started at in late 2001. If we accept that 5 to 6 years is the average lifespan of a console now, a dip at the half-way mark makes sense to try to move more units.

[Havokscry]

I heard Power Pack is going to be the exclusive to the Wii and the Great Lakes Avengers are the exclusive to the PS3.

[Joah]

I heard Power Pack is going to be the exclusive to the Wii and the Great Lakes Avengers are the exclusive to the PS3.That settles it, Wii for me. :wink:

[Havokscry]

It's interesting that The Hulk is excluded from the game. Much like the Civil War storyline the Hulk is absent, primarily because they couldn't control him. Makes sense that he's not in there. Then again, another company may have the rights to the Hulk video games. I also find it interesting that the Winter Soldier made an appearance considering how relatively new his character is (although he was formerly known as Bucky and assumed dead).

[johnny139]

It's interesting that The Hulk is excluded from the game. Much like the Civil War storyline the Hulk is absent, primarily because they couldn't control him. Makes sense that he's not in there. Then again, another company may have the rights to the Hulk video games. I also find it interesting that the Winter Soldier made an appearance considering how relatively new his character is (although he was formerly known as Bucky and assumed dead).

Hulk isn't in because of a combanation of being WAY too strong and someone else having his rights. And I, too, fins th inclusion of Winter Soldier odd.

And if the Power Pack is included with the Wii I will weep for the future of Marvel Video Games in general.

[Havokscry]

Hulk isn't in because of a combanation of being WAY too strong and someone else having his rights.

I think its more of a rights issue. Thor is a god and he's playable.

Btw, I did come across a website with cheat codes to unlock a bunch of things. The only one I would consider is the one for the costumes. I hate playing Ultimate Thor. I want the classic version with the classic Mjolnir, not that hammer/axe combination.

[johnny139]

Hulk isn't in because of a combanation of being WAY too strong and someone else having his rights.

I think its more of a rights issue. Thor is a god and he's playable.

Btw, I did come across a website with cheat codes to unlock a bunch of things. The only one I would consider is the one for the costumes. I hate playing Ultimate Thor. I want the classic version with the classic Mjolnir, not that hammer/axe combination.

True. But Hulk is, well, Hulk. I suppose it is more about rights, however.

[Chimpy]

Thor>Hulk. Where does it say that Power Pack come with the Wii and NC Avengers come with the PS3. All I have heard is that Collossus and Moonight come with Nex-gen and Ronin comes with the PSP.

[Havokscry]

Thor>Hulk. Where does it say that Power Pack come with the Wii and NC Avengers come with the PS3. All I have heard is that Collossus and Moonight come with Nex-gen and Ronin comes with the PSP.

I was just messing with johnny. Since Nintendo is geared towards family, I tried to think of the most family friendly superhero group. Power Pack is all I could come with. As for the PS3, I'm still mad at the choice of the Tekken guy for the exclusive in the Soul Caliber 2 game. All I owned at the time was the PS2. The Gamecube had Link and the XBox had Spawn. The Tekken guy just didn't really cut it for me, since I never cared for Tekken. The Great Lakes Avengers were the lamest superheroes I could think of.

[Joah]

Where does it say that Power Pack come with the Wii and NC Avengers come with the PS3. All I have heard is that Collossus and Moonight come with Nex-gen and Ronin comes with the PSP.


Alpha Flight can only be accessed north of MI. :wink:

I think H-cry was being funny,
Again.

[johnny139]

Thor>Hulk. Where does it say that Power Pack come with the Wii and NC Avengers come with the PS3. All I have heard is that Collossus and Moonight come with Nex-gen and Ronin comes with the PSP.

I was just messing with johnny. Since Nintendo is geared towards family, I tried to think of the most family friendly superhero group. Power Pack is all I could come with. As for the PS3, I'm still mad at the choice of the Tekken guy for the exclusive in the Soul Caliber 2 game. All I owned at the time was the PS2. The Gamecube had Link and the XBox had Spawn. The Tekken guy just didn't really cut it for me, since I never cared for Tekken. The Great Lakes Avengers were the lamest superheroes I could think of.

THANK GOD!

But anyways, I'm pretty sure that they're next-gen exclusives, and that there are three or four exclusive for the PSP.

[CupidsArt]

Okay, just beat the game. I'm a little sad in the fact that it was easier to beat Doom than any other figure in the game (you'll see what I mean) however; the game was so much fun and lasted long enough that that is the onl bad thing I have to say about it, well and the fact that I am still missing 1 Black Panther action figure, :(

[Havokscry]

Okay, just beat the game. I'm a little sad in the fact that it was easier to beat Doom than any other figure in the game (you'll see what I mean) however; the game was so much fun and lasted long enough that that is the onl bad thing I have to say about it, well and the fact that I am still missing 1 Black Panther action figure, :(

can you go back and replay levels?

[CupidsArt]

Okay, just beat the game. I'm a little sad in the fact that it was easier to beat Doom than any other figure in the game (you'll see what I mean) however; the game was so much fun and lasted long enough that that is the onl bad thing I have to say about it, well and the fact that I am still missing 1 Black Panther action figure, :(

can you go back and replay levels?

