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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Exciting action game where superheroes join forces.

In this game kids can:   become a hero, kill humans (without blood), kill non-humans (without blood), play with others

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Ease of play:

    Fighting breaks down into two attacks: punch and kick.  Strung together, players can unleash simple combos.  Players can also add special powers to the mix, which are easily executed by pulling the back trigger and pressing the appropriate button. The game also includes thorough tutorials and training modes to help novices grow comfortable.

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.

  • Messages:

    The superheroes strive to do the right thing, although at points in the story, they arrive at a conflict over what decision is the correct one. Ultimately, they join together in their goal is to protect the Earth and its inhabitants.

  • Role models:

    While both groups of superheroes are shown disagreeing and even fighting over the right thing to do, they ultimately reach a consensus and learn working together will help achieve their goals of protecting Earth. The common goal is always keeping the peace and thwarting evildoers.
 

What to watch out for

  • Online interaction:

    The game has online chat during cooperative sessions, where players work together to win. Questionable language is possible.

  • Violence:

    Heroes battle an array of foes such as robots and human opponents with a series of punches, kicks, and throws. Heroes have their own set of powers that they can use to inflict damage, ranging from lightning bolts and laser beams to sharp claws and guns. Enemies are shown flying into the air after particularly powerful strikes. However, the combat is neither bloody nor gory.

  • Sex:

    A couple of the female heroes are seen wearing skin-tight outfits, but nothing too revealing.

  • Language:

    The word s--t is used, but foul language is rare.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 was written by Brett Molina

Parents need to know this is an action adventure game based on characters from the Marvel Comics universe. Signature characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Wolverine team together to thwart attacks on Earth. Players will take down enemies, ranging from robots to humans, with a variety of punches and kicks as well as with superpowers. The combat is pretty intense, but never bloody or graphic. The game is also playable online, a feature Common Sense Media does not recommend for children under the age of 12. While playing online, players can have open chat, so questionable language might be heard.

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What’s the Story?

Based on the Marvel Comics storyline Civil War, the game begins with a fatal attack in Connecticut caused by a superhuman character. The government is forced to pass the Superhero Registration Act to keep track of these powerful beings, forcing a rift between supporters such as Iron Man and opponents such as Captain America. The heroes begin fighting each other before they realize a more dangerous enemy lurks, prompting them to work together again to protect the Earth. Close

Is It Any Good?

The title is a pretty simple beat-em-up where teamwork is crucial. In fact, building teams properly can lead to special bonuses. For example, playing as the Fantastic Four provides a stamina boost. Heroes can perform team strikes called Fusion Attacks used to deliver heavy damage to multiple enemies. While the game feels very similar to the original, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 presents an intriguing story as well as a proven gameplay formula that's fun and intense.

Visually, the game looks much better, as players will notice more details in heroes' costumes and mannerisms. On the standard difficulty, it seems pretty easy to coast through each levels and defeat the toughest of foes with little trouble. Players can also unlock a bevy of costumes, power boosts, and dossiers which provide extra details on each Marvel character. Once the single-player campaign is complete, players can opt to tackle it again in cooperative mode or alone on a tougher, unlockable difficulty. Fans of the original Ultimate Alliance should be pleased with the sequel.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 9/15/2009, price $59.99, online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Mild Language, Violence)

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  1. Parent Reviewer
    bkute65
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
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    • My highlights are:
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    Fine if you don't have a problem with bad language

    It shows team work and problem resolution. I don't know why they had to add foul language. It doesn't make the game any better.

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    Lives in South Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    There are better games for the price.

    Boring game play with repetitive action. It's hardly a challenge to beat NPC's.

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