Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2 [Archive]

EliSnow

10-28-2006, 07:16 AM

Any of you other comic book readers thinking of picking up Marvel Ultimate Alliance for your game system of choice?  I liked the X-Men games they had, and think this game is going to be awesome.Here's a link to the site for the game:<a href="http://www.marvelultimatealliance.com/">http://www.marvelultimatealliance.com/</a>

Don Stugots

10-28-2006, 06:59 PM

the xmen games were good but 2 wasnt as good as 1.  i will check this out.  my team: capt. america, thor, thing and ghost rider.

Gvac

10-28-2006, 07:08 PM

No Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu?  What a rip!

PhishHead

10-28-2006, 07:15 PM

i kept meaning to buy it this week but kept forgetting to...it looks amazing

JoeYaDeadHomey

10-28-2006, 08:14 PM

i got it really digging it, colossus by far the best character, just brutal as all hell. human torch is a close second followed by thor. i cannot wait until i unlock ghost rider though.

King Imp

10-28-2006, 08:17 PM

Wow! When I get my PS3 next year, this is definitely one title I wil be checking out. I can't believe the amount of heroes and villians they included. It totally blows away that Justice League Heroes game in that regard.

Don Stugots

10-28-2006, 09:17 PM

King Imp wrote: Wow! When I get my PS3 next year, this is definitely one title I wil be checking out. I can't believe the amount of heroes and villians they included. It totally blows away that Justice League Heroes game in that regard.    the JL game just looks awful.

EliSnow

10-29-2006, 06:20 AM

My team will be Cap (Ultimate Cap costume), Thor (Classic costume), Iceman, and Hawkeye.   I've been trying to figure out whether to get the PC version or the PSP version, but when I saw that Hawkeye is only playable on the PSP version that sealed the deal for me.

furie

10-29-2006, 04:25 PM

Cap, Thor, Spiderman, Ghost Rider.

Human Torch is a close 5th.

is this for PS2?

This message was edited by furie on 10-29-06 @ 8:26 PM

furie

10-29-2006, 04:37 PM

nevermind, i see that it is ps3 and xbox 360.

looks like i might have to invest in a new game system

Don Stugots

10-29-2006, 04:50 PM

what?  its not for ps2 or xbox?   oh for fucks sake

dereckfishboy

10-29-2006, 05:01 PM

PC version certainly kicks ass

PhishHead

10-29-2006, 05:05 PM

its for Ps2 i just bought it for Ps2 today so whoever said it wasnt lied.

Don Stugots

10-29-2006, 05:08 PM

capt america, savage dragon, the maxx, madman

JustJon

10-30-2006, 09:37 AM

I liked the X-Men games (1 more than 2).  I'll pick it up eventually, but not a must buy for me right now.

tenshi

10-30-2006, 09:50 AM

i'm going to wait and get it when i get the wii. i saw the demo with someone playing it on the wii and it sealed the deal for me.

furie

11-03-2006, 05:05 PM

I bought it today. it's a good game, but a bit too simple.

ToLEEdo

11-04-2006, 09:43 AM

how long untill the price comes down a bit??? I don't feel like paying $40

JoeYaDeadHomey

11-07-2006, 04:35 AM

anyone else finish it yet? the ending made me want to play through again, and do better!

EliSnow

11-07-2006, 05:03 AM

JoeYaDeadHomey wrote: anyone else finish it yet? the ending made me want to play through again, and do better! Not yet.  I just started the Asgard level yesterday.  I'm really liking it so far.

booster11373

11-08-2006, 12:27 PM

Im playing it on PS2 its good I liked Justice League Heros better, The voice acting in Marvel is really bad, Im on the Asgard level as of this afternoon

phixion

11-08-2006, 12:39 PM

The voice acting in Marvel is really badshow me another game where captain picard is doing the voice but hes just a side character not even in it that much.

Don Stugots

11-23-2006, 08:13 PM

i just got it as an early birthday gift.  i like it.  i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions?

