Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 372 Ratings

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  1. Pedro3
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This is an incredible game, really really awesome, the main problem with the critic is the fact that you need to be a true fan, the critic as we know is full of posers so they don't give it a good rate because they dont understand the half of the universe.
  2. tenacious_K
    Oct 25, 2019
    6
    I was sooooo excited when I first heard this was getting released, but as more details about this were released (save for its Switch exclusivity) that excitement began to fade away. By the time I read that "The Black Order" was added to the title and learned this was going to be centered around Thanos finding the infinity stones I was officially worried, and unfortunately those fears wereI was sooooo excited when I first heard this was getting released, but as more details about this were released (save for its Switch exclusivity) that excitement began to fade away. By the time I read that "The Black Order" was added to the title and learned this was going to be centered around Thanos finding the infinity stones I was officially worried, and unfortunately those fears were founded. I want to start off by saying that I was a big fan of the first two entries of Ultimate Alliance, but I will try not to mention them too much as this is just a review of this game and not a comparison. So one of the main issues I had with this game from the moment I started it was its character designs, it's offsetting seeing character models which are clearly based off of the design from the movie standing next to character models based off the comics design. I understand that marvel products now have to appeal to fans of both the comics and the movies (I think that it's now safe to say that those are two different camps) but splitting the designs in half isn't the way to do it. Additionally the roaster feels weak, while in the first two installments there were characters from all over the franchise and several that no one but the most avid of comic readers would have heard of before, making the roaster all the more interesting. in this game unfortunately it feels like a list of the most popular characters from the movies and recent comics which just makes it feel weak and uninspired. Game play feels like a mindless beat-em-up, which is a good thing, but while the previous two installments allowed for a descent amount of customization of characters to adjust their play style and stats, this one only give each character four moves allowing you to pick out which move you want to level up and even more disappointing is the costumes. After working on a single character mission to earn a new costume I was left disappointed to find that it was just a pallet swap with no benefits. To sum this all up, this is a good portable game to play if you're board or just looking for something mindless to do to waste time, but… Expand
  3. Lawndart1981
    Aug 29, 2020
    7
    Fun button masher in the Marvel universe that can quickly feel like a forced grind just to progress. Checkpoints in the campaign are frequent and rifts are short enough to allow you to play on the go. The roster is huge and diverse but levelling a number of characters for end game content will require quite a time investment.
  4. Kasuimon
    Feb 2, 2020
    7
    I'm a big fan of the x men. My only reason for purchasing the game was because of them . So I started playing and notice a few things that were great and a few not so great. The story could have been better . It's based off the movie I get it . The characters were ok . I mean some were interesting seeing as I never played with them before . My ish with this game is that it was all overI'm a big fan of the x men. My only reason for purchasing the game was because of them . So I started playing and notice a few things that were great and a few not so great. The story could have been better . It's based off the movie I get it . The characters were ok . I mean some were interesting seeing as I never played with them before . My ish with this game is that it was all over the place . It was hard to enjoy my favorite character because the camera was jumping around . I wish I would have gotten a fee more x men scenes and cameos . I lost interest after beating the game. The other two I could go back and play over and over . For a recent game it was ok . I hope the next one is better… Expand
  5. Denvers
    Jun 18, 2020
    7
    Ultimate Alliance 3 is a fun team-building ARPG with minimal depth. The gameplay is fun enough that you want to keep going but is not addicting by any means. The story is, admitably, pretty poor and seems to drag on for far too long. You can only control 1 of your 4 party characters at a time, which is fine, but the AI is very poor which makes your deaths feel unwarented. Overall, it'sUltimate Alliance 3 is a fun team-building ARPG with minimal depth. The gameplay is fun enough that you want to keep going but is not addicting by any means. The story is, admitably, pretty poor and seems to drag on for far too long. You can only control 1 of your 4 party characters at a time, which is fine, but the AI is very poor which makes your deaths feel unwarented. Overall, it's certainly not a bad game, and if you like Marvel and ARPGs, its a fine game.… Expand
  6. Uhmiforgot
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    Super fun game! I enjoy playing it, not a Marvel fan either. Lot of grinding, worth the money
  7. whdgns464
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    I would say this game isnt perfect for the hardcore action rpg games but it certainly does entertain ppl who love Marvel characters and its universe. I personally love this game. It gets kinda repetitive but its really fun when it comes to actual playing part. Highly recommended!!!
  8. 1nn3rSPACE
    Jul 22, 2019
    7
    A solid game, but on the weaker end for an Ultimate Alliance title. It's a straightforward and enjoyable game, but the gameplay loop could be more satisfying, and level balancing is in need of massive improvement, with issues pertaining to not sticking too closely to one core team for leveling due to only party members receiving any sum of experience, as well as leveling involving droppingA solid game, but on the weaker end for an Ultimate Alliance title. It's a straightforward and enjoyable game, but the gameplay loop could be more satisfying, and level balancing is in need of massive improvement, with issues pertaining to not sticking too closely to one core team for leveling due to only party members receiving any sum of experience, as well as leveling involving dropping in and out of co-op leading to disparities: when playing co-op with a friend, all players retain story progress, but only the host's party receiving shared XP, while guests only retain XP for whatever hero they're playing. This means that if four separate players are playing together, each player is only leveling one of their characters, leaving them dangerously underleveled if they try to continue their story progress solo.

    The roster is respectable but lacks some of the more unique picks of previous X-Men Legends and MUA games, with the vast bulk of characters being core MCU, Spider-Verse or core X-Men (which a few omissions, two of which will be added in as free DLC at a later date). Throughout the span of the 12-15 hr. campaign (20 hrs. at the most if you're being lax enough with it), characters unlock in small bursts pertaining to the story, as opposed to the first Ultimate Alliance where the majority of the roster is unlocked from the outset and only a small amount of side characters pertaining to the story require unlocking, so unfortunately between this and a lack of straightforward practice options, the game doesn't give much room for experimentation, and its stagger system unfortunately leaves it prone to relying too heavily on damage sponge enforcer enemies as a substitute for unique special enemies to test out strategies on.

    It seems like I'm being overly critical of the game, but these are issues that I do feel requires some addressing. That said, while it may be the weakest game of the franchise - even more so than MUA2 - it's still Ultimate Alliance at its core, Gauntlet-likes represent a subset of gaming that has been massively under-represented even as far back as the last Ultimate Alliance title, and as always, co-op is tremendously fun with friends, especially locally, although camera issues make it far more enjoyable with multiple copies for players. While the game is your standard superhero popcorn fare, it's charming in a way that will surely resound with fans of Marvel multimedia, and it does have a few less-obvious characters to represent like Ms. Marvel, Crystal, and Elsa Bloodstone, For those on the fence, it might be worth a simple rental or waiting for a deep sale, but even for people on the fence, if you can find a good deal, it's a good game that's easily worth checking out. It's not a perfect game, or a pinnacle of what it's trying to do, but it's not a bad game, and it's serviceable, but it's hardly 'just' serviceable: it's flawed, but fun.    … Expand
  9. NihiRagnarK
    Aug 18, 2019
    3
    Sorry but this game is really awful. I don't understand how both Media and User score get pass 7.
    This is at best a mobile game quality without miscrotranscation.
    Terrible combat mechanic, horrible emeny desgin, repeated action modules for both heroes and bosses, extremely boring mission design and a lot of aimless farming.
    For Marvel Comics fans only! Not even MCU fanboys.
  10. CoolDadTx
    Nov 10, 2019
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you want to play a game where every major character from every Marvel movie you've seen makes an appearance and basically replaying the entire plotline of the endgame movie then this is the game for you. The build up has you going to each of the movie universes and meeting the movie characters The story sticks so close to the theme of the movies that there is no original thought whatsoever. The plot itself is so full of holes as to be borderline stupid. Take for example the end battles where you are fighting enemies who hold the stones. You have some too but unlike the evil guys you evidently can't use them. Why not? I have no idea other than a convenient combat choice.

    The combat itself is a far cry from the original MUA games and, honestly, an insult. The difficult bounces around every battle. Some battles you'd wade through no problem other battles you die many, many times. Why? Convenient combat choice or bad balancing. You decide. Every boss battle is basically the same gimmick with different assets but the difficult is all over the place. Team Ninja doesn't know how to balance a Marvel game and hopefully will never again try. This is just plain bad and should have never gotten through whatever QA they had. This has nothing to do with the characters you pick, the power combos you use or anything else. This is just bosses with attacks that take away 1/3 of your health per hit irrelevant of what level you're at, spawn minions who decimate you in seconds and take almost no damage from any attacks you have. On countless occasions our "extreme" attacks were 150K+ and it barely scratched the bosses health. Boss battles are just really boring combat sequences that drag on and on.

