Xbox 360

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is definitely the best Spider-Man game to date and it is steeped in Spider-Man lore from four unique universes in the history of the comic books. While many games in the past have disappointed, players looking for the definitive Spider-Man experience needn't look further than Shattered Dimensions. With any amount of luck, Beenox will return to this concept again and explore more Spider-Man universes and unique villains.

While this isn't going down in history as a revolution in comic book video games - there are few that even could - I feel that Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is the best Spidey game to date. It keeps things fresh with the four versions of our hero, but doesn't confuse people with entirely different move sets or control schemes. The bosses and villains you fight are interesting and have some real personality due to some great voice acting, and the four Spideys are voiced very well, too. While this doesn't quite have the shotgun approach to mixing in as many Marvel characters as possible, the gameplay is much better than in past games and the classic conflicts shine through better. Even if you're not a huge comic book or Spider-Man fan, you could do a hell of a lot worse than to grab Shattered Dimensions and play through it before the "real" fall season of game releases starts.

On the whole I think that Beenox had a very good idea with Shattered: Dimensions but it falls short of enjoying the kind of greatness that was delivered with a superhero game such as Batman: Arkham Asylum. If a sequel is made and the developers really concentrate on a better story and some tighter mechanics, I think that we may have some great gaming ahead of us in future. For now, Shattered Dimensions remains an enjoyable, albeit slightly flawed, Spider-Man experience.

Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions is een verrassend goede game. De verschillende dimensies bieden echt wat nieuws en voor de fans van Spider-Man heeft de game een hele hoop kleine details. Van stemacteurs van de oude tekenfilms tot een voice over van Stan Lee, uit alles spreekt dat de ontwikkelaars van deze game duidelijk fans van Spider-Man zijn. Ondanks dat het camerawerk in de Noir-dimensie soms wat tegenwerkt, kunnen we niet anders zeggen dan dat dit de beste Spider-Man game tot nu toe is.

Nevertheless, it's a consistently strong game which occasionally hints at being an excellent one. If it were more original, more creative, or even more tightly designed, it could have been a real triumph. As it stands it isn't quite, but there's not an awful lot to dislike here. It's a good few hours of decent, lighthearted action-adventuring, and some of the most brilliant Marvel fan-service you could hope for.

There’s a nostalgic edge to Shattered Dimensions that drives my love for it, but that’s not hiding the fact that its a competent if occasionally transparent game. The decision to focus on the story and the characters rather than the world was a good one, and the writing is generally top-notch. If you can forgive the slightly repetitive combat or, better yet, keep the Noir levels as a nice escape from all the button mashing, there’s a lot of enjoyment to be had here. And Stan Lee narrates it.

At the end of the day, what separates Spider Man Shattered Dimensions from something truly epic like Batman Arkham Asylum is a strongly directed storyline that holds everything together. Instead, due to the different chapters, Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions feels more like a season rather than a movie. But as a fan of Spider-Man, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time with this game and would easily recommend this to other fans of the web slinging super hero.

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions has a lot of great things going for it. Some of the levels and boss battles are phenomenal. Beenox took a lot of chances with this game, most of which paid off in something unique and refreshing. Some old issues (bad camera, repetitive combat) still haven't been completely solved, but the good far outweighs the bad. Spidey fans should definitely pick this one up.

This is the Spider-Man game we've been waiting for. It's not perfect, but the fun you'll have and the laughing you'll do will make up for the minor quibble with the difficulty and the occasionally annoying camera angles. If you're a fan of the wall-crawler, true believers, then you need this game.

Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions si è rivelato un titolo capace di divertire per tutto l’arco dell’avventura, grazie alle buone idee di gameplay e all’ottimo sistema di controllo. Purtroppo si fa sentire una certa ripetitività di fondo, ma le piacevoli fasi di combattimento e le ottime sensazioni restituite dal vestire i panni dei quattro Spider-man riescono parzialmente ad ovviare trascinando il giocatore fino ai titoli di coda. Buono anche il comparto estetico, che ha dimostrato una ricercatezza nel riprodurre le quattro diverse ambientazioni senza dubbio soddisfacente. Ad abbassare la qualità del prodotto ci pensa la mancata fase di rifinitura finale, che ha portato Activision a distribuire nei negozi un titolo con qualche bug di troppo e vittima di una pessima gestione della telecamera. Se siete in cerca di un action senza troppe pretese, questo titolo potrebbe fare al caso vostro, se amate l’Uomo Ragno, non abbiamo invece particolari controindicazioni.

