MUA 2

[TheMarvell]

well, I just finished the game for the first time. It was fun while it lasted, but all in all, I think I liked the first one a lot better. It was longer, had a better roster, was more colorful, and over all more bang for your buck. But this was still fun none the less.

I think my favorite character in this is Thor. He completely kicked total arse with all his moves. Only bad part about him was his horrible voice. It was so incredibly dorky and cheesy. The guy from the first game was far, far better.

When the game ended, I wasn't really expecting it until it was obvious with the last boss. The only character I haven't unlocked yet is the Hulk. I have 4/5 of those gamma canisters, and thought for sure there'd be one in the last part of the game, but there wasn't. I want to play as him on my second play through now, but where is that last canister?

Overall, I guess a 7 or 8 out of 10. A fun action rpg, but there's a definitely been-there, done-that, and it was better back then, feeling.

[captmorgan72]

Yeah, I know what you mean about the first one. The first one felt more like a huge Marvel epic adventure. It took us everywhere in the Marvel universe. If the first one had MUA2's graphics and fusions it would own. I do disagree about Thor's voice though. I actually really love the voice actor that did Thor this time. I hated Thor's voice in the first one. That one sounded very cheesy to me. Hulk is worth unlocking so you should do it. He's a lot of fun and looks great.

[Previsionary]

Fun Fact: the guy that voices Thor is also the same guy that currently voices Winnie the Pooh.... I thought it was an odd choice meself; and he [Jim Cummings/Thor] seems to be getting the most complaints on the VA side. :S

[Tomato]

If the first one had MUA2's graphics

Yeah... no. Having just gone through some of MUA2's costumes again (trying to incorporate some ideas from the less fugly MUA outfits, Phoenix, Spiderman, Thor, etc. for something I'm working on) I can honestly say... the engine is good and all, but many of the designs are just plain bad. Iceman's look... bleh. I'd rather not have those in my MUA, thanks.

[Talavar]

If the first one had MUA2's graphics

Yeah... no. Having just gone through some of MUA2's costumes again (trying to incorporate some ideas from the less fugly MUA outfits, Phoenix, spider-man, Thor, etc. for something I'm working on) I can honestly say... the engine is good and all, but many of the designs are just plain bad. Iceman's look... bleh. I'd rather not have those in my MUA, thanks.

Costume design =/= graphics.  They are not the same thing.  The graphics in MUA2 are a significant improvement over MUA1.  The costume design is worse. 

[captmorgan72]

Yeah, I meant the graphics not the costume designs. I actually really love Thor's redesign though. Everyone else, not so much.

[TheMarvell]

actually, the cutscenes in MUA1 looked far superior than the ones in MUA2, imo. In game graphics, yeah MUA 2 is better, but for some reason the cutscenes look downgraded.

[Previsionary]

The cutscenes in XML-MUA1 were done by a superior CGI company though. .

Anyway, second DLC character = Psylocke. Check it: http://marvel.com/blogs/Marvel_Interactive/entry/1623

and her alt costume should make AA happy... maybe.

[murs47]

pretty darn cool actually

[TheMarvell]

Cable is apparently the next announced character. Read it on IGN. Not a bad addition, but I have a feeling he's going to play like everyone else in the game who has a gun. Shooting bullets and throwing grenades during specials.

[Talavar]

From the video it does look like Cable will have at least one TK-based power, a radial one.

[Previsionary]

According to LaPa, the whole DLC list has been leaked and Cable was on this supposed list, so it makes me think the last 2 characters will be as well (characters behind tag):

Spoiler

Black Panther (with the ebony blade for the majority of his attacks?) and Magneto (a PS2 exclusive villain)

Also, I find it interesting that VV is giving these characters completely new powers from the PS2/Wii counterpart. Psylocke seems to be more of a scrapper with less focus on her TP/TK abilities in the PS3/Xbox version and more of an all-around character in the ps2/wii version (w/ butterfly effects and capcom-esque psychic drill thing).

[captmorgan72]

Yeah, everybody on the MUA2 boards have known for awhile the DLC list. The list was leaked some time ago and Kalina from VV confirmed the list is accurate. I've played the game four times now and I put it on the shelf, until I get the urge to play it again. The new characters are cool and all but I won't buy them. VV has to give us VS MODE to get me to buy.

[Ares_God_of_War]

Well since Cable is in I will have to buy it *sigh* hehe

[Talavar]

What's a Versus Mode for this kind of game?

[captmorgan72]

Same as Rumble Room for FFvTTR. At least that's what I would like to see.

[Talavar]

Oh, I thought you meant something like 1 player playing the pro-reg side and another the anti-reg side, which would be cool, but pretty hard to implement.  A better danger/rumble room would be cool.

[Podmark]

Cool Cable. I hope his alt is the Carey costume.

