X-men: Next Dimension

by Sony / Marvel / Activision

Product Features

• 1-2 Players
• Choose from 24 X-Men characters
• No boundaries, No barriers. Huge 3D levels.
• Digital & Analog Control
• Vibration Function

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006LELS
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: October 22, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,982 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Amazon.com Review

Playing X-Men: Next Dimension requires looking at the moves menu. A lot. If you're the kind of person who likes to memorize lists of moves--maybe even finds it fun as it gives you a sense of accomplishment--this game is for you. If you just want a game to play with some friends without cramming as if for an exam, you'd be better off with another fighting title.

But who doesn't love the X-Men? They're all represented here. The biggies (both good and bad): Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, and Cyclops, plus Magneto, Mystique, and Sabretooth. Other favorites also made the cut, including Gambit, Nightcrawler, and Forge. The backgrounds are terrific, and in a particularly impressive design element, you can drift into other landscapes from your original map. For example, if, while fighting from inside Dr. X's mansion, you throw your opponent out the window, you'll find yourself outside on the garden map. It's a good trick, and it almost makes the load time between games reasonable (rematches are quick, but reloads that change environments are painfully slow).

Each character has their own special "super meter" attacks, all of which befit the mutant power detailed in the comic books. Playing one-on-one with friends in versus mode, you can calibrate your character so practiced players have less energy for a more balanced game. These touches are appreciated. So while it's not as addictive as Tekken or any similar benchmark game, X-Men: Next Dimension still has appeal, with a reasonably well-thought-out game design and endearing character elements. --Jennifer Buckendorff

Pros:

• Plenty of fan pleasers, including the chance to unlock good-old-days yellow and blue costumes
• Really cool combo attacks, unique to each character
• Voice work by Patrick Stewart

Cons:

• Requires serious memorization of moves

Product Description

X-Men: Next Dimension plunges players into a powerful enemy's plot to rid the world of mutants. Leaving traditional section-based fighting games in its wake, X-Men: Next Dimension is the only console fighter game that carries epic superhero showdowns across expansive 3-D levels. Players fight as 20 different X-Men characters (plus four secret characters to be unlocked) through interactive environments, replete with combat-induced damage.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Game, October 22, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: X-men: Next Dimension (Video Game)

Bottom line....This game is really, really, DAMN good. It's not Tekken or Soul Calibur, but it's a strong game. The graphics are fantastic. The move list is incredibly long. And it's incredibly challenging. And there are plenty of characters to keep any gamer happy. The main flaw..the controls. It has to be the WIERDEST control set-up in history. Very odd indeed. However, this only because of the new gameplay in this game. The control needs to be set-up like it is. It's just not your normal 6 button fighting set-up (or Tekken's 4 button set-up). This game tried to take control to a whole new level. And it does. It just completely throws you off and is very difficult to adjust to. After playing this game for a couple days, it's fine. The controls don't bug me at all. You just have to get used it. But you will HATE it at first...and even get a little frustrated (I was sooo close to returning it). But the game is definitely worth it to work through that frustration. It's a hella fun. And I can't imagine having the controls any other way. Before this game, I hated the Mutant Acadamy games. However, If you like the X-Men, you will thoroughly enjoy this game. This is the best use of the characters that I have ever seen. If anything, give it a rent. However, expect to put a few Hours in (yes..Hours) to learn the controls.

Oh...Hidden Characters: Bishop (beat arcade mode w/ Gambit), The Blob (beat arcade mode w/ Bishop), Dark Phoenix (beat arcade mode w/ Phoenix) & Pyslocke (beat arcade mode w/ Betsy.....I don't know what the difference is either between Betsy & Pyslocke, even though they're technically the same person. Havn't got her yet.). X-Box has a extra character....Pyro.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars X-Men: Next Dimension -- A True Work of Art., June 26, 2003

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Alberto Guerrero (Coral Gables, Florida United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: X-men: Next Dimension (Video Game)

This is an excellent rendition of the X-Men characters. They each look very original.Their moves and "supers" (special use of powers to beat or greatly damage an opponent) are excellent. The 3-D environments are beautiful and the fact that there's a story to follow is a plus.

I must say though, I am somewhat disappointed to read some of the reviews and the criticisms offered. I feel that too much emphasis is placed on the very minor flaws of the game without really taking in consideration all that the game really offers.

Some mention the fact that there are too many moves to master for each character and that somehow this is not an appealing feature of the game.I tend to disagree with this because there are easy fighting combos that can be learned rather quickly to have fun. If you're the type of person that likes to fully master a character than this game provides that as well.

Playing in "Story Mode" to unlock secret characters is fun and although the story stays the same you can always skip it. Then again this is a plus that can only be built on for a future game. I haven't seen this combination in other games, so it is definitely good in my book.

It was also mentioned that playing Prime Sentinel A is hard in "Easy Mode" as opposed to other characters--then again, he's not supposed to be easy, he's a robot with mutagenic disabling powers, what else could you expect.

Another one of the goodies that this game offers is the playing in "Practice Mode". Here you can learn all the moves or any particular move of any character.

So far this game has a great replay value for me and my 4 year old son. Whether you're an X-Men fan or not you will appreciate the great graphics and characterization of this game. At least rent it and you definitely will not be disappointed. If you buy it, you have made an excellent investment for hours of fun.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good...but Flawed, October 29, 2002

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C.E. - See all my reviews
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This review is from: X-men: Next Dimension (Video Game)

I like the X-men. I like fighting games. So, one would naturally think that this game would be a perfect combination right? Well, almost. While I have been a fan of the X-men fighting games from Activision and Paradox since the PSOne version, something seems to be wrong with this title. The plethora of characters is great, and the moves are awesome as well. I am certainly pleased with the interactive backgrounds and fighting arenas. The added "story" mode was also a nice touch. Yet despite all these additions, this game still cant live up to the greatness that was X-men: Mutant Academy 2 on the PSOne.
I suppose the most glaring problem with this game is the AI. The computer will kill you everytime. Some characters are deceptively easy to defeat, and others are almost impossible to conquer. The next problem lies with the fact that the game is incredible shallow. The options menu has a list of "assets" or unlockable items within the game. They range from extra costumes, extra characters, and FMV sequences. The main objective that must be accomplished in order to unlock these things is to "fight in story mode and win." The only problem is that the "story" mode is the same EVERY TIME that you play through it. The exact same. Nothing changes. Shallow and poorly though out, but still fun, at least the 1st time through.
Despite this games obvious and glaring flaws, it is still a solid fighter with complex moves and a trove of characters to play. I would suggest that most people rent this title. Those people who purchase this title should not expect dissapointment, but rather should view it as a work-in-progress and hope that the 2nd offering will be like the previous games. X-men Mutant Academy for the PSOne was sub-par. Then came X-men Mutant Academy 2...and it was awesome. Perhaps so with X-men Next Dimension...perhaps X-men Next Dimension 2 with return and rescue the ailing first outing for the PS2.

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