From: Sega Of America, Inc. Average Rating: Binding: Video Game ESRB Age Rating: Rating Pending Label: Sega Of America, Inc. Model: 80225 Platform: Xbox 360 Release Date: June 05, 2008
Features:
The Incredible Hulk unleashes epic destruction in this intensely realistic 3rd-person action video game
Key moments from the upcoming film, plus additional plotlines and characters from The Incredible Hulk universe
Unleashing the Hulk¿s anger generates Rage points that increase his incredible power
Players crash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world
Everything in the environment can be used as a weapon; online multiplayer battles for up to 2 players
Product Description: Immerse yourself once again in the world of The Incredible Hulk, one of Marvel's most powerful Super Heroes. This fury-fueled video game features intensely realistic third person action. It includes key moments from the film as well as additional plotlines and characters from The Incredible Hulk universe. You crash through New York City battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world. Unleashing the Hulk's anger generates Rage points that increase his incredible power. Everything in the environment can be used as a weapon.
Crash through New York City, battling gigantic enemies amidst soaring skyscrapers in a massive open world Online Multiplayer Battles - For the first time in The Incredible Hulk series, two players can play online
My review The Incredible Hulk is a action packed game. Jumping in New York City and breaking buildings is fun! The story line is ok but it isn't easy on some parts of the levels. Jumping around is fun but when you jump on top of a building and if you are not doing a mission the army would come after you and try to kill you but if you get in a subway they stop. Some missions bring back old memories for some people who know hulk for a long time but for kids it's just new people to destroy as the hulk. The secret characters are ok but they just do the same things you do as the hulk except different people. It's fun to jump around the city and destroy stuff, but if you beat the game and every mini game it gets boring after a while and then you get sick of the game. All in all the Incredible Hulk is a good game to get on Xbox 360 or ps3 but if you get it on anything else it's pretty bad. But if you wanted to get a new Marvel Comics game get the Incredible Hulk.
Incredible Hulk for 360 is good, but not great. At least, so far.... I would rate this game good based on my experience so far. For comparison, I rate the previous Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, Great.
Incredible Hulk uses many elements from Ultimate Destruction, but fails to deliver U.D.'s level of fun game play, so far. Also, of course, in my opinion. So, consider my remarks as an initial impression, as I haven't unlocked but maybe 30% of Hulk's powers, at this point.
I have played approx. 7.5-8 hrs in 3 sessions, much of it in free-play mode, I have completed maybe 10 story missions. The combat system feels dumbed down so far, and "super moves" are selected from the d-pad and then you just push 2 buttons simultaneously to use. They require a number of rage bars be present to activate. You build up Rage bars by beating down enemies. There are also 100 Fury tanks and 100 gamma tanks scattered about the city roof tops. They are your rage and health upgrades. You get upgraded at 10-30-60-100 tanks. AS of now, I only have Hulk at the 30 tank upgrade level for both. So again, take that into consideration when evaluating my comments on game play experience. Because there is more Hulk can do than what I have managed thus far.
One of the gripes I have is: Instead of being able to earn points to purchase moves of your choice, moves are rewards. Which also makes it feel as if the game has been dumbed down IMO. I guess the pro would be that the game will be more accessible/lower the learning curve?
About the graphics: The cut-scene graphics are very sub-par, and in-game graphics remind me of Superman Returns. Except for the character models, particularly Hulk and all the extra skins I've unlocked so far. Maestro looks amazing, Incredible Hulk, Red Hulk, Gray Hulk, Joe Fix-it, all look very cool too. Hulk Buster Iron man, Classic Hulk, among others, are also unlockable "Secret Characters". I have experienced serious frame rate slow downs and choppiness at times. I don't know if a update will correct this behavior or not, but if it can, then the sooner it is released, the better.
The extra skins bring up another gripe: Unlike previous Hulk games, none of the extra characters talk so far, which means no comedic Mr. Fix-it lines. It is just the same Hulk grunting, roaring, ect.
The physics are improved over U.D. and the sounds, noises, explosions, ect. are excellent in 5.1 surround.
Warning: Spoiler ahead! The destructible environment is definitely a real bright spot, where it easily outshines U.D. You can raze the whole city! There are also "landmark" coins for major New York landmarks, including some from the Marvel universe, among them, the Baxter building and Stark Industries. Smash the building until it falls, and the coin is in the rubble waiting to be retrieved. It also makes a distinct noise, like a funky radar pinging maybe?
