Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Video Game

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclu ... red/703753

Four worlds, four versions of Spider-Man (Amazing, Noir, 2099, Ultimate/Symbiote) all with different styles of gameplay, and a story written by Dan Slott. Anyone planning on getting this?

Product Features

Experience Spider-Man x 4, with unique strengths in each of four distinct and dramatic world settings
Go beyond the traditional New York City setting with a myriad of additional locations and styles, including jungles, train yards, military bases and more
Immerse yourself in truly epic boss battles with boss-themed levels which bring environments, music and pacing in tune with the most thrilling, iconic villains from Spider-Man lore
Deliver damage up close and personal with a first-person perspective during key moments of battle where strategy is key to success
Discover new surprises around every corner with new abilities to uncover, plus multiple costumes and bonuses to unlock

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Z0LFF6/?tag=imwan-20

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

Oh, and the actors voicing each of the versions of Spider-Man are:

Amazing: Neil Patrick Harris (MTV cartoon)
Noir: Christopher Daniel Barnes (90s cartoon)
2099: Dan Gilvezan (Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends)
Ultimate: Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man)

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

And Stan Lee is the narrator.

Bubbles · **Joined:** 28 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 21507

This has the potential to be amazing.

AMAZING.

But it might suck.

I am cautiously optimistic.

RobertSwanderson · 01 Jan 2007

Monk wrote:

And Stan Lee is the narrator.

Bold choice.

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

Someone needs to do a "What if Steve Ditko narrated a Spider-Man video game?" comic.

Ross · 03 Jun 2007

Monk wrote:

Oh, and the actors voicing each of the versions of Spider-Man are:

Amazing: Neil Patrick Harris (MTV cartoon)
Noir: Christopher Daniel Barnes (90s cartoon)
2099: Dan Gilvezan (Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends)
Ultimate: Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man)

Now that is cool! I've liked the trailers I have seen of this. I think I'll pick up a copy (as soon as it hits the used games rack of course!)

Bully · **Joined:** 21 Jun 2007 **Posts:** 13750

This may get me to fire the Wii up again.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

This might get me to play a video game again.

That could be completely incredible!

Uncle Twitchy · **Joined:** 28 Nov 2006 **Posts:** 30520

Interest piqued.

Bubbles · **Joined:** 28 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 21507

My cynic sense is wondering what they're going to do to fuck up the Wii version

Monk · 19 Jun 2006

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So as stated previously, the Wii version is content identical to the 360/PS3 versions, with the only real difference being the controls. And really, the only major difference between the Wii and other versions' controls is that they occasionally implement motions. For instance in the Noir universe I had to yank back with the Wii remote and nunchuck to rip off doors, or sometimes quickly shake the nunchuck to do a stealth take down. In truth the Wii motion and pointing controls are used sparingly, only filling in where it makes sense due to the lack of similar button layout between the Wii and 360/PS3 controllers.

If you find the occasional shake of a controller -- or moment where you have to point the remote at the screen -- to be annoying, then this version might turn you off, but really it's not all that intrusive. If you only own a Wii and are eagerly awaiting Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions then you should thank your lucky stars. A lot of other times you'd have been saddled with a lesser version of a game that's made by a completely different developer, sharing only a name with the game you've read about time and time again. This time around, however, you've got the real deal, a game on par in every way it can be with its 360/PS3 cousins.

Bubbles · **Joined:** 28 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 21507

Well, I guess all that leaves is the graphics as the major divide.
That'll be the decisive factor for me.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

This game may prompt me to get a PS3.

Maybe.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

Aha - PC version to be announced.

This game is a definite purchase for me, in that case. It looks like fun.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

I'm looking forward to this, and I haven't played video games since the halcyon days of the N64 system. Perfect Dark was the last game I was excited about playing.

I was at a friend's house the other day, and got his eight year old son to look up the trailer for this game. I think it was the first time I've ever seen that kid stop talking for more than ten consecutive seconds. He was stunned. He watched the trailer all the way through about four times, without saying a word.

My friend said "Thanks for that, mate" and just shook his head at me - he knew he wasn't going to hear the end of it. That kid will be getting that game, of that I have no doubt.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/ar ... ?id=263115

Bubbles · **Joined:** 28 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 21507

My cautious optimism sense is tingling.

At the very least, I'll probably wait until it has a price drop or two before playing it.

Marcus · 27 Nov 2004

The boys are getting HALO: REACH next Tuesday, so this will probably wait but it does sound good.

Simon · **Joined:** 26 Oct 2006 **Posts:** 59410

I have no kids. I live a quiet life.

I'll be buying this game the day the PC version comes out over here, along with a wireless controller, and I'll be playing it like the video game addict I was in my twenties.

Bubbles · **Joined:** 28 Jul 2005 **Posts:** 21507

Do you have the graphics card for this kinda game? I only ask cause it sounds like you don't game much.

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