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Its a shame 1star is as low as i can go.

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 9 / 17
Date: November 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Please save your money and dont purchase this drek. Rent it first. Itis too late for me i spent my money and have been hosed. This game is a wretched or worse than the Playstation Spawn game. Graphics are marginal at best. it's like the original Devil May Cry with all the fun sucked out. I am a Spawn fan and that didnt even get through the 2nd level before i turned off my Xbox in disgust and it is actually difficult to get me to hate a game. THIS IS NOT A GIFT IDEA FOR ANYONE. DONT FALL FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRAP. i really wish i had something nice to say about but i dont. this game has no redeeming value.

this game is great

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: November 29, 2003
Author: Amazon User

this game is a very good game i would advise all people to get this

Best Spawn game ever!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: December 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I am amazed that they could create a game with Spawn in it but I am grateful that they finally did.

Pathetic

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 8
Date: December 16, 2003
Author: Amazon User

At first glance, i thought to myself..."Hey, a game with Spawn and lots of action...cool."

After i somehow endured the first hour of this game i neither able to glance at it nor think straight. My mind had been forever scared from this visually shocking (shockingly horrible), painful, pointless, corrupt, lame, unecessarily foul-mouthed, idiotic, disgraceful game (if it could actually be called that.......i could go on and on) THE GAME SUCKS!!!!! Dont even consider buying it.

One of the worst parts of the title (not worthy of being called a game) is the soundtrack. The developement crew was hyped up because they were going to record songs by....................Marilyn Manson?! No way, i dont think so. Marilyn Manson doesnt deserve to be alive as it is, but to put his crap in a video game. This game is pathetic.

Spawn: Armageddon

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 13, 2004
Author: Amazon User

"Spawn: Armageddon" is an action platformer based upon the "Spawn" comic series that casts you as the super anti-hero formerly known as Al Simmons. Despite a boast on the box that claims that the game's storyline is ripped from issues 1 through 99, there is very little storytelling behind the game's action. What there is describes a strange angelic weapon that bores a hole into Hell, and unleashes demons upon New York City. If it's any deeper than that, I must have missed something. At any rate, it's a good excuse to take Spawn into battle and kick some arse.

If you like your 3rd person action titles simple and repetitive, "Spawn: Armageddon" is right up your alley. That's not to say it can't be fun - it can be, in short spurts. There are a variety of cool weapons at your disposal, after all, and there are plenty of demons to be mowed down by them. The guns are cool, and ammunition is rather plentiful, but you may still find yourself relying primarily upon Spawn's chains (which launch from his belt and rip foes in half). His axe, Agony, is also a handy death-dealing device, though it offers a disappointing number of attacks. Even so, the combination of melee, semi-melee, and ranged attacks is a good one, and it sets the stage for the engaging, if not breath-taking, action.

The title's core gameplay revolves around throwing Spawn into an enemy infested arena which is sealed shut until all enemies within are slain. Only then can you progress to the next area. Those few levels that don't rely too heavily upon this basic concept incorporate platform-jumping sequences that, while forgiving, are just not that much fun. This is the basic formula, and "Armageddon" does not stray from it. The combat is interesting enough to at least keep the game moving when it might otherwise slow to a mind-numbing crawl, but the action certainly harbors wasted potential. The name of this game is repetition, repetition, repetition... you get the idea.

"Armageddon" is a slick-looking game, rife with vibrant colors and detailed character models. The sound effects aren't bad either, but the soundtrack is hideous. It's not so much because the music is grating in small doses, but instead because it plays so continuously. When there are enemies onscreen in the game, a generic, repetitive heavy metal riff kicks in... and there are almost ALWAYS enemies onscreen. I highly recommend turning the music volume down, or clicking it off entirely.

Given the game's shortcomings, its length is a mixed blessing. If you're all about replay value, "Armageddon" has virtually none, and it's a very brief game besides. Still, even if it offered several more hours of game time, would that necessarily make it better? Not really. It is what it is, and sometimes that's enjoyable. Sometimes it's not. "Armageddon" harkens back to coin-op games from years past with it frenetic but monotonous action, and if you're a fan of that (and I am) then I suggest giving it a look... but not without reservation.

Final Score: C

One of the best hero games I've ever played.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 19, 2004
Author: Amazon User

One of the reasons I like spawn the most is because he is not a wus like superman, and batman. Not to mention those games stunk! But, back to spawn.
___Pros___
Great graphics
tons of origional unlockable content
the most origional enemies I've ever seen
great gameplay, extreme gore
Vast selection of guns and weapons

___Cons___
Story lacking in depth

Now stop reading this review and go and buy it now!

Spawn rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 24, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Being a fan of Todd Mcfarlane since he was artist for Marvel comics drawing spider-man i had to check this game out.Having only played the first two levels so far i give this game five stars for the gameplay and graphics.I love the comic covers you can collect and also the encyclopedia.A very cool videogame.

Spawn Fans: Time to Rejoice!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 31, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you're a fan of the Spawn comic series, you'll love this game. The game virtually places you inside an issue of a Spawn comic... There is plenty of action, and plenty of familiar foes... The graphics are very crisp, and there are plenty of cool unlockables, like Spawn comic book covers... As far as the gameplay is concerned, there is plenty of action, and you can basically destroy nearly all of your surroundings in any level to gain more power-ups. This game is a must-buy if you're a fan of the comic series, or a fan of action games in general. You'll definitely spend hours playing this one, so put some time aside on your schedule. Good job, Namco...!

Neat....but lacking

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: February 02, 2004
Author: Amazon User

If you are a fan of spawn comics or if you are into repetitive mindless button mashing, then this could be the game for you. My frustration with this game is how you had to adjust the camera angles during fight sequences. I am not sure if there is a way that this can be better done, but it made me dizzy watching it at times. I liked some of the cynical humor, especially after you beat the "violator" and he says "your my b**ch". I am also a fan of intermediate saves, which this game does not have. I wish more games would do this. Wouldn't buy, but okay as a rental.

Demonic Slashing

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: February 17, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Spawn Armageddon is hack and slash game played in the third person perspective. Similar to "Devil May Cry", you use combo moves and slash at demonic creatures with your sword/shield. You can also collect and purchase weapons like guns and magic spells. When you kill demonic creatures you can collect their souls and add to your magic or energy level. The main problem with this game are the bland level designs, repetitious action and bad camera angles.

Pros:
+good attack combos
+lots of abilities
+good controls

Cons:
-boring level design
-bad camera angles
-cheap graphics
-repetative
-weak sound fx
-junk heavy metal music
-game has a generic feel

This game is not worth buying because it just looks and feels so cheap and generic.

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