Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
| Spider-Man: Friend or Foe | |
|---|---|
| File:Spidermanfoftitle.png A New Twist on the Legend. A New Take on the Movies. | |
| Developer(s) | Next Level Games Beenox Studios Artificial Mind and Movement |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360,[2], PS2,[3][2] Nintendo DS,[2] Wii,[2] PC,[2] PSP[3] |
| Release | Fall 2007[1] |
| Genre(s) | Action/Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single Player/Co-Op |
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is an upcoming Spider-Man computer and video game based on the comic book series and Spider-Man motion pictures. The game's arrival is scheduled for fall 2007.[4]
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe was originally announced via a promotional page on the back of the Spider-Man 3 video game instruction booklet. The teaser stated that the game would be a "A new twist on the legend. A new take on the movies." The game's website shows a few screenshots of the game and confirms that the Green Goblin will make an appearance. It also confirms that the game will be expected for release during fall 2007.[5]
Activision had previously announced Spider-Man: Trilogy. The game, believed to be a retelling of the three films, is also set to be available for purchase sometime in fall 2007.[6] It is thought that Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is the final name for Spider-Man: Trilogy.[7]
According to the company report, Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is a unique take on the franchise. Inspired by the movies Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, this action adventure game reinterprets big-screen moments and battles with a humorous twist. Players team up with famous heroes from Marvel Comics to fight the bad guys and then convert them to sidekicks after defeating them in epic boss battles. Experience ground-breaking cooperative multiplayer, as Spider-Man or a sidekick, in exotic spots around the globe, including Tokyo, Egypt and Nepal.[8]
Characters
- Peter Parker/Spider-Man[8]
- Norman Osborn/Green Goblin[8]
- Eddie Brock, Jr./Venom
- Daniel Rand/Iron Fist[8]
- Flint Marko/Sandman[8]
- Dr. Otto Octavius/Doc Ock[8]
- Harry Osborn/New Goblin[8]
- Nick Fury
- Silver Sablinova/Silver Sable[8]
- Hobie Brown/Prowler[8]
- Eric Brooks/Blade[8]
Plot
It was revealed at E3 2007 that the game would be a humorous take on the well known movie franchise, and would mix movies with the comics. In an interview, it was confirmed that co-operative play would be induced into the game, and Spider-Man would be teaming up with many allies from the Marvel Comics series. In the first trailer, the narrator states that Spider-Man has fought many of the best super-villains, in three of his films, and, "What's left to do?" The viewer then sees Harry Osborn, the New Goblin, swoop in to save Spider-Man from all of the movie villains (Green Goblin, Dr. Octopus, Sandman, and Venom). The narrator then gives much of the game-play info, such as fighting villains, and turning them into side-kicks, and upgradable allies.
Also in the interview, it was stated that the story, would revolve around Spider-Man and friends trying to save the world, from a global threat. It was also revealed that Nick Fury, leader of S.H.I.E.L.D., would play a role in the game, as well as inform Spider-Man of the threat. Until the plot is revealed, fans can only wait. The plot may slightly incorporate the movies plot, added with a totally original plot, which seems to be very likely.
Development
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe is being developed by three different companies depending on the platform. The console edition is being created by Next Level Games who created both Mario Strikers titles: Super Mario Strikers and Mario Strikers Charged. They are making the Wii, Xbox 360 and a PS2 versions. Beenox Studios will be taking care of the PC edition. Beenox has been porting games to the PC for years including titles from the Tony Hawk Pro Skater and X-Men Legends franchises. Artificial Mind and Movement will be handling the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP edition of the game.[9]
Notes and references
- ^ "IGN: Marvel Nemesis and Fantastic Four Return". Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ^ a b c d e Releases at GameSpot
- ^ a b Manual picture at Photobucket
- ^ "IGN: Marvel Nemesis and Fantastic Four Return". Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ^ "IGN: Marvel Nemesis and Fantastic Four Return". Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ^ "IGN: Marvel Nemesis and Fantastic Four Return". Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ^ "IGN: New Spider-Man Game Coming Soon?". Retrieved 2007-05-18.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Spider-Man: Friend or Foe Company Line - Xbox 360 News at GameSpot". Activision. 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2007-05-21.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ iTZKooPA (2007-07-12). "'Spider-Man: Friend or Foe' Coming To PCs". Totalgaming.net. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
