.co.uk Review
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There cannot be a Spidey fan alive that hasnt seen the stunning
movie trailer for the new film, but rather less is known about
the accompanying game. It will feature a free roaming environment
similar to the previous games though, which is no surprise
considering how popular they are and how most subsequent
superhero games have reused the same concept. Its also known
that almost the entire movie cast will be lending their vocal
talents to the game, including Tobey Mcguire, Kirsten Dunst,
Thomas Haden Church, James Franco, Topher Grace and Bryce Dallas
Howard. The main villains of the game will, like the movie, be
Sandman, Venom and the new Green Goblin. However several other
minor Spider-Man villains will also appear from the comics,
including Shriek and the mysterious Dragon Boss. More information
will undoubtedly show up as the movies release date grow closer
but a teaser trailer of the in-game graphics for Spidey himself
suggest that this will be one of the most impressive next gen
movies license so far.
HARRISON DENT
Manufacturer's Description
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Based on Sony Pictures Entertainment's Columbia Pictures'
feature film of the same name, Spider-Man 3 allows players to
experience the actions of heroic red-suited Spider-Man and, for
the first time ever, his darker, more mysterious black-suited
persona. Set in a larger, dynamic, free-roaming New York City,
the game gives players the freedom to choose their own gameplay
experience through multiple movie-based and original storylines,
fully integrated city missions and performance rewards including
improved speed, combat manoeuvres and agility. In Spider-Man 3,
players draw upon Spider-Man's completely revamped combat
abilities as they protect the city and defeat nemeses using
expanded aerial fighting, finishing moves and dynamic webbing
during missions and epic boss battles.
Key Features:
Welcome to the dark side - For the first time ever, control the
legendary black suit, which magnifies Spider-Man's strength,
agility and durability. Punish your enemies with explosive new
attacks and incredible upgrades, including fearsome
room-clearers. All this power comes with a price, though, as
players will find the black suit harder and harder to control.
Will you be strong enough to make a heroic choice before your
quest for vengeance turns the city against you?
Let freedom ring - Go anywhere at any time in a larger, dynamic,
free-roaming New York City and get involved in whatever you want,
whenever you want. Players decide how to proceed through the game
and set their own goals. Should Spider-Man follow a plot twist,
switch to an alternate storyline, fight off crime waves that
threaten the city or explore vast interior and underground
locations? You decide.
The city is your playground - From towering skyscrapers to the
vast new subterranean sewers and subways Spider-Man must patrol
all of New York. Three criminal gangs and variety of Super
Villains will be competing for your attention, taking hostages,
stealing cars, harassing citizens, and creating havoc. Will you
be able to save everyone?
Don't let the city go to the dogs - Three vicious gangs have laid
cl to the boroughs of New York and must be taken down. As
Spider-Man brings these criminals to justice, the crime rate will
drop in that section of town and city life will return to normal;
if he doesn't, the streets will turn to chaos. These super thugs
won't go down without a fight though. Their advanced AI will
surround Spider-Man, grapple him, call in reinforcements, and do
everything they can to retake their territory.
Everybody was kung-fu fighting - Redesigned from the ground up,
the all-new combat system empowers players to perform
suit-specific attacks and combo chains to defeat their enemies
and complete challenges and missions. New animations, combos, and
finishers make punch, kick, and web attacks more effective than
ever while executing ground and air manoeuvres.
Super Villains galore - Experience multi-stage, dynamic boss
battles against the headlining villains from the movie as well as
a host of legendary comic book foes who all take advantage of
their environments, their minions, and the large-scale
destruction that their superpowers cause in trying to defeat
Spider-Man.
Go, go gadget - In addition to faster web-swinging, certain
events and environments open up additional Spider-powers for you
to control. Using Spider-Man's web abilities, he can catch
falling objects including people and debris, fix hazards like
broken train rails, barricade doors, and even sling from the
tops of buildings for increased speed and huge air.
Spider-Man is growing up - As players master Spider-Man's powers
through natural progression and completion of missions and
challenges, Spider-Man gains ability enhancements including
improved web moves, swing skills, and amazing melee combos.