    The camera controls are downright atrocious. Normally I'd say this is because of differences in platforms but this game only came out for the Switch so how can it not work. Countless occasions in the middle of battle my character was offscreen and I couldn't get them back onscreen while my partner was attacking someone. The camera also bounces all over the place while fighting. Countless occasions I'm trying to throw something and the camera changes distance or focus as I start to throw causing a miss.

    This game is a Marvel movie brawler with no real meat, horrible combat mechanics, bullet sponge bosses, overly complex RPG elements that serve no useful purpose and difficulty spikes that are unacceptable in modern games. I would rather go back and play the remastered originals with their bad graphics and bugs then see this game be given a sequel. The only plus side to this game is that my son and I were able to play it together as we have the previous 2 games.    … Expand
  11. Otonaburu
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    A must-have for Marvel and MUA fans owning the Switch. Presence of the season pass is a bit regrettable, but the base game stands on its own.
  12. iMustang
    Dec 31, 2019
    7
    Finished Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 with Jordan. Overall this game provided a lot of enjoyment and fantastic humor value, but aside from seeing a lot of neat team ups and the conversations that follow, I can't say this game did a lot of things too spectacular for me. Gameplay is your basic Diablo roguelike but also based on a level system where it becomes difficult to near impossible toFinished Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 with Jordan. Overall this game provided a lot of enjoyment and fantastic humor value, but aside from seeing a lot of neat team ups and the conversations that follow, I can't say this game did a lot of things too spectacular for me. Gameplay is your basic Diablo roguelike but also based on a level system where it becomes difficult to near impossible to keep every character matched with one another, essentially meaning you have to keep the same party the entire game or constantly switch to every new member that joins (or both). Assembling a team of favorites can also be difficult as many characters are locked behind side battles called Rifts, which are usually very difficult and require you to have high leveled characters to attempt. To make things worse, character progression is split into 3 separate menus, so leveling up your character's moves and stats becomes extremely convoluted. Some boss battles are fun, while others can take upwards of 20 minutes just doing the same thing on repeat. If I didn't have a partner to play with, which honestly added to the enjoyment factor for me, I might not have seen this game through to the end. That said, all my griping aside this is a fun multiplayer game, so if you have a player 2 it's a fun journey to go on with cool cutscenes and some fun battles. Just know going in this isn't a game with a lot of replay value, and even less motivating for completionists.… Expand
  13. XpecTz
    Jul 30, 2019
    8
    Roster (9/10): Decent. With a lot more DLC coming, it's going to kick ass. X-Men, Avengers, F4, Marvel Knights...all excellent. I personally wish for Iceman and Cable but I doubt it.

    Combat (7.5/10): It could be a bit more fluid and impacting. But it's similar to MH, MH did it just slightly better. I need to explore more heroes out so score subject to change. For example, one of    Roster (9/10): Decent. With a lot more DLC coming, it's going to kick ass. X-Men, Avengers, F4, Marvel Knights...all excellent. I personally wish for Iceman and Cable but I doubt it.

    Combat (7.5/10): It could be a bit more fluid and impacting. But it's similar to MH, MH did it just slightly better. I need to explore more heroes out so score subject to change. For example, one of Spiderman's skills immobilizes enemies with web, I like that. Also, not really noticing enough critical hits. Perhaps I have to level more or get more ISOs or whatever. Not sure. Fighting bosses is a PITA. More explained later.

    Combat Skills & tree 9.5/10: Not bad, not bad at all.. A light and heavy attack PLUS 4 unique skills that work on a meter similar to "spirit" in MH. I am having a blast with Hulk and Iron man. There is also a "tree" to upgrade energy, strength, durability, etc. and many more, which is universal to all heroes. Hey, something is something.

    Crafting 7.5/10: Seems tedious, boring, and a little complex but I have to explore it more. It upgrades hero stats.

    Story 9.5/10: So far I am enjoying it more than MH's story. It's at a good pace, infinity gems, thanos and the black order as the main story. It starts off very good with the raft, hand, and sentinels, dark dimension. The blend is well done.

    Camera angle 8/10: I have it set to hero. it focuses on the hero you have currently selected. I don't like the classic camera angle at all. Regardless, with so many heroes on the screen and a lot going on, I have difficulty focusing on the one I have selected. It seems too zoomed out.

    Voice acting 8/10. Voice acting is great (especially spiderman and Tony) but I wish there were more interactions/lines like MH. When you speak to NPCs, you reply silently (like some nintendo games do). Pretty lame.

    Difficulty 6/10: Some bosses are so hard. Maybe there is something I'm doing wrong. I hate that "shield" bar bosses have. It sucks. Once I stun them, I am not blowing enough crits. So taking down a boss takes a long ass time.

    Overall, I strongly feel it's a worthy SUBSTITUTE (NOT successor) to MH. There are no items, there isn't a "Midtown" zone (I wish there was!). If MUA 3 included loot and boss loot like a typical ARPG game then it would definitely be a worthy successor. The only loot in this game are ISO 8s or whatever, orbs for health and the meter for skills.

    I give it a score of 8/10. Definitely great casual fun.    … Expand
  14. JPV1962
    Aug 1, 2019
    9
    Love this game. I've played all the MUA/Legends family of games and think this is a great addition. Only reason I do not give it a ten is lack of alternate outfits at release. I can't stand some of the looks they went went with. Looking at you, Captains America and Marvel. Bottom line, I've waiting years for this sequel and it was worth the wait.
  15. Abraham1
    Aug 1, 2019
    8
    (Note: First Review on Metacritic I will go back through my library of games and write reviews based on my experience)

    I have played all the MUA games. MUA1 Gold is still the best under X-Men Legends 2 that still holds the title as the best in this series but this game blows away X-Men Legends 1 and MUA 2. Explain Yourself! The things that would have made this better than MUA1    (Note: First Review on Metacritic I will go back through my library of games and write reviews based on my experience)

    I have played all the MUA games. MUA1 Gold is still the best under X-Men Legends 2 that still holds the title as the best in this series but this game blows away X-Men Legends 1 and MUA 2.

    Explain Yourself!

    The things that would have made this better than MUA1 Gold Edition:
    -If they kept the dialog tree options from the previous games
    -NPC interactions
    -Actual Alternative Skins (Second, Third and Fourth Skin Options)
    -Comic Book Missions
    -Solo Play, Duo or Tri hero play (Not just a full squad of 4)
    -Ability to Grab enemy types and random objects on the map.
    -Maps Feel Less Full, more stream line.

    If the game had 1/2 of what I listed above it would have made it a 9/10. Even with all of it still would be about a 9.7

    So your telling me its better than MUA2?

    -Yes

    Why?

    -Personally I love the art style over MUA2 Civil War Comic Series
    -The Combat is Faster and more Fluid
    -The team up combos do not slow the pace of the game or feel like its on rails although it looked cooler in MUA2 it just felt so clunky
    -The Hero Selection, don't get me wrong but this game has a better variety of heroes even though I would like to see some of the heroes that were exclusive to MUA2 maybe have a MUA2 hero DLC pack for MUA3

    Overall.

    If you are a fan of Marvel in both Comics and Cinematic Universes you would enjoy yourself if you liked games from Pre 2008 era of gaming. It has that feel of just "fun" it has nothing that tries to get your attention or loading screens telling you if you buy this you will do better. It feels whole. Even though the Day 1 update had a DLC button added to the main menu....

    But it has DLC? The main menu has a DLC button.

    Yes, but for $20 bucks you get.
    (4 Heroes Per Pack, Plus a Story Mission Plus Hero Skins Actual Alt Costumes)
    12 Heroes Plus new Story Content and Possible Free heroes along the way.

    Any other company would charge $20 per pack. Colossus and Cyclops are also coming to this game as well as a Free Update. Even those two could have been $10-15 each. Looking at you Marvel Heroes 2013-2018 RIP.

    Basing this on just the game alone Its a solid beat e'm up if you are a fan of that style game with light RPG elements. If you are looking into something deep like a Marvel Heroes MMO alternative you will not find it here, but if you can look past all the things that is missing from the previous games MUA1 Gold still holds the ground as being the best in the series but MUA3 is a great edition and with upcoming DLC and updates through 2020 this could come close but better off waiting for MUA4 or XML3 if that is more your cup of tea. Nintendo will hold the licence for a while if they continue to sell well but eventually I can see this game being ported to PC and other platforms especially with how close Microsoft and Nintendo have come in the past few years. I also want to make note if you are the type of person who does not like Diablo style grind this game might be "hard for you to get into" since there are moments in the game that will challenge you unless you play through the easy difficulty I recommend playing on the hardest difficulty to have the most rewarding experience.

