Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

 Xbox 360
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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 102 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 59 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 102
  3. Negative: 12 out of 102
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  1. TomF
    Oct 1, 2009
    7
    All the parts that I wanted to get better from the first one didn't. And the parts that were good from the first one changed for the worse in the new one. It's extremely difficult to see your player on the screen in muliplayer, although you can get into the upgrade screen faster, you have to go in and out of each hero to upgrade, so it takes just as long to upgrade, boosts are All the parts that I wanted to get better from the first one didn't. And the parts that were good from the first one changed for the worse in the new one. It's extremely difficult to see your player on the screen in muliplayer, although you can get into the upgrade screen faster, you have to go in and out of each hero to upgrade, so it takes just as long to upgrade, boosts are confusing, cut scene graphics look like PS1, and the in game progess on the top is confusing. Nice selection of heros and the fusions are nice, but overall slightly less enjoyable than the first.… Expand
  2. TrevorB
    Oct 2, 2009
    7
    The game was a lot of fun to play, but it gets marks off for laggy multiplayer (this was a problem in UA1 too, you'd think they'd it right in the sequel but they didn't), a story that's not very compelling and just not very good compared to the first, and a menu system that is somewhat clunky. The fusion powers are an improvement, as are most of the boss fights The game was a lot of fun to play, but it gets marks off for laggy multiplayer (this was a problem in UA1 too, you'd think they'd it right in the sequel but they didn't), a story that's not very compelling and just not very good compared to the first, and a menu system that is somewhat clunky. The fusion powers are an improvement, as are most of the boss fights compared to UA1. Other than that, the game is just UA1 with better graphics (still nothing ground-breaking though), and some changes here and there to the mechanics.… Expand
  3. WesE
    Oct 8, 2009
    7
    Ultimate Alliance 2 feels more like a reboot than a true sequel. Many of the new features are tweaks or changes to the original formula instead of really adding to it. That being said, it IS a better game, just a different one. There were plenty of strange design choices like stripping characters down to only 4 powers and 1 alternate costumes or shrinking the roster, but the graphics, Ultimate Alliance 2 feels more like a reboot than a true sequel. Many of the new features are tweaks or changes to the original formula instead of really adding to it. That being said, it IS a better game, just a different one. There were plenty of strange design choices like stripping characters down to only 4 powers and 1 alternate costumes or shrinking the roster, but the graphics, gameplay, story, and overall polish of the game have been strengthened. You can upgrade your characters mid-fight in co-op without pausing, you can revive characters in the midst of battle, and the fusions work better than the specials in UA1. Still, it's a one-note beat 'em up. As a Marvel fan, I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. It's not a fantastic game by any stretch of the imagination, but it's certainly fun for the duration of the campaign, which I completed in about 7 hours. I wouldn't buy it, but it's an entertaining rental to say the least.… Expand
  4. SGRevan
    Nov 21, 2010
    7
    I never been a huge fan of Marvel, not because I dislike it... but because I never realy had put the time in getting to know it. I just watched some of the famous movies like X-Men, Spiderman and Fantastic Four. So, when I had to chance to get this game rather cheap I decided to give it a go...

    THE POSITIVE: - Great action and sometimes funny scenes. - Fun co-op for up to 4 players. -    I never been a huge fan of Marvel, not because I dislike it... but because I never realy had put the time in getting to know it. I just watched some of the famous movies like X-Men, Spiderman and Fantastic Four. So, when I had to chance to get this game rather cheap I decided to give it a go...

    THE POSITIVE:
    - Great action and sometimes funny scenes.
    - Fun co-op for up to 4 players.
    - Great power combinations between heroes make it all more fun to adjust and experiment in several situations and boss encounters.
    - Fun and interresting powers for each hero.

    THE NEGATIVE:
    - The graphics could've been better.
    - Lack of additional costumes for each hero. (only one each max.)
    - While it's fun to beat enemies down, it rather gets linear after awhile.
    - Camera issues, especially when playing co-op on one console.
    - Conversations with the characters doesn't realy have impact on the story.

