X-Men: Destiny
Encyclopedia
X-Men: Destiny is a video game based on the X-Men
comic book series. It was developed by Silicon Knights
and published by Activision
. The game was released in North America on September 27, 2011 for the PlayStation 3
, Wii
, Xbox 360
, and Nintendo DS
consoles. The writer of the story line, Mike Carey, is also the writer of the X-Men: Legacy comic book series.
or the Brotherhood of Mutants
; they have to make choices to decide the ultimate destiny of their character. X-Men: Destiny places an emphasis on "choice", as opposed to a more traditional linear type of gameplay. According to the official press release, "the all-new original video game casts players as new mutant recruits in a rich, branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny".
Throughout the game, players collect power enhancements called "X-Genes." Every X-Gene can unlock three types of abilities: offensive, defensive, and utility. X-Genes can be mixed and matched as the player sees fit for a unique experience.
Some retailers packaged the game with exclusive pre-order bonuses. Those who pre-ordered on Amazon.com
received an early unlock code for Emma Frost
's outfit and X-Genes; Best Buy
offered an early unlock code of Juggernaut
's costume and X-Genes; and Game Stop's pre-ordering customers received Havok's suit and X-Genes.
areas due to a conflict between the two groups. The game begins at a peace rally being held in memory of the deceased Professor X
, where the player chooses from one of three mutant characters to play as, who have been originally created for the game. The game allows for the player to decide which mutants become their allies and enemies through choices made in the course of the story.
The peace rally held in San Francisco by the Mutant Response Division
Chief Luis Reyes quickly turns into a disaster as the rally is attacked by an unknown force. Immediately after, the player character's latent mutant powers are awakened and he/she is forced to defend civilians in the area from the Purifiers
, an anti-mutant extremist organization. While being guided by Emma Frost
, the player character meets mutants from both the X-Men and Brotherhood of Mutants and sides with either group as he/she goes after Cameron Hodge
, leader of the Purifiers. Hodge is wearing a power armor and personally joins the hunt for mutants, while many characters wonder why the Purifiers are capturing mutants alive instead of killing them. The player character eventually corners Hodge on top of a building but the fight is interrupted as Magneto
, who is accused by Reyes for attacking the rally, drops a steel bridge on top the combat zone.
The player character is saved by Nightcrawler
at the last moment and teleported to China Town, where he/she is tasked to find Gambit
. Gambit left the X-Men after the death of Professor X and currently operates a casino in the town. After meeting him, Gambit asks the player to help him raid a Purifier warehouse which contains the technology Purifiers uses against the mutants. After the raid, Gambit gives player the location of the secret underground lab that Purifiers hold captured mutants.
At the lab, the player character meets several captured mutants such as Quicksilver
, Surge
and Colossus
and meets the U-Men
, a group of anti-mutant soldiers that somehow use power drained from mutants. With their help, the player eventually defeats Sublime in the lab and saves the mutants.
Going after the intel gained by X-Men, the player goes after a secret undergound base used by Hodge and Purifiers. Along the road, he meets Wolverine
and Reyes again but Wolverine goes berserk for some unknown reason and attacks Reyes and the player is forced to continue alone. He/she eventually find Hodge who is now wearing a more powerful power armor with captured mutant powers. Hodge states that with the power drained from Pixie and Caliban
, they will be able to find and capture any mutant they want. He also slips that he is helped by some other group or person. After the fight, Hodge falls from the generator tower and is killed.
Depending of the player's choice, the player character either goes to Cyclops
or Mystique
with the new found information and is tasked with finding Pixie and Caliban. The player eventually find Caliban and with the aid of Forge
, realizes that the person who is pulling the strings so far is none other than Bastion
, the robot who killed Professor X. Bastion somehow survived and uploaded himself to the MRD satellite and it is revealed that Reyes also works for him. With Caliban's help, they find Pixie but the helicopter carrying her gets shot down by a laser beam and crashes. The player eventually finds the crash site but the wreckage explodes and Pixie is killed in the blast. Immediately after, regardless of the player character's choices so far, Magneto accuses Cyclops of shooting down the helicopter and attacks both Cyclops and the player character alongside the Juggernaut
. After the fight, Magneto gives the player a chance to join the Brotherhood and he/she is forced to make a decision.
