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'''''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance''''' is an upcoming ] for Wii, Windows and Playstation Portable. It is unknown for the released
'''''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance''''' is an ] developed for ], ], ] and ] by ] and published by ]. The game was simultaneously ported to the ] and ] by ], and to ] by ]. A significantly different ] version was also created, developed by ]. The game was initially released on October 24, 2006 in North America for most platforms, with PlayStation 3 and Wii ports following shortly thereafter, as well as international releases. ] was only able to see a Wii and PS3 release.


==FBI==
''Marvel Ultimate Alliance'' is set within the fictional ] and features many of the ]es, ]s, and supporting characters that appear in publications by ]. ''Ultimate Alliance'' is the third Marvel title to be developed by Raven Software, and features similar gameplay to their previous Marvel titles, '']'' and '']''. A sequel, '']'', was developed for multiple platforms by ], ] and Savage Entertainment and released in 2009.
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==Gameplay== ==Characters==
===PSP===
Players can select teams of four from a range of more than twenty-two playable characters (although some characters are not initially available and need to be unlocked), allowing them to create their own superhero teams or recreate famous teams from the publications. Bonuses are also available if forming certain groups (e.g. the ], ], ], ], ]). The game also has alternative endings, dictated by the number of optional missions the player completes. Also included are trivia, artwork, and "simulator discs", which unlock non-story related missions for characters. Each character also has a variety of costumes that offer different advantages.

===Consoles, PC and PSP===
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions are virtually identical, with no major differences. Both platforms include Colossus, Moon Knight, and five additional comic book missions. The standard edition of ''Ultimate Alliance'' was also released as a companion with '']'' in specially marked Xbox 360 consoles in 2007.

Activision released eight additional downloadable characters on the Xbox 360 via the Xbox Live Marketplace on April 26, 2007 in a set of packs: a ''Hero Pack'', consisting of ], ], ], and the ], and a ''Villain Pack'', which includes ], ], ], and a playable ]. Both packs are also available in a bundle pack for 800 MSP, which also adds 12 new ] to the game.<ref name="DLC">{{cite web|title=Activision to Release New Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Heroes and Villains on Xbox Live Marketplace |url=http://uk.gamespot.com/xbox360/rpg/marvelultimatealliance/news.html?sid=6167963 |accessdate=2007-03-27}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The ''Gold Edition'' was released for the Xbox 360 in May 2007 which includes the standard game bundled with all downloadable content.<ref name="gold edition">{{cite web |url=http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/objects/908/908243.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Gold Edition |accessdate=2007-07-26 |publisher=IGN }}</ref> The '']'' version was released for the Xbox 360 in September 2007. The set includes all the Gold Edition of the game and a bonus DVD.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/console/xbox360/data/932586.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance |accessdate=2007-09-16 |publisher=]}}</ref> As of December 2009, the DLC was removed from the ] by Activision, meaning the only way to play as the downloadable characters is to purchase the Gold Edition or the Platinum Hits version.

The Wii version has a few features unique to its version including specific motion-sensitive controls for normal moves, motion-sensitive controlled special attacks (the attacks are unique for each character, but not the motions), and access to any special move at any time. This version contains no online play but has a local multiplayer mode in which up to four players may play at once. It also features the characters ] and ], as well as five additional comic book missions.

The ] version is customizable, and many characters (including those exclusive to all other versions) and their modifications can be obtained from community sites for play within the game.<ref name="marvelmods PC">{{cite web |url=http://marvelmods.com/forum/index.php?topic=399.0 |title=Additional Characters for Marvel Ultimate Alliance PC |accessdate=2009-08-13 |publisher=marvelmods.com }}</ref> The PC version's graphics vary depending on the customization of a user's settings. The PC version also features "intuitive mouse controls" <ref name="official site">{{cite web|url=http://mua1.marvelultimatealliance.com/ |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance official site |publisher=] |accessdate=2009-08-13}}</ref> and works with a gamepad. A number of custom characters (including ], ], ], and ]) are available.<ref name="marvelmods PC" />

