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Super heroes have long been misrepresented in video games. While they have had the ability to leap tall buildings in a single bound on the pages of comic-books, they have fallen to the ground like a dodo where video games are concerned. Despite the fact that most games starring super heroes have been below average, there have been enough good examples to create this Game Collector you're reading right now. If you're a fan of comic books and video games, this edition is for you.
Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 - Dreamcast (2000)
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The versus series has always been about pure 2D insanity. Capcom's long-running line pits Street Fighter characters against all manner of fighters, including Marvel comic-book characters and other Capcom characters. But the over-the-top nature of Marvel vs. Capcom 2 makes the other versus games look subdued by comparison. Cable, Jill Valentine, and Amingo have been added to the list of fighters as well as some old characters like Iceman. It's hard to find a better superhero game on any platform.
Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace - Game Boy Advance (2001)
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Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace is the latest handheld game to feature Marvel's webslinging hero and the first to land on Nintendo's Game Boy Advance. Thanks to the superior capabilities of the GBA and lessons learned from the two previous Game Boy Color releases, developer Vicarious Visions has fashioned a compelling and challenging action game that isn't merely an evolution from its predecessors--Spider-Man: Mysterio's Menace is seven full levels of original gameplay steeped in old-school trickery.
X-Men: Mutant Academy 2 - PlayStation (2001)
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X-Men Mutant Academy 2 is an excellent one-on-one fighting game rendered in glorious 3D. The game features 18 of the baddest Marvel Comics characters, including such favorites as Cyclops, Wolverine, Havok, and Sabretooth, as well as a few hidden combatants--the most notable of which are Spider-Man and Juggernaut. It's certainly no Tekken 3 or Street Fighter Alpha 3, but for X-Men fans and comic-book lovers, Mutant Academy 2 is a sight for sore eyes.
Batman: Chaos in Gotham - Game Boy Color (2001)
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The "dark knight" returns to once again wage war on the criminal element in Gotham City. The latest sinister event in the city is a familiar one to fans of Batman and his comic books, cartoons, and games. The most dangerous villains of the city have broken out of Arkham Asylum and are again wreaking their individual brands of havoc. Finding the police utterly powerless to stop them, Batman must track each and every one down and return them to their always temporary home in Arkham.
Spider-Man 2: Enter Electro - PlayStation (2001)
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Spider-Man 2 is more than capable of providing a few hours of solid, Marvel Comics-driven action. The puzzles and fast-paced action sequences you need to conquer are both challenging and original. Spider-Man's battles against some of his most familiar adversaries are engaging and require certain amounts of strategy, as well as fast reflexes. Die-hard webheads will no doubt complete the game several times to unlock all the hidden costumes and comic book cover galleries.
Spider-Man - Nintendo 64 (2000)
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Neversoft's recent effort on the Nintendo 64 will please Spidey's fans and sets a new standard for comic-based games. Not only does it provide an excellent framework around which to build future Spider-Man games, but it also proves to be a great experience in itself. Spider-Man was built around the engine that powers Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, and that engine's ability to effectively render expansive environments was vital in creating the playgrounds in which Spidey and his loathsome villains duke it out.
Batman: Vengeance - Xbox (2001)
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Batman: Vengeance is based on Paul Dini and Bruce Timm's smart and stylish cartoon series, rather than on Tim Burton's and Joel Schumacher's films or on DC Comics' comic book series. You play as the "dark knight" himself and enjoy access to all his wonderful toys, including the batmobile, batplane, and batarangs, just to name a few, and you'll need them all to fight the enemies you'll face, such as Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and, yes, The Joker.
Marvel Vs. Capcom - Sega Dreamcast (1999)
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Capcom has taken characters from all over the Marvel and Capcom universes for this game. Marvel is represented by characters like Venom and Onslaught, as well as fighting-game veterans like Spider-Man, Captain America, and Wolverine. Capcom's lineup includes Street Fighters Ryu, Chun Li, and Zangief, but also include non-fighting game characters like Captain Commando, Strider Hiryu, and Mega Man. This cross section of comic book heroes and video-game characters gives the game a truly new and diverse feel.
Marvel Super Heroes Vs. Street Fighter - PlayStation (1999)
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If you're a fan of both Street Fighter and Marvel Comics, this game is just what the doctor ordered. The character roster totals out at 17, with nine from the Street Fighter universe and eight from Marvel. The list of fighters includes Captain America, The Incredible Hulk, Ryu, Dhalsim, Zangief, and more. There are five modes of play including battle, versus, training, hero battle, and crossover. Street Fighter fans will definitely feel the typical Street Fighter gameplay.
X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse - Game Boy Advance (2001)
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On their return home from the Mojoverse, the X-Men find themselves sucked into a parallel dimension where Apocalypse is king. Now Cyclops, Storm, Wolverine, and Rogue must battle their way deep into sentinel territory to topple Apocalypse and find their way back home. As a side-scrolling beat-'em-up, Activision's X-Men: Reign of Apocalypse isn't just an excuse to pit the X-Men against some of their closest friends. It also scores major points for supporting two-player simultaneous gameplay and for having a battery-backed character upgrade system.
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