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{{Infobox VG {{Infobox video game
|title = Iron Man | title = Iron Man
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|developer = ] (Xbox 360 & PS3) <br/> ] (Wii, PS2, PSP, DS, PC)
| caption = North American cover art
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| developer = ]<br>] <small>(PS3, Xbox 360)</small>{{efn|Additional work by Hypnos Entertainment.}}
|distributor =
⚫ | publisher = ]
|designer =
| director = {{ubl|Jeff Hattem|Marie-Jo Leroux|Mathieu Fecteau}}
|engine =
| producer = Michael McHale
|version =
| designer = René-Martin Pauzé
|released = ] ]<ref> at ]</ref>
| programmer = David Horachek
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| artist = {{ubl|Olivier Nicolas|Éric Warin}}
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| writer = Susan O'Connor
|ratings = {{vgratings|ESRB=Teen (T)<br>]: 3+}}
| composer = ]
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| series = '']''
|media = ] (Xbox 360), ] (Wii), ] (PS3), ] (PS2), ] (PSP), ] (Nintendo DS)
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| released = '''Nintendo DS''', '''PlayStation 2''', '''PlayStation 3''', '''Wii''', '''Xbox 360'''{{Video game release|NA|May 2, 2008|EU|May 2, 2008|AUS|May 8, 2008}}'''PlayStation Portable'''{{Video game release|NA|May 2, 2008|EU|May 9, 2008|AUS|May 15, 2008}}'''Microsoft Windows'''{{Video game release|NA|May 6, 2008|AUS|May 15, 2008|EU|May 16, 2008}}
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|website = http://www.sega.com/gamesite/ironman/index.php
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'''''Iron Man''''' is a ] ] based on the 2008 ] as well as the classic iterations of the character.<ref>{{cite news | author= Cordeira, Jim | url=http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/11/6-10 | title=Sega and Marvel hook up for Iron Man | publisher=Gaming Age | date=] | accessdate=2006-11-06 }}</ref> It was released on ], 2008 to coincide with the release of the film in cinemas. The game is developed by Sega, and was released on ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. It features the voices of ], ] and ], reprising their roles from the movie.<ref>{{cite news | author=Ryan Geddes|title = Iron Man Film Cast to Voice Game | publisher = ] | date = ] | url = http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/861/861009p1.html | accessdate=2008-03-20}}</ref> '''''Iron Man''''' is an ] ] based on the ] as well as the classic iterations of the character.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cordeira, Jim |date=2006-11-06 |title=Sega and Marvel hook up for Iron Man |url=http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/11/6-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929155332/http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/11/6-10 |archive-date=2007-09-29 |access-date=2006-11-06 |publisher=Gaming Age}}</ref> It was released by ] on May 2, 2008 to coincide with the release of the movie in cinemas for ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].


The enemies are ], the ] and the ] terrorist group. The ]s in the game includes the ], ] and ].<ref name="Marvel1">{{cite web| url=http://www.marvel.com/news/vgstories.3347.Iron_Man_Video_Game_Q%26A| title=Iron Man Video Game Q&A| author=DeAngelo IV, Frank| date=]| accessdate=2008-05-06}}</ref> The game features ], the ] and the Ten Rings terrorist group. The ]s in the game includes ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="Marvel1">{{Cite web |last=DeAngelo IV, Frank |date=2008-05-01 |title=Iron Man Video Game Q&A |url=http://www.marvel.com/news/vgstories.3347.Iron_Man_Video_Game_Q%26A |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100426004218/http://marvel.com/news/vgstories.3347.Iron_Man_Video_Game_Q%26A |archive-date=2010-04-26 |access-date=2008-05-06}}</ref> ] (only as Tony Stark), ] and ] reprise their roles from the movie.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ryan Geddes |date=2008-03-20 |title=Iron Man Film Cast to Voice Game |url=http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/861/861009p1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080410200336/http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/861/861009p1.html |archive-date=2008-04-10 |access-date=2008-03-20 |publisher=IGN}}</ref>


==Plot== ==Plot==
During a business trip to ] to demonstrate ]' new weapon, ] is kidnapped by the terrorist group ], who orders him to build a missile for them. Instead, he and fellow captive ] secretly build the Mark I ] in the months following his capture. During this time, Yinsen also acted as Stark's mentor, showing him humility and telling him of the horrors his company has caused, making Stark reconsider his life. Stark impressed himself after finishing the armor, calling it "the future". Armed with a ], Stark uses the armor to defeat several terrorists and destroy their weapons stockpile, but Yinsen is killed during the escape. Stark then escapes from the Ten Rings caves, but his suit is destroyed when he crashlands in the desert. Upon being picked up by the Air Force and returning to the ], Stark declares that his company will no longer manufacture weapons, a move disapproved by his business partner ]. During a ] to ] to demonstrate ]' new weapon, ] is suddenly ] by the ] ] ], ordering him to build a ] for them. Instead, he and fellow captive ] secretly build a ]. During this time, Yinsen also acts as Stark's mentor, showing him humility and telling him of the horrors his company has caused, making Stark reconsider his life. Armed with a flamethrower and missiles, Stark uses the armor to destroy the terrorists' weapons stockpile and escape their camp, but Yinsen is killed, and the armor is destroyed. Upon being picked up by the Air Force and returning to the ], Stark declares that his company will no longer manufacture ]s, a move disapproved by his business partner ].


