It’s Been 6 Years, and I’m Still Waiting for a Sequel to This Marvel Game

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I’m a huge fan of Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, and I’ve been eagerly awaiting a new game in the series on the Nintendo Switch for six years. The expansive nature of superhero worlds gives developers a lot of creative freedom to reimagine iconic characters and build engaging gameplay. Some games, like Batman: Arkham City, really nail it, perfectly balancing fun gameplay with a compelling story to keep players hooked.

The Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games are a fantastic example of this working well. These action-packed games let you explore the entire Marvel Universe, not just focusing on a single hero or storyline. Over three games, players really got a sense of how vast and interconnected the Marvel world is. It was a great way for both new and dedicated fans to experience all its different characters and corners, and I’m hoping we’ll see a new game in the series soon.

Marvel Ultimate Alliance Is A Great Superhero Trilogy

Following the popularity of the X-Men Legends games, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance let players create a team of four heroes from across the entire Marvel Universe. Each game featured expansive levels set in various locations throughout the cosmos. The original game centered around Doctor Doom’s plan to become a god, while the third installment brought in Thanos and his Black Order. The second game was based on the Civil War comic book event and cleverly changed how players built their teams. Players had to choose a side in the conflict between Iron Man and Captain America, which affected their missions and determined which heroes and villains they would face, even locking some characters as opponents.

I really enjoyed how all three games made me feel like I was on a real adventure. The first Ultimate Alliance especially nailed it with these little side quests that made you explore every nook and cranny of each level, hunting for collectibles or people to rescue. And it wasn’t just fluff – completing those quests actually changed the ending and showed you how your choices affected your own version of the Marvel Universe. They kept switching up the character roster, which was cool, and really focused on building teams where everyone’s powers worked well together. Plus, you could customize each hero just enough to make them feel unique, while still keeping the combat and exploration fun and engaging throughout the whole game.

The Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games are enjoyable action titles, similar to classics like Gauntlet. But they’re more than just copies – they clearly demonstrate a passion for Marvel comics. The games delve deep into Marvel’s history, giving both well-known heroes like Wolverine and lesser-known characters like Blade significant roles. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order successfully blends classic characters with newer faces like Miles Morales and Ms. Marvel, showcasing the breadth and evolution of the Marvel universe.

Ultimate Alliance Was A Great Concept, And Should Come Back Even Bigger

It feels unnecessary to continue the Marvel: Ultimate Alliance series with another installment when a fresh title would be better. The Marvel Universe is vast and offers endless possibilities, and the games could explore any part of it. We’ve already seen great locations like the Helicarriers and Xavier Institute, and it would be exciting to return to those places – or new ones – for different stories and adventures.

Many new missions could be created using storylines from both new and classic Marvel comics, much like Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 adapted the Civil War story. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe now fully exploring the multiverse in shows like What If…? and Loki, a new Marvel: Ultimate Alliance game centered around traveling between dimensions could offer endless possibilities for exploring unique worlds and timelines.

Teams like the Exiles, which already exist within Marvel stories, would be a great fit for this type of game. A group of heroes from different realities traveling through time creates opportunities for players to customize their teams and experience endless new stories and villains. With online play and crossplay, a new Marvel: Ultimate Alliance game could let players worldwide team up and battle the biggest threats in the Marvel Universe.

I’ve played through the Ultimate Alliance games countless times and have been eagerly awaiting a sequel. What I loved most was experiencing familiar superhero worlds from a street-level perspective, and teaming up with friends as the X-Men was incredibly fun – more so than many other superhero games. While Arkham City and Spider-Man 2 are undeniable classics, there’s something special about building a team and taking on massive threats like Galactus. I’m really hoping for a new Marvel: Ultimate Alliance game that expands beyond a single universe and looks forward to a more expansive future.

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2025-11-01 01:40