Binding: Video Game
Brand: ACTIVISION
EAN: 0047875814998
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone 10+
Item Dimensions: 7567526550
Label: Activision Inc.
Manufacturer: Activision Inc.
Model: 15782981
MPN: 81499
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: PlayStation 3
Publisher: Activision Inc.
Release Date: November 17, 2006
Studio: Activision Inc.

Features:

• Experience the full scale of the Marvel universe with a combined cast of more than 140 popular comic book characters -- choose from 20 playable Marvel Super Heroes, unlocking more as you progress
• Universal team Upgrade system - Balance your heroes' powers, or customize each member to maximize their effectiveness
• Outfit your heroes with a vast selection of power-boosting equipment, create a team name, team icon and team vehicle, and establish your team's reputation as the story progresses
• Change the course of the game - The missions you accept, the objectives completed, and how you interact with other characters throughout the game will have a direct impact on the storyline
• No-holds-barred combat - Fight while you're airborne, submerged underwater, even out in space! Multiple combat tactics and accessories available - grappling, charge attacks and a destructible environment, where lampposts and chairs become dangerous weapons

Accessories:

• Mobile Suit Gundam: Crossfire
• Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Signature Series Guide (Bradygames Signature Guides)
• Sonic the Hedgehog
• PS3 Pro Gamer's Case (Silver)
• PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)

Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance lets you create a four-member strike force of Marvel Super Heroes. If you had to assemble a team of the best heroes, who would you pick? Choose wisely, because this is an alliance for the ages -- the team you create will face incredible evils, from the most exotic locations on Earth to the neighboring solar systems. Partner, battle and interact with more than 140 characters from the entire Marvel Universe, in a multi-mission quest with an innovative combat system. Command the largest roster of Super Heroes ever, as you determine the fate of a universe. Compete or cooperate online - coverge in battle against legendary villains, and Switch between cooperative and competitive mode to partner or challenge 3 other players

Average Rating:

Rating: - Felt compelled to review it...
I don't often review games, not being a hard-core gamer myself, so I thought I would write a review for the casual gamer.
My first mistake was playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 first. It was actually fun. Yes, it took some getting used to and is, overall, pretty arcade(?) compared w/other games I had played up to that point (such as Dead Space and Resistance. I never played video games before X-Mas '08 when I got my PS3, so I am late to the game. No pun intended). What I mean is, MUA2 ... Read More

Rating: - Warning Before You Buy!
I like this game, just as I liked it's spiritual precursors X-men Legends I & II. It's a fun party game to pick up with friends, or play through with yourself.

There's one big problem with it though: Activision didn't renew its contract with Marvel which means that the game's DLC is no longer available. Which means if you want to play as Magneto, Sabretooth, Venom, Dr. Doom, Hawkeye, Hulk, Nightcrawler, or Cyclops, you won't be able to download them. Or get the game achievements related ... Read More

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Rating: - My son loves it
It took a bit of effort and time for my son to understand how best to use the controllers (it was very frustrating for him), but once he got it he'd had a great time.

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Rating: - Best game I own
This was incredible fun the 1st couple times I played it years ago. I recently started playing it again putting each character on 1 of 5 "permanent teams" so I could her every single custom conversation the game has to offer. This game has lasting appeal & nice "hidden nuggets of dialoge" depending who you use where. I'm keeping a custom conversations chart so that years from now when I give it yet another chance, I can put the right people on the team on every level to maximize those custom conversations ... Read More

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Rating: - This is the best game Marvel has to offer so far!!!
This game is a blast.. lots of different character combonations and overall just a ton of fun... the original is always the best.. keep up the good work Marvel and Activision!!