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fun game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I had a blast playing Marvel Nemesis with friends. It has a versus mode where you can fight against a buddy or AI or on Xbox Live and singleplayer story mode too. The story mode is OK, and playing it will teach you some of the more complicated moves, like air tackle - but the real meat of the game is the multiplayer fights. (My guess is that they felt the story mode necessary to explain how the new Marvel characters fit into the Marvel world)
You get to pick from a good selection of Marvel heroes (Ironman, Venom, Spiderman, Elektra, Magneto, Storm, Wolverine, Thing, Human Torch, and Daredevil) as well as 8 new characters that Marvel came up with for their "Imperfect" storyline. The new characters are pretty cool, (The Wink for example is a lot like a female version of Nightcrawler) but a lot more creepy than the classic ones, I guess Marvel's trying to be more edgy for the new generation of comic book fans. All the new characters are villains created by an evil scientist named Van Roekel. OK, that part of the story is not very original. The locations are cool and creepy, they went with a darker look like in the last Batman movie, so don't expect the bright and colorful 1950's comics style superheroes in leotards with brightly colored backgrounds.
Each of the characters have regular attack moves plus their signature move superpower like webgrabbing for Spiderman where he spins his web around the opponent's feet and pulls him in close for attack, or sai throwing for Elektra, the claws for Wolverine etc..Other cool moves are wall climbing for Spidey and Wolverine (he uses his claws) wallrunning, Venom and Spiderman have super web blocking which is like a webdome effect that thows the attacking enemies back and so it's actually a good move to use against a group of guys, the Thing has a super ground-pound area damage attack as well as a cool headbutt and so on and so on. They did a good job with making all the characters unique. They also went with a simple control scheme so the attack and the block buttons are the same for all the characters so you don't need to memorize special combos which is a plus for some people and a minus for others. However because all the characters are so unique it does take skill and thought to fight. The fighting arenas are big and full of interactive objects that can be thrown, caught, destroyed or you can throw your opponent into some explosive barrels etc too. I love ripping out lightposts and mailboxes and using them as weapons.
Overall, this is a good fighting game with fully 3D interactive environments that is unique among video games, comic or otherwise.

Imperfect doesn't begin to describe....

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 29, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Two words... Deep Hurting. When I read the harsh reviews that the critics were giving this game I took a look at the graphics, and I saw some of my favorite Marvel characters and I said "wow, it can't be that bad." So I, like an idiot, bought it. I am going to make a bold proclamation here. This has got to be the WORST game I have played this generation, the absolute worst! A huge waste of my $50 investment and I'll tell you why.
The single player story mode has to be played through in order to get anything unlocked in the main game. The story mode defines suffering. The quests are repetitive and obnoxious, and the block/dodge button is completely unresponsive... in fact the whole combat system is bloody unresponsive! This game has so many annoying quirks it makes me wonder how EA (normally a company known for at least moderate quality) could have allowed this catastrophe to be unleashed upon unsuspecting Marvel fans.
People, if it's Marvel you want pick up Marvel Vs Capcom 2 it remains the best Marvel fight to date. Marvel Nemesis is worse than the X-Men Mutant Academy/Next Dimension series; it's an absolute abomination despite its excellent story and amazingly detailed characters. Its game play is simply put unplayable. I have not had a game get me this angry in like... ever. It would behoove EA to have at least put a difficulty setting option for the story mode, as getting through the story mode features no gradual increase in difficulty as you become acquainted with the new characters, it simply goes from ridiculously easy with the Thing to absolutely impossible with Daredevil. Unless you enjoy masochism DO NOT rent, and DO NOT buy this piece of garbage. I'm trading mine in tomorrow toward something else. I hope I never hear the words Marvel Nemesis again. It's absolutely horrible! This blight on Marvel's otherwise excellence should be removed from shelves and burnt.