FezPaul

11-23-2006, 08:16 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift.  i like it.  i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" />

Don Stugots

11-23-2006, 08:24 PM

FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift. i like it. i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" /> you are coming out of the closet?  good for you.  be free.

FezPaul

11-23-2006, 08:31 PM

STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift. i like it. i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" />you are coming out of the closet?  good for you.  be free. That's the problem with you people, you think everyone's gay.

Don Stugots

11-23-2006, 08:33 PM

FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift. i like it. i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" />you are coming out of the closet? good for you. be free. That's the problem with you people, you think everyone's gay.  you people?  you people?

cougarjake13

11-24-2006, 07:15 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift. i like it. i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" />you are coming out of the closet? good for you. be free. That's the problem with you people, you think everyone's gay.  you people?  you people?  see heres where the confusion ishe's been doing my sister but the thing is she used to be my brother, well technically still is b/c he/she hasnt had the snip snip operation yet but does have implantshope that helps you out stu

EliSnow

11-24-2006, 07:19 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift.  i like it.  i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? Go with an Avengers team to start:  Cap, Iron Man, Thor, and Ms. Marvel.  If you don't want a girl on your team, go with Human Torch or Iceman.

Kevin

11-24-2006, 07:28 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift. i like it. i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" />you are coming out of the closet? good for you. be free. That's the problem with you people, you think everyone's gay.  you people? you people?  He means black people, and by black people he means Italians. (ZING)

furie

11-24-2006, 09:23 AM

JoeYaDeadHomey wrote: anyone else finish it yet? the ending made me want to play through again, and do better! 

yeah, those side missions apparenly really were important

Don Stugots

11-24-2006, 09:37 AM

Kevin wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: FezPaul wrote: STUGOTS1 wrote: i just got it as an early birthday gift. i like it. i cant make up my mind on my team, any suggestions? <img src="http://www.smileytown.com/application/content/smiley_gaypride2.gif" border="0" alt=" " width="78" height="50" />you are coming out of the closet? good for you. be free. That's the problem with you people, you think everyone's gay.  you people? you people? He means black people, and by black people he means Italians. (ZING) ouch. thanks, eli, i am currently using Capt, thing, wolvi and  iron man but i like to change em up.

booster11373

11-24-2006, 04:44 PM

phixion wrote: The voice acting in Marvel is really bad show me another game where captain picard is doing the voice but hes just a side character not even in it that much. Patrick Stewart Does not provide the voice of Prof X in this Game

phixion

11-25-2006, 07:30 AM

are u psotive because in x men legends one and two im positive that its his voice hes in the credits and im pretty sure its the same voice this time over, but beat like 3 weeks ago and luckily didnt sell it yet so ill check the credits next time i grab my psp.

booster11373

11-25-2006, 08:16 AM

phixion wrote: are u psotive because in x men legends one and two im positive that its his voice hes in the credits and im pretty sure its the same voice this time over, but beat like 3 weeks ago and luckily didnt sell it yet so ill check the credits next time i grab my psp. Tom Kane is listed as the voice actor for Prof XThe former governor of New Jersey is a voice actor as well as head of the 9-11 commission?

Captain Rooster

11-28-2006, 03:51 PM

This game is calling me. How many characters can you choose from? Who are the baddest ... roughest ... most low-down around this town? Shonuff?

Don Stugots

11-28-2006, 04:02 PM

for me Ghost rider, elektra and dead pool are really weak.  Capt, Thor, Iceman and wolverine are cool enough and Spidey in the black costume looks great.

EliSnow

11-29-2006, 11:21 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: Capt, Thor, Iceman and wolverine are cool enough and Spidey in the black costume looks great. Cap in WWII, Luke Cage in '70's gear, and Black Widow in classic uniform are also great. Human Torch is also a great character to have.

