Iron Man PS3's exclusive content!

[Sylin]

Haven't seen this posted yet, so...

http://www.psu.com/Iron-Man-suits-ex...0003342-p0.php

According to PSU, the PS3 version of the Iron Man video game (based upon the upcoming movie) will feature an exclusive costume for Iron Man, that of the Ultimate Iron Man armor.

I'm a HUGE Iron Man fan... he's easily one of my favorite comic book heroes next to Green Lantern. I've also been a big fan of the Ultimate universe since its inception (I own all the hardcover trades), tho I haven't kept up much with the classic Iron Man since Civil War started because I loathe what Quesada is doing to the classic universe.

Anyhow, this new game actually looks like a FUN movie-to-game port... one of the first done RIGHT. I've pre-ordered my copy from Amazon. The Ultimate armor just makes me even happier!

[PS3ds]

all games based on movies suck.

[BStecke]

That's awesome, Ultimate Iron Man has a cool look. This game looks like it'll be pretty fun. Almost like what I was hoping Superman Returns would be.

[Sylin]

Originally Posted by PS3ds

all games based on movies suck.

Unfortunately, this tends to be the rule, but I think Iron Man may be the exception. From the video diaries I've seen about its creation, the developers seem pretty serious about making it a good game and breaking the "curse", as opposed to just cashing in on the license.

I know from a storyline perspective, it might be pretty thin, just because they only have so much to work with (ie. the movie script--making a 2 hr movie into 8+ hours of gameplay is tough), but the graphics, the action, and the controls look great. Fingers are crossed!

[Kuraudo]

"all games based on movies suck."

The reason is almost always true, but not always of course.
I'll give every game a try based off a movie but know better than to do a blind buy!

Having graduated from school as a game development major, the artists who worked on games based off of movies always said the TIME
was the biggest factor. The game usually gets started in late development (less than a year to make) and must be completed by time of film release tie-in. As you can see its too much pressure, and the games come out unpolished with bugs and few features to speak of and has to be out on time whether good or not.

Then also you have EA working most of the titles which is a pretty damn "mediocre" publisher who cares more about money than quality.

[bajor27]

Originally Posted by Kuraudo

"all games based on movies suck."

The reason is almost always true, but not always of course.
I'll give every game a try based off a movie but know better than to do a blind buy!

Having graduated from school as a game development major, the artists who worked on games based off of movies always said the TIME
was the biggest factor. The game usually gets started in late development (less than a year to make) and must be completed by time of film release tie-in. As you can see its too much pressure, and the games come out unpolished with bugs and few features to speak of and has to be out on time whether good or not.

Then also you have EA working most of the titles which is a pretty damn "mediocre" publisher who cares more about money than quality.

Other than Bond, I can't really think of an EA movie game. And personally I really liked what they did with some of the Bonds. 'From Russia with Love' and 'Everything or Nothing' were pretty enjoyable IMO. What else have they done?

I do agree that most games based on movies do suck though, and that usually is due to time constraints. Hopefully Iron Man turns out better, but I'll certainly not be getting my hopes up.

[Heart_Collector]

Originally Posted by Sylin

Unfortunately, this tends to be the rule, but I think Iron Man may be the exception. From the video diaries I've seen about its creation, the developers seem pretty serious about making it a good game and breaking the "curse", as opposed to just cashing in on the license.

I know from a storyline perspective, it might be pretty thin, just because they only have so much to work with (ie. the movie script--making a 2 hr movie into 8+ hours of gameplay is tough), but the graphics, the action, and the controls look great. Fingers are crossed!

I personally liked Spider-Man 3, from the limited time I had with it.
The developers said with the Iron Man game, they follow the movie for a little while, then incorporate quite a bit of the comic book mythos, then finish up with the movie. From what I remember, they said it's alot longer than 8 hours.
The Incredible Hulk game looks like it should be decent, as well.

[Giyomu]

this is 360 exclusive costume of iron man



this one is ps3's



all others are on both :

[Sylin]

Come to think of it, the Harry Potter games based on the films have all been pretty decent, especially Order of the Phoenix. However, they have plenty of time and book source material to draw from. Development is already underway for the 7th book video game.

[catterwall]

Originally Posted by Giyomu

this is 360 exclusive costume of iron man



this one is ps3's



all others are on both :

damn that PS3 version looks soooo much better. 360 version is just lacking something...

[savage1984]

Originally Posted by PS3ds

all games based on movies suck.

EXCEPT FOR GoldenEye for N64

[BStecke]

Looks like the Xbox version is the Mark VII seen here.

I was surprised how hard it was to find a gallery of all of Iron Man's armor. That one still isn't complete, I don't think.

Any word on whether the different armor can be used for different functions, or are they just bling?

[Heart_Collector]

Originally Posted by BStecke

Looks like the Xbox version is the Mark VII seen here.

I was surprised how hard it was to find a gallery of all of Iron Man's armor. That one still isn't complete, I don't think.

Any word on whether the different armor can be used for different functions, or are they just bling?

haha. Just as I was thinking, "Dammit, which armor is that?", you save the day. And, if you're referring
to the comics, each armor was for a specific circumstance, which is perfect for ANY game.

Supposedly, Tony Stark appears in the Hulk movie making a deal with Thunderbolt Ross, and Thunderbolt Ross makes a cameo in the Iron Man movie. A set up for Hulk Vs. Iron Man, anyone?
Oh, and there's a possibility Iron Man is in a later level in the new Hulk game. Stupid developer just gave one of those ambiguous "could be" answers.

[BStecke]

So, I played the Iron Man demo that was released for the 360. Despite looking pretty sharp, the gameplay was VERY unimpressive. The flying feels incredibly slow and it's basically an aim and shoot game. The demo was pretty short, but I found myself getting bored with it by the time it was over. I think this'll be a rental, if that.