Spawn: Armageddon

by Namco

Product Features

• Al Simmons was a soldier specializing in black ops - dirty military actions run by the CIA. When he was killed in action, Al was given a second chance at life -- but only as a pawn in the eternal game between light & darkness. He's now a Spawn, but he'll do whatever it takes to break free & have his life back.
• Help Spawn break free from the control of Hell and avoid destruction by the forces of Heaven
• Explore a darker, dirtier near-future New York as you battle your way through 25 missions
• Struggle against impossible odds, using your magic battle axe, living costume and a variety of conventional weapons
• Incredible graphics and combos -- hit opponents with magic chains, juggle opponents in unique gunshot combos and glide across skyscrapers with your living cape

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009XS6B
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 21, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,291 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

Spawn: Armageddon brings the dark adventures of the supernatural anti-hero to life, on your game system! Amazing boss-battles with The Violator, Cy-Gor, The Redeemer and other deadly opponents taken straight from the stories

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comic Book Hack and Slash, March 1, 2004

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Lisa Shea "medieval swordfighting enthusiast" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spawn: Armageddon (Video Game)

Spawn Armageddon is a mature title for the XBox, based on the comic book character. Regret and hatred is all he is made of now.

If you're not familiar with Spawn, he was originally a CIA agent who was slain when he tried to quit. He went to Hell, and made a deal with the Devil to lead their forces in exchange for seeing his loved wife again. Unfortunately for Spawn, he's sent back disfigured and without a memory, so he wears a full body outfit and only slowly remembers his past.

In the game, you start out barely remembering your wife and a burning pain. You're in New York City and an unknown attacker is causing trouble, and you decide to take it on. Soon there are legions of demons jumping through the streets for you to slay in bloody gore.

You've got a fascinating array of Hell-powers including time slowdown and chain weapons. Those familiar with the comic book tale will enjoy submersing in an atmosphere very like that world.

The gameplay is very linear and directed. You have to clear all enemies in an area before, miraculously, the way becomes clear to move on. You destroy objects near you to find health. There isn't much stealth or thought involved here. You kill, kill, destroy, and move on. Each mission gives you a rating which you can go back to try to improve. You can't save within missions - either you finish it or you have to start from the beginning again.

In between missions, you can buy ammo, upgrade weapons or in other ways enhance your character. So it really does matter to do the very best you can on a level to make sure you're ready for the next challenge.

We liked the warping effect caused by your weapons as they intersected with walls. On the other hand, we didn't like the sense of Deja Vu - that we were doing in essence the same thing over and over again. Yes, it's an interesting world - but there could have been much more variety in the levels and challenges presented.

Well worth it if you're a comic book or hack-and-slash fan, but otherwise rent rent it first to see how it appeals to you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spawn Fans: Time to Rejoice!, January 30, 2004

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Jessie P. Matte "Jessie P. Matte" (Church Point, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spawn: Armageddon (Video Game)

If you're a fan of the Spawn comic series, you'll love this game. The game virtually places you inside an issue of a Spawn comic... There is plenty of action, and plenty of familiar foes... The graphics are very crisp, and there are plenty of cool unlockables, like Spawn comic book covers... As far as the gameplay is concerned, there is plenty of action, and you can basically destroy nearly all of your surroundings in any level to gain more power-ups. This game is a must-buy if you're a fan of the comic series, or a fan of action games in general. You'll definitely spend hours playing this one, so put some time aside on your schedule. Good job, Namco...!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spawn rocks, January 23, 2004

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james verderosa (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spawn: Armageddon (Video Game)

Being a fan of Todd Mcfarlane since he was artist for Marvel comics drawing spider-man i had to check this game out.Having only played the first two levels so far i give this game five stars for the gameplay and graphics.I love the comic covers you can collect and also the encyclopedia.A very cool videogame.

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