Deadpool

1. Knurlhelm

   Dec 3, 2013

   10

   This game is so freaking HILARIOUS, I love it, my only concern is that I'm half of the game in a day, and maybe about hard mode, it's so hardThis game is so freaking HILARIOUS, I love it, my only concern is that I'm half of the game in a day, and maybe about hard mode, it's so hard it's frustrating sometimes, but an overall good game, bloody, dirty mouth and funny as hell, I LOVE IT… Expand

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2. TheQuietGamer

   Aug 5, 2013

   9

   It might not be the most revolutionary thing ever to happen to the hack n' slash genre considering you basically just button mash you wayIt might not be the most revolutionary thing ever to happen to the hack n' slash genre considering you basically just button mash you way though the whole game, but I didn't play Deadpool to experience some deep and intricate combat system; I played it to kill a bunch of dudes as my favorite "merc with a mouth". The combat is still enjoyable even if it is basic. It's a lot of fun to slaughter hoards of enemies with a mixture of sword and gunplay similar to the Devil May Cry series. It's just a really addictive game. So addictive I even found myself playing the challenge rooms which I typically never do in these type of games. So while the combat is mindlessly entertaining what makes Deadpool so much fun is Deadpool himself. Whether he's tossing out a hilarious one-liner or just doing something goofy Deadpool is consistently funny and often hilarious. This is amplified by the fact that he knows he's in a video game and will constantly break the fourth wall. He's vulgar, crude, and rude and he wrote the dang game! Deadpool manages to be such an awesome experience because it doesn't require me to put up with some super complicated combat system in a game with absurd difficulty. All it wants me to do is kill dudes, have fun, and laugh my a*s off. All of which it achieved. So if you're even the least bit curious about Deadpool I recommend it. This type of game may not be for everyone, but for those of you who would rather play a game just to have some crazy awesome fun and won't mind the simplicity of its mechanics, pick up Deadpool ASAP. I know I loved it.… Expand

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4. Savante

   Jun 25, 2013

   9

   I would give 10/10 but the only bad thing about this game is that it's really short. It offers only 6 hours of gameplay with the mainI would give 10/10 but the only bad thing about this game is that it's really short. It offers only 6 hours of gameplay with the main storyline. But those 6 hours are really enjoyable with nice gameplay, funny story, jokes, references.… Expand

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5. Tirah

   Mar 2, 2016

   7

   Deadpool is a mixed bag. On one hand you have absolutely hilarious dialogues and humor that's as silly and immature as it is charming, on theDeadpool is a mixed bag. On one hand you have absolutely hilarious dialogues and humor that's as silly and immature as it is charming, on the other hand you have incredibly dull and boring gameplay.
   
   First off, the writing is awesome. The game's premise is simple: Deadpool (voiced by the one and only Nolan North) is bored, so he comes up with an idea for his own video game which you, the player, then get to play. The actual game, while packed with pop cultural references, fourth wall jokes where Deadpool berates both the developer and the player, and hundreds of silly one-liners, is the weakest link here.
   
   Deadpool is your average hack'n'slash. Two attack buttons to form combos, a bit of gunplay, some light platforming and primitive puzzles... you already know the drill. If you've played Devil May Cry or Bayonetta, you know exactly what to expect. Unlike those two titles, however, the action in Deadpool is simply dull. After an hour or two, I was just mashing buttons and hoping the fight will be over soon so that I can just watch some cutscenes again.
   
   There are only a few types of enemies in the game. The occasional boss provides no challenge whatsoever, nor are they impressive. Everything feels very basic and as if not much effort was put into it. You collect coins to buy and upgrade weapons, but just like the rest of the game it's very simplistic. Even the graphics are dull and unimpressive. The controls are alright and the camera works (most of the time), so I can't really complain here.
   
   While the sound and music are absolutely forgettable (surprise, surprise...), the voice acting is brilliant. Nolan North's performance and the impossibly funny script are this game's sole saving grace. It's worth to sit through all the boring stuff just for the cutscenes mixed in between. Deadpool is insane and over the top. Nothing really makes sense with him, yet at the same time it kinda does. This sort of self-referential humor can be quite difficult to do, but Deadpool nails it.
   
   If you're a long-time Deadpool fan, you've probably played it already. If you're new, you might as well start here. The story is really worth it. Just be prepared to play some of the most boring levels in gaming history.… Expand

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6. nerrstyBthirsty

   Jun 26, 2013

   7

   LONG REVIEW
   
   Perhaps the best thing that can be said about Deadpool is that it has some of the funniest, enjoyable and frantic writing I'veLONG REVIEW
   
   Perhaps the best thing that can be said about Deadpool is that it has some of the funniest, enjoyable and frantic writing I've seen in any video game. This is where Deadpool really shines, and this is saying a lot considering a lot of the game runs solely from joke to joke and remains enjoyable throughout. Sure, the jokes don't always hit their mark, but they definitely hit more times than they miss, and when dealing with a character such as this, there's really no fourth wall to be broken, and it's quite a feat to not only write a video game around this concept, but to do it so, so well. Deadpool will constantly make references to the game's script, the player experiencing the game, the developer, Marvel characters, and so on. The writing in this game is certainly top notch for something that doesn't have much story to speak of. I was floored by how well High Moon nailed the character.
   
