"Spider-Man: Shattered Dimension" Pre-Release Discussion Thread (Spoilers) [Archive]

Shredhead

03-24-2010, 02:18 AM

Its going to be offcial revealed April third we should be getting some info on what its about then. I thought it was worth mentioning now since Chris Barnes is returning.

3:30-4:30 Activision Unveils the New Spider-Man Game with Legend Stan Lee and More— Be the first to hear about Activision's all-new upcoming Spider-Man video game from the perspective of Marvel Entertainment's legendary Stan Lee, Marvel/Spider-Man video game writer Dan Slott, Beenox's creative director Thomas Wilson, voice-over actor Christopher Daniel Barnes, and Activision senior producer Meghan Morgan. See exclusive screenshots and videos of the new game, and prepare to be surprised with the unique, unexpected worlds Spider-Man will adventure through in Activision's latest foray. Get a side-by-side look at the collaboration of old versus new, dive deep into an exciting new universe never before seen in Spider-Man video games, and discover two new villains in the upcoming game exclusively at the panel! Room 103

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showpost.php?p=6708524&postcount=64

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/showpost.php?p=6708697&postcount=66

GamePro also leaked the name its called Spider-Man Shattered Dimensions. With the name and the summary abouce it seems we are playing more then one New York. Also does anyone else think activison got Chris Barnes back because of the Batman games making a big deal out of getting the 90's cartoon VA's?

launchpad20

03-24-2010, 02:50 AM

It wouldn't surprise me that they got Chris Barns back in response to Warner Bros. getting Kevin Konroy, and Mark Hamil back for 'Arkahm Asylum'. I hope this game turns out as good as 'Web Of Shadows'. That was pretty fun to play.

Chaotix12345

03-24-2010, 03:39 AM

Anyone else getting a serious Turtles Forever vibe from this summary? Perhaps we'll be dealing with multiple Spider-Men.

Brad Redfield

03-24-2010, 04:15 AM

As long as symbiotes aren't involved, I'm game.

Getting Barnes to reprise Spidey is an interesting move, though. He's leagues better than whoever they got to play him in Web of Shadows.

Brrr...

Shredhead

03-24-2010, 04:39 AM

Anyone else getting a serious Turtles Forever vibe from this summary? Perhaps we'll be dealing with multiple Spider-Men.

We probraly play one Spider-Man but I'm betting he might be going to diffrent New Yorks. I'm hoping they do what the PS1 Spider-man game did and give Spidey diffrent costumes playing as Spidey 2099 and Scarlet Spider like in that game.

W.C.Reaf

03-24-2010, 03:39 PM

I'm calling it now, symbiotes. How many games have there been with symbiotes and how many without?

I'd love to see a good Spidey game without them, but all we've got is Spider-Man 2. Then again that is the best out of the lot.

We probraly play one Spider-Man but I'm betting he might be going to diffrent New Yorks. I'm hoping they do what the PS1 Spider-man game did and give Spidey diffrent costumes playing as Spidey 2099 and Scarlet Spider like in that game.

I loved that in the PS1 games and I wish they'd bring it back.

carnage89

03-24-2010, 03:53 PM

I really want a good showdown with a Goblin (Green or Hob). Also Shocker, Electro, Mysterio.

dmxx116

03-24-2010, 04:12 PM

Great Christopher Daniel Barnes my favorite Spider-Man voice is coming to voice him in a new video game, He should voice Spider-Man in all video games for now on. I hope they get the rest of the cast the 90's show also.

launchpad20

03-24-2010, 05:15 PM

They did get Ed Asner to voice The Healer in 'X-Men Legends', so it's possible they could bring him back to voice Jameson.

Trevor

03-24-2010, 06:26 PM

We probraly play one Spider-Man but I'm betting he might be going to diffrent New Yorks. I'm hoping they do what the PS1 Spider-man game did and give Spidey diffrent costumes playing as Spidey 2099 and Scarlet Spider like in that game.

It'll be great to have Christopher Daniel Barnes back. Next to Paul Soles (67 Spider-Man), he's probably the most famous voice for Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

And I really did enjoy that part of the PS1/N64/PC games, especially since if you unlocked the Symbiote Spider-Man costume you got Unlimited webbing, and other costumes offered other power-ups.

I remember when I played Batman Begins on the Gamecube and how when you played through the entire game you unlocked a couple of other costumes, but the costumes didn't really add or help you through the game, so those costumes really didn't motivate you to go back and play through in one of those costumes. So hopefully in this new Spider-Man if Activision decides to have you unlock costumes, have them be unlocked after you complete certain levels or tasks.

Also I would be nice if Activision released a version on all the consoles. Don't just limit it to PS3 and 360 but have it also available on the Wii and PS3 (that was sort of a stupid move that WBIE did with Batman Arkham Asylam by just having it out on the PS3/360 and PC).

Wonderwall

03-24-2010, 06:35 PM

Also I would be nice if Activision released a version on all the consoles. Don't just limit it to PS3 and 360 but have it also available on the Wii and PS3 (that was sort of a stupid move that WBIE did with Batman Arkham Asylam by just having it out on the PS3/360 and PC).

Considering that Arkham Asylum sold over 2.5 million copies within it's first couple of weeks I'd hardly call it a stupid move at all. In fact I wouldn't call it that at all, as it made sense to do it that way. The fact is it's really difficult to have a game come out for PS3/ 360/ Wii. In fact if it does usually the Wii version is a completely different game( a lot of times inferior ), the other 2 versions suffer as well, and it's too hard on the teams to do essentially two games that share one name.

Let's see how this new game does. It'd be nice to get an amazing Spidey game as the only ones I really liked are horribly dated( the PS1 games...actually just the first as I never played the second one ). I always thought Spider Man 2 was kind of an overrated( I'm not huge on sandbox types ) and the last couple I haven't liked at all. Be kind of cool to hear Barnes but I'm not quite as jazzed for him as I was with Conroy, Hammill, and Sorkin for Batman AA. Those voices for me are what I hear when I think of them, Spidey has for me been a guy with no "definitive" voice. It really does scream of copying AA in that sense.

M.O.D.O.K.

03-24-2010, 09:46 PM

I'm not going to judge until we see more of the game. While I'm already glad that Dan Slott is writing the game, I hope Chris Barnes can do a better job than in the series.

W.C.Reaf

03-25-2010, 07:25 AM

I hope Chris Barnes can do a better job than in the series.

Well apparently the voice director for the series was one of the worst in the business so Barnes might pull off a better, less melodramatic, Spidey with someone good directing him.

Stu

03-25-2010, 02:58 PM

Shawn Hopkins

03-25-2010, 04:10 PM

Given that the President of Activision has openly admitted that the last 3 Spider-Man games sucked, I am expecting better from this one. They've got one of his better writers in Dan Slott on board - I think they realised they need to produce the goods on this one - Web Of Shadows and Ultimate Alliance 2 were never anything more than average (although I do think the Spider-Man 3 game was very good).

And having Barnes back as Spidey is all sorts of awesome. :D

Web of Shadows would actually have been very good if not for some technical issues that held it back. That's the 360 version, not the crappy Wii version or the awful PS2 version. Spider-Man 3 got a lot of things right but also a lot of things wrong. I thought Ultimate Alliance 2 was quite good, it could have had much deeper RPG elements, though.

TMC1982

03-25-2010, 06:47 PM

They did get Ed Asner to voice The Healer in 'X-Men Legends', so it's possible they could bring him back to voice Jameson.

Ed Asner also did the voice of Uncle Ben on The Spectacular Spider-Man.

macattack

03-27-2010, 06:52 PM

I'm more interested in this one because of Dan Slott than Chris Barnes. But that's just me.

Trevor

03-27-2010, 08:09 PM

Ed Asner also did the voice of Uncle Ben on The Spectacular Spider-Man.

He also did the voice of that police officer in the 2003 Spider-Man TV series.

ShadowGUN

03-30-2010, 02:50 PM

Here the trailer (http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/spidermanshattereddimensions/news.html?sid=6254383&tag=topslot;title;1&mode=previews). Apparently two of the dimensions are Amazing and Noir Spider Man. I like Amazing part very colorful. I wonder what the deal with first person parts?

Chaotix12345

03-30-2010, 02:59 PM

So called the multiple playable spider-men. Two more dimensions left, eh? Any guess as to which two they'll be? Spectacular SM dimension? Spider-Man 2099 dimension? The possibilities are almost endless. Either way, it looks pretty friggin' cool.

ShadowGUN

03-30-2010, 03:05 PM

I doubt it going to be Ultimate or Spectacular since they look pretty similar to Amazing. 2099 I can see . One of the dimension could be Spider Girl though. That be awesome if it happen :D.

Trevor

03-30-2010, 03:16 PM

Pretty good video. Unfortunately the producer didn't hint as to when the game will be out or what systems, but hopefully it will be on all the consoles and the PC.

W.C.Reaf

03-30-2010, 03:37 PM

This looks like it might actually be good. :eek:

Seeing the Noir Spider Man in there is really cool as I just finished reading that mini-series a few days ago. I miss the long trenchcoat though.

