X Men: Destiny

Console Nintendo Wii
Publisher Activision
Genre Action
Region EU , US
Views 2,229
Downloads 1,872
Released 27th Sep 2011 (USA)
14th Oct 2011 (UK/EU)
File size 1.48 G
3.3/5 (1 vote)
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INTRODUCTION

Hold on to your spandex, mutant lovers! “X-Men: Destiny” for Wii isn’t just another action-packed gaming romp; it’s an immersive experience where you step into the shoes—no, the super-powered feet—of one of three fresh-out-of-the-oven mutants. You don’t just game; you evolve, make allegiances, and plunge deep into a compelling new narrative.

A WORLD ON THE BRINK OF WAR

Imagine this: Professor Xavier has kicked the bucket, and Magneto is off playing hide-and-seek. What’s left? A looming showdown between mutants and regular homo sapiens. As if that wasn’t the perfect storm, enter the Purifiers—a human extremist group making a bad situation worse. Who’s keeping the X-Men together? Cyclops and Emma Frost! And let’s not forget Mystique, who’s sitting pretty as the acting CEO of the Brotherhood of Mutants. As a player, your job is to navigate through this tumultuous landscape, choosing to side with the X-Men or the Brotherhood while piecing together the puzzle of who lit the fire under this brewing war.

YOUR ROLE AMONG ICONIC CHARACTERS

So, can you waltz in and replace Wolverine or Storm? Think again, bub! All the legendary X-Men and Brotherhood characters are present, but only as NPCs (Non-Player Characters for the non-geeks). They will offer you missions, enhance the story, and sometimes join you in an excellent ol’ fisticuff. So yes, you might not be the mutant rock star, but you do get to hobnob with legends like Quicksilver, Emma Frost, Cyclops, and many more. They’ll also lend you some of their fantastic abilities and costumes. How’s that for a fanboy/girl dream?

MEET THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

No, you’re not playing as Wolverine’s third cousin twice removed. You get to pick one of three brand-new characters. There’s Aimi Yoshida, a Japanese immigrant who’s an orphan sent away from her homeland because of anti-mutant sentiments. Then there’s Grant Alexander, the college jock with as much awareness of mutant politics as a goldfish has of astrophysics. Last but not least, meet Adrian Luca, a chap raised by the Purifiers to loathe mutants, but spoiler alert: he’s one of them!

CHOOSE YOUR POWERS WISELY

As the saying goes, “With great power comes great fun!” This game isn’t just a button-masher; you can choose your ability. Will it be Shadow Matter summoning ethereal blades during your attacks? Or how about Density Control, turning you into a walking, talking fortress? And then there’s Energy Projection—because who doesn’t want to shoot energy balls? It’s the game’s sole natural projectile power, so there’s no pressure!

GAMEPLAY AND UPGRADES

Don’t let the RPG elements fool you; this game is still about beating the pulp out of bad guys. It adheres to the classic beat-em-up formula but spices things up with weak, solid attacks and nifty combos. What sets it apart is the opportunity to upgrade your abilities with features borrowed from other famous mutants. Want to leave a trail of fire à la Pyro? You got it! Do you feel like ramping up your attack power with a Juggernaut-based upgrade? Be my guest! The game rewards your efforts with new capabilities earned via side-quests and upgrades purchasable with experience points. Plus, you can find collectible profiles scattered around, providing extra info on your favorite mutants.

So there you have it, “X-Men: Destiny” for Wii is not just a game; it’s a mutant-themed playground that lets you live your superhero—or supervillain—fantasies. Time to get your game on, X-style!

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