The PSP version features simplified graphics, different characters, and extra features including the four exclusive playable Marvel characters ], ], ], and ].<ref name="IGN PSP review">{{cite web |url=http://psp.ign.com/articles/744/744059p1.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review (PSP) |first=Hillary |last=Goldstein |date=2009-11-03 |accessdate=2010-01-19 |publisher=IGN}}</ref> Other things unique to this version are 6 exclusive comic book missions including one which contains ], an exclusive prequel mission, and three exclusive single-player gameplay modes.<ref name="official site PSP">{{cite web |url=http://mua1.marvelultimatealliance.com/game_info.php?c=psp |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PSP System Info |publisher=] |accessdate=2010-01-19}}</ref> Added features include online play, microphone support ''(voice chat)'', and online-recordable player statistics.<ref name="official site PSP" /> The PlayStation 2 version of the game has the same features as the ] versions of the game, albeit without Colossus, Moon Knight and the five bonus simulator missions. In August 2007, a ''Greatest Hits'' version was released which included a bonus DVD containing a making-of featurette. The Xbox version of the game has no changes from the standard PlayStation 2 edition. However it is possible to play as Colossus and Moon Knight via a glitch which can be accessed through a series of steps.<ref name="Pop Fiction">{{cite video|url = http://www.gametrailers.com/video/episode-14-pop-fiction/718387|title = Pop-Fiction Episode 9: The Invisible Man|publisher = ]| format = Flash video| date = 2011-07-29| accessdate = 2011-08-02}}</ref>

===Game Boy Advance===
The Game Boy Advance version of ''Ultimate Alliance'' features significant differences from the other console versions. Most notably, the basic gameplay takes the form of a side-scrolling fighting game with minor RPG elements, such as the ability to alter the player characters' stats. The graphics are simplified for this system and the selection of characters has also been reduced. Some additional gameplay modes were added into this version of the game including a S.H.I.E.L.D. Simulator, Time Challenges, Scavenger Hunts, and a Survival mode.<ref name="official site GBA">{{cite web |url=http://mua1.marvelultimatealliance.com/game_info.php?c=handheld |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - GBA Info |accessdate=2010-01-19 |publisher=]}}</ref> Teams for this port consist of three characters and a striker, a non-playable fourth character who can be summoned to perform a powerful attack directed toward on-screen enemies.<ref name="official site GBA" />

==Plot==
The game begins with ] and the ] launching an attack on the ] ] U.N.N. Alpha. ] sends out a distress call to all available super heroes for assistance. ], ], ] and ] respond to the call. Along with the other heroes, they save the Helicarrier from the forces led by ], ], ], ], and ]. In the wake of the attack, Nick Fury is given permission to start a task force to confront the Masters of Evil and ] allows them to use Stark Tower as their headquarters.<ref>'''Nick Fury''': I've been empowered by S.H.I.E.L.D. to create a task force to stop the Masters of Evil. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref> Fury asks the heroes to investigate an odd message received from ] on the Omega Base, a S.H.I.E.L.D. mobile research facility. The team defeats supervillains ], ], and ] to prevent the Omega Base from crashing in to a dam and launching several gamma bombs. With their mission successful, the heroes travel to Atlantis, where the inhabitants are being mind-controlled by ], who has usurped ] from his throne.<ref>'''Captain America''': Namorita sent a message saying a riot's taking place. A crowd broke into the throne room of Atlantis and dragged Namor off his throne. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref> With the help of nano-technology that enables them to breathe and move freely underwater, the heroes are able to save Namor and defeat Attuma and ]. After defeating Attuma, the heroes encounter ], who unleashes the ], which the team defeats by toppling pillars on it.

