Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order - Before You Buy
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- Ultimate Alliance 3 (Nintendo Switch) marks the return of a beloved comic book game franchise. Does it live up to the original? Let's talk.
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It feels like coming home. They actually made a no bullshit Ultimate Alliance game in 2019
gameranx my music is good. don’t believe me den watch it
@@jefee4352 stfu
Far from home for me on the other side
FYI @gameranx Disney OWNS Marvel.
Disney has the entertainment Monopoly people just dont know about it.
@@jefee4352 i watched it, your music is garbage
I really hope they bring back the first two marvel alliances on switch. Also bring Marvel Vs. Capcom 2. C'mon Disney, you want money, right???
I think they removed it from the ps store
@@alexghost2099 They remove from the existence, at least from officials ways
If they wanted money it wouldn't be a switch exclusive
@@bigfoot12118 the others game of the franchise was multiplatform and they don't sell too much, why mak you think that this time will be different
@@alexghost2099 you can still buy them on Amazon for ps4
What I really miss is the diverse areas and enemies from the first one because it had SO MUCH VARIETY!
You go from a military station, to a carnival, to the depths of hell, go deep underwater, go into outer space and into Valhalla which is the heaven version of the Norse mythology.
And the villains were amazing too like Galactus and Mephisto!
I'm hoping they put up DLC stories, with far more areas and characters and this game will become a gem just like the first one!
This still is enough to make me buy a switch for it!
Nothings can beat the first one
It’s that real deep Marvel nerd lore that made the first so amazing
It didn’t conform to anything the movies had or whatever
X - men Legends: Rise of Apocalypse was best of this type of game.
ya agreed
💯💯💯
Yeah that's what started ultimate alliance. Be cool if the made a new xmen legends
the first ultimate alliance was pretty good too
oh pls take me back
This game needs a bunch of alternate costumes and not colour swaps
Damn right
It coming for all characters Q1 2020 and august 30th
Unacceptable....
Nintendo said that in Q1 2020 every character is gonna receive new costumes
@@diogopereira3731 Alternate costumes should've already been in the game in the first place. Just like the Fantastic Four.
Anyone remember marvel rise of the imperfects? Such a great game.
Auto Fusion that game is mad slept on
Been wanting a new Marvel Nemesis for such a long time. Don’t think it’ll ever happen though. 😞
Oh yea
Johnny Ohm was OP
Hells ya!!! They had my boi daredevil in there kickin ass!!
Anyone else watch these after buying a game, i watch them while they install
its an L doing that but me and almost eberyone else does the same thing
Feel like it ruins the game for me they always have a something bad to day
I know this is 4 years ago, but i watch them after playing a good amount of the game😂
@@captainidra9129 hey 1 month ago! I'm glad I'm not the only one who's looking into this game in 2024 lol
The last Marvel game I bought was Ultimate Alliance 2, so you can bet that I'm buying Ultimate Alliance 3.
K i just told my friend I would bet 50 cents on it with him so don't let me down keep me updated
Bro your everywhere
Calvin Vi Brittania who??
Stop following me pls
Same
This is type of game you have to enjoy with friends (and I have none)
Prabowo1996 it’s actually surprisingly better solo imo
There’s online
I have fun playing by myself
It's actually better to play it solo.
The camera is an absolute nightmare when playing with friends...
Reason it's exclusive to Switch is because Nintendo is publishing it. If they didn't this game wouldn't even exist.
Wow I didnt know that. I always wondered why it was exclusive to Switch
lol... if you want to believe that lie go ahead. You think disney gives a shit? they just want more money.
@@naragath2531 u dumb?
Well he's not lying. Nintendo put the money up for this game so if you want it better buy a Switch.
Adam Hobbs that’s what I did to be honest...😳I just got one! Hopefully getting this tomorrow! Also just got BotW yesterday. Honestly don’t know why I didn’t get a Switch earlier!
I think this one is better than MUA2, but I still love MUA1 more.
You're trippin lol. Ultimate alliance 2 was better than 1, but they arent better than xmen legends 1 and 2
SonOfMars ultimate alliance 1 is better than the other 3 games
Agree. This game lacked content. The costumes are just color swap. And there are no dialog selection!
