Iron man is the next biggest Marvel star to be offered the big treatment, with the movie hitting the theatres the spring and Sega expected to come with a game at the same time. Though the previews that have been released are sketchy, they give a pretty good idea of where it’s heading. The game is based on the same lore which the movie is based on, which goes something like this: Tony Stark is a billionaire industrialist invests his millions on a specialized suit which actually turns him into a human tank. The difference is that this tank can fly for large distance; blast deadly repulsor rays and allows you to toss missiles like they were twigs in the backyard. You play as the protagonist who fights his way though a host of enemies in a story which is a concoction of the present day movie and more than 40 years of Marvel history. The released demo features Iron man flying through icy mountain slopes, all the while dodging a swarm of SAM’s and anti air guns fire. The scene gave a pretty good idea of Iron Man’s capabilities. His primary weapon will be the repulsor rays; it can be fired either from his palm or a dazzling node on his chest. The chest launched rays are more powerful but will drain more of Iron Man’s energy.
The control scheme for the game has not been finalized yet; the teams have however separated out the hover and fly abilities on the controller. Hovering allows you to drift from side to side and also allow you to fire more accurately. While flying, you can choose between normal and super speeds, the latter as to be expected will offer you less maneuverability. The design teams have introduced certain restrictions in certain levels; like you can’t fly beyond a height or else you will be knocked down by enemy MiG jet missiles. One of the slickest moves in your arsenal is the ability to catch missiles and throw them back at the launcher. It gives a pretty good indication of the amount of power this guy possessess.The mountainous landscapes which most of the demo levels feature is a good indication of the openness to gameplay. The developers have indicated that the terrain will constantly be evolving to accommodate additional challenges. Sega was not willing to reveal the names of the Marvel villains who are expected to appear in the game. However, the demo did reveal some familiar names, including Tony’s best friend Jim Rhodes and Jarvis, the butler from Avengers. Both the characters are expected to help Tony by giving him audio tips and give new mission objectives. Tony Stark’s secretary w, Pepper Potts will also make an appearance in the game. There is wide anticipation on the appearance of couple of cameos from Marvel luminaries though Sega is tight lipped about it. The wait for the movie and the game seems eternally long for the fans; both are expected to be released spring 2008 on a multitude of platforms.
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