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They then travel to the Valley of Spirits to confront Mandarin in his palace. After his defeat, he reveals that he attempted to take command of the Masters of Evil and, upon failing, left the group. He suggests that the Mandarin they saw in the catacombs was actually ], god of mischief.<ref>'''Mandarin''': Most likely it was that pompous Loki. He has the ability to shapeshift. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref> Upon returning to base, the team learns that ] and ] have been kidnapped. Due to the involvement of mystical forces, Nick Fury has the team relocated to the Sanctum Sanctorum. ] tracks Nightcrawler to Castle Doom, but upon trying to transport the heroes there they are sent to ] by a spell from ]. After defeating a mind-controlled Jean Grey, ], and ], the heroes battle a large ], piloted by ]. Victorious, the heroes learn that Dr. Doom has used Nightcrawler to access ]'s Realm, and the team is sent in pursuit.<ref>'''Elektra''': Why is Nightcrawler in Mephisto's realm? '''Nick Fury''': Dr. Doom somehow forced him to teleport a group of them to that dimension. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref>

Upon arriving, minions of Mephisto kidnap Jean Grey and Nightcrawler. ], Mephisto's son, puts them in separate cages above the Infinity Vortex, stating one must be saved and the other sacrificed before the team can defeat Mephisto. During their battle with Mephisto the sacrificed hero returns, resurrected by Mephisto, but now under his control. As a final effort, the resurrected hero sacrifices their life to defeat Mephisto and allow the team to escape. Meanwhile in Asgard, a massive army of Super Soldiers attacks and imprisons the Asgardian gods.<ref>'''Thor''': My friends, these are indeed dark times. The Masters of Evil have overwhelmed the armies of Asgard. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref> The heroes travel to Valhalla to liberate it from its invading force and free ] (who is guarded by Rhino and Shocker), ] (who is guarded by Scorpion and ]), and ] (who is guarded by ] and ]). Then they fight the ] to open Bifrost Bridge in order for reinforcements to arrive. Looking for ] in Niffleheim following a fight with ] and ], they find his shattered Twilight Sword and learn from ] that Doctor Doom and Loki have taken Odin to Raven's Spire. After Loki is seemingly defeated at Raven's Spire, the team frees the ] to use against Doctor Doom. Loki, disguised as Fury, reveals himself and his plot to have the heroes free the armor for nefarious purposes. As heroes defeat Loki and the armor, Doctor Doom appears and reveals that he has stolen Odin's power. He uses it to attempt to eliminate the heroes, but ] the ] saves them and transports them to the ]' base on the moon.

Uatu reveals the only way to defeat Doom is to acquire a piece of the ] and steal the Muonic Inducer from ] (who is currently attacking the ] homeworld).<ref>'''Uatu''': Dr. Doom's unrestrained use of Odin's power will soon tear the fabric of reality beyond repair. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref> The team is sent to the Shi'ar Empire where they fight ] and the ] in order to restore ] to the throne and gain a portion of the M'Kraan Crystal. After retrieving the crystal, the heroes travel to the Skrull homeworld and with the help of the ], the heroes disable Galactus and steal the Muonic Inducer. Meanwhile Doctor Doom conquers Earth, corrupting and creating clones of many of the heroes. In a final effort, the team travels to Latveria to confront Dr. Doom. The heroes use the M'Kraan Crystal and Muonic Inducer to weaken Doom. As the heroes weaken Doom, he is blasted by a bolt of lightning sent by a rejuvenated Odin, leaving nothing but his mask behind. As the heroes meet on the repaired Helicarrier, Nick Fury informs the heroes that the team must disband and asks if S.H.I.E.L.D. can count on them when another threat happens. Captain America assures Nick that the world can count on them.<ref>'''Nick Fury''': Listen fellas, I don't care if you like me. But if a threat like this comes again, can S.H.I.E.L.D. count on your help? '''Captain America''': The world can count us, sir. {{cite video game | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | developer=Raven Software | publisher=Activision | date=2010-01-19 }}</ref> Meanwhile, Galactus vows revenge on the heroes who stole from him and plans to destroy Earth.