Especially MUA1 Gold Edition
Personally I felt that 1 had more characters and better hero’s, storyline was also better I found it hard for me to take a break from 1 because the storyline kept you going. 2 was more focused on gameplay and action I personally believe 2 only so popular because of the amount effort they put in all of the characters fusion combination but honestly both were really good games !
Literally just beat it and I have to say....it was pretty freaking good game , one of the best in the series , definitely recommend ppl get it and they're unlockable secret characters that aren't dlc and that's a great thing
philbx720 wondering which you recommend as the best one in the series?
Dan Reyes ok so I've played all of them (marvel alliance 1 , marvel alliance 2 , all the xmen legends) and I have to say gameplay wise I do like this one the best because of how challenging it can be and the amount of supers you can combine , but marvel alliance 1 is the best one story wise , marvel alliance 3 feels like gameplay of marvel 1 & 2 together
How many hours? Replay value?
I might play it but im gonna be cringing at the corny ass dialogue and new VA
And the new outfits
@@ThaPowerofLaughter many many hours especially if you get the dlc
I’m feeling genuinely interested in getting this game. Anyone else?
ShadowMaster94 yea
Nope, just you m8.
Well yeah but I’m broke
@@prettyboyboo6901 👺
Well, if there is no other games, maybe yes. Kinda not worth $60 tho
It's so rare to get a marvel game with so many characters :). I was on the fence about this one but i'm really glad I bought it.
reed they dick rode the new wave of marvel movies that came out first game was way better
@@lostandfound6870 first game was like a tour through the marvel universe!!
Da ComicBookNerd soo much fun
right?i also love a good brawler
Is doctor doom playable I can't find out
As a Marvel comics, movies and Marvel everything fan, I really really love this game!! It has all the elements of an Ultimate Alliance game and I just really love it when friends come over and we can jump in and beat up some baddies and take control of our favourite heroes!! It's my favourite game right now and I think I either use Venom or Miles Morales as my go to characters in the game!! 😀
What I really miss is the combo system from the previous games. The stun, that pop up and the sweep. UA 3 has you mashing one button and heavy attacks don't link up with the light attacks.
Can't believe this game been out for 4 years and I haven't heard about til today
The game is really good, I hope they port the other ultimate alliance games to switch
I still need to finish 2.
They are already? Lol what are you talking about
Zelda?
I've waited so long to see you Zelda! I set out on a whole journey across Hyrule!
Stepped right into that one my friend.
honestly Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 is by far one of my absolute childhood faves, I remember playing it with my sister as a kid and it was FUN, in fact, even though my ADD was REALLY bad as a kid, it actually was the first game I ever beat, unfortunately we lost that X-Box long ago and as well, the old games are off market which sucks, especially since I never got the chance to play the second one, but I'm still really glad for the memories I have of it, so I actually really hope to be able to pick this one up some time, cause I remember a lot of good things about the old games
Ghost Rider, Magneto, Deadpool, and Venom. My anti hero squad.
I can’t fucking poop
@@sub-zero5433 its been 3 years. you ever pop that turd out?
@@shady6427 man's died on the shitter like Elvis himself
You guys make some pretty awesome videos to begin with, but I really appreciate your Before You Buy videos. They've helped me out on numerous occasions. That being said, I had already preordered this game. I haven't had a chance to get too into it yet, because of the final Splatfest, but I'm looking forward to it. Keep making these videos & I'll keep watching them 😁
I just want a complete remake of the first one 😭😭😭
For me, this is the best in the series of MUA. I am totally in love with this game ❤️
same i think its better than the other 2
I think the story is better as well, the animations are very unique.
Sammme I love the first one a ton, hate the second, but absolutely love this one
Why y’all supporting this damn honestly the costumes were the best part of the game!!!
@@lostandfound6870 I know but the updates are coming so it's chill
I missed the hub worlds, enemies names in health bars, and dialogue conversations from the original Ultimate Alliance.
"Venom actually says 'We are Venom'..." surely that's to be expected?
You'd think
I am absolutely loving this game! Nightcrawler is my favorite character I’ve found and he’s running with a team of Paylocke Elsa Bloodstone and storm. Good synergies!
is it multiplayer??