To conclude: My game play experience so far, with Incredible Hulk, is definitely a mixed bag. I like all the elements borrowed from U.D., but wish they had borrowed even more. I enjoyed being able to pick which upgrades from the list I'd unlocked so far, and the different personality that went along with using Mr. Fix-it. I also liked how deep the combat system was, and this one is just too basic for my taste so far. Games like Hulk:U.D. God of War, and Conan have made me expect more in that area, I suppose. I miss the gorilla balloon too, LOL!
Hopefully, when I get more moves unlocked, and power Hulk up more, the fun factor will pick up too.
Disappointing A few years ago, a little game called Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction was released, and was a surprisingly great take on the Marvel character with free-roaming and destructive environments, plus the overall feeling gameplay-wise that you really were the Hulk. This new movie tie-in Incredible Hulk game from Sega seems to want to follow in the same footsteps, but alas, it is a disappointing, and quite frankly boring, next-gen smash-a-thon. Smashing up a pretty looking New York City is as fun as one would hope, and is by far the best aspect of the game to be sure. After that though, things begin to go downhill in terms of gameplay and overall presentation. Once you get bored with just causing destruction, the gameplay elements at their core just aren't that varied, and the boss fights are underwhelming as well. Graphically, the game looks halfway decent, but there are noticeable graphical glitches and occasional bugs that hamper the experience. Oddly enough as well, just like with the Iron Man game that was recently released, the game's cut-scenes are just plain bad. The good points of the game once again involve laying waste to the environment, and film star Edward Norton lends his voice as Bruce Banner as well. Considering how enjoyable Ultimate Destruction was and still is, it's disappointing how Incredible Hulk ends up faring. It's worth a look for Hulk fans, but in the end, you're better off sticking with an old copy of Ultimate Destruction.
What a waste- SHAME on SEGA! Worst. Movie. Game. Ever.
This game had tons going for it. But, it was ultimately rushed and it shows. First and foremost, be warned that there are 2 different versions of this game available for the Xbox 360. There is the standard version available everywhere and there is the Gamestop version with the exclusive Red Hulk. Not many people know about this and are duped into thinking they can play as the Red Hulk on any version. Not so. Beware. Anyway, this game is a shameless ripoff of the game called Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction which came out for the PS2, Gamecube and Xbox about 3 years ago. Sega allowed their developer to shamelessly copy most of Ultimate Destruction and let them cut out quality in the process. Where Ultimate Destruction had excellent controls, graphics, and story, The Incredible Hulk on the 360 fails. Sure the 360 Hulk has great graphics but the controls are very hit and miss. And objects in the game are very glitchy. Oh, and the game freezes at random. I thought it was just my 360 acting up...until I read other people had the same problem. I had the game lock up 5 times in 2 days. This is unacceptable by any standard. Maybe Sega is hoping to fix their shoddy game with a downloadable patch? If so, this goes to show they knew what they were doing by cutting corners. A little known fact is that Sega rushed this game to beat Metal Gear Solid 4 to the shelves- and it shows. If you want a great, near-perfect Hulk game with better controls, more moves and abilities, go buy the Hulk Ultimate Destruction as it is compatible with the Xbox 360. If you want to waste $60.00, then buy this game without hesitating. Just know that you should've rented this first if you don't believe me.
In summary, shame on SEGA for putting out a title like this when money is getting tighter for everyone who just want to play a game that should be fun and not frustrating.
Hulk Ultimate Destruction 2? This game is almost identical to Hulk Ultimate Destruction but with better graphics. With free roaming with GTA style format. Honestly besides the graphics I don't think it was better than Ultimate Destruction. In Ultimate Destrcution you actually had a few more moves. The ablity to catch missles and knock them back towards the enemy and grabbing on to planes etc. Besides that you had the Aboination the comic version also included in Ultimate Destruction. But aside the comparison of the two it is still a nice follow up and I'm actually glad that SEGA did not alter the gameplay too much. I think this is type of gameplay format sits well for a character like the HULK. I beat the game quicker than Ultimate Destruction only because I think Ultimate Destruction sort of prepared me for it. So I suggest to anyone who hasn't played any of the current Hulk games out now to start with Ultimate Destruction. Which by the way got a rating of 9.5 in gameplay. You should be able to get it for under $10 bucks easily. Then by the time you beat it you can probably hold off until the price drops for the next generation version " The Incredible Hulk ". I noticed a few glitches but not anything to complain about with all the destruction going on. It's a great game but save your money and by Ultimate Destruction for the low low unless you just have to have the new version right now. Also for the people who have Iron Man. You must have Iron-Man data on your hard drive to unlock the Iron Man Hulk Buster Armor and Gamestop sales a special version that includes the RED HULK. Enjoy smashing!
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