2099 is the only other Spider-Man I can think of that would work well in this sort of game. All the others are pretty much small variations of the Amazing on they're using.

Wonderwall

03-30-2010, 03:42 PM

Maybe the other dimension will be the Zombie universe. I'm about to check the trailer out so I'll give my thoughts on it in a bit.

Edit:

Alright just finished watching it and just some thoughts. Kind of wish they had gone with a different approach. I'm not saying this is bad as I think there is obvious potential here, but I just figured if they wanted to rehaul the license that they would first go with a more back to basics approach. I hate to keep comparing it but AA was like that and it's the new standard.

Now with my reservations out of the way, I kind of like the look of the game, Spidey looks good in the Amazing universe( hard to tell everything about him in the noir univese ), Hammerhead looked cool and Kraven did as well. I like the idea of each universe having it's own type of combat, hope they implement it well, and I'm eager to see more of it.

M.O.D.O.K.

03-30-2010, 04:06 PM

It actually looks pretty good. The new idea is interesting, and I don't even mind the apparent lack of free-roam. It seems like a fresh take, after the boring Web of Shadows.

Though, I gotta say: the Noir section seems like it may rip-off Arkham Asylum.

W.C.Reaf

03-30-2010, 04:19 PM

Pretty good video. Unfortunately the producer didn't hint as to when the game will be out or what systems, but hopefully it will be on all the consoles and the PC.

At the end of the trailer there is a list of consoles it's going to be on. All the major ones are there and the DS. I don't really doubt this wouldn't on PC at some point.

Miyamoto Musashi

03-30-2010, 04:49 PM

Not a Sandbox, that how it appears to me
I prefer the voice of "Rino Romano" for Spider-Man, but Chris Barnes i very good, better than Vaughn, who I still don't see why his voice should be hated, maybe cause some of my friends sound like that

Ryusuke

03-30-2010, 06:14 PM

It looks pretty good. Seems like it'll play somewhat like the Playstation games for Amazing Spidey. But, guess I'm not the only one who thought Arkham Asylum with Noir Spidey. Both Spider-Man's sound like they have two different actors. I think Barnes is Noir Spidey, cause I don't think his Spidey sounds anything like the Amazing Spidey, but then again I'm just going by two words. :sweat: It could be Keaton and Barnes (that'd be pretty cool actually), or Barnes just can do two different voices. But, again, can't tell too much.

Brad Redfield

03-30-2010, 06:53 PM

Hmmm, I don't know what to make of this. It looks neat in some parts (Liking the Kraven level and LOVE the Amazing Spider-Man model!) but the Noir segements just seem out of place for some reason.

At least the symbiotes seem to be gone! :D

Captain Highwind

03-30-2010, 11:14 PM

Shredhead

03-31-2010, 12:10 AM

Looks pretty good seems like its not going to be a sandbox game but I'm ok with that. Not really digging the Noir Spider-Man so many games try to put a stealth element to there games and it rarely works. Now I just hope they dont waste the games potential for cool worlds 2099 and Spider-Girl need to be the final two. I just pray we dont get Zombie this isn't like Wolverine I doubt it will be M rated and T rated Zombies would be lame.

Speaking of Wolverine Activision needs to get off there ass and ge that Wolverine Days of Future Past game out. The ending in the last Wolverine game was way to awesome to have nothing done with it.

Mikintosh

03-31-2010, 12:13 AM

Not too keen on having a zombie spider-man universe (I can't get through that series because of the extreme gore, as much as I love shooting zombies), but I can see it being a temptation for game developers. I hope that's Barnes as the original Spider-Man, and they're not wasting him on Noir. They've got him saying hammy lines again in that role, and I want to hear him say something normal for once.

As good as the game looks right now, I'm still reserving judgment until I actually play it, since Web of Shadows looked good too.

Speculation: Spider-Ham for one of the other univ--*socked!*

EDIT: Normal Spidey reeeeally sounds like Josh Keaton.

(looking at the other comments) But yeah, 2099 and Spider-Girl universes would be awesome!

Well the two voices sound alike (since they transition between the two mid-sentence), so I'm guessing they're both Barnes. And personally I thought Web of Shadows was a hoot; certainly it was as good as any of the other Spidey games, if not better, and I liked the original story even if it wasn't really a comic-book narrative like Arkham Asylum was. I never ran into any glitches or anything either, tho I only went through Spidey's storyline.

I nominate Ultimate for one of the remaining two choices, and as a goofy long-shot I hope the other would be based on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Iceman and Firestar FTW!

Mikintosh

03-31-2010, 12:15 AM

Looks pretty good seems like its not going to be a sandbox game but I'm ok with that. Not really digging the Noir Spider-Man so many games try to put a stealth element to there games and it rarely works. Now I just hope they dont waste the games potential for cool worlds 2099 and Spider-Girl need to be the final two. I just pray we dont get Zombie this isn't like Wolverine I doubt it will be M rated and T rated Zombies would be lame.

Can you do a zombie game with realistic graphics and still get a T-rating, even without too much blood & gore? I'd think the scary horror aspect would get it pushed to an M (tho I guess the Re-Deads are in E-rated Zelda games).

Wonderwall

03-31-2010, 12:24 AM

I didn't see the trailer at the bottom of the page with Barnes talking. He certainly sounds odd, I'd like to hear more.

ToonFaithful

03-31-2010, 12:26 AM

Man this game looks good so far. I'm liking the Noir environment. I'm glad they chose Hammerhead as a villian for it also because it's the 1930s and there was alot of crime and mafia during that time.

Ryusuke

03-31-2010, 12:36 AM

Well the two voices sound alike (since they transition between the two mid-sentence), so I'm guessing they're both Barnes. And personally I thought Web of Shadows was a hoot; certainly it was as good as any of the other Spidey games, if not better, and I liked the original story even if it wasn't really a comic-book narrative like Arkham Asylum was. I never ran into any glitches or anything either, tho I only went through Spidey's storyline.
I don't know, after a couple of listens, I don't think Amazing Spidey is Barnes at all. It sounds somewhat much lighter and younger than Barnes' usual Spidey voice. Noir Spidey seems closer to what Barnes sounds like. His inflections are somewhat similar. I'm gonna have to agree Keaton's Amazing Spidey. But, I guess we'll have to wait for a formal announcement at the convention this Saturday. :sweat:

Mikintosh

03-31-2010, 02:37 AM

I don't know, after a couple of listens, I don't think Amazing Spidey is Barnes at all. It sounds somewhat much lighter and younger than Barnes' usual Spidey voice. Noir Spidey seems closer to what Barnes sounds like. His inflections are somewhat similar. I'm gonna have to agree Keaton's Amazing Spidey. But, I guess we'll have to wait for a formal announcement at the convention this Saturday. :sweat:

Yeah sorry, I should have said "it sounds like the same guy"; I can't tell for sure it's Barnes, but they both sound like what I remember his voice was in the '90s show.

Miyamoto Musashi

03-31-2010, 06:05 AM

If you remember the old TMNT animated series you might remember that Leonardo & Rocksteady have the same V.A, but different tones, Splinter had the same V.A as Vernon, they sound different

Look at the finale of Spider-Man 90s animated series; the tone of the armored Spider-Man is a little different from the rest

Yes, I believe all the worlds Spider-Men are voice by "Chris Barnes", and one of the other two worlds is Spider-Man 2099. One world Spidey to go

Master Toon

03-31-2010, 01:06 PM

This looks like it's going to be the best Spidey game yet. I'm a big fan of Web of Shadows although some people thought it was just average.

I don't think they'll use zombie Spidey. None of the zombies were heroes were they?

Can you do a zombie game with realistic graphics and still get a T-rating, even without too much blood & gore? I'd think the scary horror aspect would get it pushed to an M (tho I guess the Re-Deads are in E-rated Zelda games).

Not to go too much off topic but shouldn't zombies have no blood? They're dead so the blood should've dried up already.

Wonderwall

03-31-2010, 01:10 PM

I don't think they'll use zombie Spidey. None of the zombies were heroes were they?

I think all of them were actually or a majority of them were.

dmxx116

03-31-2010, 01:27 PM

Here The official site:
http://spidermandimensions.marvel.com/#/home

Shredhead

03-31-2010, 01:58 PM

Other worlds leaked kinda!!!

Gamestop has a release date set for September 7 and as a preorder bonus you get a code for a Cosmic version for all 4 Spider-Men:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG1.jpghttp://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG2.jpghttp://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG3.jpghttp://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG4.jpg

Well this confirms 2099 and Symbiote infected Web of Shadows bad ending ending. I guess that means this game is also going to be in continity with Web of Shadows. 4th one looks like 2099 look at the arm blades and fangs on the mask its pretty clear. The third one is all black so my best guess for this one is Web of Shadows bad ending I got to say I am insanely happy we get to play as 2099 such an awesome character and great world to play with. My guess is there using Symbiote infected world because Zombie infected would not work for a T rating.

I wished we could of gotten Spider-Girl but two futures worlds and one that would look and play very simular to Amazing I guess wouldn't work. Wow now that I think about theres not a whole lot to work with when it comes to alternate universes for Spider-Man not like the X-men or even Batman. They got tons to work with.

