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Spawn: Armageddon | 
 enlarge | From: Namco
Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.99
Buy New: $7.39
You Save: $12.60 (63%)
New (21) Used (13) from $2.48
Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 7765
Platform: Xbox
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Xbox
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 722674200042
Model: 722674200042
UPC: 722674200042
EAN: 0722674200042
ASIN: B00009XS6B
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Sevenareas with over 30 levels to explore. | | • | Battle enemies from both heaven and hell. | | • | Game play and story line elements contributed by Todd McFarlane. | | • | Combine attacks with Spawn's axe, Agony, and arsenal of guns and Hell Powers. | | • | Stunning graphics and beautifully rendered 3D environments. |
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Product Description
Todd McFarlane's popular comic character makes his debut on the next generation gaming platforms. Something very strange is happening in Central Park. A powerful weapon of celestial design has opened a gateway to Hell and demons are forcing their way into the human realm. The Angels, however have no intention of closing the gateway, willing to sacrific
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 FUN, BUT REPETITIVE, AND COULD BE BETTER... June 11, 2005
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'M NOT GOING TO GET INTO HOW HACK & SLASH GAMES ARE REPETITIVE, BECASUE IM SURE YOUVE HEARD THAT BEFORE, IF YOUVE READ ANY GAME REVIEW ANYWHERE...
THAT BEING SAID, THIS GAME IS OK, BUT A LITTLE HARD TO GET USED TO...
THE USUAL THINGS THAT PROVOKE ANGER IN 3RD PERSON SHOOTERS IS HERE, BAD CAMERA ANGLES, NEARLY UNSTOPPABLE ENEMIES, AND THE LIKE...
IF YOU ARE A FAN OF WELL-CREATD 3PS'S LIKE DEVIL MAY CRY, METAL GEAR SOLID, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, ETC., THEN LOOK ELSEWHERE, THIS ISNT FOR YOU...
IF YOU LIKE TAPPING A BUTTON REPEATEDLY, THAN BUY THIS GAME: IT'S CHEAP, AMUSING, AND IF YOURE INTO COMICS, THEN IM SURE YOULL LIKE HOW WELLKNIT THE STORY IS RELATED TO SPAWN...
I EVEN DOWNLOADED THE MOVIE, BECAUSE I BECAME INTERESTED IN THE STORYLINE...
REALLY, IT'S PRETTY COOL, IF YOU HAVE $15 BUX LAYIN AROUND, PICK IT UP...ITS A GOOD WAY TO WASTE SOME TIME...
-CHRIS-
 Fun for the low price. August 2, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Title: Spawn: Armageddon
Description: This game is based on the popular Todd McFarlane comic that chronicles the activities of once human Al Simmons whose now turned into a sorta demon. He is Hell's answer to a "fallen angel" as Simmons uses his new powers to his own ends and seeks to make sense of the madness that is his new existence. Take on the forces of Heaven and Hell as you are in the good graces of neither. 1 player.
Platform: PS2, GC, and Xbox (reviewed)
Learning Curve: 4- This title is as expected pretty linear and in tradition (well as tradition based as the past 3 years can yield) of other linear games this one doesn't require a lot of you to get the hang of it. It is mostly hack and slash but expect to see some mobility learning with the capabilities of the cape and grappling with your chains, but still learning is pretty stress free and most of it will go into familiarizing yourself with weapon icons.
Replay Value: 3- Since this is a linear title don't expect there to be a high replay value of this title. It is a good rent for people needing their fix of the hellspawn hero, but purchase for the diehard fan isn't completely discouraged. It is now an affordable price. You can pass up a few comics this month and add this title to your collection.
Difficulty: 5- Expect to see some frustration from the bosses and sometimes you can be swamped by enemies. From what I can tell so far most of your tasks aren't time based so play should be otherwise stress free. This is a fun title for casual gaming.
Guide: There is a guide available through Bradygames for $14.99. Like all guides it is helpful, but navigating the game is pretty easy and the guide acts only to map certain difficult to find secrets of the game. For maximum fun try to find these on your own after you've completed level objectives.
Pros: Price, Nice FMVs, variety of baddies, versatile battle system for a inexpensive linear game, and very fun for casual gaming.
Cons: Suffers from normal linear title problems of replay and game simplicity, Spawn graphics in game lack a bit (Spawn looks too short and stocky,) the story lacks a bit, and the chain effects could have been better.
Time Expected to Invest: About a week to give the game a decent run through.
Retail Value: $19.99. If you do some digging you can find it for $14.99 at several stores and perhaps here within Amazon itself.
Suggested Purchase Price: Under $15 used or new.
Overall: 6- For fun factor.This game has had some horrible reviews and I think it is undeserved. I came to this title expecting a total piece of crap and to be honest I found it quite enjoyable. The gameplay isn't straight linear as it does give you the option to run back through the level to explore before moving on and there are hidden areas that you can miss if you aren't watchful. I don't think this title is worth it's original $50 price tag, but for $15 I think it's worth it. If you can find it cheap I recommend this title. The gameplay is fun so don't expect the monotony of titles like Batman: Rise of the Sin Tzu and the terrible Aquaman title. If you doubt me try it as a rental, but purchase is just slightly more expensive I say you save yourself the extra gas money and time.
Comic Book Hack and Slash March 2, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
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.
Has anyone played Spawn for Sega Dreamcast ??? February 26, 2004
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have not played this game. Can someone please write a review an tell if this game for X-box is as good as the turnament battle version of Spawn for Sega Dreamcast.
 Demonic Slashing February 17, 2004
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Spawn Armageddon is hack and slash game played in the third person perspective. Similar to "Devil May Cry", you use combo moves and slash at demonic creatures with your sword/shield. You can also collect and purchase weapons like guns and magic spells. When you kill demonic creatures you can collect their souls and add to your magic or energy level. The main problem with this game are the bland level designs, repetitious action and bad camera angles.Pros:
+good attack combos
+lots of abilities
+good controls Cons:
-boring level design
-bad camera angles
-cheap graphics
-repetative
-weak sound fx
-junk heavy metal music
-game has a generic feel This game is not worth buying because it just looks and feels so cheap and generic.
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