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Posted on 10-05-2008 22:51
When it comes to video games based on movies, gamers usually fare better when the film is based on a comic book.
But even that’s a crapshoot, considering such interactive duds as Spider-Man 3, Superman Returns and the dreadful Catwoman.
Such is the case with Iron Man, which blends Paramount’s new movie (actors Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard and Shaun
Toub lend their voices to the game) with Marvel’s 40-plus years of comic book narrative. As a result, the open-world game
features such enemies as Iron Monger, Titanium Man, the Melter and A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics), which will appeal to
comics fans.
Iron Man’s great visuals (especially the Xbox 360 and PC versions) and cool upgradeable armor make the game a solid rental,
but it’s ultimately too short to warrant a purchase unless you’re a diehard comic book fan.
Hero Tony Stark spends all of the action in his Iron Man suit: The game opens with a bulky tin can outfit before offering
the classic red and gold suit. (PlayStation 3 owners get the exclusive Ultimate Iron Man suit; Xbox 360 players get the
silver centurion armor.)
Gameplay changes slightly with different suits, which adds replay value to the levels.
The game’s controls are tricky. The action on the ground and in the air comes at a frantic pace with little time for
Iron Man to recharge (the suit’s life support will automatically repair damage when you’re not taking fire).
In addition, the flight controls are not very responsive. Most of the combat will revolve around ground and hovering
attacks; flying fast is fun but not very effective.
The levels are fairly open, which allows you to take out enemy tanks, turrets, helicopters and ground troops as you please.
After playing the game, though, even with different suits, there’s not much reason to go back.
Minimum System Requirements
2.8 GHz processor
1 GB of system RAM
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
256 MB DirectX 9.0c video card
3 GB of hard disc space
DirectX 9.0c
Recommended System Requirements
3.4 GHz processor
1.5 GB of system RAM
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Radeon X1800/GeForce 7800 GT video card
3 GB of hard disc space
DirectX 9.0c
Windows-compatible Game Controller
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