    NOTE: These numbers don't mean anything just to give you a since of scale from 1 being horrible and 10 being awesome.

    Music 9 out of 10
    Sound Effects 7 out of 10
    Voice Work 9 out of 10

    Game-play 9 out of 10
    Combat 10 out of 10
    Reputability 6 out of 10 RPG Mechanics 2 out of 10 Story 8 out of 10 Hours/Value 8 out of 10 My name is Abraham1 and I recommend this game at full price. Giving it a 8.7 out of 10    … Expand
  16. Jsriha531
    Aug 7, 2019
    7
    If you liked the first two and are a huge marvel fan you probably already bought this, but if reviews have you on the fence go ahead and buy it. Your playable hero roster is large as you unlock heroes and will be even larger after the season pass. Roster is very deep with Elsa bloodstone and Crystal from the inhumans I've absolutely loved my time with it so far. It runs the gamut a greatIf you liked the first two and are a huge marvel fan you probably already bought this, but if reviews have you on the fence go ahead and buy it. Your playable hero roster is large as you unlock heroes and will be even larger after the season pass. Roster is very deep with Elsa bloodstone and Crystal from the inhumans I've absolutely loved my time with it so far. It runs the gamut a great deal of marvel villains and locations. It does have some glaring flaws that keep it from being a 9 or 10 like the camera, your inactive party members not leveling with you as the game progresses, and some boss fights bordering on frustration unless you go into infinity trials and grind. Also the ISO 8 system for gear can be a little daunting at first until you get used to it. Even with it's warts it's still a fun game to play either alone or couch co-op with a friend, especially if you're a marvel fan… Expand
  17. Saint_Saito
    Sep 20, 2019
    8
    El gran regreso de la saga, con un amplio roster de superheroes y villanos lo unico que puede ser criticable es el leveleo que ahora es individual, no como en las entregas anteriores que todos los personajes disponibles iban subiendo de nivel al mismo tiempo
  18. Spsteveo
    Oct 1, 2019
    8
    Fun filled action game. Love the ability to switch your characters on the fly enabling to keep the experience interesting.
    Leveling up characters is relatively simple to do, but unless you use a character regular some get left way behind and are then not strong enough for later stages of the game.
    Simple controls to get to grips with and chaotic mash up of explosive action!
  19. User2334
    Jan 31, 2020
    2
    I’m a big fan of Marvel Ultimate Alliance series and I found this game truly disappointing. Camera angles makes this game unplayable in coop mode which I specifically got it for this reason. Also there is a problem with the game difficulty. There is no such a thing as normal, it’s either too easy or too hard. All the bosses are same, they don’t have any unique pattern that require you toI’m a big fan of Marvel Ultimate Alliance series and I found this game truly disappointing. Camera angles makes this game unplayable in coop mode which I specifically got it for this reason. Also there is a problem with the game difficulty. There is no such a thing as normal, it’s either too easy or too hard. All the bosses are same, they don’t have any unique pattern that require you to come up with a new strategy each time you face them, it’s just boring button smashing all the time. Another problem is the graphics. I mean this game costs $90 CAD here including tax and we all saw switch can run games like Witcher 3, Doom, Alien Isolation so I don’t know what caused developers to make this game look like a mobile game. I would give this game 6/10 if it costed around 15-20 CAD but for 90 CAD it deserves 2/10 max. and that’s because it has decent cutscenes, even though the game shows you different characters in each cutscene, not the characters you picked which ruins the immersion. I regretted my purchase. I don’t recommend this game to anyone.… Expand
  20. Ricco12
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Game is general addicting hack n slash beat em up type game with superheroes fun and pretty simple the graphics are not the best especially in handheld but they are ok I recommend this to fans or people who enjoy this type games
  21. ManWithoutHope
    Jul 21, 2019
    8
    A solid and entertaining Nintendo Switch Exclusive. Not groundbreaking by any means, but more than enough bang for your buck (if you’re a Marvel fan), coupled with the promising longevity from the Season Pass makes this title a worthwhile purchase!
  22. marcusrodrigues
    Aug 19, 2019
    0
    All heroes play the same way. All enemies are the same with different skins. Progression is stupid. You just buff generic stats for EVERY HEROE IN YOUR ROSTER. Sure, with the very random ISO I could aim my Luke Cage to be more durable, but there is no point, since there are no roles in the game. Everyone is just hitting light/heavy attacks all around until you fill your special. SpecialsAll heroes play the same way. All enemies are the same with different skins. Progression is stupid. You just buff generic stats for EVERY HEROE IN YOUR ROSTER. Sure, with the very random ISO I could aim my Luke Cage to be more durable, but there is no point, since there are no roles in the game. Everyone is just hitting light/heavy attacks all around until you fill your special. Specials must be really awesome, but I could not say, since the screens fills with so much sparks, glares and numbers that you really have no idea who used the special or what it actually did. There are some good dialogues, but other than that, the story is really shallow and clichê. I wanted to quit the game halfway through it, but out of respect for my money, and finished it (and uninstalled right away). Glad I didn't buy the season pass.… Expand
  23. kakotan2143
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Lots of POW and ZAM and KAPOW that hits all the right feels for a Marvel game, It is really an 8 but I give it an extra point for making me fall in love with these characters all over again!
  24. yoki76
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Really fun game, specially played co-op on the couch with friends or family (MCU fans preferably). Rpg elements are quite simple but adds a needed layer to the game. Graphics are actually good (this is the Switch, remember), 30fps 'most of the time', I must say I really enjoy the overall look of it. As a single player experience I would say it is a 7.5 but as co-op game (and this is how weReally fun game, specially played co-op on the couch with friends or family (MCU fans preferably). Rpg elements are quite simple but adds a needed layer to the game. Graphics are actually good (this is the Switch, remember), 30fps 'most of the time', I must say I really enjoy the overall look of it. As a single player experience I would say it is a 7.5 but as co-op game (and this is how we intend to play it) it is a 9.0.… Expand
  25. VicCity
    Jul 21, 2019
    9
    It's a fun game to play if you love the marvel universe. Trying out different superhero combinations and fine tinkering them to create the ultimate team is a good time.
  26. Chris_Daniell
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    This game has been a blast so far. Have been playing with a buddy with the other 2 team mates as the computer.
    The only reason I cant give it a 10 is due to the fact that 2 player co-op (online) only allows the host to switch between the other 2 team members. I feel that they should add the ability (when playing 2 player) to allow for both players to control 2 characters a piece. Other    This game has been a blast so far. Have been playing with a buddy with the other 2 team mates as the computer.
    The only reason I cant give it a 10 is due to the fact that 2 player co-op (online) only allows the host to switch between the other 2 team members. I feel that they should add the ability (when playing 2 player) to allow for both players to control 2 characters a piece. Other than that this is an addictive beat em up with great character models and decent voice acting. The game really shines in the game mechanics as well as, its depth in variation in team selection.    … Expand
  27. NoNameHorse
    Aug 24, 2019
    3
    Truly disappointing. Truly. And usually I love these style games!

    To tell you this game is sloppily put together cash grab is an understatement. I could go on and on, but to keep it short: Don't spend time, money, or effort on this game for yourself or anyone you love. I've played both of the previous Ultimate Alliance games, X-Men Legends... When I heard that there was a new game coming    Truly disappointing. Truly. And usually I love these style games!

    To tell you this game is sloppily put together cash grab is an understatement. I could go on and on, but to keep it short: Don't spend time, money, or effort on this game for yourself or anyone you love.

    I've played both of the previous Ultimate Alliance games, X-Men Legends... When I heard that there was a new game coming out in the same vein, I was ridiculously hyped, and I couldn't wait for release.