Regardless of which side the player chooses, he/she is tasked to find and eliminate Reyes who seems to have mind control powers to influence other mutants. Reyes plans to amplify his power with Bastion's satellite so he can control any mutant on the Earth. After fighting several allied mutants and saving them from Reyes' mind-control, the player eventually finds the broadcasting tower used by Reyes and shuts down the signal with the aid of both Cyclops and Magneto. Bastion however, downloads himself into Reyes' mind and takes control of him, who is now wearing an even more powerful version of the armor Hodge was wearing. Bastion also sends several Sentinel robots to the fight. After taking out both Reyes' Sentinel and himself, Reyes states that he wishes to surrender to the authorities, to which player responds that they (either X-Men or Brotherhood) are the law now.
Ending depends on who the player sides at the end of Chapter 7.
X-Men
Brotherhood of Mutants
Additional voices by Aileen Ong Casas, Mark Famigletti, Keith Ferguson
, Bob Glouberman
, Bill Graves, Phil LaMarr
, Yuri Lowenthal
, Sunil Malhotra, Jason Marsden
, Sumalee Montano
, Minae Noji, Nolan North
, Alexander Polinsky
, André Sogliuzzo
, Joel Spence, Keith Szarabajka
, Fred Tatasciore
, Kari Wahlgren
, and Wally Wingert
NOTE: A large amount of the main cast reprise their roles from Wolverine and the X-Men including Steve Blum, Phil LaMarr, Nolan North, and Kari Wahlgren.
criticised the sluggish gameplay and short story, stating the game feels unfinished and awarded it 1.5 stars out of 5. GamesRadar
, although praising the fan service of the game, echoed the sentiment of the game feeling unfinished, calling it mediocre and citing the graphics being similar to "an HD remake of a last-gen game" and although the boss battles received some praise, the majority of the fighting was considered dull and repetitive, awarding the game 5 out of 10. However Gameinformer gave the game a 7 out of 10, again praising the fulfilment of fantasy for mutant lovers the game provides, as well as replay value, despite the questionable graphics.
X-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
comic book series. It was developed by Silicon Knights
Silicon Knights
Silicon Knights is a Canadian video game developer. Founded in 1992 by Denis Dyack, the company is headquartered in St. Catharines, Ontario, Dyack's hometown....
and published by Activision
Activision
Activision is an American publisher, majority owned by French conglomerate Vivendi SA. Its current CEO is Robert Kotick. It was founded on October 1, 1979 and was the world's first independent developer and distributor of video games for gaming consoles...
. The game was released in North America on September 27, 2011 for the PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
, Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
, and Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo, first released on November 21, 2004. A distinctive feature of the system is the presence of two separate LCD screens, the lower of which is a touchscreen, encompassed within a clamshell design, similar to the Game Boy Advance SP...
consoles. The writer of the story line, Mike Carey, is also the writer of the X-Men: Legacy comic book series.
Gameplay
In X-Men: Destiny, players are put in the role of new mutants who join the X-MenX-Men
The X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
or the Brotherhood of Mutants
Brotherhood of Mutants
The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, is a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. They are among the chief adversaries of the X-Men...
; they have to make choices to decide the ultimate destiny of their character. X-Men: Destiny places an emphasis on "choice", as opposed to a more traditional linear type of gameplay. According to the official press release, "the all-new original video game casts players as new mutant recruits in a rich, branching storyline that features a deep element of choice and gives players ultimate control of their destiny".
Throughout the game, players collect power enhancements called "X-Genes." Every X-Gene can unlock three types of abilities: offensive, defensive, and utility. X-Genes can be mixed and matched as the player sees fit for a unique experience.
Some retailers packaged the game with exclusive pre-order bonuses. Those who pre-ordered on Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
received an early unlock code for Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
's outfit and X-Genes; Best Buy
Best Buy
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American specialty retailer of consumer electronics in the United States, accounting for 19% of the market. It also operates in Mexico, Canada & China. The company's subsidiaries include Geek Squad, CinemaNow, Magnolia Audio Video, Pacific Sales, and, in Canada operates...
offered an early unlock code of Juggernaut
Juggernaut (comics)
The Juggernaut is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
's costume and X-Genes; and Game Stop's pre-ordering customers received Havok's suit and X-Genes.