M.O.D.O.K.

03-31-2010, 03:08 PM

Eww... symbiotes again! How dissapointing. What next: Guest heroes like Wolverine and Deadpool and all..

Anyone00

03-31-2010, 07:04 PM

Will there be a DLC pack were these Spider-Men team-up with Indian Spider-Man (http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/s/spideyindia.htm), the two Japanese Spider-Men, Italian Spiderman, and Dutch Spider-Man (http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/d/dutchspiderman.htm)to face off against the forces of Turkish Spider-Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LaXMFAKnBA)? Will you be able to have a Spider-Man learn moves from a different Spider-Man (http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3474/spiderpuch.gif)?

Trevor

03-31-2010, 07:19 PM

At the end of the trailer there is a list of consoles it's going to be on. All the major ones are there and the DS. I don't really doubt this wouldn't on PC at some point.

I didn't scroll down the page enough to the actual trailer. I thought the video with the producer was the trailer.

You know, I was wondering if, just as I was watching the trailer and recalling the producers words about how they were looking at the entire Spider-Man universe, if she was maybe saying that they were going to bring into the game dimensions that are not in the comics, but were in the different TV series. Maybe with Christopher Barnes as Spider-Man this and the game taking place in multiple universes, that this was the game in which to maybe wrap-up the 1994 Spider-Man TV series, and still have it connect to the other universes in the game. Plus someone else mentioned about Spider-Man 2099 possible being apart of the game: how about the Spider-Man Unlimited universe which was sort of based off of the 2099 books?

Wonderwall

03-31-2010, 07:47 PM

Seems unlikely that this would be connected at all to the old cartoons. She seemed to be only referring to the Spidey universe in the comics. Maybe there might be easter eggs or little nods but having Barnes in it seems enough for the nostalgia factor.

Master Toon

03-31-2010, 10:19 PM

I think all of them were actually or a majority of them were.

Sorry about that, I phrased that completely wrong. I meant to ask if any of them had heroic thoughts and actions. Like zombie Spider-Man saving an innocent person. If all the zombie just went around zombifying everyone I don't see why anyone would want to play as a zombie. Sounds boring.

Other worlds leaked kinda!!!

Gamestop has a release date set for September 7 and as a preorder bonus you get a code for a Cosmic version for all 4 Spider-Men:
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG1.jpghttp://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG2.jpghttp://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG3.jpghttp://www.gamestop.com/gs/images/bonus/SM_shattered_bonusLG4.jpg

Well this confirms 2099 and Symbiote infected Web of Shadows bad ending ending. I guess that means this game is also going to be in continity with Web of Shadows. 4th one looks like 2099 look at the arm blades and fangs on the mask its pretty clear. The third one is all black so my best guess for this one is Web of Shadows bad ending I got to say I am insanely happy we get to play as 2099 such an awesome character and great world to play with. My guess is there using Symbiote infected world because Zombie infected would not work for a T rating.

I wished we could of gotten Spider-Girl but two futures worlds and one that would look and play very simular to Amazing I guess wouldn't work. Wow now that I think about theres not a whole lot to work with when it comes to alternate universes for Spider-Man not like the X-men or even Batman. They got tons to work with.

Eww... symbiotes again! How dissapointing. What next: Guest heroes like Wolverine and Deadpool and all..

Well it's not officially Symbiotes. Shredheadwas just making an assumption. In my opinion it looks like Spider-Carnage. I'm sure others have come to this conclusion but we won't be sure until it's officially announced.

Sonic_Eclipse

04-01-2010, 01:17 AM

I think its awesome that Chris Barnes is reprising the voice of Spider-Man in this game. I always wanted this to happen but I never thought it actually would. Sounds like he's using his Shield Spidey voice for Noir.

The dimensions aspect of the game seems cool, but I don't know how I really feel about it yet.

I'm also not sure how anyone can say that Amazing Spidey's voice sounds like Josh Keaton, cause it doesn't really sound like him. He sounds more like Neil Patrick Harris to me. I'm hoping it is Barnes and that they're not just wasting Barnes on Noir Spidey. You really can't tell by only two words, so we're just gonna have to wait.

Spider-Man

04-01-2010, 09:04 PM

Master Toon

04-02-2010, 12:40 PM

I've only heard him on Spider-Man TAS. What other voices has he done?

Miyamoto Musashi

04-02-2010, 04:34 PM

That is definitely Barnes doing the narration of the trailer. I watched the trailer again on MAA just to be sure. There's no doubt that it is him. This game does look interesting but I am going to wait until more comes out. I would really like for this to be an excellent Spider-Man game since there really hasn't been a good one since Ultimate Spider-Man. The trailer looks promising and the selection of different versions of Spider-Man is a neat idea. I really hope this game turns out to be excellent.It doesn't sound like Barnes at all, neither the narration nor when Spidey says "The Only One", how are you sure this is Barnes?
I find Spider-Man 3 to be an awesome underrated game. I play it on my PC

I've only heard him on Spider-Man TAS. What other voices has he done?He's the oldest son in the "Brady Bunch" movies, he sounds exactly the same there as he does in Spider-Man: TAS

Spider-Man

04-02-2010, 06:37 PM

It doesn't sound like Barnes at all, neither the narration nor when Spidey says "The Only One", how are you sure this is Barnes?It definitely is Barnes. It sounds like he just deepened his voice. Then when Spider-Man says "the only one" it's obviously a different voice actor (that sounds like either Josh Keaton or Neil Patrick Harris but the clip is too short to tell). I imagine we'll see a second trailer soon because they are supposed to reveal the other two dimensions. One of the others is probably Spider-Man 2099 though who knows what the other one could be.

W.C.Reaf

04-03-2010, 08:37 AM

It has been confirmed (http://www.newsarama.com/games/Spider-Man-Video-Game-Preview-100402.html)that Noir Spidey is Barnes and that each Spidey will be voiced by a different actor.

Christopher Daniel Barnes, who voiced Spider-Man in the '90s cartoon and will voice Spider-Man Noir. Morgan noted that all four Spider-Mans in the game will have different voices, and each actor is someone that has voiced the character before.

Then there's also this titbit:

Another way Activision wanted Shattered Dimensions to be different was getting away from the open world. Shattered Dimensions is much more linear and level-based. You can play the four different worlds in any order you want, but have to progress past the first "act in each before playing the second.

Which seems like a step backwards (or sideways to be optimistic) but at least you can play the worlds in any order for the most part.

Captain Highwind

04-03-2010, 11:18 AM

Then we are sooo getting Neil Patrick Harris, since most of Spidey's voice actors today happen to be video game VAs.

Ryusuke

04-03-2010, 11:54 AM

Impressions from Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/02/impressions-spider-man-shattered-dimensions/)

Cool on Barnes being Noir and voice actors who played Spidey before will come back to play each Spidey. But, impressions don't sound as stellar....hopefully it'll shape up in the coming months.

R-Taco

04-03-2010, 12:23 PM

Finally, a Spider-Man game with big-eyed Spidey. :D USM doesn't count, the game's model placed them too close together (the whites actually touched each other, which just looked bizarre).

The voice of Amazing Spidey in the trailer sounds like James Arnold Taylor to me. I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that Josh Keaton plays one of the Spideys...

Shredhead

04-03-2010, 02:36 PM

Then we are sooo getting Neil Patrick Harris, since most of Spidey's voice actors today happen to be video game VAs.

I dont thinks its Neil didn't sound like him to me that and I dont think he even does videogames and he seems to be getting more high profile work lately so I dont know if he would even do it if the price wasn't right.

My predictions we are getting Rino Romano for Spider-Man 2099 he does alot of voices for videogames and worked with activsion before on alot of the other Spider-Man games then got replaed by Tobey in the movie games.

Heres a list of other actors for anyone wanting to speculate.

Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man)
Sean Marquette (Ultimate Spider-Man Videogame)
Quiton Flynn (Marvel Ultimate Alliance)
Benjamin Diskin (Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2)
James Arnold Taylor (Spider-Man: Friend or Foe)
Mike Vaughn (Spider-Man: Web of Shadows)

Acidonia

04-03-2010, 02:50 PM

So Activision can still make a Spiderman game but removed and will not let you use or Buy the Marvel Ultimate Aliance 1 and 2 DLC thats not fair and is inexcuseable with all the money they have.

Captain Highwind

04-03-2010, 04:05 PM

I dont thinks its Neil didn't sound like him to me that and I dont think he even does videogames and he seems to be getting more high profile work lately so I dont know if he would even do it if the price wasn't right.

He was in Batman Brave and the Bold, other recent DC DTV projects, and he has done some voice work in video games including Matt Hazard (a video game far from high profile.)

Trevor

04-04-2010, 09:35 PM

Heres a list of other actors for anyone wanting to speculate.

Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man)
Sean Marquette (Ultimate Spider-Man Videogame)
Quiton Flynn (Marvel Ultimate Alliance)
Benjamin Diskin (Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2)
James Arnold Taylor (Spider-Man: Friend or Foe)
Mike Vaughn (Spider-Man: Web of Shadows)

As that Newsarama article mentioned the speculation is going to abound, but with Activision saying that they are getting different actors who have voiced Spider-Man before, plus with them confirming that they are using voice actors from the TV shows (with Christopher Barnes), that opens the door to them using anyone from Paul Soles (1967's Spider-Man) to Ted Schwartz (1981 Spider-Man) to Rino Romano (Spider-Man Unlimited/Spider-Man 64) to Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man).

Ryusuke

04-04-2010, 09:39 PM

As that Newsarama article mentioned the speculation is going to abound, but with Activision saying that they are getting different actors who have voiced Spider-Man before, plus with them confirming that they are using voice actors from the TV shows (with Christopher Barnes), that opens the door to them using anyone from Paul Soles (1967's Spider-Man) to Ted Schwartz (1981 Spider-Man) to Rino Romano (Spider-Man Unlimited/Spider-Man 64) to Josh Keaton (Spectacular Spider-Man).
I bet my right shoe Rino Romano is in this game. If he isn't, I'd have to eat it (which would be easy because I'm not wearing any shoes right now). If 2099's in the game, he'd probably voice him.

Sonic_Eclipse

04-04-2010, 10:47 PM

The idea to give each Spider-Man a different voice, and use actors who've already portrayed the character in the TV shows is a pretty cool. I'm just kinda disappointed that Barnes is playing Noir Spider-Man and not Amazing.

Hopefully Neil Patrick Harris or Rino Romano, maybe even Josh Keaton will play Amazing Spidey. If 2099 is a universe in this game chances are Rino Romano will be playing him. I have no idea what would be the 4th dimension though, but these have got to be the other 3 actors.

Wonderwall

04-04-2010, 11:48 PM

that opens the door to them using anyone from Paul Soles (1967's Spider-Man) to Ted Schwartz (1981 Spider-Man)

I think those two maybe too long in the tooth to do a convincing "in his prime" Spidey anymore. Unless one universe is having him be Old Spidey from that comic from a few years ago.

Stu

04-05-2010, 08:04 AM

Miyamoto Musashi

04-05-2010, 02:48 PM

This game actually sounds very cool. I especially like using the old Spidey voice actors - given the terrible, terrible casting Spidey usually gets in video gamesI thought you think only Maguire & Vaughn are not good voices for Spidey in games, I mean if you didn't count the horrid voice from "Spider-Man vs Kingpin" for the Sega CD

Hopefully Neil Patrick Harris or Rino Romano, maybe even Josh Keaton will play Amazing SpideyHarris is the voice of Amazing in this game

Ryusuke

04-05-2010, 02:58 PM

Harris is the voice of Amazing in this game
It's confirmed?

Azrayel

04-05-2010, 05:06 PM

I saw a preview of this from my email from marvel and this game looks pretty good.

Being able to be 4 differnt spidermen from a universe also sounds awesome since I really only know of the Amazing/spectacular spiderman and have heard of spiderman 2099. The Noir spiderman reminded me of batman the way he moved.

I hope Scarlet Spiderman is in this, he's kinda cool to me.

M.O.D.O.K.

04-05-2010, 06:43 PM

This game actually sounds very cool. I especially like using the old Spidey voice actors - given the terrible, terrible casting Spidey usually gets in video games, I am glad to see they are bringing in good voices for him. I think I heard Keaton in the trailer - I hope we get NPH (a very underatted Spider-Man) instead of Romano.

Though that would be awesome, maybe Neil Patrick Harris may be too high-profile for a video game. Sure, he's done guest voiced on cartoons, but it would take a Herculean effort from Activision to hear him here.

And if he doesn't get to voice Spidey, maybe he can do Hypno-Hustler in his own musical level.:D

Did I hear that you can play as other heroes in this one? Daredevil would be a shoe in for Noir.

No, only different dimension Spideys and extra skins (like Cosmic).

Robin2099

04-05-2010, 11:03 PM

Though that would be awesome, maybe Neil Patrick Harris may be too high-profile for a video game. Sure, he's done guest voiced on cartoons, but it would take a Herculean effort from Activision to hear him here.

He already did voice over work for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard.

M.O.D.O.K.

04-06-2010, 12:02 AM

He already did voice over work for Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard.

Really? Glad to be proven wrong, then.

Stu

04-08-2010, 07:49 AM

I thought you think only Maguire & Vaughn are not good voices for Spidey in games, I mean if you didn't count the horrid voice from "Spider-Man vs Kingpin" for the Sega CD
Harris is the voice of Amazing in this game

I liked Maguire fine, but he's not going to be in this by any stretch of the imagination.

I've not heard any voices from Spider-Man Vs The Kingpin (I only have the game for Mega Drive, not Sega CD) so I can't comment on that, same with Friend Or Foe.

I think the casting for Spider-Man on Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Ultimate Spider-Man, MAU 2 and Spider-Man: Web Of Shoadows ranged from lousy to just plain terrible.

Sure, he's done guest voiced on cartoons, but it would take a Herculean effort from Activision to hear him here.

He voiced Spider-Man in the 2003 MTV show (the 3D one). The show did actually have an awesome cast, of which he was the highlight.

ShadowGUN

04-08-2010, 08:11 AM

I've not heard any voices from Spider-Man Vs The Kingpin (I only have the game for Mega Drive, not Sega CD) so I can't comment on that, same with Friend Or Foe.

Here you go (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5JnG0wa-8M). I have fond memories of that game. Here Friend or Foe (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LUpaVTcdyk). He doesn't sound so bad.

M.O.D.O.K.

05-12-2010, 11:29 PM

Just FYI, Spike's Gametrailers TV will show new footage and a new villain this Friday May 14th.

Chaotix12345

05-15-2010, 08:10 AM

Noir Goblin is in! (http://www.gametrailers.com/episode/gametrailers-tv/92?ch=1&sd=1)

Also, the third dimension will be unveiled next month at E3 .

R-Taco

05-15-2010, 01:19 PM

The animation is so gorgreous and fluid in this game. Makes me happy. :)

I kinda would've preferred a "choose your character" style instead of alternating between characters throughout the story, but it's a minor issue. I'm a little more iffy about the first-person boss fights, which look a lot less fun than the third-person brawls.

Trevor

05-15-2010, 01:40 PM

I think those two maybe too long in the tooth to do a convincing "in his prime" Spidey anymore. Unless one universe is having him be Old Spidey from that comic from a few years ago.

Just recently I came across an old Spider-Man LP that was put out by Power Records in the 70's (and the LP said that it was Volume 2 of I don't know how many volumes), but hopefully whenever the other Spidey voices are announced they don't use the voice actors who appeared on that LP, since I recall that when I first heard it I thought that Peter Parker/Spider-Man sounded like he was 45/50 and Mary-Jane sounded like she was 85.

M.O.D.O.K.

05-15-2010, 02:53 PM

Glad to see Norman Osborn/The Goblin in the game, but it's dissapointing to see that he will basically be Ultimate Green Goblin in black and white.

The Noir carnaval level, however, seems awesome!

Peter Paltridge

05-15-2010, 03:02 PM

Just recently I came across an old Spider-Man LP that was put out by Power Records in the 70's (and the LP said that it was Volume 2 of I don't know how many volumes), but hopefully whenever the other Spidey voices are announced they don't use the voice actors who appeared on that LP, since I recall that when I first heard it I thought that Peter Parker/Spider-Man sounded like he was 45/50 and Mary-Jane sounded like she was 85.
Didn't you hear? They're digging up the original actors from that old LP because they're considered the definitive voices of the characters.

TnAdct1

05-15-2010, 08:57 PM

The Noir carnaval level, however, seems awesome! Anyone else having Cowboy Bebop-esque vibes when it comes to this level?

M.O.D.O.K.

06-01-2010, 05:44 PM

New renders for Cosmic Spider-Man skins:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=18393775&postcount=2310

And a new villains trailer featuring Goblin, Kraven, and Hammerhead:

http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=541

Mod Note: Link Updated.

ShadowGUN

06-03-2010, 03:28 PM

Screenshots of Spider Man 2099 (http://kotaku.com/5554670/is-this-shattered-dimensions-spider+man-2099). He looks pretty bad ass in game form.

Sonic_Eclipse

06-03-2010, 05:16 PM

2099 does look pretty awesome, though he's missing his webbed cape. Still I like what I see.

Shredhead

06-04-2010, 10:32 AM

Ouch this game is like the worst kept secret things keep getting leaked out before proper reveals. Cant wait to see the trailer I wonder what villains are going to be used I'm betting Vulture 2099 if I remember correctly he was his arch enemy. Really him and Venom 2099 are the only super villains I remember.

Shawn Hopkins

06-04-2010, 10:34 AM

TheEscapeArtist

06-04-2010, 11:55 AM

Game is looking awesome so far!!!! I don't really like the animation style but i'll live with it. Hopefully, the Villains selection is good as well.

M.O.D.O.K.

06-04-2010, 12:27 PM

I'm such a nerd that the lack of the webbed cloth really annoys me. That's because it was special "lyte byte" antigravity material that slowed Spidey 2099 down and made it possible for him to leap between the enormous buildings of his day. It wasn't just for show, he needs it.

