Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is an action role-playing game released by Raven Software and Activision in October 2006. Previously referred to as Marvel Legends, this game features over 20 playable characters and more than 140 cameo appearances.
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| Developer(s) | Raven Software Vicarious Visions Beenox Studios Barking Lizards Technologies |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Platform(s) | PC, Wii PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox, Xbox 360, Game Boy Advance |
| Release |    October 24, 2006 (PC, PS2, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360, GBA) November 6, 2006 (PS3) Wii:  December 8, 2006 |
| Genre(s) | Action RPG/ Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer, Online |
Story
Template:Spoiler Dr. Doom has formed a new Masters of Evil (consisting of Loki, Ultron, Baron Mordo, Enchantress, and many more) in order to steal Odin's power. They then launch an attack on a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier. Nick Fury sends out a distress call to all available meta-humans. Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man and Wolverine respond and proceed to eliminate Doom's forces. The heroes then travel to various locations in order to stop Doom's plan and, of course, save the world.
Features
The game has over 140 characters from the Marvel Universe appear. Players are able to create teams, and have online and co-operative play, for up to 4 players. In co-operative mode players will have to fight for the most kills in order to get the experience points at the end of the level. Unlike X-Men Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, in which players can only play Danger Room levels that have been unlocked or single player progress, players can now play through the whole level from start to finish. There are also special comic book missions, revisiting a moment in a character's past and facing a classic arch rival. Characters may have up to four costumes, some have less, which can alter the stats of the character.
Players will fight in mid air, underwater and on the ground, with fully destructible and interactive environments in over 17 locations, traveling around the Earth and universe back and forth by the end of the game. The game has alternative endings, affected by the decisions the player(s) make throughout the game.
Versions
The game is available for the Xbox, Xbox 360, Playstation 2, Playstation Portable, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Wii and PC. It is also due out for the Playstation 3. The graphical engine and looks will differ between the various platforms. For the 6th gen consoles (PS2 and Xbox), characters models will be similar to X-Men Legends II style. The 7th generation (PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360) versions will feature more detailed character models and environments. The PC version will vary depending on the customization of a user's settings, at maximum settings and shaders with premium hardware, the PC graphics will be similar to or better than the 7th gen. The PC version also features "intuitive mouse controls". [1]
There are exclusive characters on the PSP, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3. The PSP has four exclusive characters, and the three next-gen systems share two exclusive characters.
GBA
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance's graphics are reduced to a lower graphics quality for the GBA version.
- Just like the other versions, players can switch between any character during the game. Players can also create their own team involving only 3 characters. Also, some characters will not be available on the GBA, such as Black Panther. [2]
- The same exact gameplay as in other versions; players can do major upgradings on characters and tactics, as well as build their reputation points.
- Exclusive to the GBA version: players can call in a striker, which performs devastating attacks on-screen enemies.
- Interactive environments; players can take advantages and use this to track their enemies.
- Some additional gameplay modes added including: S.H.I.E.L.D. Simulator, Time Challenges, Scavenger Hunts, and a Survival mode.
PSP
The PSP version features simplified graphics, different characters, and extra features:
- 4 exclusive playable Marvel characters: Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye and Ronin.
- 6 special comic book missions
- Microphone support (voice chat), via which players can speak with other players online
- Online-recordable player statistics
- Exclusive prequel missions
- Three exclusive single-player gameplay modes
Wii
The Wii version features:
- Specific motion-sensitive controls for normal moves
- Motion-sensitive controlled Special attacks, unique for each character
- All gained powers can be accessed at any time.
- Access to any special move at any time, which is unavailable for any other build. (Menu selection must be used for other builds.)
- There is no online play, but there is normal multiplayer
Characters
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Characters that appear as alternate costumes are listed under the original character.
- All playable characters have four different costumes, except Moon Knight, who has three.
Characters with a "*" are not available at the beginning of the game, and become available during gameplay
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| Unlockable Characters | PSP Only | PS3, XBox 360, Wii Only | |||
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Voice actors
Locations
From the early screenshots and preview provided through out the early stages and works, certain locations are already confirmed (it is known that there will be more than 17 locales in total). It's important to note that despite the game's title, the game does not take place in the Ultimate universe. Also, there is no word that it definitively takes place in the Earth-616 universe.
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