Plot
X-Men Destiny is based in San Francisco, which has been divided into human and mutantMutant
In biology and especially genetics, a mutant is an individual, organism, or new genetic character, arising or resulting from an instance of mutation, which is a base-pair sequence change within the DNA of a gene or chromosome of an organism resulting in the creation of a new character or trait not...
areas due to a conflict between the two groups. The game begins at a peace rally being held in memory of the deceased Professor X
Professor X
Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men....
, where the player chooses from one of three mutant characters to play as, who have been originally created for the game. The game allows for the player to decide which mutants become their allies and enemies through choices made in the course of the story.
The peace rally held in San Francisco by the Mutant Response Division
Mutant Response Division
The Mutant Response Division is a mutant-hunting group that appears in Marvel Comics. It is also called the M.R.D. for short.-History:When the Leper Queen reorganized her Sapien League, she captured some mutants and infected them with the Legacy Virus...
Chief Luis Reyes quickly turns into a disaster as the rally is attacked by an unknown force. Immediately after, the player character's latent mutant powers are awakened and he/she is forced to defend civilians in the area from the Purifiers
Purifiers
The Purifiers, also known as the Stryker Crusade, are a fictional paramilitary/terrorist organization in the Marvel Comics universe and enemies of the X-Men...
, an anti-mutant extremist organization. While being guided by Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
, the player character meets mutants from both the X-Men and Brotherhood of Mutants and sides with either group as he/she goes after Cameron Hodge
Cameron Hodge
Cameron Hodge is a fictional comic book supervillain and opponent of the X-Men, as seen in Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bob Layton and artist Jackson Guice, Hodge first appeared as a supporting character in X-Factor #1 , and was later revealed to be secretly acting against that group as the...
, leader of the Purifiers. Hodge is wearing a power armor and personally joins the hunt for mutants, while many characters wonder why the Purifiers are capturing mutants alive instead of killing them. The player character eventually corners Hodge on top of a building but the fight is interrupted as Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
, who is accused by Reyes for attacking the rally, drops a steel bridge on top the combat zone.
The player character is saved by Nightcrawler
Nightcrawler (comics)
Nightcrawler is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe. He has been associated with both the X-Men and Excalibur, originally appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
at the last moment and teleported to China Town, where he/she is tasked to find Gambit
Gambit (comics)
Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
. Gambit left the X-Men after the death of Professor X and currently operates a casino in the town. After meeting him, Gambit asks the player to help him raid a Purifier warehouse which contains the technology Purifiers uses against the mutants. After the raid, Gambit gives player the location of the secret underground lab that Purifiers hold captured mutants.
At the lab, the player character meets several captured mutants such as Quicksilver
Quicksilver (comics)
Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
, Surge
Surge (comics)
Surge is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe, one of the student body in the Xavier Institute, and a member of the former New Mutants squad therein. She maintained her powers post M-Day and was the leader of the New X-Men. She first appeared in New Mutants, vol...
and Colossus
Colossus (comics)
Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
and meets the U-Men
U-Men (comics)
The U-Men are a fictional group of villains, owned by Marvel Comics and existing in the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:In the Marvel Universe the U-Men are a collection of characters that first appeared in Grant Morrison's run on New X-Men. Their name is an allusion to the early Seattle...
, a group of anti-mutant soldiers that somehow use power drained from mutants. With their help, the player eventually defeats Sublime in the lab and saves the mutants.
Going after the intel gained by X-Men, the player goes after a secret undergound base used by Hodge and Purifiers. Along the road, he meets Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
and Reyes again but Wolverine goes berserk for some unknown reason and attacks Reyes and the player is forced to continue alone. He/she eventually find Hodge who is now wearing a more powerful power armor with captured mutant powers. Hodge states that with the power drained from Pixie and Caliban
Caliban (comics)
Caliban is a mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Caliban's first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #148 , written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum.-Fictional character biography:...
, they will be able to find and capture any mutant they want. He also slips that he is helped by some other group or person. After the fight, Hodge falls from the generator tower and is killed.
Depending of the player's choice, the player character either goes to Cyclops
Cyclops (comics)
Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
or Mystique
Mystique (comics)
Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms...
with the new found information and is tasked with finding Pixie and Caliban. The player eventually find Caliban and with the aid of Forge
Forge (comics)
Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to...
, realizes that the person who is pulling the strings so far is none other than Bastion
Bastion (comics)
Bastion is a supervillain that appears in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Scott Lobdell and Pascual Ferry and first made a cameo appearance in X-Men #52 . His first full appearance was Uncanny X-Men #333...