From what I've heard, they avoided the cape because they couldn't get the cape mechanics properly programmed and animated by the time the game is released. This is also why Noir Spider-Man doesn't have his trenchcoat.

This is one of the things I don't like about Activision: they want to rush the development of Spidey games in a year. I can tell this company wants to make an amazing game, but are cramped by the short development time. I mean, Batman: Arkham Asylum was delayed and took two years, but they even got the cape right!

Shawn Hopkins

06-04-2010, 12:31 PM

From what I've heard, they avoided the cape because they couldn't get the cape mechanics properly programmed and animated by the time the game is released. This is also why Noir Spider-Man doesn't have his trenchcoat.

This is one of the things I don't like about Activision: they want to rush the development of Spidey games in a year. I can tell this company wants to make an amazing game, but are cramped by the short development time. I mean, Batman: Arkham Asylum was delayed and took two years, but they even got the cape right!

That's just laziness. Lots of games have done capes at this point, there's probably a cape graphics library somewhere they could have used.

Wonderwall

06-04-2010, 02:32 PM

That's just laziness. Lots of games have done capes at this point, there's probably a cape graphics library somewhere they could have used.

How many of those capes actually look good though. I've seen lots of capes in games and most of them look pretty bad unless it's like a 2D game( AA had a great cape animation going for it too). With the short development time it's better to focus on stuff like gameplay( which is still a big ? with this game ) rather than small things like capes which can be problematic and the end result probably isn't worth the time unless it gets a proper development cycle.

Trevor

06-05-2010, 07:26 PM

With the short development time it's better to focus on stuff like gameplay( which is still a big ? with this game ) rather than small things like capes which can be problematic and the end result probably isn't worth the time unless it gets a proper development cycle.

Well hopefully they've focused on more than gameplay and graphics. Unfortunately a lot of games nowadays seem to have pretty shallow stories.

Webbed-Wonder

06-07-2010, 03:49 PM

Wonderwall

06-07-2010, 05:18 PM

Well hopefully they've focused on more than gameplay and graphics. Unfortunately a lot of games nowadays seem to have pretty shallow stories.

Well hopefully they've focused on the gameplay more than anything as it's a video game. I don't play games for graphics and even less for stories as those aren't as essential. A great story won't matter if it's unplayable.

Here's the E3 trailer, complete with Spidey 2099. (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/e32010_spidermandim_trl_e3trailer_60410.html?show=hi)

New written preview from IGN, as well. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/109/1095127p1.html)

Really cool trailer! Hobgoblin is confirmed for 2099, and Dan Gilvezan is voicing Spider-Man 2099.

Trailer actually was the best this game has looked so far. 2099 looks far more visually appealing than the first two universes. What's up with Norman? This is the first time I've seen him.

W.C.Reaf

06-07-2010, 08:11 PM

Here's the E3 trailer, complete with Spidey 2099. (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/e32010_spidermandim_trl_e3trailer_60410.html?show=hi)

New written preview from IGN, as well. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/109/1095127p1.html)

Really cool trailer! Hobgoblin is confirmed for 2099, and Dan Gilvezan is voicing Spider-Man 2099.

Really? Awesome, I loved him in Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends. This game looks more and more amazing with every bit of new footage.

Did they say who's voicing the 616 "Amazing" Spider-Man yet?

TheEscapeArtist

06-07-2010, 08:31 PM

Here's the E3 trailer, complete with Spidey 2099. (http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/e32010_spidermandim_trl_e3trailer_60410.html?show=hi)

New written preview from IGN, as well. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/109/1095127p1.html)

Really cool trailer! Hobgoblin is confirmed for 2099, and Dan Gilvezan is voicing Spider-Man 2099.

Nice! This game is looking great so far. Does anyone also know if your going to be able to free-roam like the past Spidey games? I hope so.

Robin2099

06-07-2010, 09:10 PM

Nice! This game is looking great so far. Does anyone also know if your going to be able to free-roam like the past Spidey games? I hope so.

No, you can't.

Trevor

06-08-2010, 12:08 PM

Well hopefully they've focused on the gameplay more than anything as it's a video game. I don't play games for graphics and even less for stories as those aren't as essential. A great story won't matter if it's unplayable.

I doon't really concern myself with graphics either, since I want to have fun when playing the game. But if the story is garbage, or non-existant, or even a rewrite of a game that I've played before with no interesting plot twists to draw me into the game, then what's it worth playing the game? If I wanted to play a game with no story, then I'd play a sports game.

Webbed-Wonder

06-09-2010, 12:57 AM

Well, Dan Slott is writing the story so I expect it to be great cause I like his Spidey stuff.

Shredhead

06-09-2010, 10:37 AM

Shawn Hopkins

06-09-2010, 11:22 AM

Miguel might have been about the same age as Peter at the start of his series but he was much more angry, bitter and less lighthearted, so that would be reflected in the voice.

Ryusuke

06-09-2010, 12:29 PM

In this interview (http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/08/spider-man-shattered-dimensions-impressions-and-interview-with/), they mentioned the game depicts Miguel to be older than Peter.

dtemplar

06-09-2010, 02:02 PM

For those who don't know Dan Gilvezan, Dan was the voice of Spider-Man on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. He also provided the voice of Bumblebee on The Transformers, Cooler on Pound Puppies, and Slipstream on G.I. Joe

Webbed-Wonder

06-09-2010, 04:09 PM

Looks like there is going to be a cape at least this promo picture has one although its looks kinda strange not like the comicbook one. Also odd it hasn't been seen in the trailer or the screen shots.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/Lord-Zedd/340x_e3_2099_on01_01.jpg

The trailer looks really good I got a feeling I'm going to play his level the most. Although I do have a few issues I guess I'm being fanboy but these ting do kinda nag me. The voice seems off he sounds so old and angry I thought Miguel was the same age as Peter in the 90's. Also whats up with the Oscorp holoboards and signs shouldn't that be Alchemax.

You can see those web-armpits in the trailer, it was during the freefall parts. You could also see the Alchemax building in some of the screenshots, too.

Hobgoblin 2099 looks pretty awesome even though he wasn't in the comic I'm really digging his look. I think this is also the first time in a long time a Hobgoblin and Green Goblin have been in the same game.I think this is the first time both Goblin's have been in the same game, it's the first time Hobgoblin's been in a game since being an exclusive on the GB version of SM back in 2000! And he's one of my favorite's so I'm glad to see him.

Captain Highwind

06-10-2010, 12:49 PM

Shawn Hopkins

06-10-2010, 01:35 PM

I uh, never really pegged Miguel O'Hara for having such a voice for narrating like the one that they've casted. I never really pictured him as Rino Romano either, but I've always read him as someone really snarky in the comics, and Rino's Spider-Man leaned more toward that capability.

But people are familiar with Rino's Spider-Man. If he did it the same way people would wonder why Spider-Man 2099 sounded just like regular Spider-Man.

It's good to see NPH doing Spider-Man again. Adds an extra sheen of awesome to the game, obviously.

Ryusuke

06-10-2010, 01:52 PM

It's good to see NPH doing Spider-Man again. Adds an extra sheen of awesome to the game, obviously.
He's confirmed already?

Shawn Hopkins

06-10-2010, 01:55 PM

He's confirmed already?

No, I guess it's still rumored, but the way the producers joked about in on Joystiq made me think it was a sure thing. I guess we'll see.

Miyamoto Musashi

07-04-2010, 04:49 AM

It's good to see NPH doing Spider-Man again. Adds an extra sheen of awesome to the game, obviously.After hearing the line of Amazing Spider-Man from the first trailer "Not The Only One", and after watching some Spider-Man from the MTV series, I believe he will be voiced by "Rino Romano", his voice from the first 2 games & "Spider-Man Unlimited"

I'm happy to see "Dan Gilvezan" voice Spider-Man again, he's my favorite Spidey voice, as equal to "Rino Romano"

Trevor

07-04-2010, 01:47 PM

After hearing the line of Amazing Spider-Man from the first trailer "Not The Only One", and after watching some Spider-Man from the MTV series, I believe he will be voiced by "Rino Romano", his voice from the first 2 games & "Spider-Man Unlimited"

I wonder if they might try to work in some sort of joke about Rino Romano's other famous cartoon voice character: Tuxedo Mask from the English Sailor Moon.

M.O.D.O.K.

07-15-2010, 12:27 AM

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/spiderman_trl_scorpionvignette_71410.html;jsessionid=jo4xug5ik3c9?show=hi

Scorpion 2099 is confirmed.

Looks badass!:cool:

M.O.D.O.K.

07-20-2010, 05:29 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/spiderman_trl_juggernautvignette_71410.html

No One Can Stop The Juggernaut! Villain for Amazing universe confirmed.

http://marvel.com/news/all.13289.sdcc_2010~colon~_spider-man_sd_updates

Noir Vulture is also confirmed as the final Noir villain!

Let's keep a track of the villains so far, shall we?