    I grab it up the weekend it hits stores, and when I tell you that the first opening cutscene broke my poor little heart...I tell you that with an honest sincerity.    … Expand
  28. tdub154420
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Metacritic needs to adopt verified reviews like Rotten Tomatoes. This thing is getting review-bombed by non Switch owners angry that its a Nintendo exclusive. This game is great. An old fashioned beat em up of non stop fun. If there's anything that could be considered bad about the game is that it feels like its a game fit for 10 years ago. Maybe even further back. Honestly it feelsMetacritic needs to adopt verified reviews like Rotten Tomatoes. This thing is getting review-bombed by non Switch owners angry that its a Nintendo exclusive. This game is great. An old fashioned beat em up of non stop fun. If there's anything that could be considered bad about the game is that it feels like its a game fit for 10 years ago. Maybe even further back. Honestly it feels like a PS2 era game. But thats what works for it. That era was an era of quick, fast, fun smash and grab gaming. Its now almost retro style of gameplay is fast, fluid and simple and is reminiscent of beat em ups all the way back to the Konami X-Men arcade cabinet. Some might lament some of its simplicity, but its honestly a refreshing change of pace of many of today's action games. If you don't have a switch, don't just sit there and review bomb this game. Go out and buy a switch and grab this game. Its worth it.… Expand
  29. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    This game is very fun to play. The characters are great to play as, the different locations are very cool and nice call backs to various comics. The thing that ruins this game is the camera. The camera is a bit of a mess in the game and there are sometimes were there’s too much action going on to the point we’re I can’t see my character I choose. Overall, this is a fun title single orThis game is very fun to play. The characters are great to play as, the different locations are very cool and nice call backs to various comics. The thing that ruins this game is the camera. The camera is a bit of a mess in the game and there are sometimes were there’s too much action going on to the point we’re I can’t see my character I choose. Overall, this is a fun title single or multiplayer co op… Expand
  30. AleFaletti
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    A lot of characters, fun gameplay, a very cool game in the Switch library
    This game is a love letter to Marvel fans
  31. Zooluger
    Jul 19, 2019
    8
    Cool game.
    + For lovers of comics Marvel.
    + Great portable game experience.
    + An interesting roster of characters.

    - Graphics are not high level for exclusive.
  32. XanDuX
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Great game for Nintendo Switch. In multiplayer mode the game is very funny. Good Job
  33. Infernexx
    Jul 21, 2019
    9
    I never pre-order game I did pre-order this one. Why? Because of the freaking nostalgia of course! And I honestly do not regret it, the game is amazing and its so much fun. There is loads of content and all the heroes bring something different to the table, you have to really think what combinations you use because it really makes a difference. To me this game isn't perfection, but itsI never pre-order game I did pre-order this one. Why? Because of the freaking nostalgia of course! And I honestly do not regret it, the game is amazing and its so much fun. There is loads of content and all the heroes bring something different to the table, you have to really think what combinations you use because it really makes a difference. To me this game isn't perfection, but its damn close!

    Pro's : Amazing content
    It's challenging
    I love the graphics
    True marvel game
    Great gameplay

    Con's :
    Camera is really clunky
    The Puzzles are too easy
    ISO-8 system is quite overwhelming.

    Overall this game is great for MUA franchise lovers (Like me) and maybe people who played Marvel Heroes in the past. It's overall just a very satisfying game to play!    … Expand
  34. CDizzness
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    It's amazing!! I am literally in love, so much better than the first two and perfectly optimized for Switch. The graphics are gorgeous and fit the art style (((((the characters are so detailed, seriously! I am playing on a Samsung 4K TV, it looks flippin' sweeeeeeet)))), sooo many freaking characters to choose from, and so much variety when it comes to the characters. I love flying aroundIt's amazing!! I am literally in love, so much better than the first two and perfectly optimized for Switch. The graphics are gorgeous and fit the art style (((((the characters are so detailed, seriously! I am playing on a Samsung 4K TV, it looks flippin' sweeeeeeet)))), sooo many freaking characters to choose from, and so much variety when it comes to the characters. I love flying around and web swinging, that alone gives me way too much joy, plus it's cool to see them perform special moves and everything. I am impressed honestly, then again, it's Team Ninja. :)… Expand
  35. Mad_Rat0
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, the multiplayer options are very good and fun, many playable characters the stages are in the perfect difficulty level.
  36. Rpg89
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best MUA i have played. Great story. Nice animation and cutscenes. I recommend.… Expand
  37. caraya92
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. juegazo los de ps4 que me chupen la que cuelga. ya que lo quieren en su consola. pero NO… Expand
  38. MoonE
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    É um jogo fantastico, pega tudo dos seus antecessores e melhora, acompanhado de um apelo visual inspirado no MCU.
  39. mparran19
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This game is what a marvel fan needs. Being able to play as all kinds of characters with friends is an amazing experience.
  40. Cyniclese
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    FIRST IMPRESSIONS
    I’m not a huge Marvel fan and was hoping this game would help me appreciate Marvel more than I do. I played through Ultimate Alliance 2 with my best friend when I was younger, and was looking for more dumb fun to bring back those memories.
    More than that however, it succeeds on its own as an in depth and fun action game! I’m enjoying the story so far and would    FIRST IMPRESSIONS
    I’m not a huge Marvel fan and was hoping this game would help me appreciate Marvel more than I do. I played through Ultimate Alliance 2 with my best friend when I was younger, and was looking for more dumb fun to bring back those memories.

    More than that however, it succeeds on its own as an in depth and fun action game! I’m enjoying the story so far and would recommend the game to anyone, Marvel fan or not.

    PROS
    -Good story.
    -Mostly solid voice acting.
    -Frame rate mostly is stable.
    -Fun action.
    -Hero camera in single player mode.
    -Graphics look bright and colorful.
    -The sounds! Music is fitting and decidedly epic depending on location. I also like hearing each characters attack sounds.
    -Character animations are great (I LOVE how Spider-Gwen takes a selfie when she’s idle ^-^)!
    -Brings the feeling of old arcade games into the palms of my hands.
    -Overall, this game is just a good, fun time.

    CONS
    -It seems required to know about the MCU to understand what’s going on (Infinity Stones aren’t explained, intro’s to characters are too short).
    -Camera during boss fights occasionally hides enemies or downed allies.
    -Health/Blue orbs can get stuck in walls inside/outside of combat.
    -SPIDER-MAN CONSTANTLY SHOUTING “THWIP THWIP!!”. Seriously, SHUT UP! I wish there was an option to turn off call outs when using certain moves, or at least more variation with what is said.
    -Occasional frame rate drop during Ultimate Attacks.
    -I really dislike how Infinity Trials take you out of the game and back to the main menu.
    -I wish there were more than 4 special moves for each character.
    -Ms. Marvel is annoying.
    -A random voice says “Level Up!” when a character levels up. I’d rather have the character say something. Venom, for example, could say something like, “Faster! Stronger! Better than Spider-Man!” THAT would be so much better than the random voice they have now saying “Level Up!”

    That said, i’d still highly recommend this game to anyone. It’s more of an 8 or 9, but i’m keeping the 10 rating to offset scores ranging from 0 to 4.

    And remember: THWIP THWIP!!! THWIP THWIP!!!    … Expand
  41. AndrewLouis
    Jul 19, 2019
    5
    This game is meh.
    Good points
    - Nice story, amazing dialogues. - A lot of characters, nice combos too. - The gameplay is fun, but sometimes you feel tired of playing and need to take a break. Bad points - PS3 Graphics - The gameplay is fun but sometimes is most repetitive and you will need to take a break or you will want to die. - 30 songs who repeat a lot... - Stages without    This game is meh.
    Good points
    - Nice story, amazing dialogues.
    - A lot of characters, nice combos too.
    - The gameplay is fun, but sometimes you feel tired of playing and need to take a break.

    Bad points
    - PS3 Graphics
    - The gameplay is fun but sometimes is most repetitive and you will need to take a break or you will want to die.
    - 30 songs who repeat a lot...
    - Stages without much details, linear as ****
    - Dumb I.A.
    - The story is cool but the end is so bad...    … Expand
  42. VultuRex
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing on my switch, I'll be enjoying it. I'll post more of my review in the coming days
  43. MrHoots
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    Like most modern games the critic reviews are not so accurate, or enlightened.

    The game is a blast, especially with co op. One chapter in I was overwhelmed with nostalgia, but now I'm several hours in I've actually begun judging the game on it's own merit. It's one of the most fun superhero co op experiences I've played for a long time! Some lesser known and lesser loved heroes in    Like most modern games the critic reviews are not so accurate, or enlightened.

    The game is a blast, especially with co op. One chapter in I was overwhelmed with nostalgia, but now I'm several hours in I've actually begun judging the game on it's own merit. It's one of the most fun superhero co op experiences I've played for a long time!

    Some lesser known and lesser loved heroes in the game Marvel die hards will appreciate. But it's not exclusive to my fellow comic nerds, it's inclusive enough for people who only enjoy the movies. It's a great action game with some great co op!

    Story is solid so far!    … Expand
  44. ultraa
    Jul 20, 2019
    3
    Trust me I WANTED to love this game — I got the two biggest marvel fans I knew together for a game night and after about 90 minutes.. this game nearly put us to sleep. It literally feels like a mobile game and for $60 I expected a lot more from Team Ninja. We played on the “Harder” difficultly and the whole experience just fell flat. Sluggish controls, poor aiming system, abilities feelTrust me I WANTED to love this game — I got the two biggest marvel fans I knew together for a game night and after about 90 minutes.. this game nearly put us to sleep. It literally feels like a mobile game and for $60 I expected a lot more from Team Ninja. We played on the “Harder” difficultly and the whole experience just fell flat. Sluggish controls, poor aiming system, abilities feel pointless — button mashing is all that mattered.