, the robot who killed Professor X. Bastion somehow survived and uploaded himself to the MRD satellite and it is revealed that Reyes also works for him. With Caliban's help, they find Pixie but the helicopter carrying her gets shot down by a laser beam and crashes. The player eventually finds the crash site but the wreckage explodes and Pixie is killed in the blast. Immediately after, regardless of the player character's choices so far, Magneto accuses Cyclops of shooting down the helicopter and attacks both Cyclops and the player character alongside the Juggernaut
Juggernaut (comics)
The Juggernaut is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
. After the fight, Magneto gives the player a chance to join the Brotherhood and he/she is forced to make a decision.
Regardless of which side the player chooses, he/she is tasked to find and eliminate Reyes who seems to have mind control powers to influence other mutants. Reyes plans to amplify his power with Bastion's satellite so he can control any mutant on the Earth. After fighting several allied mutants and saving them from Reyes' mind-control, the player eventually finds the broadcasting tower used by Reyes and shuts down the signal with the aid of both Cyclops and Magneto. Bastion however, downloads himself into Reyes' mind and takes control of him, who is now wearing an even more powerful version of the armor Hodge was wearing. Bastion also sends several Sentinel robots to the fight. After taking out both Reyes' Sentinel and himself, Reyes states that he wishes to surrender to the authorities, to which player responds that they (either X-Men or Brotherhood) are the law now.
Ending depends on who the player sides at the end of Chapter 7.
- If he/she sides with X-Men, Cyclops and rest of the team is seen watching the remains of the city and promising that they will create a world where mutants and humans can live in peace. Cyclops states that there's another storm coming that might be worse than the ones they endured. Cyclops tells the player that it is good to know that the player is with them.
- If he/she sides with the Brotherhood of Mutants, Magneto and the player character are seen watching the ruins of the city, with Magneto declaring the formation of a mutant-only nation and says that he will teach the player character to how to survive in this world that despises mutants.
Playable characters
Players have a choice of three new mutants at the beginning of the game.- Aimi Yoshida: Born in Fuji CityFuji, Shizuokais a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture. Fuji is the 3rd largest city in terms of population in Shizuoka Prefecture, trailing Hamamatsu and Shizuoka. As of February 2010, the city has an estimated population of 254,113 and a population density of 1040 persons per km²...
, Japan, Aimi was smuggled out of Japan by her mutant parents before their family could be incarcerated in the new mutant camps. She arrived in San Francisco hidden on a tanker ship. She is too young and frightened to appreciate her parents’ motivations for sending her away, instead feeling only the bitterness and anger of abandonment.
- Grant Alexander: Born in SandersvilleSandersville, GeorgiaSandersville is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 6,097 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Washington County...
, Georgia, Grant is a college freshman who dreams of becoming a professional football player. He hopes to land a spot this year on the University of California, Berkeley, varsity squad. Grant has no interest in politics and knows little about the ongoing mutant/human conflict.
- Adrian Luca: Born in Los AngelesLos ÁngelesLos Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California, Adrian is the son of an anti-mutant extremist who was killed in battle. His father’s associates called themselves “Purifiers,” and under their care Adrian was educated to hate all mutants and conditioned to seek revenge for his father’s murder. The Purifiers have trained Adrian to be a soldier in their army of “pure-blooded” Homo sapiens.
Non-playable characters
Many established characters from the X-Men universe make an appearance in the game to assist the player in combat or in the completion of the story line such asX-MenX-MenThe X-Men are a superhero team in the . They were created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and first appeared in The X-Men #1...
- CyclopsCyclops (comics)Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
- Emma FrostEmma FrostEmma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
- CalibanCaliban (comics)Caliban is a mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Caliban's first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #148 , written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum.-Fictional character biography:...
- ColossusColossus (comics)Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
- ForgeForge (comics)Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to...
- GambitGambit (comics)Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
- IcemanIceman (comics)Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, ....
- NightcrawlerNightcrawler (comics)Nightcrawler is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe. He has been associated with both the X-Men and Excalibur, originally appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
- NorthstarNorthstarNorthstar is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the twin brother of Aurora. Through his mutation, Northstar gains superhuman powers, which he uses for the betterment of society...