   The blemishes start to show themselves everywhere else, though. Arkham City Deadpool is not, and to its credit, it never aimed to be. The game is a straight up 3rd person run n' gun brawler, complete with a weapon upgrade system and seldom stealth sections. While none of these things work terribly, they definitely hit below par. Overall the gameplay here feels unpolished. In comparing this game to something like God of War, there's no contest; technically speaking, God of War would be the better 3rd person brawler. Deadpool is more akin to something like 2007's visual vibrant playground, Afro Samurai. Where gameplay fails, aesthetics and batsh** insanity even the score. That is, if that's your thing of course.
   
   Controlling Deadpool feels wonky. It seems as though his footsteps don't exactly match the center of gravity in the middle of the screen, and the camera can control wildly at times while not really being able to keep up with all of the intensely violent action. The auto lock-on for guns is just barely not broken, in the sense that it works when it wants to. If enemies are too close to the camera, however, the lock-on is just nigh of useless. However, lock-on aside, the guns in this game actually control very fluidly. Aiming around the screen controls exactly like a first person shooter. Think Saints Row gunplay but with a few tweaks, such as an aim button to zoom in, to make it feel more controlled. It's quite a lot of fun.
   
   Melee weapons in this game are absolutely a blast to play around with. Though you're limited to katanas, sais and hammers, I found myself switching between the three a lot due to their strengths and weaknesses. The hammer is slow and bad for combos, but deals massive damage. The sais are quick and great for combos, but are generally weak when it comes to damage. This is a lot of fun to play around with, mixing between the light/heavy attacks that so many games of this nature work with. All in all, combat in Deadpool could stand to be a bit tightened when it comes to general fluidity, but it certainly has some well implemented ideas, such as weapon upgrades for damage, speed, etc., and all weapons control well enough that it's not a problem to pick up and play.
   
   The combat does however get very tedious, and this is largely due to the fact that the game is essentially sets of corridors leading to open environments that lead to wildly insane, irreverent set pieces full of the same 6 or 7 enemies, rinse and repeat. Not that these enemies aren't interesting, mind you. Most have unique enough attacks that keep them from becoming too stale, but this system of corridors leading to open environments just to flex the game's combat muscle makes up most of the game.
   
   When the game isn't focusing on the combat all the time, it's full of amazing variety. From a turret shooting gallery that deconstructs the turret trope in video games to light puzzle solving, it's actually quite amazing that the game gets stale at all.
   
   I think the main problem with Deadpool is that, even with a respectable enough amount of enemy variety, most enemies don't require different tactics. You'll find yourself using the same shotgun to take down the smallest of enemies to the largest, and boss fights are exactly the same, just with more difficult sets of attacks tied to them. This is the only reason Deadpool gets stale at all, and it's a shame, because underneath these problems there is a great game here.
   
   Deadpool does just enough to remain interesting throughout, and more times than not I found myself shooting through the enemies just to see where the writing and Deadpool would take themselves. This isn't inherently a bad thing because like I said, the writing here and the implementation of it is what makes the game so interesting. It's just a same that it's can be a bland experience.
   
   After all of this it may sound like I'm hating on this game, but I'm not. I loved my time playing through its short campaign, and challenge maps are there for those who enjoy them. It just misses its mark by just a few missteps.… Expand

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7. nicholas_linden

   Mar 9, 2016

   6

   Dead pool will satisfy die-hard fans of the character but as a hack and slash game. It has a lot to be desired. The chracterision of theDead pool will satisfy die-hard fans of the character but as a hack and slash game. It has a lot to be desired. The chracterision of the titular merc with the mouth is spot-on with a ton of fourth wall breaking jokes and crude humor. Nolan North does a phenomenal job brining Dead Pool to life before the release of the 2016 film and is the definitive voice of the character much like how Steve Blum is the definitive voice for Wolverine. The game pokes fun at certain tropes in superhero comics and action games which not only works to it advantage, but also to its determent. The self-aware humor to the shallowness of the combat while funny does seem to be an excuse for shallow game design. I found myself fighting the same enemies over and over again which causes a sense of repetition and fatigue. The final level in particular gives this vibe as Deadpool himself mocks the ludicrousness of the experience.
   "Sweat Momma Its like an Orgy of Chaos and destruction" - Deadpool.
   
   All in all, I could only recommend it those who are massive Deadpool fans but even than I can recommend a rental at the most. It is not a bad game for any stretch of the imagination. It is clear that High Moon Studios really does care about the character and their customer base they even reduced the price due to the games short length. It is a game in short bursts but caution is advised.… Expand

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8. hollowfication

   Jul 18, 2013

   1

   worst piece of crap i played day worth of game play repetitive action only thing was good was it was funny that it....
   
   it was good iworst piece of crap i played day worth of game play repetitive action only thing was good was it was funny that it....
   
   it was good i return it to buy uncharted 3 at least i have fun with this game then this rubbish… Expand

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