    The puzzles are insultingly easy, the levels were boring and super straight forward, too many cutscenes, the camera is annoying, boss fights were too long... I could go on and on. We’ll just stick with smash, broforce and mario maker — much more fun party games.    … Expand
  45. Darth_Dias007
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Great game and lots of fun! Playing coop is incredible! And the good that will have much content for DLC, I can not wait to launch!
  46. Gamer77077
    Jul 19, 2019
    9
    This game is far better than the reviews are saying. All fans of marvel or rpgs will love this game. Single layer is great but even more fun with friends. 9 out of ten for me
  47. Yasir_Abbas
    Jul 19, 2019
    7
    That number loves to show up but I guess it's what was expected out of it.. Though some mentions about boring combat because all you do is punch and punch and punch, is exactly how the old one played.. You had all of 2 combo's you could sort of do but only 1 was really good, so instead of punching, you just combo'd the whole game. Powers never changed up anything other than to clear theThat number loves to show up but I guess it's what was expected out of it.. Though some mentions about boring combat because all you do is punch and punch and punch, is exactly how the old one played.. You had all of 2 combo's you could sort of do but only 1 was really good, so instead of punching, you just combo'd the whole game. Powers never changed up anything other than to clear the screen (sometimes)

    It sounds to me if you played the original 2, and liked them then this one follows right behind those in the way they played and the grind you had in them. +1    … Expand
  48. toffolixd
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Nice game for Switch / Marvel Fans!!
    The multiplayer options are very good and fun!!
    I'll be enjoying it
  49. LastHope17
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This isn't a Avengers game, some critics should realize this. This is closer to the Lego games, but way better to me. Having played the last two Lego hero games on Switch this is 100x better gameplay wise. The formula for the Lego games were; open closed door button, mash boss. That's it that's the whole game. This one is a lot better in that respect and the hero feel more fleshed out.This isn't a Avengers game, some critics should realize this. This is closer to the Lego games, but way better to me. Having played the last two Lego hero games on Switch this is 100x better gameplay wise. The formula for the Lego games were; open closed door button, mash boss. That's it that's the whole game. This one is a lot better in that respect and the hero feel more fleshed out.

    This is a great game to play with the family.    … Expand
  50. jonmax11021981
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Ótimo game, evoluindo as duas versões anteriores. Como sou muito fã e já estava aguardando o game há tempos, gostei muito da jogabilidade, dos heróis disponíveis, do modo de evolução dos personagens, sistema de combate, etc... Vale a pena conferir para não dizer que é obrigatório para quem curte. Fator replay elevado.
  51. SimHat
    Jul 26, 2019
    2
    I made an account with metacritic just so I could warn people about this game. It's a tragic mess. It plays like an old arcade quarter muncher. Now you might think, "I love quarter munchers!" Well I'm one of those people, and believe me this is not what you're looking for.

    The camera is never where you want it to be, it's zoomed out WAAAAYYYY to far and it's only controllable by the    I made an account with metacritic just so I could warn people about this game. It's a tragic mess. It plays like an old arcade quarter muncher. Now you might think, "I love quarter munchers!" Well I'm one of those people, and believe me this is not what you're looking for.

    The camera is never where you want it to be, it's zoomed out WAAAAYYYY to far and it's only controllable by the player, sometimes. I'm playing on a 70" TV and I can't see my character so forget about playing on the switch itself.

    There is an alliance enhancement system in the game that you can use to upgrade your team throughout the game. Well that doesn't actually so anything, it's just a thing you do that has no actual effect on your team. I forgot this was a system in the game and had never speced any points until I was more than half way through the game. I specced out 3 entire hexes and it changed nothing. I did the same damage, enemies died just as slowly. The only redeeming factor is that you get to play as so many iconic Marvel characters. Just save your money or pick it up for a massive discount.    … Expand
  52. maai
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    Gran juego, puedes hacer diferentes equipos y rejugable usando diferentes equipos de héroes. Puedes jugar con 4 jugadores en la misma consola, online y conectando otras switch. La historia un 10 es como ir desarrollando un evento de los cómics. Hagan aún lado lo que ya vieron en el cine y les va a gustar. Es una historia nueva diferente a los cómics y al Universo Cinematográfica de MarvelGran juego, puedes hacer diferentes equipos y rejugable usando diferentes equipos de héroes. Puedes jugar con 4 jugadores en la misma consola, online y conectando otras switch. La historia un 10 es como ir desarrollando un evento de los cómics. Hagan aún lado lo que ya vieron en el cine y les va a gustar. Es una historia nueva diferente a los cómics y al Universo Cinematográfica de Marvel no los comparen porque se van a perder una genial historia.… Expand
  53. Ernest_Figueroa
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Muy divertido perfecto para switch. .........-----------------------------------------------------------------
  54. suasto
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    This game is very fun to play. The characters are great to play as, the different locations are very cool and nice call backs to various comics. The thing that ruins this game is the camera. The camera is a bit of a mess in the game and there are sometimes were there’s too much action going on to the point we’re I can’t see my character I choose. Overall, this is a fun title single or… E
  55. splatu
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Ótimo game, evoluindo as duas versões anteriores. Como sou muito fã e já estava aguardando o game há tempos, gostei muito da jogabilidade, dos heróis disponíveis, do modo de evolução dos personagens, sistema de combate, etc... Vale a pena conferir para não dizer que é obrigatório para quem curte. Fator replay elevado.
  56. chupalor
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    This game is what a marvel fan needs. Being able to play as all kinds of characters with friends is an amazing experience.
  57. Botanick
    Aug 9, 2019
    8
    After sinking more than 100+ hours into this game, I thought I would take this opportunity be self-entitled and write a review for anyone thinking of purchasing this game. Overall, I would say that this is a good game, not without a few teething issues early on with some bugs that could have been ironed out pre release (developers have their deadlines right), but nevertheless a greatAfter sinking more than 100+ hours into this game, I thought I would take this opportunity be self-entitled and write a review for anyone thinking of purchasing this game. Overall, I would say that this is a good game, not without a few teething issues early on with some bugs that could have been ironed out pre release (developers have their deadlines right), but nevertheless a great smash-em-up game.

    The future of this game depends entirely on the developers next move regarding the introduction of DLC, new modes and new playable characters, to whether this game makes in into the amazing game it could be. Things I would like to see added: - NEW END GAME: whether it be endless mode, raid bosses, character prestige - you name it. The end game currently is minimal apart from grinding every character to lvl. 100 and seeking the best rainbow ISO8s. Give players some real grind to get into.

    - NEW CHARACTERS: some are already planned I know but still.. get that roster growing (you have the licensing!)

    - INSANE DIFFICULTY: just do it. - CLEAN UP THE MENU: especially ISO8 and character selection/character inventory. (On that note: cleaning up ISO8 is so boring and time consuming, maybe a select all option?!)

    - COMMUNICATION: being switch exclusive, this already makes this game hard to bring out into the world, opening up voice chat would be a great way to bond the community that play this great game together. This game is calling out for expansion after a rocky but fun start and the ball is now in the developers court. However, overall, I would recommend buying this game, lots of nostalgic boss-beating for your buck!    … Expand
  58. GrumpyReviewer
    Sep 13, 2019
    6
    A Marvel beat-em-up is always a fun game to play, either alone or with friends. This one has a nice roster of heroes, some cool, memorable moments and offers very simple gameplay mechanics. The graphics, sound and effects are well done (apart from the occasional camera hiccup) and, overall, it's a pretty decent game for any switch owner.

    That being said, I think MUA3 is a pretty boring    A Marvel beat-em-up is always a fun game to play, either alone or with friends. This one has a nice roster of heroes, some cool, memorable moments and offers very simple gameplay mechanics. The graphics, sound and effects are well done (apart from the occasional camera hiccup) and, overall, it's a pretty decent game for any switch owner.

    That being said, I think MUA3 is a pretty boring game... everything gets old, very fast. Half way through the game I just wanted to clear it and se the end of the story. It's very repetitive and basically you fight through endless corridors of enemies with a boss at the end. The settings change a little, but you have a feeling that you are never doing anything new.

