Hey 0neDisturbedSOB (or anyone who has the damn game),
Here's what I want to know about the game:
1. How big is the sandbox (Manhattan)?
2. I want a detailed description of the webslinging:
- Is it faster than Spider-Man 3's (that was a disappointment), can you get going really fast?
- do you have a boost?
- hows the momentum?
- what kind of acrobatics can you pull and what buttons do you press to pull them off?
- any duel web?
3. How's the combat?
4. Is it really that repetative and, if so, is it something that can be over looks because the combat and move set is so damn fun?
5. How are the graphic?
- Screen tearing...does it happen much / does it really effect the fun of the game?
- Is there much framerate slowdown? Does it effect the fun of the game?
6. Have you played SM2, SM3, USM? How would you compare Web of Shadows to them?
7. Most importantly: Is it fun? do the pros outweigh the cons? are you happy you bought it?
Thanks in advance
Played some more last night so I'm better suited to answer the questions you asked me:
1) The city is huge, and IMO looks just as good as it did in Spider-Man 3. This time around much of the city is destructible. I got nailed by this big ass gang member and he sent me flying down the street crashing through whatever I hit. The animation of Spider-Man stopping himself is pretty cool, he uses his "adhesiveness" to slow down the momentum.
2) The web swinging in the game is the best I've encountered in a Spider-Man game. When you swing you can gain some good momentum, and as you level up he's able to go faster and further. I love that you can turn around corners without having to shoot another webline. It's seamless. As you collect these spider icons you level up, as you level up your faster, stronger, etc. It automatically upgrades your swinging with each level.
3) So far the combat seems to be a lot different than the last few games that have come out which is a welcomed change for me. The classic suit relies on speed attacks, while the black costume relies more on power and damage. The upgrades are pretty good, and I love that you can transition from one enemy to another without having to stop and re-aim your camera....the animations are awesome too.
4) It is repetitive, but most superhero games are. In the beginning it's Luke Cage telling you to go stop this gang, and go save these people. It acts as sort of a long training session.
5) Graphics look solid to me. I haven't noticed any screen tearing yet so it might be something that happens later or whatever, but nothing on my end. Some of the models look a bit weird, but it's not something I would call "bad." I really like the animations for Spider-Man's moves while fighting or swinging....they nailed the poses.
6) I own all of the Spider-Man games since the ones on PSone. I loved the movie games (Spider-Man 3 was boring, but still better than the movie), but Ultimate Spider-Man has been my favorite because of the look and comics. I would say Web of Shadows stacks up nicely to any of them. It looks better than any of them, and has a more complete combat system than the others, and like I said earlier, the swinging is the best yet.
7) I'm glad I bought it, then again I bought Iron Man (before I knew how frustrating it is). If you're a Spider-Man fan I'm sure you'll enjoy it simply because it's not based on any particular movie or comic storyline. They've nailed Spidey's movement and mannerisms, and while some of the voice acting isn't the best, it's also not the worst I've heard. I think it's a solid game, and it's certainly better than Spider-Man 3 (movie and game).
Oh, and in response to IGN complaining about the lack of depth pertaining to MJ and Spidey's relationship. I think it's pretty well established that MJ and Peter are either married or a couple since this is based in the comics universe. I don't think they needed to go back and explain the back story for all of these characters. Spider-Man makes reference to being bitten when he was a "kid" so it's obvious he's older in this game. If you're a TRUE fan of the source material then you should be able to fill in the blanks as it relates to MJ and Peter's relationship. I mean hell, if they're going to go back and have to explain it for everyone then why not go all the way back and break down his origin for the non-fans? I think they count on the people playing this to be fans and know what's been going on.
That's my 2 cents. Hope it helps.
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