===Characters===
''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'' features over 140 characters,<ref name="game info">{{cite web |url=http://mua1.marvelultimatealliance.com/game_info.php |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Game Info |accessdate=2009-07-16 |publisher=] }}</ref> and in addition the heroes battle evil versions of both themselves and other heroes throughout the game. Some heroes also appear as a villain under mind control, such as Jean Grey. In game each character has a set of four alternate costumes however three of these costumes must be unlocked. However, some of the characters costumes are also other superheroes in the Marvel Universe. This includes Iron Man as ], Thor as ], Spider-Woman as ] and ] from the ], Ghost Rider as ] and Ms. Marvel as ]. Also, there are various upgrades that can be attached to characters for boosts in power, speed, defense, etc.
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{{note|a|a}} Playable on the Game Boy Advance version.<br />
{{note|b|b}} As a ''Special Striker'' for the Game Boy Advance version.<br />
{{note|c|c}} Exclusive to the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii versions.<br />
{{note|d|d}} Also a villain in the Game Boy Advance version.<br />
{{note|e|e}} Appears as a villain on the PSP version.<br />
{{note|f|f}} Previously available as downloadable content, also part of the Gold Edition of the game.</small>

==Development==
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Most versions of ''Ultimate Alliance'' were developed using ]' Alchemy engine,<ref name="alchemy">{{cite web | url=http://www.devmaster.net/engines/engine_details.php?id=260 | title=DevMaster.net - Alchemy engine details |publisher=devmaster.net |accessdate=2008-08-31 }}</ref> which was purchased from the now defunct Intrinsic Graphics in May 2003.<ref name="alchemy purchase">{{cite web | url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/05_13_03_09_51AM.htm | title=Vicarious Visions, Inc. Announces Purchase Of Intrinsic Alchemy Technology Assets From Intrinsic Graphics, Inc |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-08-13 |date=2003-05-13}}</ref> Raven Software developed the primary version of the game on the PS2, PS3, Xbox and Xbox 360. Vicarious Visions simultaneously ported the game to the PSP and Wii, and ] ported the game to the PC. During early development ''Ultimate Alliance'' used ] technology, similar to Raven's previous Marvel Comics games, '']'' and '']'', however, this was dropped at some point during development.<ref name="celshade">{{cite web | url=http://xbox.gamespy.com/dor/objects/762707/marvel-ultimate-alliance/images/marvel-ultimate-alliance-20061101050453387.html | title=GameSpy - Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Screenshots (Xbox) |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-08-13 |quote=(screenshots 1-4, 6-8)}}</ref> ] used their Whiptail engine to develop the GBA version independently.<ref name="whiptail">{{cite web | url=http://www.barkinglizards.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=42&Itemid=71 | title=BarkingLizards.com - Whiptail engine details |publisher=] |accessdate=2008-08-13 }} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref> The game was originally known by ''Marvel Legends'', and had an internal working title of ''Marvel Comics RPG''.<ref name="GameSpy overview">{{cite web |url=http://wii.gamespy.com/wii/marvel-ultimate-alliance/ |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Wii) - Overview |accessdate=2009-08-13 |publisher=] |quote=''Also known as: Marvel Legends, Marvel Comics RPG ''}}</ref> At one point, both ] from '']'' series and ] from the '']'' series were planned to be playable characters for the Wii version; however, both characters were removed prior to release.<ref name="Pop Fiction" />
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==Reception and awards==
{{Video game reviews
|title = (Xbox scores)
|1UP=B-<ref name="1UP.com review">{{cite web |url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3155010 |title= Marvel: Ultimate Alliance |first=Scott |last=Sharkey |date=2006-11-07 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|GSpot=8.3/10<ref name="Gamespot Review">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/xbox/rpg/marvelultimatealliance/review.html |title= Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review |first=Ryan |last=Davis |date=2006-10-30 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|IGN=8.1/10<ref name="IGN review">{{cite web |url=http://xbox.ign.com/articles/741/741752p1.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review |first=Hilary |last=Goldstein |date=2006-10-26 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=IGN}}</ref>
|OXM=9.0/10<ref name="Official Xbox Magazine">"Official Xbox Magazine" (Holiday 2005). ''page 82''</ref>
|GI = 9.25/10<ref name="gaminformer review">{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/6AFF8814-0EAC-4E65-B0C3-495ADA591E55.htm |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY |accessdate=2009-05-29 |last=Reiner |first=Andrew|publisher=]|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20080228203930/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/6AFF8814-0EAC-4E65-B0C3-495ADA591E55.htm |archivedate = February 28, 2008}}</ref>
