Ron1212 (2012-07-31 03:35:19)

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Hey guys. It's Ron1212 here today trying another shot at becoming a reviewer. (Hopefully Robdeprop actually reads this. )



When the Spider-Man reboot movie was announced, many were excited. Most for the movie, but some, for the game. Of course, for every Spider-Man movie, there has to be a game, proven with Sam Raimi's Spider-Man films each getting a game of it's own.

But something is different this time. Not only the new Spider-Man, but the fact that Beenox has taken over Spider-Man games and totally re-defined what they are starting with the game Shattered Dimesions.

Beenox's Spider-Man games have always been something, and that's why Spidey fans were excited for a new, web slinging, action packed, free-roam Spider-Man game, different from the last 3 movie games. And let me tell you something...the fans got what they wished for.



The Amazing Spider-Man is an enthralled experience unlike any other. You can explore Manhattan in new ways, and along the way you make your way though an inducing story-line that takes place right after the movie.

STORY
The story of this game is included on all versions of the game.

You start along side Gwen Stacy as Peter Parker, both of you "sneaking" into Oscorp tower. The reason is because Gwen thinks Alistair Smythe is up to something fishy. You both discover that the cross-species project, an experiment in which animal DNA is transferred with a formula Peter found into a human's body (much like what happened to Spider-Man and the Lizard), is still being continued. 


Gwen Stacy on the left, Smythe on the right.

The plot's conflict sets off as some of the cross-species monsters, such as the Lizard, Rhino, and the Iguana, break loose. It leads to a contamination, a virus, if you will, spreading out amongst New York, and eventually turning innocent civilians into hungry, raging, cross-species monsters.



Each chapter is pretty much the same, and it gets pretty repitive, do this, take out them, sneak past that, when I feel the only levels that truly make up this game are levels like the St. Gabriel's Bank Robbery-the level that was included in the 3DS demo of the game. Other levels that stand out occur near the end of the game, but I won't spoil that for you.

All in all, the story continues the story of the movie, and also sets base for the next installment of Marc Webb's Amazing Spider-Man movies. However, be warned. The game reveals major plot points of the movie. So go see the movie first.

GAME PLAY
The gameplay will feel familiar to many players-punch punch punch, dodge, do some more punching, web a guy's butt and spam it against the ground. But the game it feels most like is Batman's Arkham series. Except this time around, you're lighter, faster, and maybe even stronger. 



In levels, you have to choose to either stealthily take out opponents by webbing them to the ceiling, or disrupt the common peace and quiet and take out each enemy with your fists. The stealth mode is fun to use, but it's nothing new. 



What's cool about this game is the new "Web Rush"  feature. Using this, you can slow down time, choose exactly which building/area/pole/enemy you want to sling to, and go there. In levels, you do the same thing, only this gives you an advantage for taking out villains. You can also use "Web Retreat" if enimies are just to hard to beat.

All in all, the gameplay mechanics are nice, but let's get to graphics. Shall we?

GRAPHICS
Now, this bases entirely on the console you're playing on. DS graphics look like pixels, while the 3DS has similar graphics to the Wii, but in glorious 3D. Animations are horrible on the 3DS, however. The Wii's graphics are fine, but some characters do look a little edgy. 



Of course, none beat the 360 and PS3's superior graphics, but remember-graphics aren't everything. However, the HD features of these two consoles make roaming around nice, and it just adds another level to actually feeling like you ARE Spider-Man.

SOUNDS/MUSIC
The music in this game is nice, and catchy. It did play more than once often, but that's OK. 

One thing I have against sounds is criminals repeating the same thing over and over again. It does get annoying, but only if you're slow at defeating enemies.  

FREE-ROAM (360 and PS3 exclusive)
Free-roam is back, as Spidey can swing and roam around Manhatten once again. Though your journey, you find more then 700 comic pages....YES, 700 laying around NYC with no clue where they are until you get to a certain amount of comic. Collecting these unlocks real comics for you to read at your own pace.



Free-roam in my opinion has never been better. With the new web-rush feature, you can get to places faster, and much easier.


Conclusion
Overall, this game is great. If you're a big Spidey fan, then get this game. I would recommend it for 360 and PS3, but, of course, if you want to save $10, buy the Wii version, and save $20 for the 3DS version. ($25 for the DS version, but that version sucks. )

I highly recommend this game, it's a new installment in the Spider-Man video game franchise, and it will change the future of new Spider-Man games. So I rate this game....

An 8.5/10.

Hopefully you guys enjoyed this review! Be on the lookout for a New Super Mario Bros. 2 review, even if I'm not a newsposter by then. See you later!

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 03:39:53)

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YES! WHOOOOOO!!!! AWESOME


*eats cake

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2012-07-31 03:45:23

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 04:13:35)

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 04:14:29)

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Great. Now all I need is a burger and icecream.

*eats taco

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 08:02:18)

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I should be. I want to be one so bad....

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 14:13:30)

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I think I'm rating the game in general, for any and all type of console.

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 15:23:41)

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That's...a waste of money. Trust me. Get it for 360 only, that includes everything the 3DS version has plus more (except this vigilante mode)

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 19:02:13)

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Bump

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pikarceus (2012-07-31 21:06:59)

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There are three different versions.
Xbox360/PS3, 3DS/Wii, and DS.
Completely different games, you can't really do one review for all of them.
360/PS3 are free roaming, 3DS/Wii is 3D movement but enclosed, DS is sidescrolling.

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 21:19:40)

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Hm. X-Box and PS3 also include the in-door levels, everything's the same in all the consoles (excluding the DS) except the fact that you have to web sling to the level in Manhatten in the HD consoles.

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pikarceus (2012-07-31 21:22:11)

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Yeah, I guess. But Lord, the 3DS/Wii versions look like garbage graphically compared to the HD versions. In the 3DS demo, I saw a keyboard with no keys.

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 21:24:41)

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Beenox took a break on this game for Nintendo. They said since Nintendo's three current gaming devices arr revolutionary, they want to try something "new" and exclusive, but what you get is just pathetic.

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 21:36:26)

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A PC version is expected soon, I believe.

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Ron1212 (2012-07-31 23:22:26)

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Hate the fact that my game doesn't work anymore.

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Ron1212 (2012-08-01 02:04:15)

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I know right?

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