Amazing:
Kraven the Hunter
Juggernaut
Electro (DS only)

Noir:
Hammerhead
The Goblin
The Vulture
Calypso (DS only)

2099:
Hobgoblin
Scorpion
Silvermane (DS only)

Ryusuke

07-20-2010, 08:15 PM

Sounds like Neil Patrick Harris is this Spidey, afterall.

Sonic_Eclipse

07-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Thats definitely Neil Patrick Harris as Spidey. Which is awesome! I liked him a lot in the MTV series.

TheVileOne

07-20-2010, 09:13 PM

So will this be a new type of Spider-man game or will it play similar to any of the older ones?

The combat gameplay though with Spider-man 2099 and Hobgoblin 2099 looked pretty cool and different.

M.O.D.O.K.

07-21-2010, 08:44 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen: the fourth dimension is:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=18559711&postcount=3011

Shawn Hopkins

07-21-2010, 08:50 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen: the fourth dimension is:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=18559711&postcount=3011

Great. More symbiote. That's never been done before.:shrug:

M.O.D.O.K.

07-21-2010, 08:54 PM

Great. More symbiote. That's never been done before.:shrug:

The fact that Josh Keaton is voicing him does not make up for it. And not a big fan of Ultimate Deadpool.

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/spman_shadows__vdp_072110.html?show=hi

EDIT: Ultimate Carnage is confirmed as a villain.

W.C.Reaf

07-21-2010, 09:12 PM

Honestly it was obvious that symbiotes were going to be involved in the final dimension so I'm not surmised or that disappointed that they went there. The fact that it's Ult Spidey has actually raised my hopes for the game a bit because I do like the comic and the game quite a bit.

Ult Deadpool seems a bit like his classic incarnation in those screen shots (from what little we can tell at least) so that might be good.

Didn't they say that the last world was something they'd made up for the game? So then it's possible that Deadpool will act more like his 616 self if it's not based entirely on Ult. And that would explain why Ult Spidey has the symbiote.

M.O.D.O.K.

07-21-2010, 09:48 PM

I LOVE how IGN bragged all week about revealing this universe...and then failed at it.

Keiichi

07-21-2010, 10:08 PM

http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/65640/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/spiderman_trl_juggernautvignette_71410.html

No One Can Stop The Juggernaut! Villain for Amazing universe confirmed.

Yes Spidey has tangled with Juggs but, honestly he has no place in this game since he's not a part of Spideys rogues gallery. Rhino would have been a more logical choice here.

M.O.D.O.K.

07-21-2010, 10:12 PM

Yes Spidey has tangled with Juggs but, honestly he has no place in this game since he's not a part of Spideys rogues gallery. Rhino would have been a more logical choice here.

Meh. Rhino's been overused in the video games lately. But I also don't approve of cramming other Marvel characters in a Spidey game, so it's Lose/Lose for me.

Gold Guy

07-21-2010, 10:28 PM

Meh. Rhino's been overused in the video games lately. But I also don't approve of cramming other Marvel characters in a Spidey game, so it's Lose/Lose for me.

I don't know, IMO, the more the merrier. Then again, many people say thats what killed Spider-Man 3.

M.O.D.O.K.

07-21-2010, 10:42 PM

I don't know, IMO, the more the merrier. Then again, many people say thats what killed Spider-Man 3.

That's what killed Web of Shadows for me. Pointless appearances from Wolverine, Luke Cage, Moon Knight, etc.

Wonderwall

07-21-2010, 11:29 PM

Can't help but feel let down with this one. I'm not a fan of Ultimate and frankly the symbiote has been done to death in games. I was also not a fan of Juggernaut being in the game when I saw it yesterday, he just seems out of place and it looks odd to see him getting manhandled by Spidey.

R-Taco

07-22-2010, 11:28 AM

Josh Keaton voicing Ultimate Spidey makes me so happy. I don't really mind the symbiote, since we all knew it would be in there anyways.

Ryusuke

07-22-2010, 12:30 PM

Ultimate Spider-Man? Disappointing...not even Josh Keaton makes up for this. I was expecting something completely unexpected. Like Reign or 1602. Ah, well. The rest of the game looks amazing.

River26

07-23-2010, 01:05 AM

Update

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Ultimate Interview: Thomas Wilson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcBz2eaAQk0&feature=sub&videos=pQhLHd7g2JY)

James Harvey

07-23-2010, 12:00 PM

Activision has released the official voice cast press release for Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, which can be found here (http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=555). Previously released trailers and screenshots are also included, along with final package artwork.

http://marvel.toonzone.net/news/images/ssdcomiccon.jpg (http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=555)

Wonderwall

07-23-2010, 12:18 PM

Update

Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions Ultimate Interview: Thomas Wilson (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcBz2eaAQk0&feature=sub&videos=pQhLHd7g2JY)

I was mislead... when it said Thomas Wilson I was expecting this guy

http://www.2oceansvibe.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/biff.jpg

So now that we officially know it's NPH( as a couple people assumed it was from that first trailer I believe ) and the last dimension, now hopefully the marketing and hype can focus a little more in depth of the game itself instead stuff like the mystery of who's voicing Spidey and what universe will it be?

Trevor

07-23-2010, 12:23 PM

Sounds like the Spider-Man games keep getting better and better. (Plus with Christopher Daniel Barnes as Spidey, things are really looking up for the game!)

Although, I hope that one day, Activision and Marvel will make a sequel to the 2000 and 2001 Spider-Man (1st was called Spider-Man, 2nd was Enter Electro) game series that appears to have been scrapped by the production off the first movie game.

River26

07-23-2010, 12:27 PM

It's James Arnold Taylor (X, X-2 & Dissidia)

The dude who's been behind Spidey in past Spider-Man games.

Ryusuke

07-23-2010, 12:34 PM

It's James Arnold Taylor (X, X-2 & Dissidia)

The dude who's been behind Spidey in past Spider-Man games.
I don't see him in the cast list.

River26

07-23-2010, 12:48 PM

Well, the recent Machnima on Youtube trailer has James voicing Spider-Man

Ryusuke

07-23-2010, 12:57 PM

The document James Harvey posted just below your other post says otherwise...though it would have been cool for him to voice Spidey again. But, eh. Neil Patrick Harris is cool too.

Stan Lee's narrating, eh? Cool.

Shredhead

07-23-2010, 01:30 PM

Awesome Stan Lee is going to be the guide in the game just like he was in the old playstation game glad there going to do that. So far the game looks pretty good not much a fan of some of the boss characters like Juggernaut and Kravan or Ultimate Deadpool but thats the only thing I see wrong with it.

Sonic_Eclipse

07-23-2010, 01:56 PM

Awesome! I have a knack for picking out voice actors when I hear them, and this was an easy one. I knew that was Neil at the end of the first trailer. I think it was obvious that each Spidey was going to have a voice from the cartoons. It became even more obvious when Josh Keaton was announced as Ultimate. Still I wish Rino Romano was the voice of 2099, I just don't think Dan's voice fits the character, and well I've never been a fan of his voice.

dmxx116

07-23-2010, 03:00 PM

Man I wish Christopher Daniel Barnes was voicing Amazing Spider-Man and Neil Patrick Harris doing Noir Spider-Man that would have been much better (IMO).

ShadowGUN

07-23-2010, 05:33 PM

W.C.Reaf

07-23-2010, 07:25 PM

Man I wish Christopher Daniel Barnes was voicing Amazing Spider-Man and Neil Patrick Harris doing Noir Spider-Man that would have been much better (IMO).

I can't hear NPH voicing the grim Noir version, his voice is too light. CDB does a great Noir voice from what I've heard in the trailer so I'm perfectly happy the way things are.

IMO anyway.

Shredhead

07-23-2010, 10:37 PM

Scarlet Spider, Armor Spider, Mangaverse and Negative Zone costumes confirm (http://kotaku.com/5594921/spider+man-shattered-dimensions-hidden--obscure-costumes). Didn't know K-Mart was into the exclusive content stuff.

Scarlet and mangaverse are awesome looking I wonder what worlds those costumes are playable on. Mangaverse is probraly the Noir alternate Ninjas are stealthy.

kow626

07-23-2010, 10:47 PM

i guess i'm lame cuz i ain't even beat the 1st game yet...

M.O.D.O.K.

07-23-2010, 11:00 PM

Scarlet and mangaverse are awesome looking I wonder what worlds those costumes are playable on. Mangaverse is probraly the Noir alternate Ninjas are stealthy.

I'm guessing Scarlet Spider in Amazing, Negative in Noir, Armored in 2099, and Mangaverse in Ultimate.

http://www.newsarama.com/games/sdcc-2010-spider-man-shattered-dimensions-100723.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Newsaramasite+%28Newsarama.com%29

Jamie Thomason is voice directing this game, and appearances from Spider-Ham, Mysterio, and Madame Web.

Michael24

07-24-2010, 02:17 AM

I don't visit the Video Game section regularly so I only heard about this game in the last couple of days. But with the chance to play as Spider-Man 2099, I am definitely interested. I also think it's pretty cool to feature previous Spidey voices as the various ones in this game, especially since my favorite toon Spidey voice, Dan Gilvezan, is Spidey 2099. Looks pretty cool. :)

J!!!