@@ziongarza1345 look it up wtf what do you think lol
I remember playing the first one in 2006 when I was 14.
Now I'll be playing this game with my son for his 7th birthday.
I recommend putting ghost rider on anyone's team, hes pretty op that may nerf him later. My only gripe is the varying difficulty, I put it on easy for my kids and I to play, and even keeping up with upgrades there are random segments where standard enemies will one shot you.
I'm a little underwhelmed. But I'm having fun with the game.
NET Alliance it really doesnt look that great
It's surprisingly fun :). I like the story, the art design and the variety of levels.
@@promiseillbenice8526 it's a lot of fun and there it's plenty to do
@@reed1645 I really dislike this game's art design. Looks super cheap and too distant from the previous games
@@jordonroy6574 How is it not fair? Artstyle is nearly always purposeful. Artsyles can be bad even if there was a specific thing they were going for.
“I don’t want to spoil any character reveals” (immediately shows two character reveals)
At least he didn't reveal the biggest playable character in the game 🤷♂️🤡
@@unkindled4965 oh please who cares You knew you were going to be able to play that character from the jump
Ronaldo is better than Messi
Same haha. Preordered actually, which i never do.
Haha gameranx has a crush on you
@Tyler Regalado Its a must have for comic fans so its hardly a waste
@Tyler Regalado Youll be missing out on all the good things to come with free updates.
Because Gameranx post their reviews a day late like morons
Just so people may understand why Marvel's Ultimate Alliance 3 is a Switch exclusive. Nintendo owns the publishing rights to the game (and maybe the series hopefully). Therefore Nintendo is not going to release their game on a competitor's system
That's what they said about resident evil 4
@@DeepVoiceValley No, that was by Capcom who funded and published the game. Nintendo funded and published MUA3, this title isn't going anywhere.
I've been waiting for this before you buy even after I bought.
Joe Dunmore haha. Same same.
After all the Marvel games got removed from digital stores, I bought a hard copy of this game, and I don’t even own a damn switch yet 😂
"Before you buy" is by far my favorite video game review show. You do a great job of explaining pros and cons, you get me excited about games, and you're very passionate. Keep up the great work! ❤
Group bonus is not a new thing they did that in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
And 1
And X-men Legends 2
+Spidey Shady not in the same way. He’s talking about how they did it.
Lenox W dawgggg I loved that game. Really sucks they never had a 3rd installment for X-Men Legends
The camera is way worse in couch co-op. It kinda feels like the developers put couch co-op in as an afterthought and only playtested the level in single-player mode.
There are some maps where you can't even see the enemies if you're playing with a partner, like Wakanda and some parts of the X-Men Mansion. We had to drop out back to Single Player mode to unfuck the cameras and get through certain sections
Buyer beware
the difficulty spikes at the bosses in this game are really bad and make you have to grind your characters up a lot to get past some of them
I bought it with no questions asked. I trust in the alliance. This game was great and after playing through the whole story I would say it has a lot to offer.
I have no regrets in buying this game. Absolutely awesome game to play solo or multiplayer mode. Started the game with mighty dificulties.
I've been having a blast with it. I'm still on my first playthrough of the main story but I'm still a fan of how Deadpool plays in this game. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 1 introduced me to Deadpool when that game first came out and I've been a fan of the character since then. Of the newcomers I think my favorite one to play as is Spider-Gwen. I've just had a blast changing up changing up my team as I progressed through the game. So far I've played as a Spider-Verse team, The Defenders, and most recently a X-Force team. I'm excited to put many more hours until the game.
Deadpool was one of the only characters I could stand.... this game was TRASH...
Cyclops was my #2 tho
Played it with my friend last night and had such a good time, highly recommend this to anyone that loves marvel
Can we play with joy cons (multiplayer) ?
Atiq yeah man
This is the only person I look for where reviews if I can't find him on a game then I go somewhere else
I wish reviewers had been honest about just how miserable the camera is in this game... Between the camera and the nearly 1/3 second controller lag, I find this game to be completely unplayable (not to mention literally every attack from every enemy knocking you down, which is not only frustrating, but compounds the camera issue).