Oh yeah, but it's more fun with a buddy, :D

[Grungebob]

AAAAAAA!! I was playing this last night. There is a distinct lack of save spots and that just irritates me. As I battled my way through what seemed to be a huge level with no save spots. I finally made it to the boss and destroyed it.... Then I got a cool cutscene and when the next bit was starting to load I get this disc error message!!! I am still pissed as all of my progress was lost due to the lack of save spots. :frustrated:

[CupidsArt]

AAAAAAA!! I was playing this last night. There is a distinct lack of save spots and that just irritates me. As I battled my way through what seemed to be a huge level with no save spots. I finally made it to the boss and destroyed it.... Then I got a cool cutscene and when the next bit was starting to load I get this disc error message!!! I am still pissed as all of my progress was lost due to the lack of save spots.

They become more frequent as you progress and difficulty gets more intense.

[jcb231]

I find that in any game where you build up character stats and equipment, late game bosses tend to be far easier than the mid-game bosses. I think the problem is by the end of the game you've powered your character to an uber-level and the game wasn't designed to keep up and challenge a player of that level.

Recently, Fable and Resident Evil were real culprits here. Both fun games, but both had weak late-game challenge. I remember in Fable I was just steamrolling enemies by the end of the game because I was so maxed out. In RE4 I was hauling around an armory worth of guns and ammo and just blew up everything in my path in the final stages....not exactly challenging.

I think it might be interesting to see a game that takes powers away as you go, rather than adds them. Start you off uber, then strip ya down to just your wits and a sharp stick in the last levels to see how good you really are.

[ninthdoc]

Okay, I don't own a platform game system. My son has a GameCube, but it's his and I don't hardly play on it (and let's face it, Nintendo doesn't seem long to support it at this point).

So anyway, thanks for the discusssion about the intro movie. Shame on all of you for not even mentioning that the main man is in it and he's done right. No sign of the Hoff anywhere. I saw the intro at Grungebob's today and as soon as it came up I saw the Helicarrier, I thought, "Could it be?" Then Nick showed up and I looked at GB and said, "Hey! It's the main man!"

I'm telling ya, Marvel Comics would just suck w/out Nick Fury.

[Bummer]

I agree this is a great game I,ve had alot of fun playing it. I also recamend it for anyone that like a game like baulders gate : dark alliance ,and diablo style action rpg,s. Haven't tried it on live yet looking forword to it though hope I get a game with adults though!!!!

[TheMightyAargh]

Okay, so I just finished the game on Friday!

What can I say that you don't already know....it's awesome! The end movies are very cool, and getting all the different costumes/identities for the heroes was easily my favourite part.

And I can't believe Ninthdoc doesn't play this. The only game I've ever seen where you can play as not just one, but 4 versions of Nick Fury!

[Havokscry]

Just finished the game, but I'm a bit confused. I started to play on hard mode and was intending on using Dr. Strange, but now he is locked again. I'm not quite sure what happened.

Does anyone else find the disc simulators to be a bit challenging? I don't have trouble beating the ones I've played so far, but I'm having a bit of a problem getting gold.

Oh, the ending credits are priceless.

[johnny139]

I beat it about a week ago, and only two things need to be said: Galactus rocks and Silver Surfer is a god.

[Venom]

how do you get silver surfer?

[johnny139]

how do you get silver surfer?

Get all of the Simulator Disks, and Daredevil/Black Panther.

[Havokscry]

how do you get silver surfer?

Get all of the Simulator Disks, and Daredevil/Black Panther.

From what I understand, you have to achieve bronze on all the simulator disc missions.

[johnny139]

how do you get silver surfer?

Get all of the Simulator Disks, and Daredevil/Black Panther.

From what I understand, you have to achieve bronze on all the simulator disc missions.

No, I don't think so. I got him right when I got Daredevil.

[Havokscry]

how do you get silver surfer?

Get all of the Simulator Disks, and Daredevil/Black Panther.

From what I understand, you have to achieve bronze on all the simulator disc missions.

No, I don't think so. I got him right when I got Daredevil.

Well, I beat the game on Normal mode on the 360 with all the simulator discs and both Daredevil and Black Panther unlocked and no Silver Surfer. I went and checked the achievement listings and according to several websites and you need to at least score a bronze medal on each disc mission. Are you playing on the Wii? It could be different.

[johnny139]

Yeah, that could be it.

But still, scoring a bronze shouldn't be all that hard.

[Havokscry]

I'm finding some of the simulator missions harder to beat than the game itself. I've achieved gold on all of the Vs. missions which was easy enough. I'm having trouble with the missions with the characters I've never used such as with the entire Fantastic Four. I need to mix them up with some of my more powerful characters and get their levels and abilities up a bit.

I hear rumors that they are going to release some additional content for the XBox Live marketplace. There are possibly going to be some new heroes which will be quite awesome. Hopefully Hawkeye and She-Hulk will make the cut. :D

[johnny139]

I hear rumors that they are going to release some additional content for the XBox Live marketplace. There are possibly going to be some new heroes which will be quite awesome. Hopefully Hawkeye and She-Hulk will make the cut. :D

This is BOGUS man...

Oh well, I'm content with Cap, Silver Surfer, Doctor Strange and Deadpool. If only Namor and Hulk were in; I could have the Defenders Dream-Team.

[Venom]

can someone post all the unlockable characters. because i'm still missing a few

[Havokscry]

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/775/775706p1.html

Yup, this excites me. Nightcrawler and Doom really doesn't make a heckuva lot of sense though with the story. I guess Colossus really didn't either and he was playable from the get go. I'm excited about Hawkeye and the Hulk. Sounds like they're going to keep the goodness coming.

[Havokscry]

Here are some screenshots of the new characters.

http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/776/776548p1.html

[ej]

Hmm... do you think they'll release another version of MUA with the additions... added?

[Venom]

that looks so cool