07-24-2010, 03:02 AM

I just pre ordered the game a few hours ago on Amazon. It looks really awesome.

Ryusuke

07-24-2010, 08:40 PM

Opening (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-spider-man-shattered/702117)

"Is that a...cartoon pig?"

Blue Beetle

07-24-2010, 10:46 PM

M.O.D.O.K.

07-25-2010, 12:29 AM

What is the point of bringing back all the Spiderman voice actors if they AREN'T going to be doing the voices they did for them? I can understand its been many years for a few of them and they might not sound exactly the same but one of them mentions how he intentionally isn't doing the same voice. Booo!

And why didn't they get Rino Romano? I hope theres a fifth spiderman and he voices him, I loved him in Spider Man Unlimited.

Mostly for nostalgia reasons, but also to be able to fit in the respective Spider-Man they are voicing. I mean, you wouldn't want to have Noir Spidey sound exactly like the 90's Spidey, right? It wouldn't fit in.

Venom Melendez

07-25-2010, 01:04 AM

What is the point of bringing back all the Spiderman voice actors if they AREN'T going to be doing the voices they did for them? I can understand its been many years for a few of them and they might not sound exactly the same but one of them mentions how he intentionally isn't doing the same voice. Booo!

And why didn't they get Rino Romano? I hope theres a fifth spiderman and he voices him, I loved him in Spider Man Unlimited.

Only 4.

Anyway, the 4 Spider-Men have different personalities, so it makes sense that they don't sound alike.

Sonic_Eclipse

07-25-2010, 01:18 AM

And why didn't they get Rino Romano? I hope theres a fifth spiderman and he voices him, I loved him in Spider Man Unlimited.
I don't know man, I was hoping Rino Romano would be in this game as 2099. We still have yet to actually hear the other Spidey voices in action, but I still think Dan Gilvezan was miscast. We'll see though.

Other than that though, that opening was pretty cool. Madame Webb brought back memories of the 90s series. Not that I don't like Neil's Spidey, cause I do. But seeing Madame Web just made me think not having Chris Barnes cast as Amazing Spidey is such a wasted opportunity.

Still can't wait to play the game, its gonna be awesome!

Venom Melendez

07-25-2010, 01:31 AM

I don't know man, I was hoping Rino Romano would be in this game as 2099. We still have yet to actually hear the other Spidey voices in action, but I still think Dan Gilvezan was miscast. We'll see though.

Other than that though, that opening was pretty cool. Madame Webb brought back memories of the 90s series, not that I don't like Neil's Spidey, cause I do. But seeing Madame Web just made me think, not having Chris Barnes cast as Amazing Spidey is such a wasted opportunity.

Still can't wait to play the game, its gonna be awesome!

That's just the nostalgia talking. Barnes was a perfect fit for Noir(who he said he likes incidentally) and from what i've seen so far, Gilvezan is doing fine as Miguel O'Hara/Spidey 2099.

Miyamoto Musashi

07-25-2010, 05:05 AM

Wow, my first expectation was right about Amazing voice, it is NPH after all. Sometimes; NPH & RR have similar voices

So the fight in "Ultimate Universe" is similar to the "Symbiote Spider-Man" in WoS, and he fights both Carnage & Deadpool, I love that

Chaotix12345

07-25-2010, 09:57 AM

Curious as to why Ultimate Spidey is using the black suit in the first place? Here's your answer. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-spider-man-shattered/702121)

Another short cutscene, this time starring Spidey 2099. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-spider-man-shattered/702123)

M.O.D.O.K.

07-25-2010, 04:36 PM

Curious as to why Ultimate Spidey is using the black suit in the first place? Here's your answer. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-spider-man-shattered/702121)

Another short cutscene, this time starring Spidey 2009. (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sdcc-10-spider-man-shattered/702123)

Glad to see Josh Keaton and Steven Blum reprising their roles here.

Shredhead

07-25-2010, 05:24 PM

Oh its awesome hearing Steve Blum's Green Goblin voice as Hobgoblin 2099. I kinda wish they got Mark Hamill to do it since he was the Hobgoblin's voice in the 90's but I'm sure he's busy with the Joker in all the DC games. Also his voice wouldn't work well for the Noir hulk sized Green Goblin so I guess it worked out for the best.

R-Taco

07-25-2010, 05:35 PM

Yes! I love Blum's Goblin even more than Hamill's Joker. It's too bad they're using an Ultimate-Esque version of Norman, though.

Michael24

07-25-2010, 05:50 PM

Is this the first time Spider-Man 2099 has been featured in a video game? I was actually surprised to find out this game included him, as it kind of seemed like the whole 2099 line had maybe been "forgotten" since all those titles ended in the late-90s.

Trevor

07-25-2010, 06:04 PM

The 2099 costume was a bonus that you could unlock way back in the 2000 Spider-Man game for the Nintendo 64, PS1 and PC (I think they also brought it back for the 2001 sequel, but its been a while since I played the sequel).

But, hopefully the audio will be better than what was on Game Trailers site. Somehow (especially on that second clip, considering that you can see computer on-screen controller at the beginning of the 2nd clip) I think that GT was taping the video and audio off of a screen at Comic Con, since I was finding that in 2.0 Stereo most of the time I was having trouble understanding what the voices were saying over the sound effects.

But it was nice seeing Madame Webb back again, and while I didn't enjoy the 2003 Spider-Man series, I didn't mind Neil Patrick Harris voicing Spider-Man since he managed to sound just like you would want Spidey to sound (you know if he had given Spidey an Australian accent or ever a Louisiana accent, or even a very heavy-sounding Brooklyn accent, then I don't think people would've accepted him as Spidey as easily as they have, even though his series was nowhere near as good as the 94 or the 67 series).

Venom Melendez

07-25-2010, 10:19 PM

Yes! I love Blum's Goblin even more than Hamill's Joker. It's too bad they're using an Ultimate-Esque version of Norman, though.

Pretty sure it's the Noir Osborn and the Goblin 2099 in the Game.

Is this the first time Spider-Man 2099 has been featured in a video game? I was actually surprised to find out this game included him, as it kind of seemed like the whole 2099 line had maybe been "forgotten" since all those titles ended in the late-90s.

They did revisit that universe last year and Miguel did join the Exiles.

dmxx116

07-25-2010, 10:59 PM

M.O.D.O.K.

07-26-2010, 12:51 AM

Pretty sure it's the Noir Osborn and the Goblin 2099 in the Game.

Yes, but Noir Osborn becomes a hulking goblin monster in the game. Hence, he resembles the Ultimate version.

Superpan

07-26-2010, 01:27 AM

I don't know, IMO, the more the merrier. Then again, many people say thats what killed Spider-Man 3.
Well, this is a video game. The more villains the better.

This game is looking awesome! All my favorite Spidey actors in one place!

Miyamoto Musashi

07-26-2010, 02:06 AM

Is this the first time Spider-Man 2099 has been featured in a video game?As Miguel, his powers and universe? This is the first time for him in a video game
His suit was unlockable in the PS1 two Spider-Ma video games, but you were still playing with the real "Peter Parker"

Spider-Man

07-26-2010, 09:40 AM

Shawn Hopkins

07-26-2010, 10:17 AM

As Miguel, his powers and universe? This is the first time for him in a video game
His suit was unlockable in the PS1 two Spider-Ma video games, but you were still playing with the real "Peter Parker"

He was supposed to be playable in the unreleased "One Nation Under Doom" game from the 90s.

http://www.gamespot.com/gamespot/features/video/vg_graveyard/sony_17.html

Chaotix12345

07-30-2010, 11:24 AM

A video of all four gameplay styles. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbzc-vMjl-g&feature=player_embedded)

It sounds like Nolan North is Deadpool again, unsuprisingly.

Ryusuke

07-30-2010, 01:31 PM

Ultimate Deadpool's acting like the 616 (Amazing) Deadpool. Huh. ...I'm not complaining. :sweat:

M.O.D.O.K.

07-31-2010, 12:43 AM

http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/achievements/

All achievements revealed! Which brings the villains list to:

Amazing:
Kraven
Juggernaut
Sandman
Electro (DS only)

Noir:
Vulture
Hammerhead
Goblin
Calypso (DS only)

2099:
Hobgoblin
Scorpion
Doctor Octopus
Silvermane (DS only)

Ultimate:
Electro
Deadpool
Carnage

Final Boss: Mysterio

Wonderwall

07-31-2010, 03:32 AM

Mysterio is the final boss?!

That's an interesting pick, maybe it's to make up for Spider Man 2;)

Venom Melendez

07-31-2010, 03:34 AM

Shredhead

07-31-2010, 05:28 PM

So they're using Lady Ock as the 2099 Doc Ock.

Thats a cool idea although I doubt she will be Carol Trainer (I think thats her name its been years since I read a book with her in it.) I like that they threw in a nod to the character. The only thing that sucks is that there just making new villians for the 2099 universe instead of using ones from the comics. Granted its understandable since 2099 didn't have many future versions of the classic villains there was Vulture, Green Goblin, and Venom and thats it. Oh well they look pretty awesome and I'm just happy Hobgoblin can be in a game for once.

