Iron Man 2

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 19 out of 28
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  1. Game Informer
    60
    Superhero games are supposed to be power fantasies. So far, the Iron Man games haven't done much to inspire my dreams, but at least they're not giving me nightmares anymore. If Sega keeps tweaking the formula, next time it might actually convince me that it's fun being Iron Man.
  2. Cynamite
    55
    Even Iron Man fans should keep their hands off of Iron Man 2. The game-mechanics are dated and the presentation is just boring.
  3. Digital Chumps
    52
    While Sega surely got the gameplay and control mechanics down, they seemed to have fizzled out at the mission creation.
  5. Games Master UK
    52
    A twisted shrine to mediocrity. [Aug 2010, p.104]
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  6. IGN
    51
    In the end, this is an uninspired brawl from one mission to the next. You don't need to worry about much, the game isn't that hard, and it'll be over before you know it.
  7. Eurogamer
    50
    So, yes, there's definitely a decent game lurking somewhere in Iron Man, but we haven't seen it yet. This one isn't a disaster, but it can be a rather bleak experience.
  8. Impulsegamer
    50
    Iron Man 2 limps onto the scene for several game platforms and is a rusted heap on arrival. The bit of fun to be had does not out weigh the not so fun aspects of the game.
  9. Console Monster
    50
    If you enjoyed the movie, the game may potentially be worth a wait, but as with most movie game tie-ins, the game just isn’t up to scratch and will no doubt be found in the bargain-bin in a shop near you soon.
  10. Play UK
    50
    It's not entirely broken, it is entirely pointless. [Issue#193, p.95]
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#59 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 44
  3. Negative: 15 out of 44
  1. resumegam3
    Apr 28, 2014
    8
    i know, i know, why an 8/10?!! this game is one of the most fun in my collection, especially for trophy hunters like me. the gameplay isi know, i know, why an 8/10?!! this game is one of the most fun in my collection, especially for trophy hunters like me. the gameplay is excellent, that is what makes the 8 in the score. however, the graphics are HORRIBLE and there is a lot of lag whenever a cutscene wants to start. i would have given the iron man 2 movie a 9/10. But this game is still really fun (at least in my opinion)… Full Review »
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    The IRON MAN PS2 game is already bad, then the 2 that came out for PS3 ends up being worse GARBAGE GAME+ Horrible controls/gameplay
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Dec 1, 2015
    5
    Iron Man 2
    about what you would expect.
    Iron Man 2 is an action shooter game where you can play as either iron man or war machine, some    Iron Man 2
    about what you would expect.
    Iron Man 2 is an action shooter game where you can play as either iron man or war machine, some missions you even switch between the 2,
    This is your standard budget tie in game, the voice acting is bad, the story is just background noise, controls feel too floaty, and its insanely repetitive.
    Iron Man 2 is fun though in spots, this is a very short game, only 8 missions, the entire game won’t last you longer than 5 hours.
    Each mission has a new objective and setting so the levels do feel fresh, you won’t get bored.
    But the gameplay doesn’t switch up at all, it’s a back and forth between defend allies and get to each checkpoint activate the thing and kill everything in your way.
    The game would have been much better without the defending sections, they drag on way too long, and if you get ahead of the slow moving allies you automatically have to restart from the last checkpoint, it’s annoying... you can freely fly or land on the ground in iron man 2 in any and all moments, but flying can be a little too fast so by time you’re warned you’re too far ahead, it’s too late to stop yourself.
    Combat though is fun, you’re given a variety of weapons that take just a tad too long to reload without the option to manually reload...you’re given freedom on the weapons you use, and hold up to 4 at a time, but this slow reload time, and only being able to carry 1 to a couple shots in a clip handcuffs you into using quicker weapons with less damage in one of your slots
    Iron Man is also given a bonus chest blast attack, but both war machine and iron man have a special fury move that either brings out a gun that does insane damage, or makes you invincible, I honestly never really used this because the game does a poor job of explaining it, you’re told it’s there, but there’s no explanation of when you can use it, or some sort of indicator that sticks out to tell you your meter is full… there is an indicator, but it matches the color of your health, which leads you to having to actively look for it if you’re curious….poor design for a game where taking your eye off an enemy can lead to your death
    At the end of every mission you’re awarded points to spend on weapons and upgrades, you’re also awarded new suits of iron man’s past that you can freely wear in game.
    Iron man 2 is fun at times, completing the objectives, finding what I’m looking for in buildings, blasting at enemies while I explore the land... it has its moments... it’s just a shame that these moments only make up about 30% of the game.. The rest of it is a boring drag
    With there being nothing here but a mind numbing time... no good story, no real level design... there’s no reason to ever play this game
    Well, maybe trophies.
    For what it is
    Action Game:
    5.0/10
    Over All:
    5.0/10    … Full Review »
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