I can't tell you how long I've waited for this game...
As is the case for many comic book fans, the idea of pitching DC's giants against each other, through the streets of Gotham, or in the Fortress of Solitude is something we all want to do. To wield the power of the Green Lantern's ring or to pummel Superman through the Earth and back again as his ultimate match, Doomsday is a dream come true.
They have got so much right with this game...
But there are a couple of issues...
Problem No. 1.
WHY ISN'T MARTIAN MANHUNTER IN THIS GAME???
Now I watched with anticipation as snippets of the game were released to the public. For those who missed it, the game-makers released fun trailers in the form of a tournament which inevitably ended in a battle between Superman and Batman. These trailers teased with big reveals of the characters and arenas. Then the fans had a bit of a say, and soooooo many people want Martian Manhunter! The game makers have made a Batgirl add on, that you can buy...I just hope that they have the decency to release a Martian Manhunter upgrade at some near point in the future. They have just announced that Jim Lee is about to re-design Mortal Kombat's Scorpion...WHERE IS THE MANHUNTER?
Problem No. 2.
This one isn't easy to get around, and understandably they haven't...but when you're Superman and you hit Nightwing, I don't care how good he is at back-flipping, you're gonna break his spine.
And when Green Arrow shoots an arrow at Superman, unless it's laced with Kryptonite or a magic spell it ain't doin' shit!
As I said, not easy to represent in a versus arcade format game, but technically and practically rubbish. When I pick Superman I want to smash everyone! Yes, that would become annoying, but hey, Superman does it every single day, I wanna go!!!
That aside, the game is pretty cool. It's good fun to have a bash with friends and the story mode is pretty sound. The story is interesting and, although I haven't reached the end yet, I'm finding it to be well told...between the arcade-mode fights, I mean, I'd like to fight some of the transition scenes as well, but I'm a CoD fan, so I like to fight my way through the best part of every game!
As is the case for many comic book fans, the idea of pitching DC's giants against each other, through the streets of Gotham, or in the Fortress of Solitude is something we all want to do. To wield the power of the Green Lantern's ring or to pummel Superman through the Earth and back again as his ultimate match, Doomsday is a dream come true.
They have got so much right with this game...
But there are a couple of issues...
Problem No. 1.
WHY ISN'T MARTIAN MANHUNTER IN THIS GAME???
Now I watched with anticipation as snippets of the game were released to the public. For those who missed it, the game-makers released fun trailers in the form of a tournament which inevitably ended in a battle between Superman and Batman. These trailers teased with big reveals of the characters and arenas. Then the fans had a bit of a say, and soooooo many people want Martian Manhunter! The game makers have made a Batgirl add on, that you can buy...I just hope that they have the decency to release a Martian Manhunter upgrade at some near point in the future. They have just announced that Jim Lee is about to re-design Mortal Kombat's Scorpion...WHERE IS THE MANHUNTER?
Problem No. 2.
This one isn't easy to get around, and understandably they haven't...but when you're Superman and you hit Nightwing, I don't care how good he is at back-flipping, you're gonna break his spine.
And when Green Arrow shoots an arrow at Superman, unless it's laced with Kryptonite or a magic spell it ain't doin' shit!
As I said, not easy to represent in a versus arcade format game, but technically and practically rubbish. When I pick Superman I want to smash everyone! Yes, that would become annoying, but hey, Superman does it every single day, I wanna go!!!
That aside, the game is pretty cool. It's good fun to have a bash with friends and the story mode is pretty sound. The story is interesting and, although I haven't reached the end yet, I'm finding it to be well told...between the arcade-mode fights, I mean, I'd like to fight some of the transition scenes as well, but I'm a CoD fan, so I like to fight my way through the best part of every game!
my verdict - 4/5
A fantastic Game, but not perfect. As good as any arcade fight game, with a beautiful DCU twist. Nice to see characters such as Nightwing, Raven and Ares see some limelight. Favourite Character to play as - Green Lantern.
Hope you found my review helpful.
Dan.
Hope you found my review helpful.
Dan.
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