Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One
- Developers: Beenox, Raven Software, Vicarious Visions, Zoe Mode
- Publishers: Activision, NEC Interchannel
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (2006)
Introduction
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action role-playing game set within the fictional Marvel Universe. It was developed by Raven Software and published by Activision. The game was released on October 24, 2006, for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox, and Xbox 360.
Gameplay
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is a third-person action role-playing game. The player controls a team of up to four superheroes, each with their own unique abilities. The player can switch between characters at any time during gameplay.
The game features a variety of missions, including boss battles, escort missions, and puzzle-solving. The player must use the unique abilities of each character to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.
Characters
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance features a roster of over 20 playable characters, including:
- Spider-Man
- Wolverine
- Iron Man
- Captain America
- Thor
- Hulk
- Storm
- Cyclops
- Jean Grey
- Iceman
- Nightcrawler
- Colossus
- Elektra
- Daredevil
- Luke Cage
- Iron Fist
- Doctor Strange
- Ghost Rider
Story
The story of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance begins with the Masters of Evil, led by Loki, stealing the Cosmic Cube. The Cosmic Cube is a powerful artifact that can grant wishes. Loki plans to use the Cosmic Cube to conquer the world.
The superheroes of the Marvel Universe must band together to stop Loki and his evil plans. The player controls a team of four superheroes as they travel the world, fighting Loki’s forces and searching for the Cosmic Cube.
Reception
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was a critical and commercial success. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised the gameplay, characters, and story. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is considered to be one of the best superhero games ever made. The game’s success led to the development of a sequel, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, which was released in 2009.
Conclusion
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action-packed RPG that brings together some of the most iconic superheroes in the Marvel Universe. The game features a variety of missions, characters, and a compelling story. Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is a must-play for fans of superhero games and Marvel Comics.
Additional Information
- Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was the first game to feature the “Ultimate” version of the Marvel Universe. The Ultimate Universe is a separate continuity from the main Marvel Universe, and features updated versions of classic Marvel characters.
- The game’s voice cast includes some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury.
- Marvel: Ultimate Alliance was nominated for several awards, including Game of the Year at the 2006 Spike Video Game Awards.
Review Score
8.5/10
Art
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