- Pixie
- SurgeSurge (comics)Surge is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe, one of the student body in the Xavier Institute, and a member of the former New Mutants squad therein. She maintained her powers post M-Day and was the leader of the New X-Men. She first appeared in New Mutants, vol...
- WolverineWolverine (comics)Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
Brotherhood of MutantsBrotherhood of MutantsThe Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, is a fictional Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. They are among the chief adversaries of the X-Men...
- MagnetoMagneto (comics)Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
- JuggernautJuggernaut (comics)The Juggernaut is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby....
- MystiqueMystique (comics)Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms...
- PyroPyro (comics)Pyro is a fictional character in Marvel Comics and an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #141 ....
- QuicksilverQuicksilver (comics)Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
- ToadToad (comics)Toad is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 ....
Cast
- Jamie ChungJamie ChungJamie Jilynn Chung is an American actress known to reality television audiences as a cast member on the MTV reality television series, The Real World: San Diego and its spin-off show, Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Inferno II, and for her appearances in TV and films, such as I Now...
- Aimi Yoshida - Scott PorterScott PorterMatthew Scott Porter , better known as Scott Porter, is an American actor and occasional singer known for his role as Jason Street in the NBC television drama Friday Night Lights. His character was injured during a football game in the pilot episode and became a paraplegic...
- Adrian Luca - Milo VentimigliaMilo VentimigliaMilo Anthony Ventimiglia is an American television actor best known for his role of Peter Petrelli on the TV series Heroes...
- Grant Alexander - Steven BlumSteven BlumSteven Jay Blum is an American voice actor known primarily for his work in anime dubs and video games, using his distinctive deep voice. Among his credits include the voice of Spike Spiegel of the anime series Cowboy Bebop and Mugen of the anime series Samurai Champloo...
- WolverineWolverine (comics)Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
, PyroPyro (comics)Pyro is a fictional character in Marvel Comics and an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne, he first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #141 .... - Aileen Ong Casas - SurgeSurge (comics)Surge is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Universe, one of the student body in the Xavier Institute, and a member of the former New Mutants squad therein. She maintained her powers post M-Day and was the leader of the New X-Men. She first appeared in New Mutants, vol...
, Pixie - Keith FergusonKeith FergusonKeith James Ferguson is an American voice actor, well known as the voice of Blooregard Q. Kazoo on the Cartoon Network animated series Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends...
- Cameron HodgeCameron HodgeCameron Hodge is a fictional comic book supervillain and opponent of the X-Men, as seen in Marvel Comics. Created by writer Bob Layton and artist Jackson Guice, Hodge first appeared as a supporting character in X-Factor #1 , and was later revealed to be secretly acting against that group as the... - Bob GloubermanBob GloubermanBob Glouberman is an American actor and voice actor who has appeared in over 50 television shows, mainly sitcoms....
- CalibanCaliban (comics)Caliban is a mutant character in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Caliban's first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #148 , written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by Dave Cockrum.-Fictional character biography:... - Bill Graves - MagnetoMagneto (comics)Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
- Phil LaMarrPhil LaMarrPhillip "Phil" LaMarr is an American actor, comedian and voice actor. One of the original cast members on the sketch comedy series MADtv, he is also known for his small, but memorable role as Marvin in Pulp Fiction...
- GambitGambit (comics)Gambit is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero that has been a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Jim Lee, the character first appeared briefly in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 , weeks before a more comprehensive appearance in Uncanny X-Men #266...
, ForgeForge (comics)Forge is a fictional character in the , a superhero associated with The X-Men.A mutant with an unsurpassed brilliance in technology, Forge has had a lengthy career as a government weapons contractor. He shared a romantic relationship with Storm, and a brief affair with Mystique which led him to... - Yuri LowenthalYuri LowenthalYuri Lowenthal is a voice actor that has voiced several anime and video game characters. He also voiced Kamal for the alternate reality game I Love Bees....
- NightcrawlerNightcrawler (comics)Nightcrawler is a fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Universe. He has been associated with both the X-Men and Excalibur, originally appearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum, he debuted in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
, NorthstarNorthstarNorthstar is a fictional character, a superhero who appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the twin brother of Aurora. Through his mutation, Northstar gains superhuman powers, which he uses for the betterment of society... - Sunil Malhotra - QuicksilverQuicksilver (comics)Quicksilver is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appears in X-Men #4 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby...