LOAF

11-29-2006, 11:27 AM

Great game!! I believe the Human Torch is the best hero for the gameplay

Don Stugots

11-29-2006, 11:33 AM

THE_LOAF wrote: Great game!! I believe the Human Torch is the best hero for the gameplay  you maybe right.  you and eli might have changed my team for me.  he can fly, set stuff on fire.  cool.

EliSnow

11-29-2006, 11:36 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: THE_LOAF wrote: Great game!! I believe the Human Torch is the best hero for the gameplay  you maybe right.  you and eli might have changed my team for me.  he can fly, set stuff on fire.  cool. He also has a boost power that when you activate it, is a passive flame circle around him that can set enemies, boxes, etc. on fire just by Torch standing right next to such enemies or objects.

LOAF

11-29-2006, 11:36 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: THE_LOAF wrote: Great game!! I believe the Human Torch is the best hero for the gameplay  you maybe right.  you and eli might have changed my team for me.  he can fly, set stuff on fire.  cool. Glad I can help, now I just can't wait to get done work so I can go play myself!

LongIslandRob

11-29-2006, 11:46 AM

On PS3 I use Capt. America, Thor, Spidey and the Thing...

phixion

11-29-2006, 12:18 PM

On PS3 show off

Don Stugots

11-29-2006, 12:19 PM

LongIslandRob wrote: On PS3 I use Capt. America, Thor, Spidey and the Thing... did you get it off of EBay?  i may owe you a thank you.  allegedly.

shamus mcfitzy

01-08-2007, 12:45 AM

STUGOTS1 wrote: for me Ghost rider, elektra and dead pool are really weak. Capt, Thor, Iceman and wolverine are cool enough and Spidey in the black costume looks great. wow, i mean i think they're the cheapest characters, but they are the most effective. They are weak maybe in terms of voice acting and actual variance of their abilities, but Ghost Rider's hellfire attacks are some of the best attacks in the game and deadpool's gun blast is definitely the best projectile in the game. With that said, because deadpool doesn't fit into any teams, i play with Storm, Iceman, Human Torch, and Thor mostly because they get a bonus as a team. Also, because i didn't know that doing the optional quests is so important, something really bad is gonna happen because i didn't save the omega computer. I know whats gonna happen and am STILL so lazy that i don't care. Let em die.

Deadshot87

01-25-2007, 10:16 PM

The game is probably the best out of all the comic RPB Games you get Voice acting is allright but you do get alot of really bad Iron man Villians but than again you probably have the greatest Marvel villain of all time DR Doom as the big baddie at the end

King Imp

08-26-2007, 09:04 AM

I just finished this game last night and I have to say this was a lot of fun to play. I'm not as big a comic book fan as I was when I was a kid, so there were a few heroes that I had never heard of before (i.e. Moon Knight, Luke Cage, Deadpool, Spiderwoman). Still, it was a blast using them all.
There are only two complaints that I have. One, the game was too short. It's hard to get enough gold to max out every stat in the costume you choose and you have to constantly replay missions over and over again just to do so. Two, it sucks that the Xbox 360 got the preferential treatment once again and us PS3 owners didn't get to play as the Hulk (my favorite Marvel hero).

I do have a question though about something near the end that didn't make sense to me storyline-wise.
If the heroes that tried to stop Dr. Doom were defeated and apparantly killed, then how would it be possible for them to be available in your party?

Can't wait for them to make a sequel to this as it's obvious from the ending who they plan on going with as the main bad guy.

joeyballsack

08-27-2007, 12:36 AM

The Hulk was not in any version of the game.

If its in the 360 version I might have to go back in and play this one again.

King Imp

08-27-2007, 09:26 AM

The Hulk was not in any version of the game.

If its in the 360 version I might have to go back in and play this one again.

He wasn't available initially, but I heard that you could download him for the Xbox 360 version. Us PS3 people didn't get squat to download.

JustJon

08-27-2007, 09:31 AM

Two expansion packs (http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/marketplace/marvelultimatealliance/content-heroesandvillians.htm) were released for the Xbox marketplace.