I bought a switch for just this game, I would've most likely passed if I knew how much depth this game lacked. Pretty basic button masher and the replay value is lacking. Not sure the new characters and DLC will improve it that much. This game is a solid C
Morpheus I nearly did the same thing, but instead opted to buy the game and try it on my little siblings’ Switch first. Very glad I did not. Although it is a fun co-op game and brings back great childhood memories of playing MUA, obstacles such as only equipping a single powermove (as opposed to almost ten that you can pick 4 of), and only being able to use said powermoves when the game *tells you that you can* , it is not worth the $60 + expansion pass I paid, and is definitely not worth buying a Switch for.
edit: typo
Jesus song
@@RandomizationShow you do know the switch has plenty of other good games right? Also I am sure the game isnt as bad as you guys are saying it is I think the noth of you ste just mad it's not available on ps4 and xbox..
I've heard people say that it ain't worth the 60 and other minor gripes but in all honesty is a great game it is absolutely worth the 60. It is jam packed with content and does the originals justice. Very comic book-like story and aesthetic. Gameplay that gets deeper as you progress with strategy involved and yet still simple gameplay and fun as hell. It's an 8.5/10 from me.
Seriously, they're just mad that it's a Switch exclusive. I love the interactions with all the characters and the team building is fun to mess with.
I bought it new for $50
@@Godsbud777 cool
I've only watched the start of this and you are RIGHT lol! It feels like a dumb down cheaper version of the old games. Something you find at the bottom of a bargain bucket at a shop or something. Like those crappy Ben 10 games. It's missing so much and it makes me sad.
It also looks like a mobile game, this is 2019 and a popular franchise
Not gonna lie looks like a mobile game and technically it is so I guess that makes sense
They should remastered the first games for the Nintendo switch . they did it for PlayStation 4 .
The first ultimate alliance was a masterpiece....the second was just ok...
Yeah the alts in that game sucked.
Neightrix Prime Yes but the first one had more of a roster, the areas where better, the game had an atmosphere. The second one was good but I feel like a lot of people like it more because you could do fusion which added more action to the game coming to find out the second one was made by different developers.
The first game is superior
@@Insomniajay ONG
I was hooked soon as I unlocked venom and that huge shark jump move I can’t get enough of it
I've really enjoyed what I've played of it so far. My go to team has been Daredevil, Elektra, Elsa Bloodstone, and Nightcrawler. I wish you could adjust the friendly ai though. kind of like in Kingdom Hearts (the only example I can think of)
ultimate alliance 2 and 1 is genuinely one of the best games on earth
Feel like this was better than two, One legendary though.
Super fun game imo, classic rendition of a couch coop game that’s jam packed with action and a deceptively small amount of teamwork (for better or worse, I don’t really think it’s a hinderance)
I liked the first one, which I had and played back when it came out on PS2. This is the best for me though, simply because of its roster. It has all of my favorite characters here. Guardians of the Galaxy, Venom, Deadpool, Cable and Wolverine, The Punisher, Blade, Ghost Rider and the Moon Knight. Loved it!
Idk why i am watching this when I have already bought the game 😂❤️
Ima buy the switch lite for this game and the yugioh game lol
Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus. The best team ever.
Agreed
Never thought that this would top MUA 2. I seriously loved that one, played it a couple of times completely. Also, the Civil War story line is amazing.
I'm really confused by those who say they like this better than the second one. Seems to be a lot of details missed. No unique conversations with characters that have relationships. No attack combos. The abilities upgrades are rather simple and the same across all characters. The environments are very simple and even the puzzles (so far) are kinda just meh. I'm having fun, but I'd wait for it to go on sale.
P.S. I bought a switch solely for this game... slightly let down but having fun playing it with my fiance
I really liked MUA3 but I think it was pretty short and I have a really soft spot for the first 2 games even though 3 is still a worthy entry. I like the overall roster but wished they included Gambit and Jessica Jones as playable characters but I guess maybe down the line we may get em as DLC I hope
Me and my friends would always play UA1 and 2. In my opinion if you enjoyed the first 2 games, then you’re definitely gonna enjoy this one. It’s a pretty fun game considering it’s for the switch.