|rev1 = '']''
|rev1Score = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="CheatCC Review">{{cite web|url=http://cheatcc.com/xb/rev/marvelultimatealliancereview.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review - The X-men Legends series mutates further |accessdate=2009-05-29 |last=Beatty |first=D’Marcus |publisher='']''}}</ref>
|GR=83%<ref name="Game Rankings score">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/932587-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Xbox|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref>
|MC=83%<ref name="Metacritic score">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbx/marvelultimatealliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Xbox|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|award1Pub = ]
|award1 = Best Use of a Creative License in 2006<ref name="gamespot bestuse award">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/video/0/6163372 |title=Best and Worst of 2006: Best Use of a Creative License |date=2006-12-18 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|award2Pub = ]
|award2 = Video Game of the Year<ref name="Wizard Magazine GotY">"Wizard Magazine" (Issue #183)</ref>
|award3Pub = ]
|award3 = Best Story on PlayStation 3 in 2006<ref name="IGN bestStory PS3">{{cite web |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps3/26.html |title=PlayStation 3: Best Story - Marvel: Ultimate Alliance |date=2006-12-18 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=]}}</ref>
|award4Pub = Gaming Target
|award4 = "52 Games We'll Still Be Playing From 2006" selection<ref name="gamingtarget 52 games">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=6370 |title=52 Games We'll Still Be Playing From 2006: Part 2 |accessdate=2007-07-26 |publisher=gamingtarget.com }}</ref>
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Reviews for Raven and Vicarious Visions{{'}} version of ''Marvel Ultimate Alliance'' received generally favorable reviews from critics. The PS3 and 360 versions received 78%<ref name="GameRankings PS3">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps3/932589-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PS3|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref> and 82%<ref name="GameRankings 360">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox360/932586-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Xbox 360|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref> at ] and 78% <ref name="Metacritic PS3">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/marvelultimatealliance?q=Marvel:%20Ultimate%20Alliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PS3|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref> and 82%<ref name="Metacritic 360">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/marvelultimatealliance?q=Marvel:%20Ultimate%20Alliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Xbox 360|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref> at ], respectively. The PC version received an 83%<ref name="GameRankings PC">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/932592-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PC|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref> at GameRankings and 82%<ref name="Metacritic PC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/marvelultimatealliance?q=Marvel:%20Ultimate%20Alliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PC|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref> at Metacritic. GameRankings' scores for the PS2, PSP, Wii and Xbox versions were 81%, 82%, 74%, and 83%,<ref name="Game Rankings score" /><ref name="GameRankings PS2">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/932588-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PS2|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="GameRankings PSP">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/psp/932590-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PSP|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="GameRankings Wii">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/wii/932591-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Wii|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref> while Metacritic scored those same consoles 81%, 81%, 73% and 83%<ref name="Metacritic score" /><ref name="Metacritic PS2">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/marvelultimatealliance?q=Marvel:%20Ultimate%20Alliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PS2|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="Metacritic PSP">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/marvelultimatealliance?q=Marvel:%20Ultimate%20Alliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - PSP|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="Metacritic Wii">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/marvelultimatealliance?q=Marvel:%20Ultimate%20Alliance |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - Wii|accessdate=2009-05-28 |publisher=]}}</ref> respectively.

