Captain america super soldier xbox 360 review

A Review of Captain America: Super Soldier on Xbox 360 'caption id='attachment_1234567890' align='alignnone size-full wp-image-1234567890123456789'''captain america super soldier screenshot'Captain America: Super Soldier'/caption'

In an era where video game sequels and spin-offs seem to be flooding the market every other week, it's becoming increasingly difficult for developers to stand out from the crowd. This is especially true when trying to follow in the footsteps of such a iconic character as Captain America.

Unfortunately for fans of the star-spangled man himself, developer Terminal Games' attempt at bringing Steve Rogers back onto Xbox 360 screens falls flat more often than not. Captain America: Super Soldier borrows heavily from previous titles - namely Batman Arkham Asylum's combat mechanics and platforming sections - to such an extent that it feels like a mere re-skinned copycat.

The game's story is paper-thin at best, consisting of generic cutscenes strung together with minimal effort. Players take on the role of Steve Rogers as he battles against HYDRA agents in 1940s Europe during World War II. There are some brief attempts made to flesh out supporting characters like Bucky Barnes and Peggy Carter but these moments feel forced and artificial, detracting from what could have been a compelling narrative.

Graphically speaking, Captain America: Super Soldier is nothing special either. The character models look passable at best while environments lack detail and texture making them look more akin to low-resolution PS2-era assets than next-gen HD graphics we've come to expect these days.

However, there are glimmers of hope scattered throughout this otherwise forgettable experience - namely the combat system itself. While it may borrow heavily from Arkham Asylum's own take on hand-to-hand combat (which itself was inspired by God Of War), Terminal Games manages to inject enough variation into proceedings through use of Captain America's iconic shield and powerful combos that can be stringed together in creative ways.

Finishing moves are another highlight, allowing players a chance to end off particularly pesky enemies with satisfying slow-motion uppercuts or bone-crunching headshots. These moments provide brief respites from the otherwise monotonous gameplay found elsewhere throughout Captain America: Super Soldier.

Overall, unless you're an absolute die-hard fan of Marvel's First Avenger looking for something - anything! - to pass a few hours on your Xbox 360 before investing in one of Activision's better licensed titles like Call Of Duty or Modern Warfare, then I'd recommend giving this game (and indeed the entire Captain America franchise) a wide berth. With lackluster graphics, shallow gameplay and uninspired level design that feels straight outta leftfield (pun intended), there are simply better ways to spend your hard-earned cash than on such mediocrity.

Rating: 3/10

Captain america super soldier xbox 360 review