Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions

[Lukehi]

Been watching some videos of this, it looks great.  I'm undecided really as still got a few games to play before Reach arrives but really interested.

Anyone picked this up yet?  Is it worth £30?  Thoughts?

[GamerMan316]

It's worth a rental that's for sure.   

[DFUSIONITE]

It's worth a rental that's for sure.   

most games are

[dfusioness]

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It's worth a rental that's for sure.   

most games are
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not unless you have a rich,sexy good looking wife to buy them for you

[citatscEellE]

Been watching some videos of this, it looks great.  I'm undecided really as still got a few games to play before Reach arrives but really interested.

Anyone picked this up yet?  Is it worth £30?  Thoughts?

i pre-ordered but im kinda scared to pick it up..
if it sucks im going to be so sad..

[Failed]

playing as Noir and 2099 looks good, the other 2 Ultimate and Classic?? not sure, looks uninspired. Probably good, but not great. 4 days before Reach, no chance.

[nCogNeato]

I picked up my preorder over the weekend, but haven't opened it yet.

Halo Reach is dropping tomorrow, so I probably won't be webslinging anytime soon.   

[Failed]

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is getting a dose of downloadable content today with new costumes for each of Spider-Man's four guises across the Amazing, 2099, Noir and Ultimate Spider-Man universes.

That's four new Cosmic costumes - one for each universe - which also grant an all-new signature charge attack. The costume pack has yet to be priced, but keep an eye on the Xbox Live Marketplace as they're set to go live later today.

Here's hoping they're freebies, but don't hold your breath...

[nCogNeato]

I finally got around to opening it over the weekend.  I might be 1/2 through it.

The game is fun, but not without its flaws.  The action is so face-paced, that the camera sometimes can't keep up.  There are WAY too many "moves" in the games.  I pretty much stick with a few basic combo attacks that get the job done.

I'm playing it on HARD (stackable achievements).  Some of the boss fights are a little challenging while trying to figure out what exactly you're supposed to do (it's not always clear), but the general enemies are pretty easy.

The controls take some getting used to.  The first couple of levels I was constantly falling off edges and losing track of which direction I was facing.  The key is to not stare at Spiderman (you).  Keep your eye on the environment around you, since the control mechanic is a sort of lock/execute system with your surroundings.

My biggest complaint about the game is the absolutely lack of freedom.  I don't mind that it's not an open-world game, but there are some areas of the game where it will take away certain abilities for no reason explained.

[sambo]

Taken from xbox360achievements.org

It's good news for Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions fans, as Activision has announced that Beenox, the studio behind that game, is set to be the lead developer on future Spider-Man titles under the Acti umbrella. Shattered Dimensions was relatively well-received compared to other recent Spider-Man titles, even scoring a highly respectable 76 on this here site.

"Beenox's creative vision reinvigorated the Spider-Man gaming experience among critics and fans in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions," said Senior VP Patrick Kelly. "We can't wait to see where this talented studio will take this franchise in the future."

"We are thrilled with this opportunity to continue our close, collaborative relationship with Activision, Marvel and everyone's friendly, neighborhood hero, Spider-Man," said Beenox studio head Dee Brown. "Being able to map out Spider-Man's interactive future gives us the creative freedom to really craft the best gaming experience for the fans."

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions featured four different Spideys from the Amazing, Noir, Ultimate and 2099 universes. Where the next in the Activision and Beenox franchise will head next however is currently unknown, but Beenox can rest assured that it'll be on ol' webhead's case.