    It's a fun game. Good, not great.    … Expand
  59. StarkWhite95
    Feb 15, 2020
    8
    I'm surprised by how much I enjoy this game. It's one of those games that isn't revolutionary and nothing is particularly special about it, but it's just a fun, stress-relieving game. Also, just because it has a cartoon art style doesn't mean it's a mobile game. This is totally a triple A game.
  60. SaviourI
    Jul 31, 2019
    6
    Overall I cannot recommend this game. For the multiplayer alone, which should be the most fun part of the game, (co-op) it is miserable because of the jerky camera. It gives you the option to change the sensitivity of the camera, but I could never understand what this option did. It either kept the camera super zoomed out to where I couldn't see my character or too far zoomed in to whereOverall I cannot recommend this game. For the multiplayer alone, which should be the most fun part of the game, (co-op) it is miserable because of the jerky camera. It gives you the option to change the sensitivity of the camera, but I could never understand what this option did. It either kept the camera super zoomed out to where I couldn't see my character or too far zoomed in to where characters got cut out of the picture. Playing single player is decently fun, until you realize every character is almost exactly the same, and they have very few things that set them apart. I seriously wish I had bought the hardcopy version so I could take it back.… Expand
  61. justmkomsk
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    The first game for a long time with NORMAL NICE AND BEUATIFUL FEMALE CHARACTERS.
    There are no longer nice female characters even in Mortal Kombat 11.
    Where are normal, nice, fine women in the last games?
    I still believe in eastern game industry.
    BTW game is nice to play, especially with friends.
  62. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 3, 2020
    7
    As a long time Marvel fan and a fan of the defunct Marvel Heroes, I was looking for a Marvel ARPG to sink my teeth into again.

    Did Ultimate Alliance 3 satisfy that craving? Well...yes and no. It had an enjoyable story that I felt did justice to the characters. Also worth praising is the extensive roster of characters. There are quite a number of fan favorites here including the X-men.    As a long time Marvel fan and a fan of the defunct Marvel Heroes, I was looking for a Marvel ARPG to sink my teeth into again.

    Did Ultimate Alliance 3 satisfy that craving? Well...yes and no. It had an enjoyable story that I felt did justice to the characters. Also worth praising is the extensive roster of characters. There are quite a number of fan favorites here including the X-men. After the X-men were given the cold shoulder in Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite, it was indeed nice having them back in the mix.

    The locales in the game felt ripped right from the comics. Some of the alternate outfits took a while to come.

    So what happens after you finish the story? Well your left to farm the infinity trials and sadly these can begin to feel repetitive after a while. Leveling characters can feel tedious and like a chore.

    Playing online with some friends is the better way to play of course but this is sadly marred by a unstable framerate and latency issues.

    Then the season pass was announced. More characters from the X-men and Fantastic Four. As well as Marvel Knights including Morbius, Blade, Punisher and Moon Knight. Sadly the story content is not as robust or as extensive as I had hoped. So you are yet again using these new characters to do content you have already experienced.

    I really wish that Ultimate Alliance 3 had taken a few lessons from Diablo or Marvel Heroes. I wish that each character had multiple builds with different talent trees to invest skill points in rather than the fairly limited ones we got. Some inclusion of dungeons/raids, gear akin to Diablo 3's adventure mode would have helped too I think. I look at Marvel heroes' midtown madness and raids and how much fun they were and feel like they would have added a lot of variety to Ultimate Alliance 3.

    I still enjoy the game and even look forward to the Fantastic Four and DOOM. But I do think there are some things that could be improved should there be an Ultimate Alliance 4.    … Expand
  63. drewanenomor
    Sep 9, 2019
    5
    It is fun when it works, but the camera is terrible when playing local co-op
  64. jin44jim
    Feb 18, 2020
    0
    I played MUA 1 and 2 and love them but this game is trash. It caters to esports tryhards too much by adding unnecessary mechanics like synergys and stagger bars that make the game repetitive and not casual for the avg gamer. I do like a challenge but when it comes boss fights, the stagger bar just makes the game repetitive and unfun. The boss stands there zapping you while you hit him orI played MUA 1 and 2 and love them but this game is trash. It caters to esports tryhards too much by adding unnecessary mechanics like synergys and stagger bars that make the game repetitive and not casual for the avg gamer. I do like a challenge but when it comes boss fights, the stagger bar just makes the game repetitive and unfun. The boss stands there zapping you while you hit him or her over and over again and do no damage until the stagger bars breaks then after 3 good hits in, his stagger meter is filed back up repeating the same thing over and over for 30 minutes. They also added unblockable attacks and 1 hit KOs that can't be dodged or blocked (which is spammed over and over in the boss fight) for the boss's of the game. I always took this game for the casual player but looks like even MUA is getting sucked into the Esport, statistic stat, repetitive, rpg, cash grab. This is not league of legends I just want to relax and play a **** game not nerd out over it. I uninstalled the game and wont be buying the next one. I really don't see the point in making a game based off superheroes (for kids and casual gamers) so **** hard. If tryhards want to tryhard go to fortnight,COD, or League of legends.… Expand
  65. RevolverCasemir
    Feb 23, 2020
    5
    It's bad. The gameplay is boring and outdated. No its not a button masher but close enough. A good amount of time you barely know what the hell is happening because of all the effects and numbers flashing.

    The camera is a common complaint, and yea its not great There's way too many unnecessary characters no one asked for. They take up slots for the characters people actually want.    It's bad. The gameplay is boring and outdated. No its not a button masher but close enough. A good amount of time you barely know what the hell is happening because of all the effects and numbers flashing.

    The camera is a common complaint, and yea its not great

    There's way too many unnecessary characters no one asked for. They take up slots for the characters people actually want.

    Don't know if Disney had a female character quota they needed to hit in this game but it seems they shoved a female heroes into scenarios where they really shouldn't be in, in order to check off a box at each level.

    I bought the switch last week and bought a ton of games, this one included. Despite researching the game and knowing how mediocre it was, I went forward because i loved the art direction for the characters. But I should have listened this time, this game is just terrible and there are so many worth while games on switch now that you don't need to waste your time with this one

    Honestly i hope they re-use the character models and create a Marvel turn based RPG or a Strategy RPG. That way they can give the gameplay some depth.    … Expand
  66. Wildday
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    I really like this game. I'm enjoying it on the go. I recommend to finish the story by your own and then start creating groups or join another groups to play with other ppl. So far so good
  67. maybewol
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    funny amazing spiderman assumes. i like marvel and game characters. gooooooood~
  68. Cloudmoon
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    Its a cool game created for marvel fans and i like the gameplay is cool and funny
  69. Nevermber
    Nov 26, 2019
    5
    So monotonous that if the game doesn’t catch the player, you can get through, and even more so re-run it only by willpower, because the whole game is the same, only the skins of locations and enemies change.
  70. Qba19833
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    A great game for a local coop. I only wish the performance was a little bit smoother. Can't wait to play this game again on a stronger version of the Switch. This honestly deserves nothing less than a strong 8.
  71. Olit
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    This game is mindless superhero fun, just like the other games in the series, it's also really good to see spider-man, avengers, X-men and eventually fantastic 4, all together finally! Framerate and graphics could be better, but overall, it's a really good time.
  72. hulkbin
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    Honestly I am biased because I am a huge Marvel fan. But still, one can put more than 100hours to this game so I would say it is worth every penny.
  73. Filmanwalt
    Jan 14, 2020
    8
    I really liked this game. First of all the game itself is a diablo like action game with quite a big Marvel roster to play with. Each Character has different and good to combo with abilities. If you like the universe and the gamestyle its definitly worth the try.

    Graphics/Presentation For me the cartoonish look is fine. The campaign itself comes with a lot of cutscenes, which are    I really liked this game. First of all the game itself is a diablo like action game with quite a big Marvel roster to play with. Each Character has different and good to combo with abilities. If you like the universe and the gamestyle its definitly worth the try.

    Graphics/Presentation

    For me the cartoonish look is fine. The campaign itself comes with a lot of cutscenes, which are good voiced. I had a lot of fun with the presentation of the game.

    Gameplay

    Big roster big fights. You fight in different locations against a lot of opponents and bosses. These Fights are quite challenging but a lot of fun. After the campaign you gain access to more difficulties and other game modes.

    Final Verdict

    For me a well made Marvel game on the switch, which you can play on the run or besides other things. I highly recommend it. 8/10    … Expand
  74. Oldskoolberk
    Feb 5, 2020
    9
    This is a modern day beat em up game. If you like this kind of genre you will LOVE this game.

    A wide variety of characters to use from the Marvel Universe (though I am disappointed that a few are not unlockable characters such as Ant Man) and different teams you cam make create different combination assaults. I liked the story mode as while it did go with Endgame (okay, parallel) to    This is a modern day beat em up game. If you like this kind of genre you will LOVE this game.