- Jason MarsdenJason MarsdenJason Christopher Marsden is an American screen and voice actor who has done numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as various television series.-Early life:...
- IcemanIceman (comics)Iceman is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men vol. 1 #1, .... - Sumalee MontanoSumalee MontanoSumalee Montano is an actress. Born in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., she was an investment bank analyst working in New York City and Hong Kong before acting, and is a writer. She has had roles in ER, Minority Report, The West Wing, Boston Legal, Bones, Nip/Tuck, Hancock, and Commander in Chief...
- MystiqueMystique (comics)Mystique is a fictional character associated with the Marvel Comics' franchise X-Men. Originally created by artist David Cockrum and writer Chris Claremont, she first appeared in Ms... - Nolan NorthNolan NorthNolan Ramsey North is an American actor and voice actor born in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been described as "the nearest thing the games industry has to a bona fide leading man."-Biography:...
- CyclopsCyclops (comics)Cyclops is a fictional character, the leader of the X-Men superhero team in the . A mutant, Cyclops emits a powerful energy beam from his eyes...
, Adrian Luca's Dad - Alexander PolinskyAlexander PolinskyAlexander Polinsky is an American actor, voice actor, and singer who is perhaps best known for his role as Adam Powell on Charles in Charge. After the show ended, he has made TV, voice, and movie appearances, as well as working as a mold-maker at a movie prop design studio...
- ToadToad (comics)Toad is a Marvel Comics supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-writer Jack Kirby, he first appeared in X-Men #4 .... - André SogliuzzoAndré SogliuzzoAndré Sogliuzzo is an Italian-American voice actor, comedian, and actor.-Animated roles:* American Dad! – Dill* Avatar: The Last Airbender – King Bumi, Hakoda, Haru* The Batman – Duncan* Brandy & Mr...
- ColossusColossus (comics)Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
, Luis Reyes - Gaku Space - Sunfire
- Joel Spence - John Sublime
- Keith SzarabajkaKeith SzarabajkaKeith Szarabajka is an American actor and voice artist.-Early life:Szarabajka was born in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Anne, a school teacher, and Edward Szarabajka, a savings and loan officer....
- BastionBastion (comics)Bastion is a supervillain that appears in the fictional Marvel Universe. The character was created by Scott Lobdell and Pascual Ferry and first made a cameo appearance in X-Men #52 . His first full appearance was Uncanny X-Men #333... - Fred TatascioreFred TatascioreFrederick "Fred" Tatasciore is an American voice actor who portrays secondary characters as well as monstrous-looking types...
- JuggernautJuggernaut (comics)The Juggernaut is a fictional character that appears in publications published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in X-Men #12 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby.... - Kari WahlgrenKari WahlgrenKari K. Wahlgren is an American voice actress who has provided English language voices for dozens of anime titles and video games. Her debut role was as one of the main characters of FLCL, Haruko Haruhara. She had a live-action role as Tinker Bell in the 2003 Damion Dietz film Neverland...
- Emma FrostEmma FrostEmma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne.... - Wally WingertWally WingertWallace E. "Wally" Wingert is an American actor and voice artist. He is originally from Des Moines, Iowa but he currently works and lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the current announcer for the second incarnation of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the current voice of Jon Arbuckle in...
- Commentator
Additional voices by Aileen Ong Casas, Mark Famigletti, Keith Ferguson
Keith Ferguson
Keith James Ferguson is an American voice actor, well known as the voice of Blooregard Q. Kazoo on the Cartoon Network animated series Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends...
, Bob Glouberman
Bob Glouberman
Bob Glouberman is an American actor and voice actor who has appeared in over 50 television shows, mainly sitcoms....
, Bill Graves, Phil LaMarr
Phil LaMarr
Phillip "Phil" LaMarr is an American actor, comedian and voice actor. One of the original cast members on the sketch comedy series MADtv, he is also known for his small, but memorable role as Marvin in Pulp Fiction...
, Yuri Lowenthal
Yuri Lowenthal
Yuri Lowenthal is a voice actor that has voiced several anime and video game characters. He also voiced Kamal for the alternate reality game I Love Bees....
, Sunil Malhotra, Jason Marsden
Jason Marsden
Jason Christopher Marsden is an American screen and voice actor who has done numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as various television series.-Early life:...
