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SPIDERMAN 3 XBOX 360 REVIEW |
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Spider-Man 3
makes a next generation leap onto the Xbox 360
console. That leap is by no means a jaw-dropping
visual experience, but it is one of the more
respectable efforts of the franchise
nonetheless. In this third chapter, you are
introduced to a darker side of Spider-Man and
fight a slew of new super villains from Sandman
and Scorpio to Kingpin and Lizard. A much
sleeker combat system has been installed, which
gives both fans of the Marvel comic world a
“killer” satisfaction. The pace of the game is
kept alive through great contextual actions.
However, the different storylines that you can
choose didn’t sum up into one solid plot.
Fortunately, this is something that can be
overlooked thanks to the incredible fight
scenes.
Spider-Man has always been about defying
gravity, impressive combo tricks, graceful super
moves, and extra sensory perception. This is
what you can expect in this year’s Spider-Man
3…and a lot more. Just like the old Spider-Man
games, this one gives you vast open-ended
scenarios of the Big Apple to swing around. The
swing mechanics work the same way as Spider-Man
2. You latch onto a building and then shoot webs
to zip through many of New York ’s finest sites.
If you have played Spider-Man 2 before, you’re
definitely going to feel right at home with this
one. Swinging through various landscapes is
definitely one of the most entertaining aspects
of Spider-Man 3. It is a lot smoother here than
past Spider-Man games. As exciting it is to
swing, you also have a great combat system
installed.
You have a new type of arsenal at your disposal.
By pressing one of the shoulder buttons, you
activate the bullet-time mode, which puts
everything in slow motion, allowing you to
automatically dodge incoming attacks as well as
clear an entire room of thugs with just a few
hits! Indeed the game is heavily set on mashing
the buttons for combos; but that’s perfectly
alright considering this is an action arcade
game, not puzzle solving. What makes this game
even better than the last version is the
inclusion of contextual mini-games. If you’ve
played God of War, then you’ll know what we’re
talking about. Basically, you are given a
cinematic sequence that involves pressing
buttons or tilting the analog stick that appear
on the screen. Some parts might require simple
two or three button combinations, others require
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PRODUCT
OVERALL RATING: 8.0 OUT OF 10 |
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Another
highlight of Spiderman3 is the structure of its
missions. In the past, you had to complete
random side missions just to unlock the next
story missions. In Spider-Man 3, the story
missions and side missions are totally separate
package. With this option, you are no longer
forced to play through “side” content that
pretty much drag the pace of the game.
Graphically, the game looks good but not quite a
next-generation we had hope for. We are still
impressed with how developer Treyarch contoured
the city landscapes that brought much of today’s
New York to life. The city is filled with
bustling activities such as pedestrians going
about their day and streets busy with cars. The
lighting effects are nicely done, casting just
the right amount of shadow to the nearby
buildings wherever the Sun shines upon them.
The downside of the visual presentation is the
game’s camera system. The camera has a problem
staying in focus with the action. It can’t
independently adjust behind you especially when
you’re swinging around the city. As a result,
you lose sight of where you are and where to
swing next. In the audio department, the game
presents a good lineup of sound effects (from
explosion to Spider-Man beating the crap out of
the bad guys). The music selection is awesome,
and keeps you invigorated during the fights. But
the best auditory piece lies in the voice-over
works that features great performance from
virtually all cast of the film. Tobey Macguire
did well reprising his role as both Peter Parker
and Spider-Man. James Franco and J.K. Simmons
give an enthusiastic feat in their voices as
well. Bruce Campbell makes another appearance as
the narrator with fairly decent voice-acting.
The only person missing in action is Kirsten
Dunst, who would be Spiderman's love interest.
But her absence didn’t make a significant dent
to bring the audio factor down.
Overall, Spider-Man 3 is another Marvel-based
experience that is a job well done. The game
gives you a satisfying taste of what is like to
be Spider-Man minus the bruises and recurring
injuries. It has good combat system, interesting
contextual cutscenes, and engaging storylines
that doesn’t force you to play through padded
content. The controls are responsive and
significantly smoother than previous
installment. Because of the amazing swing
mechanics, you are able to experience the glitzy
physics of the film right in your home. The best
part is that you’ll be able to zip through the
entire city of New York without leaving your
couch! Thanks to the new “bullet-time” mode,
player will have fun racking up big combos .
Plus you get a great cast of voice actors that
reprise their roles they played in the movie.
Spider-Man 3 is just a fun game, and this will
no doubt satisfy fans of the Marvel comic world
as well as action adventurers. |
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