Hey yo Thanos doctor doom is better 😂
You lost me in the opening 18 seconds. Game was great fun and easily the best in the series. Psylocke is great to play as. She even has the flying swallow form Ninja Gaiden.
You clearly never played X-Men Legends 1 & 2.
Mua nothing without those games being used as the spine for most gameplay functions.
It's time for Spidey's harem to be reborn once again
It honestly looks really fun, I've been waiting for a multi-player marvel game for a while other than Lego marvel
The Guy in the Chair it is.
The ultimate alliance sequels proved that only Raven software knows how to make these games
Yessir
MUA1 has a more engaging story and side missions, but MUA3 def has the best gameplay, difficulty curve, and balanced set of characters.
@@NeightrixPrime I agree. And MUA2 actually let you use powers while flying and the characters would more or less auto-aim to enemies on the ground.
In MUA1 it was stiff and you could tell they used the same animation for ground power attacks while flying and wasn’t really perfected till MUA2.
MUA3 takes this away.
You might get a meaningless hover for certain attacks like with Magneto and Storm but I hate that any basic attack you do while flying, disengages flight- let alone being able to use powers while flying.
I always wait for your reviews before I buy games! Thank you for all that you do!
Man this game is hard. It's not easy to upgrade heroes.
yeah it is hard just beat the game today and this game feels like I can play again
in the new hard version and to get the 4 secret characters
Make sure to pay attention to team bonuses and synergy attacks
@@pwrovr9k731 is it a short game?
Stevan Gonzalez about 10-15 hours
It's easy
I feel like story wise, voice acting, and roster this is the best Ultimate Alliance game. My only problem is the level design
Had this preordered with the expansion pass. The only thing that is disappointing is the lack of costumes, more combos and abilities would be nice too but the game is very fun I don’t regret it
I remember using wolverine and deadpool with their costumes that give them regen and just never dieing in the first game
Guys I just bought the game man. Either way I'm enjoying this game with my girlfriend
I highly doubt
@@masknzgamer What do you mean man
@@masknzgamer the fanboy who always whines about switch games
I heard its not really worth the 60 bucks lol. I'm gonna wait 2 years when its 40 or 20 lol
@@Primo-on6fc I had $20 of gamestop credit that I've had for 4months. So I decided why not
After all of the phase 4 announcements, I'm tempted to get this game to play with my family. I just don't know how much I'd play it with FE coming right around the corner
Well, since FE is a completely single player experience, you can play UA3 with your family, and FE when you're by yourself. That's what I'm planning on doing! Though I already got UA3 so I have a headstart on it.
My team lineup is all anti-heroes and I love it
That's the right way to go....
Absolutely SicknTwisted who are they Deadpool Elsa bloodstone and who else
@@echospace7347 ghost Rider and venom
Bought it, am enjoying it, but it’s definitely not for everyone so do your research beforehand and if you get the game please actually pay attention to the tutorial and mechanics.
I still enjoy playing it with my brother though.
You are awesome for doing this video with the early start of the game vid only. Very considerate. 👌🏾
This game definitely bested 2 by far imo but not 1.
When you say alternate skins you should really say alternate colors because they're not any different other than the color
I'm glad this game is actually good. I'm not gonna pick it up but i appreciate the review.
So you're one of those people.
I bought this game and it is quite enjoyable. I'd give it a solid 8.5/10. Graphics take a hit in portable mode, obviously, and it looks a little grainy. But having an UA game on the go? That's something special.
This looks like a pa2 era game I use to dig it back in the day tho
Are you dumb.
+Monkeyboy Games far too much things going on in the screen for a PS2 to run. Hell sometimes the switch drops in frame rate even in docked mode.
Yea, i used to play a X-men game like this on PS2, it was great
Ahhh ultimate alliance 1 how long has it been, good times good times
Amazing video keep it going ❤️❤️❤️
2 Things I strongly disagree with about this video.
1. This game is FAR better than the past 2 games. From art style to gameplay, this was just more presentable.
2. The gameplay is "NOT SIMPLE" though it may feel like it at some point. This game actually does have some strategy involved so that it's not always a beat em up. I literally found myself dying more often in this game than any of the other 2 games.
