Honest review from someone who WISHED for this to be re-released on PC for years. I played the originals when they came out, still have my original Xbox Gold copy AND I kept my 360 JUST for this game.

Pre-launch - I was super eager at the announcement of this release, and didn't even care about the $60 tag (Of course I was going to get both.) Tried to do some digging about the DLC content, and nothing was announced at all, so I just assumed they'd release it because why wouldn't they?

Post-launch - Bought the game, and turned them on and dinked around for roughly 10 minutes. I'm not going to give the game itself a breakdown, you can play it for yourself (Most likely you already have). Game looks great considering its age, runs silky smooth, and the controls (Wired 360 controller) work very well. No problems whatsoever. I haven't tried the keyboard, nor do I plan to. A lot of reviews are slamming the controls and I can only assume it's for the keyboard or the Xbone controller. I have no issues. Ultimate Alliance, as far as I can tell, does NOT come with -any- of the DLC characters for the Xbox Gold version, the PSP, or GBA. While I didn't even know the portables had exclusive DLC, it was kind of heart-breaking to hear that the console characters were missing. So much so, I considered passing on the games until I heard more news. Especially with the price tag, I'd have expected a more "complete" game to be released. I have no idea if this is a licensing issue or Activision greed, but I don't like it. Even with that, I took the plunge, bought the game, and am really surprised at how well it turned out. It looks and plays great, and can't wait to get online with some friends to punch some baddies.

Pros
+ Silky smooth 60 FPS
+ Graphics have aged well, look sharper
+ Controls great
+ Lives up to the hype I remembered in the past

Cons
- Price
- No DLC characters


I recommend this game, but do so with a heavy heart. I'll undoubtedly get great value, personally, but am very disappointed in the lack of content that SHOULD have been released, and for the price I payed. If I could give it a more medium judgement, I would. That said, the game is just as great as I remembered.

Honest review from someone who WISHED for this to be re-released on PC for years. I played the originals when they came out, still have my original Xbox Gold copy AND I kept my 360 JUST for this game. Pre-launch - I was super eager at the announcement of this release, and didn't even care about the $60 tag (Of course I was going to get both.) Tried to do some digging about the DLC content, and nothing was announced at all, so I just assumed they'd release it because why wouldn't they? Post-launch - Bought the game, and turned them on and dinked around for roughly 10 minutes. I'm not going to give the game itself a breakdown, you can play it for yourself (Most likely you already have). Game looks great considering its age, runs silky smooth, and the controls (Wired 360 controller) work very well. No problems whatsoever. I haven't tried the keyboard, nor do I plan to. A lot of reviews are slamming the controls and I can only assume it's for the keyboard or the Xbone controller. I have no issues. Ultimate Alliance, as far as I can tell, does NOT come with -any- of the DLC characters for the Xbox Gold version, the PSP, or GBA. While I didn't even know the portables had exclusive DLC, it was kind of heart-breaking to hear that the console characters were missing. So much so, I considered passing on the games until I heard more news. Especially with the price tag, I'd have expected a more "complete" game to be released. I have no idea if this is a licensing issue or Activision greed, but I don't like it. Even with that, I took the plunge, bought the game, and am really surprised at how well it turned out. It looks and plays great, and can't wait to get online with some friends to punch some baddies. Pros + Silky smooth 60 FPS + Graphics have aged well, look sharper + Controls great + Lives up to the hype I remembered in the past Cons - Price - No DLC characters I recommend this game, but do so with a heavy heart. I'll undoubtedly get great value, personally, but am very disappointed in the lack of content that SHOULD have been released, and for the price I payed. If I could give it a more medium judgement, I would. That said, the game is just as great as I remembered.