[Cyber Burn]

I never got to play the first game, but I'm debating whether or not to get this one. Is the Wii version worth the money? Is gameplay decent? Graphics?

[Previsionary]

I never got to play the first game, but I'm debating whether or not to get this one. Is the Wii version worth the money? Is gameplay decent? Graphics?

Wii version is just like the ps2 version. You're looking at slow load times, quite a few glitches (some that require you to restart levels just to complete it), and sub-par graphics with no online play. On the other hand, you lose Ironfist and gain 3 MUA1 characters of Psylocke, Blade, and Cyclops. Also, you get a few level changes and some different villains. At the same time, you also lose some of the "Civil War" aspects of the game because it's shorter. However, it's cheaper than the ps3/Xbox version. Weigh it out, I suppose, and look at some reviews and gameplay vids to help inform your decision. ^^

[AfghanAnt]

Oh man, oh man Psylocke;s alt looks sweet.

[Cyber Burn]

I never got to play the first game, but I'm debating whether or not to get this one. Is the Wii version worth the money? Is gameplay decent? Graphics?

Wii version is just like the ps2 version. You're looking at slow load times, quite a few glitches (some that require you to restart levels just to complete it), and sub-par graphics with no online play. On the other hand, you lose Ironfist and gain 3 MUA1 characters of Psylocke, Blade, and Cyclops. Also, you get a few level changes and some different villains. At the same time, you also lose some of the "Civil War" aspects of the game because it's shorter. However, it's cheaper than the ps3/Xbox version. Weigh it out, I suppose, and look at some reviews and gameplay vids to help inform your decision. ^^

Thanks Prev. I think I'll hold off for now then.

[TheMarvell]

so what's everyone's thoughts on the DLC?

I thought overall it was pretty good. I liked pretty much all the characters they added, and was pretty surprised to see that the first pack didn't just include characters we've already played as before, like Cyclops and Nightcrawler. My favorite is by far Cable, followed by Carnage and Psylocke. Magneto and Black Panther are also very good, but I think I used Black Panther the least (but I really like his sword and the moves with it. Those are sweet). When the DLC came out, I had only played the campaign once on the Captain America side, so playing through a second time with new characters and on the Iron Man side was a nice treat. Overall, a pretty good DLC package that's worth picking up if you want to play through the game again.

The extra Sim missions, however, I thought were a joke. In fact, I didn't like ANY of the sim missions in this game as a whole. All the previous games made by Raven had some great ones. But MUA2's sim discs are really bland and boring. Character specific ones with new locales would have been awesome. Instead, you get more crappy sims in the dlc.

If they come out with another DLC pack (and I hope they do) I want another 5 new characters and new sim discs with vast improvement. Remember in XML 1, there was a sim disc where you were the X-Men and had to stop Juggernaut from destroying the mansion? I want something like that. Something with new locations, maybe even a new campaign level. I doubt it'll happen though.

[Talavar]

I enjoyed the new characters quite a bit, though I think they're all a step up over most of the original characters (except maybe Thor & Hulk) in power level. 

[daerdevil]

If they come out with another DLC pack (and I hope they do) I want another 5 new characters and new sim discs with vast improvement. Remember in XML 1, there was a sim disc where you were the X-Men and had to stop Juggernaut from destroying the mansion? I want something like that. Something with new locations, maybe even a new campaign level. I doubt it'll happen though.

Bummer about those sim missions.  These games are so missing the point with the sim missions.  Those flashback missions in the XML games were the best, with that Juggernaut fight being a highlight (they even threw in the old school black/yellow costumes.  I just expect better in "Next Gen" games than what was available on a PS2.  Recycled scenes/enemies are just plain boring.  I'm still waiting on that price drop, though.  The DLC characters aren't my faves but at least they're throwing in some characters for the first time.

[AfghanAnt]

I love the DLC pack especially Psylocke and Cable. I'd probably play with Magneto more if I knew how to unlock his alternate costume without cheating (same with Carnage). Black Panther is good as a party member but I'm really not that fond of him.

[TheMarvell]

I love the DLC pack especially Psylocke and Cable. I'd probably play with Magneto more if I knew how to unlock his alternate costume with cheating (same with Carnage). Black Panther is good as a party member but I'm really not that fond of him.

Unlocking Magneto and Carnage's alts is actually really easy. For Magneto, just do the sim mission Overload with Magneto in your party and beat it. For Carnage, do the sim mission Insidious Alliance with Carnage in your party and beat it. Both are really easy with the right team and right boosts.

[Tomato]

So... got MUA2 for PS3 yesterday(already the day after, gosh) and the downloads for it are missing... I've checked a few forums, no one seems to know what's going on

[Ares_God_of_War]

yeah I went to get mine and appearently the DLC was a "limited time offer" which pisses me off since they only had it for about a month. What a waste of time and effort.

[Podmark]

What? That's incredibly stupid.