, Sumalee Montano
Sumalee Montano
Sumalee Montano is an actress. Born in Columbus, Ohio, U.S., she was an investment bank analyst working in New York City and Hong Kong before acting, and is a writer. She has had roles in ER, Minority Report, The West Wing, Boston Legal, Bones, Nip/Tuck, Hancock, and Commander in Chief...
, Minae Noji, Nolan North
Nolan North
Nolan Ramsey North is an American actor and voice actor born in New Haven, Connecticut. He has been described as "the nearest thing the games industry has to a bona fide leading man."-Biography:...
, Alexander Polinsky
Alexander Polinsky
Alexander Polinsky is an American actor, voice actor, and singer who is perhaps best known for his role as Adam Powell on Charles in Charge. After the show ended, he has made TV, voice, and movie appearances, as well as working as a mold-maker at a movie prop design studio...
, André Sogliuzzo
André Sogliuzzo
André Sogliuzzo is an Italian-American voice actor, comedian, and actor.-Animated roles:* American Dad! – Dill* Avatar: The Last Airbender – King Bumi, Hakoda, Haru* The Batman – Duncan* Brandy & Mr...
, Joel Spence, Keith Szarabajka
Keith Szarabajka
Keith Szarabajka is an American actor and voice artist.-Early life:Szarabajka was born in Oak Park, Illinois, the son of Anne, a school teacher, and Edward Szarabajka, a savings and loan officer....
, Fred Tatasciore
Fred Tatasciore
Frederick "Fred" Tatasciore is an American voice actor who portrays secondary characters as well as monstrous-looking types...
, Kari Wahlgren
Kari Wahlgren
Kari K. Wahlgren is an American voice actress who has provided English language voices for dozens of anime titles and video games. Her debut role was as one of the main characters of FLCL, Haruko Haruhara. She had a live-action role as Tinker Bell in the 2003 Damion Dietz film Neverland...
, and Wally Wingert
Wally Wingert
Wallace E. "Wally" Wingert is an American actor and voice artist. He is originally from Des Moines, Iowa but he currently works and lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the current announcer for the second incarnation of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the current voice of Jon Arbuckle in...
NOTE: A large amount of the main cast reprise their roles from Wolverine and the X-Men including Steve Blum, Phil LaMarr, Nolan North, and Kari Wahlgren.
Motion capture performers
- Solomon Brende
- Jeremy DunnJeremy DunnJeremy William Dunn is an American actor, stunt performer, model and dancer, also performing motion capture for various video games.-Life and career:...
- Tess Kielhammer
- Chris LaCentra
- Michelle LeeMichelle LeeMichelle Lee may refer to:*Michelle Leslie , Australian model who also works under the name Michelle Lee*Michele Lee , American actress and singer*Michelle Lee , a fictional recurring character in the TV series NCIS...
- Hosung Pak
- T.J. Storm
- America YoungAmerica YoungAmerica Young, born 6 December 1984 in Santa Fe, New Mexico is an American actress and producer.-Filmography:*Abandoned - 2010*The Binds That Tie Us - 2010*The Dead Undead - 2010*Dreamkiller - 2010*Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 - Dagger...
Reception
X-Men Destiny received mixed to negative reviews, with most pointing out the button mashing combat, lack of consequences to choices, and overall lack of polish. JoystiqJoystiq
Joystiq is a video gaming blog founded in June 2004 that has since become one of the most successful sites within the Weblogs, Inc. family of weblogs. It is the centerpiece of WIN's own network of video gaming blogs, which also includes a blog dealing specifically with the popular MMORPG World of...
criticised the sluggish gameplay and short story, stating the game feels unfinished and awarded it 1.5 stars out of 5. GamesRadar
GamesRadar
GamesRadar is a multi-format video game website featuring regular news, previews, reviews, videos, and guides. It is owned and operated simultaneously in the UK and US by worldwide publisher Future Publishing...
, although praising the fan service of the game, echoed the sentiment of the game feeling unfinished, calling it mediocre and citing the graphics being similar to "an HD remake of a last-gen game" and although the boss battles received some praise, the majority of the fighting was considered dull and repetitive, awarding the game 5 out of 10. However Gameinformer gave the game a 7 out of 10, again praising the fulfilment of fantasy for mutant lovers the game provides, as well as replay value, despite the questionable graphics.