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects is an action slash head to head fighter that truly delivers on all that is promised.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects is a two player action slash head to head fighter that truly delivers on all that is promised. You can choose from multiple Marvel Characters and either fight along side other Marvel heroes to thwart the scourge that is the Imperfects or just beat the crud out of your friends in multi player. This in all honesty is where the game truly shows its grit.

Graphics- 9
The graphics in Nemesis are an absolute joy to look at. The characters are very well planned out and executed. The levels while a bit tedious and repetitive, also have a high level of detail and interactivity. While the latter mostly includes picking up things and tossing them at people, still it's interactive. Pretty much everything in this game looks great and the Marvel characters are dead on accurate, though don't go looking for classic costumes, new game, new look.

Game play- 8
There are two sides to the game play in this title. Single player while fun, is not this games high point. The single player bit consists of an exclusive story line introducing the imperfects and explaining their wants and needs, blah, blah. You know the drill bad guys trying to take over the world, good guys trying to stop it. It has a great little two sided tail, meaning you get to play both good and bad guys, but still it's nothing new action game wise. But the single play suffers from repetitive level design and a pain in the butt A.I.. That makes it tough, but some times makes it pointlessly tough. Still its fun and you're playing as a super hero, so win some lose some. Multiplayer, now that's where this game shines. You and a friend can just go at it in a classic super hero fight and for once you actually feel like a super hero. Depending on who you are you can fly, shoot fire, throw cars, sling webs, fire laser beams, call forth lighting, pretty much what ever your super hero character can do in the comics, you can do against your opponent. The game allows for timed matches or life matches, so you can go at it for as long as you want. Also, if you're friendless at a particular time and still want to get some clobbering time in that game allows for bot matches, so you can always play.

Sound- 6
The sound in Marvel Nemesis is not very enthusiastic in the way that there's nothing too special. The Characters all have voices, but no real scripts, just smack talk. The special powers all sound good, but nothing great. And the music, well that's very bland, again not bad, just nothing super cool or anything. Just your basic video game sound. I do give it a little extra due to the object throwing and bashing does sound really well, it's just not enough to merit the rest of the boring sound.

Control- 9
Controls are simple, yet effective. You have your attack, block, jump, and grab buttons. A trigger for running and a trigger the makes all the pervious buttons mentioned super. So you can be throwing punches one second, hold down the super button and be setting people a blaze in the next second. It all works out really well surprisingly and is not that hard to figure out. Plus once you get it down you start to feel really cool when you start running up walls and grabbing people out of the air. Takes a few minutes to get down, but eventually your flying like a true hero.

Overall- 8
All in all Marvel Nemesis needs to be in anyone's collection that likes fighters, comics, or the two combined. Even people with no prior fighting knowledge or who missed out on the comics should pick this title up. It truly gives you the feel of being a super hero and gives one a good view of what a fight between giants would be like. From throwing a taxi at a friend, to raining down lighting you really feel as though you are who you picked. Be it The Thing, Wolverine, Storm, Iron Man, even Magnito, you'll feel like they just plugged in a comic and let you go wild. Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects is a great title for any one looking for a good two player game and a must own for any true comic fan.

This game rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: January 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I never thought they would make an fighting game where you are only superheroes. You can even be villains. This game is awesome to play with your friends too. It has some intense multiplayer. I recomend this one for any superhero fanatics.

This game ROCKS!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: March 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Marvel Nemesis is an incredible game! Here's my review,
(5=awesome,1=terrible)
Story-4 1/2
The story line is about Dr. von Roekel, who designs Super humans known as the "Imperfects", who has made an alliance with aliens, and they invade, and, yes, you gussed it, the Marvel heroes try to save the day and fight off the invaders and Imperfects. The idea is sort of expected, but it's a great game.
Characters- 5
In Marvel nemesis, you can play as good guys or villains, each with unique abilities and powers. Plus, you can do vs on it, so if you want to brawl with Wolverine or Venom you can.
Graphics-5
the graphics are possibly the best ever! You can really see Wolverine's blades shining or face features on Daredevil! This game has very realistic graphics!
Music-3 1/2
Although the spooky fiddling when you die is good, this soundtrack isn't great.
Worth your money- yes!
If you're a Marvel fan or if you're just looking for a really good fighting game, Marvel Nemesis:Rise of the Imperfects is for you!

