I think the last  video game I bought for a console based on a comic book movie property was the original Captain America: The First Avenger tie-in! These kind of games have proven not to be the most popular for gamers either due to their scaled back mechanics, Captain America being a Batman Arkham Clone, or just being down right terrible! Lucky for us there is a whole new world of gaming available to us and developers. The cell phone. In a world where Nintendo can hold down the market with their most recent handheld, but the on-the-go adult doesnât have time to carry that with them! So phone gaming has become the center of the gaming world, and Glitchsoft is looking to deliver a great mobile experience through their action-packed games!
Until recently, consoles (and some handhelds) have been the only platform to play as your favorite heroes. Whether you are facing off against other heroes and villains in Injustice, or solving a mystery as Batman in the numerous Arkham titles, things are starting to change! So, with the reemergence of everyoneâs favorite mutant superhero team on the big screen this summer, whereâs the DOFP movie tie-in?!
Well now on the AppStore, thereâs a game based on Days of  Future Past , that doesnât take as many liberties as the film does. This is something I favor. I recently re-read Chris Claremontâs paramount X-Men tale, in its collected form, so I could refresh my reference base to the original material in advance of seeing the movie, and now play the game. DFAT was recently given the opportunity to take a test drive of the new game from Glitchsoft, so what did we think of it? Read on Towelites!
My previous experience with the company, known as Glitchsoft, was 2012â˛s He-Man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe, also a side-scrolling, beat-em up adventure. This AWESOME Masters of the Universe game became a fast addiction for me as I fought my way through Eternia, powering up He-Man and laying the smack down on Skeletor and his goons! So trust me when I say I was really looking to a similar experience when it came to one of my favorite Marvel Comics properties of ALL-TIME!
Did the game meet my expectations? YES. Glitchsoftâs Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past is a fun, side-scrolling, adventure that does a nice job basically following the original story. As you romp across two different timelines, choosing between 5 different, available, characters, the game starts to feel very reminiscent of old days playing X-Men The Arcade Game and the X-Men title for SEGA Genesis! Platformers have always been a personal favorite of mine, and DOFP delivers! With enough hidden areas to make you want to explore every inch of the screen, to the great balance between fighting and puzzle solving, I have a hard time putting it down! Early on in the game you are faced with several fun boss fights, so look forward to some epic ones by the time you finish the game!
Mutant powers are easily used by swiping the attack button in a certain direction. I just recently unlocked Colossus and his charge ability is amazing! Glitchsoft did a great job making each of the characters, I have played so far, both unique and fun to play with. Â I canât wait to unlock my favorite character Magneto! The story is carried along well by cut-scenes, a nice balance of simple animation and artwork are used to tell the tale. Like I said this game follows along pretty well to the original storyline, omitting certain complicated characters and scenes. At the same time the dystopian future timeline is portrayed well by beautiful art design and an entertaining soundtrack, all of which gives the player an engaging experience. With X-fever about to break out at the box office, I can see myself giving this game plenty of playtime!
Remember that you donât always need the most up-to-date gaming technology to deliver a great story, and itâs not like people have a ton of time to spend in front of the TV these days either. Phones, and other portable electronic devices have become a staple in our lives. Companies like Glitchsoft are smart to develop these innovative and engaging games that can be accessed at any time or anywhere, just by pulling you phone out of you pocket. On break, on the train, or at the park, you can jam out on your favorite game. Games like Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past also talk to a distant voice from our past. Our love of a simpler time in gaming, maybe thatâs why platforming games are still so popular! Especially when games like X-Men deliver a great and time-worthy experience.
Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past: A+
Find it on the AppStore for $2.99, and look for it on Kindle devices soon! Sorry Android users, look for this title later this Summer!
Here are a couple of gameplay trailers!
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*No Internet Connection Required and No In-App Purchases
Play as Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Colossus, Cyclops or Scarlet Witch as Marvelâs finest X-Men fight for the future of mutant and human kind in the two separate timelines of Days of Future Past.
The world around you is in ruins. Sentinel robots have enslaved most of the United States and are set to stage a global war. The X-Men have failed; the few who survived this nightmarish future are imprisoned in Mutant Internment camps. But all is not lost, the battle for the future can be fought in the past. With one chance to re-write history, The X-Men must stop this war by preventing the assassination of Senator Kelly.
Recreate one of the most iconic stories from the X-Men universe, based on John Byrne and Chris Claremontâs original comics and expanded to tell the whole story behind the nightmare that is the Sentinel Uprising. Journey through a post-apocalyptic New York City, Washington D.C., Savage Lands, Asteroid M and more.
Experience this exciting new adventure from Glitchsoft, the developer behind He-man: The Most Powerful Game in the Universe.
THRILLING GAMEPLAY- Enjoy fast-paced, side-scrolling action as your favorite mutants, each with unique powers and abilities. Experiment with their distinct gameplay styles.
SPECTACULAR GRAPHICS- Featuring a breakthrough in 2D graphics, Uncanny X-Men combines stunning parallaxing effects with next-gen lighting, shattering the barriers between consoles and your iPhone/iPad.
MASSIVE BOSS ENCOUNTERS- Battle against iconic X-Men villains such as Magneto, Nimrod, Master Mold and more.
CAPTIVATING COMIC-BASED STORY- Co-written by Josh Fine, producer of Wolverine and the X-Men, and based off the original Days of Future Past issues by John Byrne and Chris Claremont.
ASTONISHINGLY INTUITIVE CONTROLS- 2 control schemes to suit everyoneâs preference. Sentinel destruction can be achieved through virtual buttons or button less swipe controls.
UPGRADE YOUR MUTANT ABILITIES- Each X-Men boasts 4 upgradeable mutant abilities including Wolverineâs healing factor, Shadowcatâs phase punch and Cyclopsâ optic blast.
HIDDEN LORE SECRETS- 50 Years of X-Men history are hidden throughout the levels. Find character bios, comic book covers, concept art and more.
**IMPORTANT Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past requires an iPhone 4 (or newer), iPad 2 (or newer) or iPod Touch 5th Gen.
Join the fight for Mutant equality in Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past, not to be missed by old and new comic fans alike!
  Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past video game review I think the last  video game I bought for a console based on a comic book movie property was the original Captain America: The First Avenger tie-in!
