Spawn Armageddon

Compared to past Spawn games, Armageddon is the best of the bunch. Too bad it still feels like you?re in hell when you play.

Much like the true evil of this world, the devilish exploits of Spawn can never be totally erased from existence?hence the next showing of Todd McFarlane?s superhero on this generation?s console systems. Ah, where?s the holy water when you need it?

Armageddon is based on the first 99 Spawn comic books. But unlike the compelling read in the comics, this game is only about beating up everything that moves?and doesn?t move. As Spawn, you take on the plethora of demonic and angelic creatures that are out to get you in over 30 levels, plus (and even more brainlessly) you receive extra points and unlock puzzles by destroying inanimate objects, such as lots and lots of crates and oddly placed control panels. Your offense relies on an armory of explosive firepower, destructive hell powers, and Spawn?s living chains for fast grappling maneuvers.

Although Armageddon?s selection of slick, diabolical hardware is great, using it turns into a fumbling experience. Between multiple foes attacking in every direction and the unintuitive button setup, switching between your weapons is a chore. And the lack of any type of defensive move, including a simple block, is just baffling in this type of game.

Armageddon?s visuals could use more polish, too. Suited up with his guns and gliding through the air with his magnificent red cape, Spawn looks marvelous. The environments, however, don?t keep up. Armageddon?s world is far removed from the sharp illustrations found in the comic. Instead, levels seem bland, small, and with little detail.

An impressive music score can?t even save this version of Spawn. The game may be the best Spawn game to date, but that?s not saying much with a showing that?s this disappointing. Exorcise those evil thoughts and pass on Armageddon.?Four-Eyed Dragon

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