![]() The main issue with Noir is actually the same problem the plagues the rest of the game: a decidedly dodgy camera.Įverything in Shattered Dimensions happens fast. It’s often difficult to tell if you are actually in the shadows, and it’s a bit too easy to swing away when you are found. The levels are mostly black and white, creating a nice backdrop for you to spin your web fury. He hides in shadows and rarely enters in hand-to-hand combat. The two real unique versions of our friendly neighbourhood spidey are Noir Spider-Man and 2099. That extra rage certainly comes in handy, as enemies in this section are noticeably more difficult to neutralize in comparison to the foes found in the Amazing Spider-Man levels. He also gets the rage boost, which is able to clobber enemies with relative ease. Ultimate Spider-Man dons the Venom suit and is essentially the same as Amazing Spider-Man, just with some extra beef in his strength. In the game you’ll play as the classic Amazing Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man, Noir Spider-Man, and Spider-Man 2099. The real brilliance is the unique differences among the various Spider-Men. It’s not a horrible story by any stretch of the imagination, but it won’t win any awards for its narrative qualities. Still, the actual plot isn’t the real draw in Shattered Dimensions. ![]() ![]() Each version gets his own level, truly unique presentations, different abilities, and wonderful voiceovers pulled from the different iterations of Spider-Man television shows. Co-creator, and all-around smooth criminal, Stan Lee does quite a bit of narration, but the real draw is the four different incarnations of Spider-Man you’ll play as during your 10 hours with the game. Shattered Dimensions follows a very basic plot. While not as compelling as the stellar outing Batman: Arkham Asylum (itself based on another iconic comic book hero, Batman), Shattered Dimensions is still worth a look even if you aren’t especially acquainted with Spider-Man. ![]() Over the past week we’ve been so busy covering the release of PlayStation Move that we found ourselves a bit behind on reviews, though we’re now attempting to rectify that with a title that certainly deserves some time in the limelight Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, a new game from Activision that features four different versions of our favorite Webslinger. ![]()
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