Marvel Super Hero Squad: Comic Combat uDraw

© 2011 THQ, Inc.
$40, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii
Teaches: art, creativity

CTR Review

Using the uDraw GameTablet (sold separately) stylus, you can become a Marvel artist and command your favorite Super Heroes including Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wolverine, and the Hulk. For the first time in a video game, Squirrel Girl joins the fight. The game relies primarily on movement-based commands using the uDraw GameTablet. For example, you can draw a curved line to indicate the trajectory of Captain America's shield, or a circle to drop a boulder into the environment. You can also pinch with your fingers to create a zipper rift that sucks enemies into an alternate reality. Content includes six comic book issues set all around Super Hero City. The title art has a comic book feel, with a cell-shaded art style and a range of varied environments around Super Hero City, including The Helicarrier, Baxter Building, The Vault and Sanctum Santorum; and progression and success in battle that allows players to earn hero points and unlock new costumes, ink meter upgrades, etc. Developed by Griptonite. Prices are $40 for the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, and $30 for the Wii version.