    A wide variety of characters to use from the Marvel Universe (though I am disappointed that a few are not unlockable characters such as Ant Man) and different teams you cam make create different combination assaults. I liked the story mode as while it did go with Endgame (okay, parallel) to an extent there are some fun add-ons.

    Lastly graphics are excellent and really did an excellent job of capturing the Marvel Universe. Great game.    … Expand
  75. MilkyB123
    Mar 18, 2020
    3
    Honestly this game disappointed me so much I just made an account to express why you should avoid this game.

    The game made me smile at first as I realised I was playing a new UA game, but that smile soon turned to a deadpan moan as I realised how little actual game is there. The story plays like a badly written Infinity War fanfic, the ISO menu will totally drain your enthusiasm to    Honestly this game disappointed me so much I just made an account to express why you should avoid this game.

    The game made me smile at first as I realised I was playing a new UA game, but that smile soon turned to a deadpan moan as I realised how little actual game is there. The story plays like a badly written Infinity War fanfic, the ISO menu will totally drain your enthusiasm to progress your gems as it is genuinely a clusterf*** to navigate with unnoticeable effect on gameplay buffs. If you enjoy alternate costumes you are out of luck for anything added in the base game as its all just pallet swaps.

    Some boss battles will have you fighting for ages before you realise you are meant to lose anyway, artificially prolong what little gameplay there actually is. The camera is the hardest boss you'll fight in the game as it likes to angle itself in corners so you can't see wtf is happening to your heroes.

    Basic enemies will stun lock you while your attacks do nothing. I've seen a tissue box do more damage than the punches thrown by the avengers in this game.

    The DLC has made me feel like i've wasted my money. with each DLC just being rehashed content of what was originally there. Call it "Danger Room" call it "Gauntlet" call it "Infinity Rift" it is all the exact same thing and it's near criminal for the asking price. No new story, just more boss rushes with a new coat of paint.

    The effort gone into this game is laughable and just feels like a ported mobile game. Just because it's Marvel doesn't mean it gets a free pass.    … Expand
  76. Omnislasher420
    Apr 28, 2020
    6
    I really wanted to like this game. The whole marvel roster on one game! Sounds amazing, this game just doesn’t deliver. It has a mediocre story and has an atrocious battle system. I wanted to like this but those held it back from greatness. A very mediocre experience.
  77. 1965szj
    May 7, 2020
    1
    MUA 3 feels like a free-to-play title. Inexcusably bad camera controls. Graphics are atrocious. Server latency is awful. It's probably too late, but don't support this garbage.
  78. Vicvega
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    10 years was worth the waiting! Incredible fan service game with a lot more content coming up!
    Maybe I am being to generous with a "10" but thats how I feel about this game, thanks to everyone involved!
  79. Hyuugaraul
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Can't understand why there is so much hate behind this game. I'm already went through half of the story mode and that is what I can highlight.

    Pros : Gameplay is way more fluid than its 2 predecessors. Combo system feels more natural and heroes are really distinct from each other. Kinda like the X men legends where the heavy attack and the aerial attack could combo with light and    Can't understand why there is so much hate behind this game. I'm already went through half of the story mode and that is what I can highlight.

    Pros :
    Gameplay is way more fluid than its 2 predecessors.
    Combo system feels more natural and heroes are really distinct from each other. Kinda like the X men legends where the heavy attack and the aerial attack could combo with light and specials.
    Huge rooster, with 36 heroes/villians in the base game 2 free DLC to come and 12 more characters to be added as DLC.
    Story is really fun. Nothing incredible, but lots of fan service and it is nice to watch the cutscenes.

    OK stuff:
    Boos battles are OK ( but is was ok either in the last 2 games )
    Sinergy is meh but not bad ( I liked the combined special from ultimate alliance 2 more )
    Graphics on the handheld mode are kinda blurry. It's not awful but is not as great as in the TV.
    It appears that there are no costumes in this game, only colors... this is sad but does not ruin the experience. I prefer more characters than more costumes and that's what they've done.

    It was the game that I was expecting. It's nothing incredibly different than its predecessors, but it is a step on the right direction.

    I'd give 8/10 but I gave 10 to balance all the hate through the game.    … Expand
  80. Walhalla
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    I´m loving the game. Forgot to go to sleep this nite. Its even better then I was expecting. I think, this is one hell of a exclusive game for the switch!
    https://youtu.be/AU6P6RbyjEU
    10/10
  81. Guvner
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    Really fun game! Great combat, dungeon crawling fun. All marvel fans will enjoy this great game.
  82. StabbyCrabby
    Jul 20, 2019
    10
    Amazing ! Came back to the old school brawler style gameplay with big roster of amazing heroes
  83. kraventhehunter
    Jul 21, 2019
    10
    If you like Marvel this is the perfect game! So much great fanservice, loaded with content, and a great lineup of Marvel heroes to choose from.
  84. Zenren
    Jul 20, 2019
    4
    I've played every iteration of this franchise, from the original X-Men's Legends to the Ultimate Alliance Civil War and this is by far the worst. Lazy would be my description and poor balancing. Here's my own opinion, take it as you will...

    Controls- C- It's hard to understand how they thought this was adequate for a supposed A+ game. Half the time you need to resort to button smashing    I've played every iteration of this franchise, from the original X-Men's Legends to the Ultimate Alliance Civil War and this is by far the worst. Lazy would be my description and poor balancing. Here's my own opinion, take it as you will...

    Controls- C- It's hard to understand how they thought this was adequate for a supposed A+ game. Half the time you need to resort to button smashing and even then you will end up getting hit over and over trying to simply do a quick attack. Frustrating to play against large groups of foes because the controls are just so poorly laid out and un-intuitive, you end up at a loss when it comes to figuring out what to do.

    Game play C: Average game play at best, which is sad for what this franchise has brought before. This is by the far the least enjoyable, because it simply does not have the qualities of it's predecessors. Finishing the first and second area are a chore and feels more like work than an enjoyable activity. Marvel Heroes had better game play in my opinion and that's really sad when it can be overshadowed by a game like that.This doesn't even take into account the atrocious, I mean absolutely crappy camera that's in this game, not just in coop either, but in solo and online multiplayer as well. Just so bad.

    Graphics C: It's a switch game, so I wasn't expecting much, however the graphics are just not there. The individual paper dolls on the menu screen are great, however the characters in the game look like something out of cheap Sunday morning cartoon, more than they do an actual comic book. The effects are cheap too... resembling more like blobs of light than actual explosions.

    Story C-: I don't know what I was expecting, but certainly not this. The story is not believable and at times it just feels like things are forced. I wish they had taken an actual story arch and used that, rather than this mishmash of stories that just don't work. Again, not what you expect from an A tier franchise.

