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All parent reviews for Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
A clever game which is sort of a big commircial for Marvel comics.
You may have to fight in hell, but kids definatly won't care. Other than that, this game is commpletly clean.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
To Hell and Back
This game is very fun. You get to play with all the different superheroes and find which team is the best team for you to play with to beat up the bad guys. Thhe part that is not fun is Mephisto's Realm. You actually get taken to hell and encounter all these pagan and witchcraft symbols there. You also have to complete a pentagram to free a hero! This is definitely not something a Christian would have fun doing. You are beating up the little imps down there so I guess that's fun, it's just the surroundings. I don't enjoy seeing pentagrams all over the place and having to read at altars. Because of this part (that is unavoidable if you want to beat the game) I dropped the rating on this. This is a worldly game so what do I expect?

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
There is a hidden danger
I can't believe I'm the only one pinging this game on sexuality. I knew there would probably be super-heroines; but while they are empowering as they hold their own against the bad guys in gameplay, the cutscenes portray them as hyper-sexualized trucker babes in provocative poses. Also negative is the anti-Biblical view that women most certainly are NOT the weaker vessel: let 'em slug it out like the guys. The clear message to our boys: girls are an object to be ogled; other than that they can be beat on just like the boys.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
The best superhero game ever.
Okay, first of all, the story is great, the graphics are great, and the gameplay is great. Playing co-op with your friends with each of you as your favorite Marvel superhero is priceless. While the heroes are very similar in many ways, the spirit of each is captured excellently through unique animations an abilities. For example, Elektra and The Human Torch have difficulties lifting some of the heavier objects, but Iron Man and The Thing have no difficulties lifting anything. That ceases to mention the flying abilities of some, and all the different powers. The heroes are done so well that you might not mind playing the whole game as just one hero. Although most of it's comprised of clobbering simple enemies, the game is so fun I found myself constantly hoping for another wave of enemies or two. And the puzzles, some were simple and easy to figure out, some were challenging even to me. For Marvel fans and action game lovers, this game is a must-have. If you are mostly unfamiliar with the Marvel Universe, don't fret. This game will make a "marvelous" learning experience for those who have the interest. Basically, buy this game. You won't regret it.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Why in Hell?
I allowed my children to play this game, while I was in the room. I was very sad, disappointed, angry that they are required to fight in Hell - and there are occult symbols, pentagrams, and "altars" all over it. There are also demonic symbols and creatures all over. I would have liked a warning on the label - not appropriate for those that do not want to "play in hell." Otherwise, a very fun game.

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Adult
April 9, 2008
 
Satanic theme at end of game - dissapointing
My 9 year old son LOVED this game. He was on the last level when his mom noticed that Captain America was standing in the middle of a pentagram with candles around it. I checked it out online & the final battle is with Mephisto (short for Mephistopholes / Satan / Lucifer). Myself & his mother were very upset & immediately made him stop playing. Now we have to explain to him why. They need to add a category for rating video games called "questionable morals".

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