


In particular, you'll find boss battles quite a slog unless you have the damage potential of a Targeted Fusion. Different pairs of characters create different Fusions, so make sure you have a good mix in your team. Guided Fusions move around the screen under your control, striking down opponents. Targeted Fusions do big damage and are indispensable for taking down tough bosses, while Clearing Fusions take out large groups of enemies. Teammates can also collect power-ups called Fusion Stars, which let them unleash combinations of powers called Fusions. Each hero also has four powers powers consume Stamina, so you can't just beat every foe in your path by mashing out your best attack power.

Chaining these together into combos can produce special effects such as stunning enemies, bouncing them into the air or knocking them down. The combat mechanics are relatively simple: characters have two basic attacks, a quick attack and a chargeable strong attack. They will also rejoin the team at the end of a stage. Characters whose health runs out are "fallen," but teammates can revive them. Gameplay in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 is fairly forgiving. Managing your character's Stamina bar lets you use your powers more effectively, and a simple levelling system lets you focus your abilities in different areas, but the fun definitely comes mainly from the fast-paced superheroic fights. This is a s traightforward action-RPG beat-'em-up.