From the way things are looking 2099, Noir, and Ultimate will be the ones I play with most. Amaizing is kind of falling behind I find less urg to play that universe. unless Scarlet suit is playable in that universe then I'll be excited for it again but the villains for that dont have hyped.

Chaotix12345

08-07-2010, 12:19 AM

The Vulture hunts at night in the Noir dimension. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRdJDcUJLy4)

Miyamoto Musashi

08-07-2010, 01:29 PM

Videos of this game look very promising, I hope I seriously won't get disappointed, why I fear to be disappointed?
I watched videos for both SM3 & SMWoS when they were new before I start playing them on my PC, and both are ports of the Treyarch & Shaba work on those two games.

SM3 videos looked really disappointing, seemed like a game I seriously must avoid, the outcome? The best Spider-Man game ever made, have too many hollow complaints on it
SMWoS videos looked amazing, like a game I must play, it turned out to be depressing, so many fans gave it the praise SM3 deserves, when in many ways its worst than what people complain about in SM3, mostly when it comes to boss fights. "Web of Shadows" has decent stuff, but it's given too much credit for what it's worth

Ryuuie

08-10-2010, 02:15 PM

Thats a cool idea although I doubt she will be Carol Trainer (I think thats her name its been years since I read a book with her in it.) I like that they threw in a nod to the character. The only thing that sucks is that there just making new villians for the 2099 universe instead of using ones from the comics. Granted its understandable since 2099 didn't have many future versions of the classic villains there was Vulture, Green Goblin, and Venom and thats it. Oh well they look pretty awesome and I'm just happy Hobgoblin can be in a game for once.

From the way things are looking 2099, Noir, and Ultimate will be the ones I play with most. Amaizing is kind of falling behind I find less urg to play that universe. unless Scarlet suit is playable in that universe then I'll be excited for it again but the villains for that dont have hyped.

Amazing is confirmed to get Scarlet Spider's suit as an unlockable by Marvel.com as of today.

http://marvel.com/news/vgstories.13567.smsd_alternate_costumes_revealed

However, those are not all of the costumes.

Chris Baker from Marvel Studios mentioned that there are at least more than 2 suits per dimension (3 if you count Cosmic Spider-Man).

Ryuuie

08-13-2010, 03:39 PM

Marvel just posted this on YouTube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYcESHk875E

Miyamoto Musashi

08-14-2010, 10:38 AM

While the reviews will help determine if I am going to get this game or not I have to say it looks really good. After watching the new trailers I'm pretty exciting for this game. I'm happy with all of the universes and love the voice castDon't depend on reviews, they often review two identical things, praise one and insult the other, and the same thing fits both games. It is very often to see bad reviews of good games and better reviews on worst games.
Never depend on IGN reviews, here's why (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ1U4_5ZGyY). They don't want Spider-Man to be Spider-Man in games anymore?
I have high hopes for this game and I really hope it doesn't disappoint.I do too

Wonderwall

08-14-2010, 02:05 PM

Don't depend on reviews, they often review two identical things, praise one and insult the other, and the same thing fits both games. It is very often to see bad reviews of good games and better reviews on worst games.
Never depend on IGN reviews, here's why (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJ1U4_5ZGyY). They don't want Spider-Man to be Spider-Man in games anymore?

Well there are some places that reviews are pretty good. Afterall games are expensive so I gotta read at least a couple of credible reviewers before laying down 70 bones on it. But yea you're using the bottom of the barrel with IGN there:p

Michael24

08-15-2010, 12:26 AM

Well there are some places that reviews are pretty good. Afterall games are expensive so I gotta read at least a couple of credible reviewers before laying down 70 bones on it. But yea you're using the bottom of the barrel with IGN there:p
You can always rent games first, too, though that gets harder the more video stores that close. But that's what I've usually done. The way games are so much more expensive than DVDs, I'd never plunk down $60-$70 on one without trying it first. Gamefly looks good, however for a casual gamer like me it's too expensive. But if you're someone who plays a lot of games, it might be worth checking out.

Wonderwall

08-15-2010, 01:27 AM

Totally forgot about renting as I haven't rented a game in years. Still for me the problem with that is I'm still spending about $10, and if the game stinks I feel I've wasted that. Sure it's only at best 10 bucks but I don't like wasting:p

Luckily demos are more available than ever. At this point I think If I want to play this game at all a demo will probably help me make that decision.

Miyamoto Musashi

08-15-2010, 04:18 AM

Well there are some places that reviews are pretty good. Afterall games are expensive so I gotta read at least a couple of credible reviewers before laying down 70 bones on it. But yea you're using the bottom of the barrel with IGN there:pBottom of the barrel fits pretty well:p
I always wait for price of a game to lower down something like 66% of the original price, the most expensive game I buy with 34% of the price of the original game, otherwise it will be like throwing money away

Since I prefer to play on my PC, cause no one wants to change the channel on PC, and it doesn't heat anywhere near as much as the PS3, I think I won't be getting this one, not before I finally get and finish "Batman Arkham Asylum"

Spider-Man

08-30-2010, 09:20 AM

Are there any reviews out yet for this game? It's a week away so they should be showing up soon?

I saw the trailer for the alternate Scarlet Spider trailer and that almost makes the game a must-buy fo me!

http://marvel.toonzone.net/news.php?action=fullnews&id=565

Adam Tyner

08-30-2010, 01:11 PM

Are there any reviews out yet for this game? It's a week away so they should be showing up soon?Embargos are getting pretty crazy these days. I seriously wouldn't be surprised if reviews don't start showing up until early next week...day before or day of release.

M.O.D.O.K.

08-30-2010, 03:09 PM

So, if anyone is interested, here's the voice cast so far, as from all the info I've gathered so far:

Stan Lee as the Narrator

Amazing:
Neil Patrick Harris as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
Matt Willig as Cain Marko/Juggernaut
Dimitri Diatchenko as Flint Marko/Sandman

Noir:
Christopher Daniel Barnes as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
John DiMaggio as Hammerhead

2099:
Dan Gilvezan as Miguel O'Hara/Spider-Man
Steven Blum as Hobgoblin

Ultimate:
Josh Keaton as Peter Parker/Spider-Man
Nolan North as Wade Wilson/Deadpool

EDIT: And here's the launch trailer:

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-launch-spider-man-shattered/703753

Chaotix12345

08-30-2010, 05:30 PM

Sweeeet launch trailer. The whole "I Am" thing was pretty hardcore. I'm really looking forward to this. Too bad I'll have to wait until Christmas to play it.

Undrave

09-01-2010, 02:54 AM

Beenox have their offices downtown here and I read in the paper today that they got this HUGE party planned for the release. They're going to block a major downtown street in front of their building and project images on a 40 feet tall screen on their building.

and get this:

They're gonna let people try out the game on that screen! :eek:

Spider-Man

09-01-2010, 09:10 AM

The trailers for the Wii version and DS version of Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions actually look pretty good too:

http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/65641/spider-man-shattered-dimensions/videos/spiderman_trl_wiitrailer_83010.html

http://media.ds.ign.com/media/065/065644/vids_1.html

Trevor

09-01-2010, 04:28 PM

Yeah, the Wii's version is looking really great.

And did I read that Right? The release date is September 7, 2010?

And have there been any bonuses announced for the Wii version?

M.O.D.O.K.

09-01-2010, 06:03 PM

Yeah, the Wii's version is looking really great.

And did I read that Right? The release date is September 7, 2010?

And have there been any bonuses announced for the Wii version?

As far as I know, no, which is how it should be: all systems equal.

Also, the game has been leaked recently, but there's been some positive word-of-mouth from this game.

Nitemayer

09-01-2010, 06:28 PM

A video of all four gameplay styles. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbzc-vMjl-g&feature=player_embedded)
That was... it was better than sex. And when Carnage just EXPLODED onto the screen... oh man...

I'm ashamed to admit it, but I wasn't seriously considering getting this game. I was such a fool.

Venom Melendez

09-02-2010, 05:20 PM

M.O.D.O.K.

09-03-2010, 12:47 AM

Steve Blum is also voicing Noir Vulture and Jim Cummings is voicing Kraven and Noir Goblin.

Yeah, that list is outdated by now. Also, John Kassir is Scorpion 2099.

Chaotix12345

09-03-2010, 02:49 AM

The full intro, including the tutorial. Minor spoilers. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPAaYvL5Vpw)

jmsscarlet

09-03-2010, 11:53 PM

lazygamer gave the game something like 8.3/10 before the review was pulled. i really hope more reviews come out. i already pre-ordered it because the game looks really good. it might not make arkham asylum but this could be the best spidey game since the ult spidey game.

Shredhead

09-04-2010, 05:54 PM

The full intro, including the tutorial. Minor spoilers. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPAaYvL5Vpw)

Game looks pretty impessive I think getting away from the sandbox New York was a good idea after all. The game kinda reminds me of the old PS1 game and for the record thats not a bad thing to be. Hopefully I can pick this up but I have bought so many games lately I might have to hold off.