My thoughts on Ultimate Muscle on Gamecube
#1
Posted 06 June 2003 - 12:16 AM
The replay value in this game is high due to the fact you earn coins after fights, you can take these coins and purchase toys, by getting certain amounts of toys you can unlock more characters. The characters you can unlock range from old school legends like Warsman to newcomers like Mars and Bone Cold.
If you are expecting that great AKI grappling system to be exact you will be disappointed. It's not as slow and deep as any of the other AKI games (which I love, and still play to this day), rather it's faster paced and more action packed, like I said before, it's more like a fighting game.
There are still grapples though, because it is based on anime, which in turn is based on wrestling. The moves range from your textbook suplex to neck breakers, any move you seen in anyone of the AKI made games are most likely in this. Speaking moves, one of my favorite features is the ability to do moves in mid air, you can throw your opponent in the air and grab him and send him crashing down to the mat with a suplex, or you can counter one of his jumping moves with one of your own, very well done indeed.
The CAW mode, it's not that great when compared to any of AKI's previous games, it's pretty much just a few set heads, torsos, and so on. You can't really make anything special, but the designs are interesting enough to actually try and make something.
The Super/signature moves (which are breath breathtaking), all characters have their signature moves, Suguru Kinnikuman has his Muscle Spark, Mantaro has the Muscle Millennium, and so on. You have three levels of super moves (which you build up during the course of the match), the third being the strongest of course. Some can be performed in mid such as Jaegers Beefcake Hammer, while others can be done from the front or back. The game is fun, one of the funnest games I've come across in awhile, and it’s the closest thing to playing the show you can get. Check the game out, it's a must play, if I had to rate it I'd give it a 10...
#2
Posted 06 June 2003 - 12:28 AM
#3
Posted 06 June 2003 - 03:43 AM
#4
Posted 06 June 2003 - 06:59 AM
It's fun, for a MUSCLE fan. As far as the gameplay goes, it's pretty limited. There are not an incredible # of moves to be done like in old AKI wrestling games. And yes, it feels like a not-quite-a-wrestling-game/not-quite-a-fighting-game. It's fast-paced as Siccx said and all of the characters are noticeably different in attributes (speed, strength).
The story mode lacks depth (4 single matches and a tag match), but since you have to beat it with everyone to unlock everything, its okay. The replay value drops a bit after the story mode is over, as by that time, the player has already collected about 350 figures. Multiplayer should take care of that, though, as this game seems like it would be REALLY fun played with friends.
Those figures are sweet, by the way. They're pictures of MUSCLE, Kinnikuman, and UM figures, with short descriptions giving a name, chojin power, and origin. A bunch of names are different than what I expected, though...hmmm.
The create-a-wrestler mode might as well not be there, as it's more of a mix-and-match-a-wrestler with few options.
The moves are awesome, especially the specials. But some regular moves are cool too and the striking is done well, with combo capabilities.
there's more to say...but I'm lazy now....
I give this game a 7.7 on a 10 point scale, after playing through its entirety.
I'd also reccomend WWF No Mercy or Def Jam Vendetta over this game to most people, but to you guys, I'll say this game is just what you want.
#5
Posted 06 June 2003 - 11:42 PM
#6
Posted 07 June 2003 - 12:29 PM
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Posted 07 June 2003 - 02:51 PM
#10
Posted 07 June 2003 - 03:14 PM
#11
Posted 08 June 2003 - 01:30 AM
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Posted 08 June 2003 - 11:39 AM
#14
Posted 08 June 2003 - 02:06 PM
#15
Posted 25 June 2003 - 01:23 PM
ANYWAY... I'll be brief.. I'd say it's a Googolplex times better then the NES game, but zero times anything is still Zero (I played that NES one I bought... It was Funny but not fun)
I'd kill for a gamecube JUST to get this game...
One complaint... when they do that cross screen thing, you know you're doomed...
Stupid Kid Kinnikuman and his *&^ Ultimate Muscle....
Wish Ramenman could graphically rip people in half, though...
#17
Posted 01 July 2003 - 04:35 AM
it's kinda funny, my and my brother unlocked all of the characters already yesterday. (yes all of the six characters!) My favorite characters to use in the game are Jade, Kevin Mask, Dikky, Blocken Jr., and of course MARS! I have one more but he is one of the secret character you have to unlock.
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#18
Posted 01 July 2003 - 02:52 PM
All in all, its the reason i bought a cube(that and wario world) One thing is that some characters i think got ripped on the moves, checkmate didnt have any of his castle moves, mars without swallow tail, and no mt. fuji facelift for hanzo(that one makes me mad everytime i use him) but other then those little flaws, its a great reason to buy a cube.
#19
Posted 07 July 2003 - 01:45 PM
Damn Bible thumping wackos! Always ruining it for everyone!Satan Cross having a different name is not a surprise, because Super Smash Bros. Melee had to delete a trophy for the American version, because it had to do with the devil.
#20
Posted 07 July 2003 - 11:54 PM
And now we play the waiting game...
#21
Posted 09 July 2003 - 05:24 PM
#22
Posted 12 July 2003 - 04:36 PM
#23
Posted 12 July 2003 - 05:01 PM
I still do not even have a Game Cube though.
I think I should lay off buying Kinkeshi for a couple and buy a Game Cube and this game. I do like video games alot but have not really been playing any except for a couple on my PC for the last couple of years.
#24
Posted 18 July 2003 - 05:34 PM
I defently enjoy the game ^^ The graphics are beautiful and colorful. I give it an 8.
#25
Posted 18 July 2003 - 05:55 PM
Such as?but some of the voices aren't the same as the show.
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