Stop complaining

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. Some of the characters arnt as powerful as they appear inthe comics but otherwise the story is very good. The introduction of the new supervillians the imperfects (a frankinstien's monster, a russian who can make earthquakes, an non-demon female nightcrawler, a cyborg, and a guy who controls electricity) is a very good concept. Reading other reviews I am surprised about how many people are complaining because they have to unlock all the characters just so they can play as them in verses. Isnt that what you usually do in most fighting games? MK deception only starts you out with five characters out of 20 for gods sake. People, unlocking characters is what you do in fighting games. There would be no point to play if you already had all of them. As for the story, it takes you through section of the imperfects story as its being told my each of the heros, it makes the game more interesting as you use a new character for each part. The aspects of the game brings a change to the characters you know and love. Spiderman is more hardcore insted of being a little wimp as usual. The finishing moves also show the change in the characters, Daredevle breaks his oppenents neck, Storm fries the hell out of them, Thing pounds them all over the place, and some of the imperfects finishers compleatly destroy their opponents bodys. A great game, could use a bit more of a story and needs to be able to unlock coustumes for all the characters.

A good buy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 31, 2006
Author: Amazon User

To those who said this game was not the worth the money. What are you smoking? You might want to remember to take your medication in the morning. This is an extremely fun game. I would recommend it to any person who likes to play video games. It is a must buy for any great gamer. I am a big fan of video games that let you play as super heroes, so if your like me you will like this game. It has an awesome multiplayer mode. The story mode is also a lot of fun. Take my advice. Buy this game.

Marvel Nemesis is adictive to play but.....

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I get easily frustrated, annoyed and confuse when playing that game. I played games like that and this one of the games that looks good, character wise. The fighting system is limited with one button to press, the camera angle is a joke, the blocking is confusing and all and all it's sloppy and there are no target system where you can target your enemies.
I could not beat the entire game though it is still adictive and fun to play I still get frustrated from that game. If you're an amatuer like me then don't buy it there are better games than this one, but if you're a fan of the game then go for it.

Not As Bad As You Have Heard...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 20, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I put off purchasing this title for about a year because of the bad press it got, but as a lifelong comics fan I was always curious about it.When this game was released, there were many more comics games that were released: Xmen Legends 2, Ultimate Spiderman, Hulk Ultimate Destruction. Also Mortal Kombat Deception was released. I believe that this is chiefly the reason that Marvel Nemesis was not received well. Comparisons were made with Mortal Kombat, but its not a fighting game like MK. It doesnt have the depth that Xmen Legends 2 has because it is not a RPG. This game is a brawler, pure and simple, in the style of Super Smash Brothers Melee.It does have its problems: on easy its still ridiculously difficult at times, as cannonfodder enemies pass you around between them like a doobie, the inability to properly target flying enemies 90% of the time, and the fact that some missions are so repetitive, it makes you want to die. However, the story is well done, the visuals are excellent, and the character animations really capture the essence of each character. The game has a great comic style to it, with great hand drawn artwork from the Marvel Nemesis comic in the menus. If you like comics and enjoyed Super Smash Bros, pick this game up.

how the heck do you beat van roekel?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Luckily I got this game on sale. All the other reviewers that commented on the level of frustration endured are absolutely right. This is one of those games where you wonder whether you're *finally* beating the bosses because there's a 1/100 chance of beating them and you just ended up playing it 100 times.

That said, anyone have any suggestions for how to beat van roekel? I can't find anyway to turn off his power recharge and he just keeps gaining all his health back.

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