Several reviewers praised the character cast,<ref name="1UP.com review" /><ref name="Gamespot Review" /><ref name="gaminformer review" /> with ]'s Scott Sharkey stating "Even if your favorite character isn't playable, there's a good chance they'll show up at some point through the course of the story as an NPC."<ref name="1UP.com review" /> ]'s Ryan Davis applauded the Xbox 360's graphics, saying that it "features a lot of great lighting, particle, and bump-mapping effects absent from the other versions". He went on to comment "Even without those advanced graphical effects, the PC and Xbox versions still look pretty sharp."<ref name="Gamespot Review" /> '']'' thought the game improved upon the "excellent X-Men Legends games from which it was born", giving the game a 9.25/10.<ref name="gaminformer review" />

The Game Boy Advance version received the poorest scores, with only GameRankings registering a 42%.<ref name="GameRankings GBA">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/gba/932968-marvel-ultimate-alliance/index.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance - GBA|accessdate=2009-05-28|publisher=]}}</ref> GameSpot thought poorly of the game, calling "uninteresting and sloppy", and rating the game a 2.5/10 "terrible".<ref name="Gamespot Review GBA">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamespot.com/gba/rpg/marvelultimatealliance/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-reviewl |title= Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review - GBA |first=Frank |last=Provo |date=2006-11-02 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=]}}</ref> IGN also disliked the game, giving it a 2.0/10. Reviewer Chris Adams stated "Everything is awful. From sprites to backgrounds to effects, it shames the Marvel license.".<ref name="IGN review GBA">{{cite web |url=http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/745/745701p1.html |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review - GBA |first=Chris |last=Adams |date=2006-11-13 |accessdate=2009-05-29 |publisher=IGN}}</ref> Gamer 2.0 gave the game an 8.1/10, however, citing a large number of bonus missions and unlockables as incentive to play.<ref name="Gamer 2.0 review GBA">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamer20.com/gamehub/marvel-ultimate-alliance-gba/review/1008 |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Review - GBA |first=Andrew |last=Giese |date=2006-11-13 |accessdate=2007-07-26 |publisher=Gamer 2.0}}</ref>

===Sequel===
{{Main|Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2}}
A sequel to ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'' was announced by Activision on February 8, 2008. It was released in North America on September 15, 2009,<ref name="JeanTrailer">{{cite web | url=http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14233937/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/videos/sdcc09_marvel2_trl_jeangrey_72109.htmljsessionid=2mocrxufxaj1q | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 PlayStation 3 Trailer - SDCC09: Jean Grey Vignette |accessdate=2009-07-22 |publisher=IGN }}</ref><ref name="GambitTrailer">{{cite web | url=http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14233937/marvel-ultimate-alliance-2/videos/sdcc09_marvel2_trl_gambit_72109.html | title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 PlayStation 3 Trailer - SDCC09: Gambit Vignette |accessdate=2009-07-22 |publisher=IGN }}</ref> and follows closely the events of the '']'' storyline: an explosion in ] caused by ] prompts a ].<ref name="CivilWar Comic">''Civil War'' #1 - 7 (July 2006 - January 2007)</ref> In the game, players are able to choose between the Pro-Registration side, headed by Iron Man, or the Anti-Registration side, headed by Captain America up to the point where the heroes end up uniting against a new common enemy called The Fold.<ref name="acts">{{cite web | url=http://twitter.com/Dan_Tanguay/status/3368105068 | title=Twitter / Dan Tanguay |accessdate=2009-08-14 |publisher=] |quote=Re: Acts. There are 3 major acts. Act I = Secret War & Road to Civil War, Act II = Civil War, Act III = the aftermath of Civil War.}}</ref>
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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Developer(s)Raven Software
Publisher(s)Activision
Designer(s)James Hazilo
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, PlayStation Portable , Wii
ReleaseN/A
Genre(s)Action RPG

Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an upcoming action role-playing game for Wii, Windows and Playstation Portable. It is unknown for the released

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