Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis for GameCube Reviews by Gamers

Like any cross over from niche markets into mainstream territory that involves well known superheroes, this game ranges from lacking to just stupid. And like anything involving Aquaman, this game includes some of the worst writing Ive ever had the pleasure of reading/ listening to. I dont blame the developers for wanting to make a quick buck by making a game that includes a well-known albeit C-list character, BUT I do blame them for trying to make a quick buck without seemingly trying. The cut scenes are bad, the controls are clumsy, the graphics are sub-par (even for the time), and of the entire Aquaman timeline to choose from, they really did pick the worst Aquaman to go with. NO ONE was a fan of the bearded, hook wearing, flowing hair, leather-clad Aquaman! NO ONE! Aquaman CAN be a great character if anyone actually took the time to flesh out his story. But the creators of this game, like most people out there, treated this game like they treat the hero, and thats as a lame fish joke. Ive played this game and yeah, its awful, but as a fan of all comics, I totally get that I'll have to take what I can get in the way of comic related video games. This game also proves to be another example of how two great tastes dont always taste great together. There have been few good or successful comic book related video games. I suppose because Wolverine's so popular, no one will mention the horrid "wolverine's revenge", right? Or the fantastic four games? What about Marvel ultimate alliance 1 or 2? (As far as Im concerned X-Men legends is the one and only exception to this comics-meets-games rule.) Besides, once youve played the game you'll realize its not Aquaman that sucks, its the game and the people behind it that suck! And really, cut the man some slack, it's not his fault no body out there is brave enough to take the time to write him a decent story.