Cost saving quick sequel
posted by Troilus (SAN ANTONIO, TX) Dec 4, 2011
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Edge of time is a rushed sequel using shattered dimensions assets and framework. They cut out 2 versions of spider-men, noir and black. They also cut down the boss fights from 12 to 3. Using only 2 spider-men and the same building across 2 timelines, they could reuse most of the environments across the game. This makes the game feel much smaller than shattered dimensions which gave you 12 rather large unique places.
The good of this game... they did work on their theatricality a bit, so the game flows entirely from start to finish much like an uncharted. Makes the game play more like an adventure, than how shattered dimensions felt more like arcade play. The challenges are also a bit better, seeing how you can instantly choose to attempt and restart them from inside the web of challenges which is great.
The 2 spider-men have slightly different power sets, but both are essentially the exact same which makes playing a bit monotonous compared to shattered dimensions, where you got 4 very unique different play styles. I myself loved the noir dimension and wish it was here.
The game is also an easy platinum for anyone looking, and one story playthrough takes about 6-8 hours.
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