    Overall: I would give the game a D, simply because, even though individually there are higher scores, nothing works well together. It's like putting a pro soccer, basketball, and baseball player on a Football team and expecting it to work. Individually they may be good at what they do, but they don't work well as a football team, and this doesn't work well as a game. Skip this game until it goes on sale. It's definitely not worth the $59.99 they're asking for right now.    … Expand
  85. Alefrita
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    This is an incredible game, the main problem with the critic is the fact that this game is made by fans for fans, but true fans not the people that see mcu movies and thinks is fan just for that, this game is not for trend is for true fans
  86. faZhift
    Jul 21, 2019
    3
    Loved both of the previous installations, and this one is terrible. Great character selection...to go into dumb laser timing puzzles, paper enemies to kill with no character individuality of your own, broken up by boss battles that cheese your party to death and bring your game progress to a halt. Waste of money.
  87. A_coat
    Aug 2, 2019
    9
    This game is amazing. Great fun, not sure why there's some hate for it out there. It's not perfect, but these days you don't have a lot of Marvel games like this where you have the Avengers and the X-Men fighting together. That's just awesome! Ridiculous variety of heroes to choose from, with more to come in the DLC packs, which is sold as a relatively affordable pass at $19.99. I loveThis game is amazing. Great fun, not sure why there's some hate for it out there. It's not perfect, but these days you don't have a lot of Marvel games like this where you have the Avengers and the X-Men fighting together. That's just awesome! Ridiculous variety of heroes to choose from, with more to come in the DLC packs, which is sold as a relatively affordable pass at $19.99. I love how the characters have classic comic book models. I really think they look rad! Sure, it's a beat-em-up RPG but it's surprisingly deep, and reminds me of Diablo 3 sometimes. If you own a Switch and like Marvel even a little, this should really be in your collection...very cool that it's a Switch exclusive, that makes it even more fun. There's a lot to do even outside of the main story, with rewards and unlockables. 9/10, don't listen to the haters.… Expand
  88. Chupan
    Jul 24, 2019
    10
    I would say this game isnt perfect for the hardcore action rpg games but it certainly does entertain ppl who love Marvel characters and its universe. I personally love this game. It gets kinda repetitive but its really fun when it comes to actual playing part. Highly recommended!!!
  89. Krofes
    Aug 2, 2019
    3
    1. Too short, finished the main story on a hard mode for a couple of day;
    2. Awful camera;
    3. AI is an a complete idiot, makes some Rifts just unplayable in single player mode (Avengers tower's terminals and some others); 4. Alternative outfits are just the same as original, but with different color scheme; 5. Graphics is just meh ; 6. Lack of content, beat it twice on hard and    1. Too short, finished the main story on a hard mode for a couple of day;
    2. Awful camera;
    3. AI is an a complete idiot, makes some Rifts just unplayable in single player mode (Avengers tower's terminals and some others);
    4. Alternative outfits are just the same as original, but with different color scheme;
    5. Graphics is just meh ;
    6. Lack of content, beat it twice on hard and superior difficulty and in the second time it was boring;
    7. Tbh, it's just not fun to play it in single player mode since game is designed for co-op.    … Expand
  90. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Jul 19, 2019
    3
    Uninspired, bland, boring garbage. It was funny hearing Mark Hamill voice Green Goblin though... that's worth a 3 right?
  91. TohNife
    Jul 20, 2019
    8
    If you have played X-men Legends or MUA1/2 then you know exactly what you are getting. Anyone expecting some groundbreaking game here has entitlement issues.
  92. DoctorCalamari
    Jul 22, 2019
    5
    So, in short, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is not too exceptional. It has a good story, uses its source material well, and has a great roster expanding soon with DLC, but its tedious gameplay, bland songs, low budget feel, meaningless skill points, and lack of anything it itself does really well that Marvel and even other Dungeon Crawlers haven't done better, makes it a game that unlikeSo, in short, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is not too exceptional. It has a good story, uses its source material well, and has a great roster expanding soon with DLC, but its tedious gameplay, bland songs, low budget feel, meaningless skill points, and lack of anything it itself does really well that Marvel and even other Dungeon Crawlers haven't done better, makes it a game that unlike Dragon Quest Builders 2, isn't something I'm looking forward to replay in the future.… Expand
  93. DukeDuke
    Jul 19, 2019
    0
    Big fan of the first two games and X-Men Legends before. But oof, this game is a stinker. Controls are sluggish, powers and combos are boring, forget about the "synergy" system. Individual character levelling and stagger bars make the game a chore to play through, and the bosses are **** The voice acting is grating, there's very little immersion compared to the previous titles, and theBig fan of the first two games and X-Men Legends before. But oof, this game is a stinker. Controls are sluggish, powers and combos are boring, forget about the "synergy" system. Individual character levelling and stagger bars make the game a chore to play through, and the bosses are **** The voice acting is grating, there's very little immersion compared to the previous titles, and the sound mixing is wonky. Frame-rate drop-off in handheld is abominable. This game is not fun. If you want a fun co-op game on the Switch, try Kirby instead. That's great fun.… Expand
  94. ResilientFightr
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    I am appalled by the amount of troll false 0 scores from people who either only like DC comics or have no nintendo switch and want to play this game... Really this is going low ruining the score on this awesome game. What do people expect the legend of zelda with captain america and iron man? i say its a 8.5 but have to give a 10 to balance the fake reviews!
  95. sonicpulsar
    Jul 23, 2019
    10
    Impressive number of playable heroes and several DLC yet to come! It comes down to 3 things: Fun to play, fast non-stop action, great humor and story. Haven’t felt so much joy playing a game in quite a long time.
  96. Zisis151
    Sep 10, 2019
    3
    X-men Legends is one of my most played games of all time, with Ultimate Alliance 1 (not UA2, **** that game) being very close. That said, Ultimate Alliance 3 is garbage. If I were to mention every single flaw of this game it will take me 3 pages so I'll stick to the mandatory stuff and keep them short..

    1. TERRIBLE camera 2. Linear progression.. Xmen legends had items, stat raising,    X-men Legends is one of my most played games of all time, with Ultimate Alliance 1 (not UA2, **** that game) being very close. That said, Ultimate Alliance 3 is garbage. If I were to mention every single flaw of this game it will take me 3 pages so I'll stick to the mandatory stuff and keep them short..

    1. TERRIBLE camera

    2. Linear progression.. Xmen legends had items, stat raising, unlockable effects and passives within abilities.. What does this game have? Nothing of that sort.. You have 4 basic abilities and you just upgrade them to do more damage or cost less MP. There's also the ISO system which gives you pointless and unimpactful buffs to your characters (2% more resilience, 4% more attack, etc)

    3. Boring and rehashed abilities. There are 5 types of spells in the game that are shared across every character with just different particles. It's either a charge attack, a long projectile, a rapid slashing move or an AoE. There's literally no creativity here.

    4. Combat is very reliant on synergy moves that are impossible to pull off most of the time, either due to lack of visibility on screen or just the very small time window that it gives you to perform it. Elite enemies and bosses require heavy use of that mechanic and it basically ruins the flow and overall enjoyment.

    I can keep going about stuff like the garbage aiming mechanic, the fps drops and brainless team A.I. but I'll just stop here. This is not a 60$ game and I wouldn't even suggest people to buy at half price. It hurts to see an amazing RPG like X-men legends been downgraded into a button mashing mobile game.    … Expand
  97. RYSCO
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    The beast game ever, and only in switch, and portable. I like the mecanic and all the marvel veros, más in momnets are a lot of people in the sale time ando yo made crazy with the crazy momentos muy hoy van light.
  98. ZeroXR
    Sep 4, 2019
    8
    A great game with simple and fun gameplay. Campaign with optimal duration, challenges and upgrades. A bad thing, could have more possible combinations between the characters enabling a greater diversity of teams that work well. Can become repetitive over time.
  99. Caravaggios
    Jul 22, 2019
    10
    Bought the game Friday, played from 10pm till 3am!
    Saturday invited 3 friends over and we played from around 9pm till 4 in the morning! Even my wife, that usually doesn't care about games, played for a bit and found it fun.
    Devoted my Sunday to it! The game is incredible and with friends couch co op or online it gets even better! Might not be for everybody, but if you like the mix of    Bought the game Friday, played from 10pm till 3am!
    Saturday invited 3 friends over and we played from around 9pm till 4 in the morning! Even my wife, that usually doesn't care about games, played for a bit and found it fun.
    Devoted my Sunday to it!
    The game is incredible and with friends couch co op or online it gets even better! Might not be for everybody, but if you like the mix of arpg and arcade gameplay and are fan of super heroes, look no further this game is awesome!
    It looks there it will be supported in the next months/years with some DLCs as well!

    I could go into more details but I am no reviewer, I will let my (estimated) 25hours played since Friday speak for my self, it might not say much for people with tons of free time but for a 30year old married guy believe me it says a lot on how I am loving the game and on how few hours of sleep I had over the weekend!    … Expand
  100. Tomas_
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    A Team Ninja está de parabéns por voltar a trazer a franquia "Marvel Ultimate Alliance" de volta e melhor do que nunca.O jogo conta com um bom elenco de personagens como de cenários,além da história estar muito boa...Apesar da Câmara ter alguns problemas no multiplayer local e a duração da história ser curta,acho que a Team Ninja aproveitou bem o que a franquia "Marvel ultimate Alliance"A Team Ninja está de parabéns por voltar a trazer a franquia "Marvel Ultimate Alliance" de volta e melhor do que nunca.O jogo conta com um bom elenco de personagens como de cenários,além da história estar muito boa...Apesar da Câmara ter alguns problemas no multiplayer local e a duração da história ser curta,acho que a Team Ninja aproveitou bem o que a franquia "Marvel ultimate Alliance" tem e também conseguiram inovar… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 82
  3. Negative: 1 out of 82
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    70
    There's a lot holding this one back from being as fun as the MCU – but it is a fun game if you follow its parameters. [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 70]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 11, 2019
    72
    Level design never rises above corridors and boxy rooms, and graphics are almost the same as they were ten years ago. On the other hand, there are a lot of various enemies to beat and secrets to find, so in the end, MUA3 still makes for a memorable adventure. [Issue#240, p.48]
  3. Nintendojo
    Sep 30, 2019
    75
    As a whole, Ultimate Alliance 3 is an immensely enjoyable game that really reminded me how much I love Marvel’s wealth of characters. The roster is huge, the combat is gratifying, and it all looks slick running on Switch either docked or in handheld mode. There are some blemishes in terms of player progression, a bland soundtrack, and the unwieldy camera, but it’s nothing that should stop anyone from going out and giving Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order a download.
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