Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

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Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 casts you as a member of a customizable superhero squad fighting through a story inspired by Marvel comics. Battle across multiple locations using a roster of over 40 heroes and villains, each with distinct moves and abilities. The Nintendo DS touch screen lets you issue commands mid-fight, swapping between characters to exploit enemy weaknesses. Missions mix action with light strategy as you balance team positioning and special attacks to clear waves of enemies. The game earned an 82 on Metacritic and praise for its deep combat mechanics on a handheld platform. Players highlight the flexibility of mixing heroes like Iron Man and Captain America, plus the challenge of mastering timing-based boss fights. While the single-player campaign takes around 20 hours, side missions and character upgrades add replay value. Its blend of accessibility and tactical depth made it a standout RPG for the DS at launch.