Bowser57 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Out this coming Friday. It features four player co-op over Xbox Live that looks like it could be very tasty. Having read a couple of reviews I'm encouraged and seriously thinking about giving this a go. Anyone from the Xbox Live crew with me? I know Mike's been talking about this game, as has Poshy (Haver to some of you). Could be a blast. (I realise Guy will have something else to buy come Friday... maybe Nintendcats or something?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meik Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Yeah, i'll be there. Don't worry about buying it Guy, we know you're busy with your puppy infatuation and "cleaning your room" which apparently takes up an entire Sunday. (I call Magneto). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haver Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Iceman in the hizzouse! I'll buy this on either Friday or Saturday, depending on when my wages come through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechris Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Iceman in the hizzouse! I'll buy this on either Friday or Saturday, depending on when my wages come through. You get wages? I thought it was an allowance? Im unsure about this as I am not really an Xmen fan, but the online co-op sounds cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haver Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I've never got pocket money, ever, so thanks for picking an old wound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Right, well that's sorted. Guy's confirmed he's getting it, Mike, Poshy and me makes four. We have a team assembled. Friday here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Wish i could join you lot online for this, really do. the first game = pure class. so far i reckon i have a contest for cash between burnout and ultimate spiderman. yes, im a marvel whore:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 Well I've pre-ordered it, so some of you better damn well get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 Hmm, I'm not sure about getting it straight away. I got Nintendogs and Far Cry Instincts last week and don't want to buy another game right away. I saw the first one for a tenner so I might pick that up and if I like it i'll get this one, but give it a few weeks first. Is the first one worth purchasing for ten pounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 It arrived this morning! First impressions are that it looks very promising, I've only played 45mins or so, I don't know if I want to play it all that much before we get chance for at least a couple of us to have a game together. Wolverine is looking like an early fave for me. Edit: After some more play time this is shaping up to be a lot of fun, just the sort of thing that's been missing from the Xbox Live selection. I'm yet to play online, as I'm wondering if with the release date being tomorrow the servers have yet to go up or something. I'll keep trying for now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 what the story about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrizkerr2 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Picking mine up tomorrow, hope to get a few games with all of you Btw Bowser, when you get the chance, could you tell me how its like online? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haver Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Shucks. You can play Gambit too. This is going to be a tough decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 what the story about? Everything's gone a bit mental, Xavier gets kidnapped, then gets rescued. The X-Men and Magneto decide they need to team up to beat Apocalypse, so as the player (if you're playing alone) you pick a squad of 4 mutants to hack/blast your way through lots and lots of baddies. It's a pretty straight forward arcadey/RPG, if you want it to be stat heavy then you can get deep into that, but there's plenty of options for all powering-up to be done automatically. Some of the more fun playable mutants are (IMO) Toad, Juggernaut, Wolverine and a load of others I haven't had much of a go with yet. The levelling up of mutant powers is fun and the way players can team up to create new powers looks like it'll add depth to the multiplayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero-of-Time Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I heard theres some Age of Apocalypse costumes to unlock in the game. To those who dont know Age of Apocalypse was an awesome story arc in the comics where Xavier was killed in the past and Magneto ended up forming the x-men while Apocalypse ruled the earth. Anyways back on topic I didnt really like the first game but the online aspect of this one makes it tempting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 I know you certainly have the option of having some characters appear in different costumes, so that may well be what you're talking about. It's probably that I've only unlocked certain ones at this point in the game. Edit: Still can't get the online to do anything. I'm hoping it's just because they haven't enabled it until release date. But we shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdChildren Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 As tempting as the lure of the fabled Nintencats was, I opted for this gem instead. Cel shaded visuals were a pleasant surprise, so let the Xtreme Xcitement begin and terrible cries of "LOOOGAAAAN" initiate, peoples. No fucking idea which character I want to be here, I guess I'll decide in a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 14, 2005 Author Share Posted October 14, 2005 Apparently this game is very touchy over having everyone using exactly the same TV settings with your Xbox set-up. Once we'd all set to Pal 60 and Normal it went very well. Just got done having a four player game, with Mike, Guy and Chrizkerr and am impressed. Juggernaut is standing out as my fave character so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Dare Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 i fucking love the x men. the aoe story was the first stuff i bought and i havent stopped since. bloodly awersome comic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVD Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Now I know how Guy feels.... Nooooooooooooooooooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfox Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Now I know how Guy feels.... Nooooooooooooooooooooo Yeah same. But on similar news, me and the Leige comanded our forces to a spectacular winning streak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The3rdChildren Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Magneto for me, with his excellent ability to fly like an idiot and also the cool helmet and seemingly USELESS attacks. I think we've all settled in to our respective roles and characters, so hopefully Haver will attain this beauty before we progress too far to want to play from the start. Liking this a lot so far, it has enough interesting elements to keep us all interested, enough witty banter to keep us all interested, and enough chances to remind the others they can't fly to keep ME interested. One to buy, guys. One to buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haver Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Well, I wasn't paid overnight, and I would imagine that the people who give out cash to poor teenagers who sacrified their summer to do shitty jobs for them don't work on Saturday or Sunday. Go on without me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowser57 Posted October 15, 2005 Author Share Posted October 15, 2005 When are we next playing then chaps? I want to throw stuff. Also, when we start our next game, if it gives us the option to upgrade stats manually we should probably do that. I want to give my punch more power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 If I can just interupt, whats the game like? And dont talk about online co-op modes and such, as I'll be getting it for the cube if I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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