Heroes pack is Hulk, Hawkeye, Nightcrawler, and Cyclops.

Villains pack is Sabretooth, Magneto, Doctor Doom, and Venom.

Don Stugots

08-27-2007, 09:40 AM

anyone hear anything about a possible sequel?

mikeyboy

08-27-2007, 09:43 AM

I picked this up on ebay cheap for the wii recently. I'm enjoying it, but the wii combat system takes some getting used to. Also, I'm not really a comics fanboy, so the depth of characters available is kind of lost on me.

One marginally related question -- I was never really a Captain America fan as a kid. I never knew exactly what his powers were or how he got them, and I always took him as a normal guy with a powerful shield. As such, he seemed kind of boring. When I saw he was in my team to start, I was disappointed, but he's kind of badass. I dig the shield move where you can do all kinds of damage from a distance. So anyway, what's the deal with Captain America? What are his powers, and how did he get them?

Thanks for the Comic 101 info.

EliSnow

08-27-2007, 09:44 AM

anyone hear anything about a possible sequel?

I did when it first came out. Nothing specific, but noting that, given the ending Galactus was the most likely villain for the sequel.

The end was very similar to the X-Men first game, which showed that Apocalypse was going to be the villain of the second case.

AJDELAWARE

08-27-2007, 09:55 AM

The Wii version is decent, but nothing mind blowing. I should sit down and try to beat it this week.

Don Stugots

08-27-2007, 10:02 AM

I picked this up on ebay cheap for the wii recently. I'm enjoying it, but the wii combat system takes some getting used to. Also, I'm not really a comics fanboy, so the depth of characters available is kind of lost on me.

One marginally related question -- I was never really a Captain America fan as a kid. I never knew exactly what his powers were or how he got them, and I always took him as a normal guy with a powerful shield. As such, he seemed kind of boring. When I saw he was in my team to start, I was disappointed, but he's kind of badass. I dig the shield move where you can do all kinds of damage from a distance. So anyway, what's the deal with Captain America? What are his powers, and how did he get them?

Thanks for the Comic 101 info.

and you wonder why GVAC left? you might as well as pissed in his jeep the other night. Blasphemy!

AJDELAWARE

08-27-2007, 10:17 AM

I picked this up on ebay cheap for the wii recently. I'm enjoying it, but the wii combat system takes some getting used to. Also, I'm not really a comics fanboy, so the depth of characters available is kind of lost on me.

One marginally related question -- I was never really a Captain America fan as a kid. I never knew exactly what his powers were or how he got them, and I always took him as a normal guy with a powerful shield. As such, he seemed kind of boring. When I saw he was in my team to start, I was disappointed, but he's kind of badass. I dig the shield move where you can do all kinds of damage from a distance. So anyway, what's the deal with Captain America? What are his powers, and how did he get them?

Thanks for the Comic 101 info.

If I remember right, from the movie not the book, he was a genetically engineered super soldier, if I recall.

Don Stugots

08-27-2007, 10:28 AM

here you go: linky linky (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America)

EliSnow

08-27-2007, 11:28 AM

I picked this up on ebay cheap for the wii recently. I'm enjoying it, but the wii combat system takes some getting used to. Also, I'm not really a comics fanboy, so the depth of characters available is kind of lost on me.

One marginally related question -- I was never really a Captain America fan as a kid. I never knew exactly what his powers were or how he got them, and I always took him as a normal guy with a powerful shield. As such, he seemed kind of boring. When I saw he was in my team to start, I was disappointed, but he's kind of badass. I dig the shield move where you can do all kinds of damage from a distance. So anyway, what's the deal with Captain America? What are his powers, and how did he get them?

Thanks for the Comic 101 info.

Here's the lowdown, based on my memory. Cap or Steve Rogers was the original 90 lb weakling who wanted to enter the Army right before WWII. Because of his physical problems, he was rejected.