It is way harder I'd say, and I've watched others struggle as well. It's kind of funny.
And if anyone doubts the gameplay being better, I say compare Nightcrawler from his last game to this game. In my opinion, Nightcrawler feels more like Nightcrawler in 3 than 1. In the first he felt clunky and slow. Even his skills were kind of... underwhelming? I don't know. That's just me but as much as I love those old games, I really like what 3 has brought to the table. Loads of fun, even if it can be kind of difficult at times. (Unless you're not like me and are good I guess.)
Wish this was on PC or other consoles :/
Same
Trust me it sucks
@@promiseillbenice8526 well that's fairly subjective lol. I'm enjoying it a lot :)
Yeah I would've for sure bought it if it was. I loved the other 2 so for old times sake lol kind of like the only reason I buy the Tekken games even now too
I bought it, never played the previous ones. I am a little underwhelmed, but at the same time, it is fun. I feel like it's going to be way better playing co-op
when Jake says a game is solid
I know it means
!GN will give it a 8
and I probably won't play it
This game was such a great purchase, me and my buddies played for hours this summer to unlock all the characters.
Am having difficulty unlocking some characters
I would buy it but the exclusivity garbage... It's not worth buying a new Switch for
+Stark1ller 22 it’s not garbage. This is one of the few times where it makes sense because no other company would touch the game other than Nintendo
Youre missing out.
Do you hate Nintendo that much?
i hate current nintendo. they used to be cool. last nintendo console i got was the ds and wii
@ChandSlam big facts shit is ridiculous such a poor decision, and when they finally realize their mistake and go multiplatform it'll just be a shit port probably inferior to what it would've been as a full release
I'm into it. The camera could be better. For their next one I hope they implement more skills. But I like it a lot. If you enjoyed 1, 2 or Marvel Heroes I would reccomend this game as well.
I used to play UA with my brother when we were kids
So fuckin amazing😇
If this game had the open world that Lego Marvel Superheroes had and kept these visuals, man that would be dope!!!
Nintendo paid for it to be made.. so if people hate it because of that, then they need to grow up 😂
People are free to have different opinions.
Lol I’m grown up and I hate that they’re the only ones who wanted to work on it
MadOrange644 of course they are entitled to their opinions... but Nintendo saw the opportunity, and put the money down to have it made.
@@ITMeCE I don't see what this fact has to do with people enjoying the game or not. It's cool that Nintendo made it happen but that doesn't mean people are forced to love it.
Nothing beats the first Marvel Ultimate Alliance
I played the first game when I was a kid and LOVED IT! but this looks a bit disappointing. Not in love with the art style especially.
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• Huge roster
• Cool art style
• Dope animations
• Heroic Camera (Loner mode plus)
• It’s Marvel
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• No light and heavy combination variety
• Some boring boss fights
• Frame rate can get poopy
• Low resolution on handheld mode
• Birdseye view can feel a bit too far
Imo art style is meh
Expect salty comments here😒
Exactly
I see more people complaining about salty comments more than I see salty comments.
I'm conflicted on whether to buy the games or not. I played 1 and 2 (never finished 2) and this game seems...meh.
1 was incredible. The bosses were fun and unique (Like modock? Probably spelt it wrong. But it's like a trivia, the boss in Atlantas, GALACTIS?! and how you had to run away from him.) The alt costumes were a nice touch to the characters, the levels (primarily the one where you're transported into a arcade machine). The story, the character interactions. Everything was great. And then the characters. Xmen and Fantastic 4 were already in the game. Why are they DLC now? They were in 2 as well. It's just weird when they were in both games but now you have to pay? I haven't played 3 yet so I don't know if there's a specific reason. But $60 + the expensive DLC packs? That is just too much. And this game apparently has color swaps instead of alt costumes (according to commentors) which is just upsetting.
I don't know how good 3 is. But I can't see it being better than 1. Maybe better than 2 since that game I didn't like that much. (All my personal opinion btw.)
But yeah. I might wait for the price to drop...this is just too much.
Well technically it is a mobile game...
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