Yet another disappointment for comic book/film fans. . .
Strengths: Compelling storyline, complex combat build system, co-op support
Weaknesses: Generic beat-em-up action, lackluster visuals, occasional camera/frame rate issues, limited replay value, short overall length
Summary: Just like the first film, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer suffers from a generic film-to-video game translation, resulting in just another generic beat-em-up. If you've played Marvel Ultimate Alliance or X-men Legends, you've already played a better version of what this game could have been. You (and up to three friends) will lead the Fantastic Four character of your choice through six short levels in this loose translation of the film. While the story works quite well, the generic combat, dull enemy AI and monotonous environments make playing a chore. If you're a big Fantastic Four fan or really liked X-men Legends/Marvel Ultimate Alliance, there is some fun to be had here. Just go in understanding that this game does nothing new or interesting in the process. Rent it first if you're unsure, and definitely do no pay full price.
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