However, the Army had the "Super Soldier" Program, which tried to create super soldiers using a serum created by a Dr. Eisenstein. Steve Rogers was the test subject. It worked pefectly on him, but after the operation, Dr. Eisenstein was shot and killed by a Nazi spy. The Super Solider Serum was lost.

Cap essentially became the ultimate human being, but not really with "super powers." Essentially, he became superior to every Olympic athlete on every level (strength, speed, endurance, etc). Given the Cap America title, and an unbreakable shield, he and his sidekick Bucky fought in WWII. He became a soldier's soldier and was very knowledgeable in strategy, tactics, etc. The comics have essentially portrayed him as being the best at planning a battle, and leading a team.

In one mission near the end of the war, he and Bucky stopped a (nuclear?) missile from hitting an Allied target. Bucky was (thought to be) killed, as was Cap. Cap was thrown from the missile into Artic waters, and the cold water plus his physiology put him into a state of suspended animation for years until he was found by the Avengers (Marvel's super team).

That's my memory. Here's (http://www.marvel.com/universe/Captain_America_(Steve_Rogers)) what Marvel says.

King Imp

08-27-2007, 07:49 PM

This kinda annoyed me. In the game, whenever you had Capt. America try to pick something up, he would always say "That's too heavy." Yet, this is a direct quote from the Wiki: "He was once seen bench-pressing 1100 pounds (500 kg) unassisted."

He can bench 1100 lbs., but can't lift a lousy barrel?

LordJezo

08-28-2007, 06:49 AM

Does anyone know where my copy of the game is? My girlfriend and I were playing it all the time for the Wii until I had to send the Wii back for the component cable connection repair, when the Wii came back the game was no where to be found.

Knowing my stupid carelessness I bet I left it in the Wii when I sent it back to Nintendo and a lucky tech got to keep it for them self.

AJDELAWARE

08-28-2007, 06:50 AM

This kinda annoyed me. In the game, whenever you had Capt. America try to pick something up, he would always say "That's too heavy." Yet, this is a direct quote from the Wiki: "He was once seen bench-pressing 1100 pounds (500 kg) unassisted."

He can bench 1100 lbs., but can't lift a lousy barrel?

God are you dumb? Dont you know that video game barrels weigh 1101lbs? GEEZ. NOOB.

EliSnow

06-17-2008, 06:09 AM

I've founds some news about Ultimate Alliance 2 today. (http://www.newsarama.com/games/080616-UltAllianceGames.html)

Apparently, the storyline for the game will be Civil War.

JustJon

06-18-2008, 11:00 AM

I've founds some news about Ultimate Alliance 2 today. (http://www.newsarama.com/games/080616-UltAllianceGames.html)

Apparently, the storyline for the game will be Civil War.

I hope it's not as boring and repetitious as the previous game.

EliSnow

06-18-2008, 11:05 AM

I hope it's not as boring and repetitious as the previous game.

Really? I enjoyed the last game.

KingGeno

06-18-2008, 11:19 AM

I'm very excited for the game, and I spent a lot of time finishing EVERY achievement for the 360 version.

Looks like this one, if it is true that it is Civil War, that there will be many playthroughs and many online multi-bashes.

booster11373

06-18-2008, 11:23 AM

I hope it's not as boring and repetitious as the previous game.

Ding Ding Ding winna! couldnt agree more

JustJon

06-18-2008, 04:35 PM

Really? I enjoyed the last game.

same shit, different scenery. walk thru level, meet bad guys, beat them down, repeat. When you get to a boss, rotate thru characters using their special abilities to create combos and take down villain. Occassionally go back to the main area to save/level/dump extra eq/etc.

LordJezo

06-20-2008, 03:53 AM

same shit, different scenery. walk thru level, meet bad guys, beat them down, repeat. When you get to a boss, rotate thru characters using their special abilities to create combos and take down villain. Occassionally go back to the main area to save/level/dump extra eq/etc.

