Players will take control of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man in different dimensions.
The concept behind Activision's newest Spider-Man title, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, is that players will control the Marvel hero as he travels through four different dimensions, according to an Activision press release.
Each dimension will have a different style of gameplay, unique graphics, and a recurring final boss. Activision has offered details on the first two dimensions: The Amazing Spider-Man Dimension and Spider-Man Noir Dimension.
Each dimension will consist of a few levels, with all sorts of mini-bosses coming up along the way. It'll be the first linear Spider-Man game on a console since Spider-Man: Friend or Foe.
The Amazing Spider-Man one is an action-based world inspired by the classic Spider-Man comics and will feature web-based combat. This dimension's boss will be Kraven the Hunter.
The Spider-Man Noir world takes a stealth approach to the gameplay. Taking place in the 1930s, Spider-Man will use shadows and stealth will be his main attack. This dimension will feature Hammerhead as the boss.
The storyline in Shattered Dimensions will be handled by Marvel Comics scribe Dan Slott. In the Shattered Dimensions, the object is to recover the Tablet of Order and Chaos, which has been destroyed and scattered throughout various dimensions.
The Wii version will be developed by Beenox, who are also developing the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. The Wii version will reportedly be feature complete with the other versions.
Griptonite Games will be in charge of the DS version. The same team that made the Metroidvania-like Spider-Man: Web of Shadows will be working on this game, so it can be assumed that Shattered Dimensions will retain the same gameplay as the previous iteration.
ACTIVISION ANNOUNCES FIRST DETAILS OF
SPIDER-MAN™: SHATTERED DIMENSIONS
Santa Monica, CA – March 31, 2010 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL) have released the first details of Spider-Man™: Shattered Dimensions, the newest entry of non-stop heroic action to star the iconic wall-crawler. The video game is scheduled for release in September 2010 and will allow players to travel through four different worlds as distinctly different versions of Spider-Man from four universes across Marvel lore, two of which are announced today: TheAmazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man Noir.
As Spider-Man, players will experience a wide variety of gameplay and dramatic environments. The Amazing Spider-Man experience delivers innovative web combat and visuals in a world that pays tribute to the classic era of the legendary Super Hero. In contrast, Spider-Man Noir features a cunning and covert depiction of Spider-Man, who utilizes shadows to perform stealth takedowns in a 1930's-influenced, black-and-white cinematic environment.
“Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions delivers an original storyline that bridges four unique worlds,” said Rob Kostich, Head of Marketing, Activision Publishing, Inc. “Each action-packed universe will have its own detailed art design and thrilling missions, challenging gamers to use new skill sets to defeat enemies as they unlock powerful new moves and progress through the game.”
Penned by acclaimed Marvel comic book writer Dan Slott, the story takes players on a mission to capture the magical energy of the Tablet of Order and Chaos, which has been shattered and scattered across parallel universes. Gamers are challenged to battle fan-favorite villains such as the lethal Kraven and a custom, never-before-seen Noir version of Hammerhead, in a quest to restore the fabric of reality.
Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions is developed by Beenox and not yet rated. Fans can learn more about Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and the next worlds to be revealed by visiting www.SpiderManDimensions.com.