This game is under-appreciated!
posted by supervike (ELK RUN HEIGHTS, IA) Aug 28, 2011
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I was excited to see the Captain America movie reach the theatres, but avoided this video game because of a long history of Film titles (especially superhero ones) becoming terrible video games.
Early reviews made this game look like it would fall into that same pattern, but I decided to give it a chance anyhow.
VERY pleased I did. This is a solid game, much in the vein of the BATMAN game. Not quite an open world, but it simulates that pretty well. The fighting is extremely enjoyable, with realistic moves, counters, and crushing blows.
No online play, and the achievements are relatively easy to get, if you are diligent enough. The story is not a direct retelling of the movie, but has all the World War 2 Cap that made me want to play this. Like a great comic adventure.
Even as I finished the game (after a week or so) I decided to start it again.
It has a few flaws, such as goofy camera angles at times, and a lack of enemies in certain areas, but this is a diamond in the rough. I wish there was a bit more variety in the enemies (there were some cool 'left out' baddies in some unlockable concept art), and I also would like to see Cap pick up a gun or two (he does it in the comics and movies). But all in all, this game makes you feel like the First Avenger.
I really hope there is a sequel (in both films and video games!)
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