Iron Man 2

 Xbox 360
Metascore
41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 35
  3. Negative: 25 out of 35
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  1. Meristation
    50
    Iron Man 2 seeks to outperform its predecessor with improved gameplay, better graphics and a bigger universe seen in the comic books. Despite being a funny game, it doesn't meet the minimum required for the current generation and remains halfway in all aspects. Only for fans of Iron Man and Marvel Comics heroes.
  2. 3DJuegos
    42
    Iron Man 2 is the typical movie game. The game has dated visuals, repetitive gameplay and unsatisfying controls. Even fans of the comic or the movie won’t have fun with this sequel.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    40
    Only the smallest of improvements on the original game and still a shameful waste of the license.
  5. 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.
  6. 1UP
    16
    Sega Studios San Francisco's final game, Iron Man 2, based on this summer's movie, combines the worst pitfalls of both genres, leaving me with one simple conclusion: Iron Man 2 the videogame is not for anybody.
  7. GameDaily
    40
    Iron Man 2 suffers from the same lack of energy as the first game, and despite a few interesting ideas, comes up short. Save your cash and go see the movie instead.
  8. GameFocus
    48
    While I know there are plenty of other games out there worse than this, I at least wanted a compelling reason to play it. Unfortunately, there isn’t one. And, to top it off, the $60 price tag was just an insulting kick in the gut.
  9. Gamereactor Sweden
    30
    One of the worst games this year so far - a soulless movie tie-in with a broken control scheme, crappy graphics, repetitive missions and a terrible story. Just stay away from this heap of rusty scrap metal and go see the movie instead.
  10. GameSpot
    45
    Iron Man 2 bungles its improvements and neuters its thrills, taking all the fun out of being a high-tech superhero.
  11. GameTrailers
    38
    Iron Man 2 is an unfinished game released to coincide with the flick's debut. There aren't many redeeming values here and you'll get a lot more entertainment value from simply watching the movie.
  12. 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.
  13. Planet Xbox 360
    67
    The game fails to impress for the most part, but its one glowing achievement is the fact that I could play through it and didn’t ever really find myself hating my time with it.
  14. Xbox Achievements
    28
    A rushed, short and appalling game on every level. Even die-hard Iron Man fans should steer well clear of this rubbish.
  15. Eurogamer Portugal
    40
    It's a game that failed to seize the license of the movie.
  16. Gamers' Temple
    44
    If you want more Iron Man 2 this summer, you're better off just seeing the movie twice.
  17. Gamervision
    68
    Were this a non-licensed product, it would be a below-average action title with little to recommend. The fact that it stars a popular super hero definitely helps, as does the passable plot and enjoyable script, making Iron Man 2 a title that’s just barely worth playing.
  18. MS Xbox World
    40
    Sadly, Iron Man 2 is easily one of the most disappointing games of 2010 thus far, no doubt though there will be something else down the line that will reluctantly take this throne.
  19. GamesRadar+
    40
    To make matters worse, Iron Man 2 can be shockingly ugly at times, especially in the cut-scenes, which spotlight terrible effects, fuzzy and slow-loading textures, and choppy animations.
  20. Worth Playing
    50
    Iron Man 2 is another example of how a movie tie-in game can go horribly wrong. It isn't a very technically sound game, as issues with the controls and graphics make it apparent that the title lacks some polish.
  21. MEGamers
    45
    The game somehow manages to get everything wrong yet even as a failure, Iron Man 2 is still far from grand.
  22. Cheat Code Central
    40
    The score is deceptive. There are worse superhero games you could be playing. In the end, though, there aren't any secrets that don't apply to gamplay so there's not much reason to revisit this.
  23. HellBored
    31
    It really is just another slice of the Iron Man pie chart, another means for a massive corporation to squeeze more money out of the general public. To Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen, that appears to be all that matters.
  24. GameZone
    45
    Iron Man should be the ultimate mech, the battle suit that tantalizes, and fires the imaginations of gamers. Iron Man 2, though, is more blech than mech, and it stumbles along delivering a gaming experience that is unrewarding.
  25. Game Revolution
    16
    This could possibly be the worst hero game since Superman 64.
  26. Gamer.no
    30
    Rome wasn't built in a day, but Iron Man 2 might have been. The game had potential, but a rushed production and poor craftsmanship diminishes the joy of controlling Iron Man.
  27. Official Xbox Magazine
    35
    A poor-quality marketing tie-in. [July 2010, p.81]
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  28. 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.
  29. MondoXbox
    40
    A mediocre game in every aspect: even if you're a great Iron Man fan, prepare to be disappointed by this shoddy tie-in.
  30. GamingXP
    50
    Iron Man 2 is monotone and way too short for a fully priced game and since it lacks a multiplayer mode, there’s no need to touch it again once you beat it. No need to buy this game unless you’re a true hardcore fan of the Iron Man series.
  31. Gaming Age
    33
    Controlling the main character(s) is where Iron Man 2 really shines and by "really shines" I mean "doesn't completely suck when compared to the rest of the game."
  32. Multiplayer.it
    58
    It probably will not surprise you, but Iron Man 2 is a mediocre game. We appreciated the presence of various elements of interest in the first episode, elements that unfortunately have not been developed (or included at all) in this sequel. Better luck next time?
  33. X-ONE Magazine UK
    40
    A typical videogame tie-in that will last no longer in the public's memory than the film. Play it if you must, but don't say we didn't tell you so. [Issue#60, p.99]
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  34. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    27
    A car crash of a game, and yet another howler to add to the execrable Hollywood tie-in bin. [Aug 2010, p.27]
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  35. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    20
    Nothing but a cynical movie cash-grab. [July 2010, p.99]
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  36. Games Master UK
    52
    A twisted shrine to mediocrity. [Aug 2010, p.104]
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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 56
  3. Negative: 19 out of 56
  1. EastonReviews
    Jul 7, 2011
    4
    Beware, I can almost promise you you'd be better off burning your money. A game with such a cliched gameplay it's annoying, so you have a BADBeware, I can almost promise you you'd be better off burning your money. A game with such a cliched gameplay it's annoying, so you have a BAD time playing it, so yes, you would actually be better off burning your money, in a pit of fire. The controls are terrible, while the graphics are pretty good, but not appealing enough to average out this mess.… Full Review »
  2. Spidey6025
    Jul 4, 2022
    1
    Quite literally the worst licensed game I've ever played. I can safely say as well that this is EASILY the worst, most bare-bones superheroQuite literally the worst licensed game I've ever played. I can safely say as well that this is EASILY the worst, most bare-bones superhero game I've played. When the only compliment I have is "there were a few cool unlockable costumes", that is not a good sign. The story mode is around 3 hours, and that's me being generous. I should also mention that the graphics are atrocious and the cutscenes look like a melting wax museum that resembles the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark". One of my gripes that still haunts me is the fact this game gives out an achievement with 3 gamerscore! Now my score will always end in a 3 or an 8 and will never be perfectly rounded, you ****… Full Review »
  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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