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 Let's Play Iron Man Two games based on the 2008 film "Iron Man" were created. One of them for the PS3/Xbox 360, and one for the PS2/Wii. They bombed. People hated them. Was it deserved? In short, no. The seventh gen game was a somewhat unique arena-based third-person shooter that expanded on the themes and characters from the film, going so far as to tie them directly into the gameplay. I feel it's a wonderfully made title that has insurmountable spirit. On the other hand, the PS2/Wii version is an exceedingly average linear shooter, lacking the creative design choices, difficulty, or narrative punch of its counterpart. Neither of them will give you cancer. So what are we doing here? We'll be playing both games side by side. This way, not only can you get two LPs for the price of one, but I can show you exactly how a good licensed game is made(PS3 version), in comparison to a sub-par one (PS2 version), using the same license. Really, how often does an opportunity for such a perfect study come up? Anything else I should know? I will be playing through the PS3 version with all the suit upgrades already bought, and explain their various functions where necessary. This is to minimize the repetition of the longer stages, and really no other reason. With that out of the way, let's suit up.                                   Thank you for watching! GamesAreSupernice fucked around with this message at 03:16 on Jun 21, 2016 |
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May 16, 2016 01:41
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Graphically I much prefer the PS2 one, unless the PS3 gets into shape soon. Gray on brown on gray doesn't impress. Still, this looks like an interesting experiment.
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May 16, 2016 07:09
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SSNeoman posted:Graphically I much prefer the PS2 one, unless the PS3 gets into shape soon. Gray on brown on gray doesn't impress. The rest of the locations are more impressive for both, but the reason the PS2 version may look better right now is because I tripled its saturation levels so I could actually see.
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May 16, 2016 07:18
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This sounds interesting. I think the only other movie tie-in game I've heard described as 'good' is the Wolverine Origins one, and that was probably at least in part because the movie was so bad.
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May 16, 2016 07:53
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Yvonmukluk posted:This sounds interesting. I think the only other movie tie-in game I've heard described as 'good' is the Wolverine Origins one, and that was probably at least in part because the movie was so bad. You just haven't been around me nearly long enough, then.
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May 16, 2016 08:12
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Yvonmukluk posted:that was probably at least in part because the movie was so bad. Nah, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine game is legitimately insanely dope. Raven Software, the Jedi Knight/Soldier of Fortune guys, made it.
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May 16, 2016 08:45
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LORD OF BOOTY posted:Nah, the X-Men Origins: Wolverine game is legitimately insanely dope. Raven Software, the Jedi Knight/Soldier of Fortune guys, made it. They did? That's kinda nuts.
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May 16, 2016 14:03
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Yvonmukluk posted:This sounds interesting. I think the only other movie tie-in game I've heard described as 'good' is the Wolverine Origins one, and that was probably at least in part because the movie was so bad. Spiderman 2, the PS2 version.
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May 16, 2016 14:25
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I gotta say, the idea of introducing you to your abilities through having Yinsen upload the control programs to the suit one by one is actually quite clever. Some of Tony's dialogue could be better read though. So far the PS3 version is coming out superior for me. Yinsen's throwaway death in the PS2 version was just insulting.
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May 16, 2016 15:37
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SilverGryphon posted:I gotta say, the idea of introducing you to your abilities through having Yinsen upload the control programs to the suit one by one is actually quite clever. I think it's hilarious that they didn't even stop the song during Yinsen's death.
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May 16, 2016 16:23
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HerpicleOmnicron5 posted:Spiderman 2, the PS2 version. D'oh! I knew I forgot something.
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May 16, 2016 18:07
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I also recall Spiderman 1 as being good, but last time I played it was many years ago. I'm also pretty sure I could never beat it without cheats.
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May 16, 2016 18:55
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There are a lot of good games based on films if you know where to look.
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May 16, 2016 20:48
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Yvonmukluk posted:This sounds interesting. I think the only other movie tie-in game I've heard described as 'good' is the Wolverine Origins one, and that was probably at least in part because the movie was so bad. I liked the "Captain America: Super Soldier" game, too. Sure, it may have been "Arkham Asylum-lite" , but punching Hydra grunts in the face and whipping the shield around was a good time.
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May 17, 2016 00:18
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Quiet Python posted:I liked the "Captain America: Super Soldier" game, too. Sure, it may have been "Arkham Asylum-lite" , but punching Hydra grunts in the face and whipping the shield around was a good time. That one was reasonably good yeah
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May 17, 2016 02:28
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So is this all the introduction the game gives us to the story? If you didn't see the movie, you just have no idea what's happening?
