His game, His rules: Hands on: Deadpool

It’s hard to get excited about superhero games, let alone one starring a character many would not have heard of.

But interestingly, it’s Deadpool’s relative obscurity compared to the likes of Batman, Superman and Spiderman that will help him stand out from the crowd.

For those who haven’t heard of Deadpool (real name, Wade Wilson), he’s a mentally unstable Marvel comic character known for his big mouth and affection for weapons. He also has the tendency to ‘break the fourth wall’, meaning that he is aware of the audience, and can interrupt the story at will for humorous effect.

Wild ride: It doesn't take long to realise that there's something different about this Marvel character

There’s no denying that Deadpool has a wide range of authentic moves and weapons to wield, but it all feels very familiar.
Certain parts of the demo simply involved walking from room to room, wiping out as many not-too-bright baddies in the most stylish way possible.
Thankfully, there’s an upgrade system, so you’re encouraged to string-together the best combos and there are plenty of rooms to explore and load-up on collectables.

But for what Deadpool may lack in innovative gameplay, it makes up in spades by having such an interesting lead character. One that is well worth getting excited about.

Deadpool is released on June 28.

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