PS3 Informer

Shattered Dimensions: Spiderman Like You've Never Seen Him

After some hits and quite a few misses, Activision needs to impress fans with its new Spider-Man game. Shattered Dimensions, the latest entry in the series, promises not just one, but four distinct playable versions of Spidey. For those players that prefer the awesome sense of freedom gained by swinging between buildings, there's a classic Spidey for that. For players who like high-tech gadgets and fisticuffs, there are levels for that, too. The video below shows off some of the combat moves that Spider-Man will be able to pull off in this game, and even though we are fans of the swinging gameplay element, this still looks very impressive. For better or worse, Activision seems to be trying to cater to all tastes with its latest game.

As previously mentioned, the game explores four different eras, each with a distinct Spider-Man armed with unique skills and strengths, in one original storyline. Players will be transported to new locations never before seen in a Spider-Man game, from lush jungles and dusty deserts to various urban terrains. A new storyline ties it all together: Famed comic book writer Dan Slott takes players on a mission to contain the magical energy of the Tablet of Order and Chaos, which has been shattered and sent hurtling across parallel universes, and battle fan-favorite villains in a quest to restore the fabric of reality.

Shattered Dimensions Gameplay features:

* Four Worlds, One Story -- Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions gives gamers four unique universes to explore, each featuring authentic and unique art styles, from the classic pen-and-ink-styled Amazing Spider-Man to the moody, 1930s cinema-influenced Noir.

* The Strength of Four Spider-Men -- Players harness new gameplay mechanics through each costume of Spider-Man: The web-slinging, aerial Amazing Spider-Man delivers sweeping blows and powerful kicks in a world that pays tribute to the classic era of our legendary Super Hero, while the mysterious and stealthy Spider-Man Noir prefers to lurk in the shadows of a 1930s-influenced cinematic environment before unleashing his perilous strength.

* Taking the Traditional Spider-Man Game to the Next Level -- For the first time, Spider-Man can deliver damage up close and personal via a first-person perspective during key moments of battle. Boss-themed levels with new environments, music and pacing, along with a vast new cast of ferocious villains, will engage gamers in a fast-paced action-adventure. Players will take on the world's greatest hunter Kraven in the Amazing universe and, in the service of Norman Osborn (aka "The Goblin"), Hammerhead and his henchmen in the gritty Noir universe.

* Variety for casual and hardcore fans -- Beyond the four vastly different worlds to explore, players will uncover surprises around every corner, including new abilities and multiple costumes and bonuses to unlock