    CLOSING COMMENT:
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is a fun game that will keep you busy for several hours, and if you like to collect stuff and willing to try hard mode it can double that time.    … Expand
  5. Watermelon789
    Jul 16, 2011
    7
    Too bad, it isn't as good as the last one . The combat is nothing , to disjointed and bad. While MUA isn't as great as the first, is fun ( bland) . In the graphical aspect isn't good, the cut scene downgraded for a cartoonish style, disappointing . The combat is equal and less better.
  6. CarsonRGB
    Oct 8, 2011
    6
    Story: 7
    Characters: 9
    Graphics: 6
    Setting: 6
    Multiplayer: 7
    Technical: 5
    Audio: 5
    Gameplay: 5
    Re-Playability Value: 7
    Fun Factor: 7

    Score: 6.4/10 = C
  7. Compi24
    Jun 25, 2013
    5
    Gone are the winsome characters and intriguing narrative elements. "Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2" ultimately sacrifices a wholesome gaming experience for better graphics and some gameplay gimmicks.
  8. H360
    May 16, 2013
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So while Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 may not take the series in a big and bold new direction, or benefit from the kind of refinement you would look for in a sequel, it does deliver the button-mashing, power-flinging, over-the-top action fans of the original would expect.… Expand
  9. SuperkenGaming
    Aug 7, 2016
    7
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
    Better and Worst at the same time
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is of course the sequel to the original that this time tells the story of the hero civil war. Youll get to a point early in the story where the government wants super humans to be registered and captain America is against this while iron man is for this.. This creates a rift within the superhero    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
    Better and Worst at the same time
    Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 is of course the sequel to the original that this time tells the story of the hero civil war.
    Youll get to a point early in the story where the government wants super humans to be registered and captain America is against this while iron man is for this..
    This creates a rift within the superhero world and you have to make a choice, the choice you make will lock off certain heroes that choose the opposite side and throughout the stories journey youll take on other heroes and villains that have joined the opposing side…
    I did find this story much more interesting and compelling than a simple bad guy trying to take over the world story we got in the original… but it ultimately felt kind of just there as did the rest of the game…
    The graphics and combat are miles better than they were in the original.. this time the game feels more like a hack and slash co op game than a dungeon crawler…
    Leveling up and collecting xp feels worthwhile this time as youll definitely notice a difference when you spend skill points and xp on moves and bonuses that every character earns simultaneously to allow swaps of the 30 possible different characters without worrying about their level or strength of moves…
    Speaking of swaps you can do them at anytime rather than having to wait for a save point…
    The special moves are also much more impactful to the gameplay this time around as I feel everyone will have their own favorite character based on boosts and attacks they have, so much so that my favorite character from the original fell to the wayside as characters felt more customizable and mine with the skill spending depth…
    Theres also a new fusion system which is triggered by filling a bar from simple or special combat where 2 characters team up to do a super powerful move that can reward you with a health drop if you pull off its challenge which can really come in handy during close boss fights… But the better in this game unfortunately ends there…
    This fusion move for starters has a horrible bug where 2 characters will run at eachother face to face completely wasting such a valuable moment…
    And the stars seem like they fill fast until you find yourself actively trying to fill them… it can be a huge bummer to try and pull off a saving grace when your characters are about to die and its wasted because of a game bug…
    The depth the original had is also missing here…
    There is just no charm, feeling more like a cash grab than a love letter…
    There was so much for the fans in the first game, while here everything feels generic, from unlockables to level design…
    Theres nothing special at all…
    The story progression is just atrocious… and the boss battles lack variety completely where they all.. every last single one of them feels exactly the same…
    In fact theyre really just regular enemies with ranged attacks and larger health bars…
    There are no real wow moments here…
    The original felt like a real standalone game, while ultimate alliance 2 felt like just an above average tie in game…
    That’s not to say this game is bad…
    It’s fun, but nowhere near worth your times as much as the first one was…
    Ultimate alliance 2 is half the length, about 8 hours, but due to the lack of charms feels twice as long
    I Give Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
    a 7/10    … Expand
  10. AgentVenom117
    Feb 22, 2016
    7
    If you want my thoughts on this game read my ultimate alliance 1 review since this is the sequel to the first ultimate alliance and it pretty much is a copy of the first game but with better graphics and fusion moves that are basically team up moves,it's good but not great buy it if you have spare cash.
  11. CloudStrife05
    Aug 20, 2021
    7
    Fun game before the MCU took over the world. Nothing major about it. It is a cut, clear and straight to the point.

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#91 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#37 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2009
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#30 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2009

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 75 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 36 out of 75
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  1. GamingTrend
    88
    One could sum up my issues with Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 by the liberties that were taken with both the story and the characters. It's the only thing in my mind that keeps the game from being truly great, because the gameplay mechanics and leveling system are really top-notch.
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  2. 1UP
    67
    But ultimately, even though a lot of things about MUA2 aggravate me, the moment-to-moment gameplay of superheroes beating the crap out of robots/mutants/soldiers with fists, mystical hammers, repulsor rays, giant tongues, and what-have-you feels solid and enjoyable.
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  3. GameZone
    85
    While the combat is a bit too much on the button mashing side, the RPG elements are solidly implemented and the different stories make for a branching experience that hardcore Marvel fans should check out.
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