Yeah it's a perfect game to play with the girlfriend (or fiancee or wife). It's a mindless hack n slash that requires no real effort and has tons of super powers. This style of game is the one we play the most together, its a late night lay back and just mash the buttons kind of thing. We got it after coming out of Gauntlet Legends on the cube and afterwards we went on to Champions Norrath on PS2.

When the second comes out we will be getting it for sure.

EliSnow

07-31-2008, 11:00 AM

The trailer for Ulimate Alliance 2 (http://www.marvel.com/videos/399.Marvel_Ultimate_Alliance_2_Reveal_Trailer) is out.

I can't watch it at work, so I'll have to catch it tonight at home.

EliSnow

02-18-2009, 06:59 AM

Another trailer for Ultimate Alliance 2 is out. (http://www.newsarama.com/common/media/video/player.php?aid=26063)

Don Stugots

02-18-2009, 03:03 PM

like the way it looks. cant wait.

King Imp

02-23-2009, 12:25 PM

I'm just happy that I get to play as the Hulk this time. The original was yet another game that us "lowly" PS3 owners got shafted on in regards to extra downloadable content.

Don Stugots

02-23-2009, 12:28 PM

he wasnt all the good to use, IMO, he was too big and clumsy.

EliSnow

06-12-2009, 08:09 AM

Here's a recent Ultimate Alliance 2 trailer. (http://www.newsarama.com/common/media/video/player.php?aid=28656) Looks good but is this how the game play will look? If so, great. I just can't believe it.

CurseoftheBambi

09-15-2009, 12:05 PM

What no one made a thread about this already???!!! i got the game and can't wait to play it! MUA1 was out of this world this will be great Hero Vs Hero...i read the comics and can't wait to Give Iron Man the What For!!!!! NO REGISTRATION!!!!!!:thumbup:

Chimee

09-15-2009, 12:21 PM

I'm going to try to rent it this weekend.

hit11man

09-15-2009, 02:51 PM

Is cable supposed to be playable?

The Ogre

09-16-2009, 10:04 AM

Been playing the shit out of this for a couple days now. Gameplay is still the same button mashing frenzy, but I am loving all of the ancillary Marvel NPCs that are in the game. Seeing a perfectly rendered Patriot, Hercules, and War Machine is awesome. Not to mention Juggernaut who is perfectly realized. His running charge as it demolishes everything in its path is very satisfying.

King Imp

09-16-2009, 10:30 AM

Not to mention Juggernaut who is perfectly realized. His running charge as it demolishes everything in its path is very satisfying.

Must be nice to have him since a bunch of people can't get the proper code sent to them even after we pre-ordered the game.

Gamestop really fucked this one up and doesn't seem to know how to remedy it.

You wouldn't happen to have an extra PS3 code for Juggernaut, would you? I'm sick and tired of waiting for Gamestop to get off their worthless asses and send out the right codes.

EliSnow

09-16-2009, 10:31 AM

Been playing the shit out of this for a couple days now. Gameplay is still the same button mashing frenzy, but I am loving all of the ancillary Marvel NPCs that are in the game. Seeing a perfectly rendered Patriot, Hercules, and War Machine is awesome. Not to mention Juggernaut who is perfectly realized. His running charge as it demolishes everything in its path is very satisfying.

I just got this yesterday, but can't play until I finish the other game I've been playing. I'm playing the last boss in that game and when I'm done I'm goig to this game.

The Ogre

09-16-2009, 11:09 AM

King Imp - you can just make up a number on that site to get the code. I did. First i did it legit and got no e-mail after two days on a yahoo.com address. The second time i made up the number and used a gmail.com addy and got the code within 12 hours. Just make sure you use a number less than 200 for the last three digits of your fake number. The number you're entering on the gamestop site breaks down like this:

Store number/register number/transaction number

They obviously have no way of checking so use whatever you want. Hope that helps.

The Ogre

09-16-2009, 11:11 AM

Also if I had an PS3 code I'd help you out but I have a 360. If I ever get the extra 2 codes I put in for I'll give them out here.