Product Description

Iron Man, one of Marvel's most indestructible Super Heroes, is blasting onto video game platforms and the big screen next year. The epic, action-packed Marvel Studios production will be directed by John Favreau and stars Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Bridges, Terrance Howard and Gwyneth Paltrow. This third-person action game will immerse players in explosive militaristic combat from the film with loads of additional content created exclusively for the game.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2008 in Video Games
• Brand: Sega Of America, Inc.
• Model: 70141
• Published on: 2008-05
• Released on: 2008-05-02
• ESRB Rating: Everyone 10+
• Platform: Nintendo DS
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .64" h x 5.43" w x 5.26" l, .25 pounds

Features

• 3rd-person action game with explosive militaristic combat from the film, plus loads of additional content
• Iron Man alone battles armies of fighter jets, military tanks, armored Super Villains, and more
• Direct power to different parts of Iron Man¿s suit, creating a variety of unique attacks
• Open-ended battlefields create adrenaline-packed combat filled with unpredictable challenges
• Freely move anywhere in the environment and make seamless transitions between ground combat and open air flight

Amazon.com

Based on the comic book series and major motion picture from Marvel Studios, Iron Man immerses gamers in hardcore shooting action and explosive combat from the film. Exclusive content created just for the game makes it even more interesting for those who want to know more about the Iron Man story. With freedom to move anywhere in the open world environment, customize your Iron Man suit, and seamlessly transition between ground combat, and open air flight as you battle against armies of fighter jets, tanks, armored Super Villains, and more. You are a One Man Army. You are Iron Man.

Features: Become a Devastating Weapon: Iron Man alone battles armies of fighter jets, military tanks, armored Super Villains, and more. Beyond the Movie: The game includes additional plotlines and characters from the Iron Man Comic Universe that are not featured in the movie. Open World: Players have complete freedom to move anywhere in the environment and make seamless transitions between ground combat and open air flight. Power Control : Players will direct power to different parts of Iron Man's suit, creating a variety of unique attacks. Chaotic Battlefields: Open-ended battlefields create adrenaline-packed combat filled with unpredictable challenges.

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Customer Reviews

Not bad, but nothing special either
As any video game/movie tie-in would be, Iron Man is available on many platforms, including the DS, of which this version of the game ends up being the best. Sadly, that isn't really saying a whole lot, but for what its worth, Iron Man on the DS is a fun diversion for a while. Playing as 'ol shellhead, Iron Man offers up a pretty good looking 3-D engine for the DS that is nicely detailed for the most part, despite the fact that the game's camera doesn't do you any favors as off-screen enemies will fire at you. Not to mention that the game is kind of short and offers some clunky controls, and for a game screaming for some touch-screen originality, Iron Man doesn't offer any. There are some good points though that save Iron Man from being a total clunker, including the fact that the game does offer a bit of challenge, and film star Robert Downey Jr. provides some good voice work as well. All in all, Iron Man on the DS isn't bad, but it isn't anything special in the least either.

Two boys' review: Not as fun as the Incredible Hulk for little kids
My kids are too young to watch the movie, so I bought this game thinking that would satisfy their superhero dreams. Check out my Nintendo DS review of Incredible Hulk.

As it turns out, the voice acting and the music in Iron Man are authentic. However, the game is really difficult for my young gamers and they quickly lost interest and returned to playing Ben 10 Protector of the Earth and Spider-Man: Friend or Foe -- two games that are much easier to master.

I won't sell my copy of Iron Man, though. I have a feeling my kids will pick it up again when they are a little older. I can't give this four stars because it didn't grab my kids' attention like the Incredible Hulk did, but I wouldn't recommend selling your copy either.

This game is much better suited for older kids (older than 7) who can follow the storyline and will enjoy the missions and challenges Iron Man offers.

In summary, look elsewhere for young kids but this game will satisfy older superhero fans.

My nephew's loved this game
I gave this to my nephew's for Christmas and they love the game! They couldn't put it down and I hear from my brother they continue to enjoy it.