On espérait pas grand-chose de ce Spider-Man : Shattered Dimensions à vrai dire, mais force est de constater que nous étions mauvaises langues. Le titre développé par Beenox pour le compte d'Activision est certainement l'un des meilleurs jeux de super-héros disponible sur PlayStation 3 et Xbox 360. Et même s'il semble évident qu'il cherche à suivre les traces de Batman : Arkham Asylum, on ne peut qu'être séduit par les nombreuses qualités de ce titre qui allie fun, humour omniprésente et réalisation de bon aloi. Des défauts subsistent, c'est clair, mais le plaisir d'incarner notre héros à toile dans ces univers variés nous rappellent avec émotion quelques belles planches du comic-book originel !

Spider-Man : Dimensions réconcilie avec succès la série avec le jeu vidéo. Fort d'un gameplay vivant et d'une mise en scène impeccable, on voyage entre les dimensions sans trop se lasser même si certains niveaux sont sans doute un peu trop longs. Peu importe, l'univers drôle amené par des dialogues franchement sympas vaut vraiment la peine d'être découvert, du moins si on apprécie l'humour des comics.

But if you're going to steal, steal from the best, and the Noir dimension definitely has some sneaky appeal, part of which is fueled by the excellent art design that brings every universe to life in a unique and vibrant way. The lively visuals and diverse gameplay help keep Shattered Dimensions moving along at a good pace, and you'll likely finish just shy of the 10-hour mark, having enjoyed your journey. After all, it's a lot of fun to feel like a superhero, and Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions creates this feeling very well. Small frustrations aside, this is not only a great Spider-Man game, it's also an entertaining action game that anyone with a penchant for superpowers can enjoy

This is one of the better and more interesting Spider-Man games I've played to date. While still shy of greatness, it's definitely worth a look for Spidey fans or anyone who enjoys third person action. For most, a rental will likely suffice due to the relatively brief campaign and lack of additional content.

ider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is zonder twijfel de beste Spider-Man-titel sinds Spider Man 2. Het leveldesign van het spel is erg gevarieerd, maar de lineaire opzet en het gebrek aan echt grote verschillen tussen de dimensies weerhoudt deze superheldengame hetzelfde te doen voor Spider-Man als wat Arkham Asylum heeft gedaan voor Batman.

Letztlich lassen sich die Spinnenmänner dimensionsübergreifend stets auf die gleichen, auf Dauer trockenen Prügelmechanismen zurückfallen, die zu selten durch gelungene Momente wie Deadpools TV-Show auf der Bohrinsel aufgelockert werden. Wenn nicht das durchweg hervorragende Artdesign und die Präsentation samt cooler Sprachausgabe von u.a. Spidey-Schöpfer Stan Lee wären, die problemlos einen Platz in der Spitzengruppe der Superhelden-Umsetzungen einnehmen, würde die Jagd des Netzwerfers auf Mysterio komplett untergehen. Doch die Inszenierung, die letztlich gelungenen Bosskämpfe sowie zahlreiche Geheimnisse und freispielbares Material, das sich in den linearen Abschnitten versteckt hält, können einen immer wieder bis zum Finale bei der Stange halten, das sich nach acht bis zehn Stunden zeigt.

On ne le répètera jamais assez : pour séduire, dans la vie comme dans les jeux vidéo, ce qui marche le mieux, c'est l'humour. Dans le genre, Spider-Man : Shattered Dimensions va plaire à toutes les Mary-Jane du quartier : c'est rare de se taper de telles barres de rire devant un jeu à licence, dont on rit généralement, forcément pas pour les bonnes raisons. Le titre tente de jouer sur quatre tableaux différents, certes sans jamais briller complètement, mais sans nous ennuyer non plus. Au moins il le fait sans prétention, résolu de divertir autant qu'un film d'action de série B qui sortirait au milieu de l'été. Un jeu d'initié, encore meilleur avec du popcorn.

Si le jeu avait été proprement débuggé, je lui aurais mis un 3. Entre les incessantes vagues de mooks, il y a des moments d'excellence qui montrent que les dévéloppeurs ont fait un effort et ont essayé de produire un titre de qualité. La morale de l'histoire les amis est qu'il ne faut pas vendre la license de son super héros à Activision. Sur ce, je m'en vais continuer mon boycot de cette infâme compagnie.