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Marvel: Ultimate Alliance | |
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Developer(s) | Raven Software Vicarious Visions Beenox Studios Barking Lizards Technologies |
Publisher(s) | Activision |
Platform(s) | PC, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, Game Boy Advance |
Release | Oct 24, 2006 (PC, PS2, Xbox, Xbox 360, GBA) Nov 7, 2006 (PSP) Nov 17, 2006 (PS3 Launch) Nov 19, 2006 (Wii Launch) Dec 4, 2006 (DS) |
Genre(s) | Action RPG/ Adventure |
Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer, Online |
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an Action role-playing game announced by RavenSoft and Activision for Fall 2006. The companies said the game, previously referred to as Marvel Legends, features over 20 playable characters and more than 140 cameo appearances.
Story
Dr. Doom has formed a new Masters of Evil in order to steal Odin's power. They then launch an attack on a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier. Nick Fury sends out a distress call to all available meta-humans. Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man and Wolverine respond and proceed to eliminate Doom's forces. The heroes then travel to various locations in order to stop Doom's plan and, of course, save the world.
Features
The game will have over 140 characters from the Marvel Universe appear. Players will be able to create teams, and have online and co-operative play, for up to 4 players. In co-operative mode players will have to fight for the most kills in order to get the experience points at the end of the level. Unlike X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, in which players can only play danger rooms that have been unlocked or single player progress, players can now play through the whole level from start to finish. There will also be special comic book missions, revisiting a moment in a character's past and facing a classic arch rival. Characters will have four skins, which can alter stats of the character, as well as unique controllable powers
Players will fight in mid air, underwater and on the ground, with fully destructable and interactive environments in over 17+ locations, travelling around the Earth and universe back and forth by the end of the game. The game will have alternative endings, affected by the decisions the player(s) make.
There will be exclusive characters for the PSP, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3.
Versions
The game is due to be released for 6th and 7th generation consoles, as well as the PC. The graphical engine and looks will differ between the various platforms. For the 6th gen consoles, characters models will be similar to X-Men Legends: cel-shaded and almost cartoonish. The 7th generation versions will feature more detailed character models and environments. The PC version will vary depending on the customization of a user's settings, though at the best settings, the graphics will be at least par with the 7th generation versions. The PC version will also feature "intuitive mouse controls".
GBA
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance's graphics will be reduced to a lower graphics quality for the GBA version.
- Just like the other versions, players can switch between any character during the game. Players can also create their own team involving only 3 characters. Also, some characters will not be available on the GBA, such as Black Panther.
- The same exact gameplay as in other versions; players can do major upgradings on characters and tactics, as well as build their reputation points.
- Exclusive to the GBA version: players can call in a striker, which performs devasting attacks on-screen enemies.
- Interactive environments; players can take advantages and use this to track their enemies.
- Some additional gameplay modes added including: Shield Simulator, Time Challenges, Scavenger Hunts, and a Survival mode.
PSP
The PSP version will feature simplified graphics, different characters, and extra features:
- 4 exclusive playable Marvel characters.
- 6 special comic book missions
- Microphone support (voice chat), via which players can speak with other players online
- Player Statistics
- Exclusive prequel missions
Wii
The Wii version will feature:
- Specific motion-sensitive controls for normal moves
- Motion-sensitive controlled Special attacks, unique for each character
- All gained powers can be accessed at any time.
- Access to any special move at any time, which is unavailable for any other build. (Menu selection must be used for other builds.)
- There is no online play, but there is normal multiplayer
Characters
Characters that appear as alternate skins are listed under the original character.
Playable Characters | |||||
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Unlockable Characters | PSP Exclusives | Next-Gen Exclusives | |||
NPCs | |||||
Villains | |||||
Heroes (Playable Status Unknown) | |||||
Voice actors
- Gabrielle Carteris - Elektra
- Phil LaMarr - Uatu the Watcher, Black Panther
- Quinton Flynn - Spider-Man
- Steven Blum - Wolverine
- James Arnold Taylor - Iceman
- Danica McKellar - Invisible Woman
- Robin Atkin Downes - Dr. Bruce Banner, Crimson Dynamo
- Amanda Braym - Siryn
- Cam Clarke - Thor
- Kirby Morrow - Cyclops
- Dee Bradley Baker - Nightcrawler
Locations
From the early screenshots and preview provided through out the early stages and works, certain locations are already confirmed (it is known that there will be 17 locales in total):
- A.I.M.'s HQ
- Atlantis
- Skrull Throneworld
- Helicarrier (S.H.I.E.L.D. HQ)
- Latveria
- Attilan
- Asgard
- Mandarin Palace
- Arcade's Murderworld
- Quentin Carnival
- X-Mansion
- Shi'ar Empire
- Hell (Mephisto's realm)
- Daily Bugle
- Negative Zone
See also
External links
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance's official site
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance's VIP section
- Marvel Ultimate Alliance hub on Marvel.com
- Gamespot trailer for the game
- IGN: PS3
- 1up look into M:UA
- Gamespy information on M:UA
- Wii trailer at GameTrailers
- 2006 computer and video games
- Computer and video games based on Marvel Comics
- Superhero computer and video role-playing games
- Wii games
- PlayStation 2 games
- PlayStation 3 games
- Xbox games
- Xbox 360 games
- PlayStation Portable games
- Game Boy Advance games
- Windows games
- Computer and video games featuring cooperative gameplay
- Multiplayer online games
- Fantastic Four video games
- Spider-Man video games
- X-Men games
- Hulk video games
- Captain America video games
- Iron Man video games