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May 17, 2016 04:59
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Tiggum posted:So is this all the introduction the game gives us to the story? If you didn't see the movie, you just have no idea what's happening? I'm not sure it's that difficult to figure out. You know they kidnapped Tony to make weapons for them, you know Tony makes weapons, which is all you need right now.
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May 17, 2016 05:01
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Also, why on earth would anyone buy a movie tie-in game without seeing the movie?
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May 17, 2016 05:04
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ninjahedgehog posted:Also, why on earth would anyone buy a movie tie-in game without seeing the movie? I may have done that a couple times.
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May 17, 2016 06:06
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I was really excited to show you guys the "actual" gameplay.
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May 18, 2016 00:07
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We're not drunk I swear Rhodey get fof ourfuckgin back
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May 19, 2016 21:51
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PS3 version, the Maggia fight - this Viber notification sound that they keep playing is just insufferable. Who came up with that idea?
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May 19, 2016 22:06
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Alexeythegreat posted:PS3 version, the Maggia fight - this Viber notification sound that they keep playing is just insufferable. Who came up with that idea? Viber notification? I don't know what that means, but maybe I've just gotten used to it.
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May 19, 2016 22:09
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GamesAreSupernice posted:Viber notification? I don't know what that means, but maybe I've just gotten used to it. The sequence of three bell rings that the game keeps playing. Dun-dun, dun-dun, dun-dun...
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May 19, 2016 22:12
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Alexeythegreat posted:The sequence of three bell rings that the game keeps playing. Maybe I am actually deaf to that specific sound.
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May 19, 2016 22:29
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I may be the one person who played this (PS2 version) without having seen the movie. It was at a friend's place while I was housesitting for him, and it was relatively easy to get into. It got boring after a few missions, so I never finished it. I think it also made me kind of leery of watching the movie, since it didn't seem that interesting based on the mangled bits you get from the game.
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May 20, 2016 04:25
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Kangra posted:I may be the one person who played this (PS2 version) without having seen the movie. It was at a friend's place while I was housesitting for him, and it was relatively easy to get into. It got boring after a few missions, so I never finished it. I think it also made me kind of leery of watching the movie, since it didn't seem that interesting based on the mangled bits you get from the game. The repetition sets in fairly quickly.
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May 20, 2016 05:00
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How many American soldiers have you killed today, Tony?
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May 20, 2016 22:09
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May 24, 2016 13:11
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So that's how you sound when you're irritated. E: I'm pretty sure that it's the health meter of the boss. nutri_void fucked around with this message at 00:30 on May 25, 2016 |
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May 25, 2016 00:24
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Alexeythegreat posted:So that's how you sound when you're irritated. I'll try to confirm that through testing. I try not to get irritated but particular level is painful. If the entire game were that bad it may be able to compete with Deep Black.
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May 25, 2016 00:50
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It is indeed the health of the bosses. Hopefully you can understand my confusion, because the Dreadnought had a heartbeat for its health bar like the human enemies. Also the health bar looks similar to the one we use in Iron Man in seventh gen.
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May 25, 2016 01:24
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So where is your health bar in the PS2 version? Or do you just get a B-B-B-BLOODY SCREEN SO REAL instead?
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May 25, 2016 18:40
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SSNeoman posted:So where is your health bar in the PS2 version? Or do you just get a B-B-B-BLOODY SCREEN SO REAL instead? I think it's just the armor indicator on your power re-router? I haven't died enough in the PS2 version to pay attention.
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May 26, 2016 08:54
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I like both levels this time!
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May 29, 2016 18:41
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Probably my favorite levels in both games.
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Jun 7, 2016 15:53
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I'm really enjoying this comparison of the two games. It's interesting to me that they're using the same cutscenes, and some of the same dialogue, but they clearly had enough independent control to change important plot points and progression between the two.
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Jun 9, 2016 00:48
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Skrewtape posted:I'm really enjoying this comparison of the two games. It's interesting to me that they're using the same cutscenes, and some of the same dialogue, but they clearly had enough independent control to change important plot points and progression between the two. Opportunities like this rarely come up.
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Jun 9, 2016 00:55
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The story starts really kicking off now
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Jun 10, 2016 18:29
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I kinda appreciate the PS2's interior sections much more than its exterior ones.
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Jun 10, 2016 21:53
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