Update as you go
The RPG elements of this series have increased and decreased over the years. The first game featured extensive options for upgrading characters via skill points and new gear. The second game ditched most of this to simply focus on combat.
In Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, those updates are back with a vengeance. You can upgrade via a cool grid called Alliance Enhancement, and you can collect and deploy Isotope-8 to get serious improvements. Or you can chase all the extra costumes via Infinity Missions, adding serious response value to the game.
Very thin texture
So, is MUA3 a very deep game? The answer is, again, “yes and no”.
The texture is very thin. Many events (such as the initial scattering of the Infinite Stones) occur simply to carry the narrative forward. And much of the plot is basically cool Marvel moments that the writers have been trying to loosely connect to the main narrative.
At the same time, the combat is rich, innovative and rewarding. And this game is mostly fighting. If you can look beyond the subtle storyline, you’ll find an action game worth returning to over and over again.
The return of the cooperative
Another thing that makes the MUA series so popular is the “couch co-op” corner. You can always bring a friend for some “drop in, drop out” fun of beating various Marvel villains.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 brought this feature out stunningly. Up to four players can play locally or online. This means that you can have a whole team of humans taking on every challenge this game has to offer.
While relatively simple, I like to see good couch co-op play in the modern era. And the Switch’s portability means you can take a great cooperative adventure wherever you go.
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