With the help of his personal ] ], Stark develops an updated and more powerful version of his armor, adding Stark Industries new ] and flight capability. While testing his new suit at Stark Industries, Tony is informed by his assistant ] that armed men are attacking the facilities. Stark then decides to use his suit to deal with the attackers, and notices that they are ] soldiers. After the attack, Stark discovers that Maggia is providing weapons for the Ten Rings, and he returns to Afghanistan to battle them. Using his new Mark III "Iron Man" armor, Stark destroys Maggia's weapons stockpiles and an armored vehicle called the Dreadnaught. On the way back home he is confronted by the ]. A pair of ] are sent after Stark--one is damaged during the chase, but Stark manages to save the pilot. He then establishes contact with his friend Lieutenant Colonel ], who learns of Stark's identity and cancels the jets attack. With the help of his personal ] ], Stark develops an updated and more powerful version of his armor, adding Stark Industries' new ] and flight capability. While testing his new suit at Stark Industries, Tony uses it to fend off an attack by the ] crime family, who have been providing weapons for the Ten Rings. Using his new Mark III "Iron Man" armor, Stark destroys the Maggia's weapons stockpiles and an armored hovercraft. On the way home, he establishes contact with his friend Lieutenant Colonel ] and reveals his identity as Iron Man.


⚫ Tony after these events goes back to his place, where Pepper Potts realizes what he has been doing. Rhodes also agrees to assists Stark with these desires, informing him of a weapons transport in Afghanistan. Stark follows the transport, destroying the weapons, defeating the villain ], a former Stark Industries worker, in the process, before proceeding to the Maggia's compound to destroy the rest of the weapons, and after infiltrating the mansion, he confronts ], who is killed when a wall falls on her. Stark soon destroys the Maggia's flying fortress, ending the threat.
] fights against the ] army.]]
⚫ Tony then returns home, where Pepper Potts discovers what he was doing with the Iron Man suit. Rhodes then starts helping Stark in his fight against Maggia, informing him of a weapons transport in Afghanistan. Stark then follows this transport until it stops at the main depot, where he is confronted by ], a former worker of Stark Industries that was now working for Maggia. Iron Man manages to defeat Whiplash and destroys all their weapons. Stark then heads to Maggia's compound to destroy the rest of the weapons, and after infiltrating the mansion he confronts ], who is killed when a wall falls on her. Stark then discovers Maggia's last weapon: a heavily armed flying fortress. Iron Man then attacks the fortress and destroys it, ending Maggia's evil once and for all.


While Stark was confronting Maggia, his corrupt business partner Obadiah Stane secretly recovered the first Iron Man armor in Afghanistan and started working with ] (A.I.M.) to create a power source. After Rhodes informs him that A.I.M. has attacked a nuclear facility in ], Stark decides to confront them, also because A.I.M. was Stark Industries top buyers before he stopped manufacturing weapons. Iron Man ends the nuclear energy robbery and detects a strong radiation signal underground. After following this signal Stark is confronted by ], who created a ] armor similar to that of Iron Man, thus becoming the "Titanium Man". However, Stark is able to defeat Bullski and then returns to United States. Rhodes then informs him that A.I.M. has attacked a military ship in the ], and Stark once again prevents them from stealing nuclear energy. During this battle, Iron Man is attacked by the ], but manages to defeat him. Meanwhile, Stane secretly recovers the first Iron Man armor in Afghanistan and starts working with the company ] (A.I.M.), Stark Industries' former top buyers, to create a power source. After A.I.M. attacks a nuclear facility in ], Iron Man foils them and also fights ], who created a ] armor similar to Tony's, thus becoming "Titanium Man." Stark then thwarts A.I.M.'s attack on a military ship in the ], fighting and defeating the ].


After returning to Stark Industries, Tony sends Pepper to hack the Industries computer and find the shipping records, so he can track down the illicit shipments and destroy them. However, the facilities are attacked by A.I.M. forces under the command of Titanium Man, who was sent by Obadiah Stane to steal the Iron Man suit. After discovering Stane's involvement with A.I.M. and the ], Stark once again defeats Bullski. Tony then returns to his workshop, where he is ambushed by Stane, who steals his ] to create a power source for his own armor. Stark manages to survive, and is informed by Rhodes that A.I.M. kidnapped Pepper. He then uses his armor to save Pepper from an A.I.M. facility, and prevents the explosion of their reactor. Stark then decides that A.I.M. is a bigger menace than Stane, and decides to confront them first. He heads to their island and destroys their proton cannon, and later confronts and defeats the ]. Stark then infiltrates a battlesuit factory and destroys it, ending the A.I.M. menace. After returning to Stark Industries, Tony fights off an attack by A.I.M. forces under the command of Titanium Man, who was actually sent by Stane to steal the Iron Man suit. After discovering Stane's involvement with A.I.M. and the Ten Rings, Tony is ambushed by Stane, who steals his ] to create a power source for his own armor. Stark is rescued by Rhodey and learns that A.I.M. has kidnapped Pepper to use her as bait. He then uses his armor to save Pepper from an A.I.M. facility and prevents the explosion of their reactor. Stark decides that A.I.M. is a bigger menace than Stane and decides to confront them first. He heads to their island and destroys their proton cannon before defeating the ] and destroying A.I.M.'s space tether, ending their menace.


Stark then returns to the ] and contacts Obadiah Stane, discovering that he kidnapped Pepper Potts. Tony then heads back to Stark Industries, where he confronts an also armored Stane in the surrounding streets. Stane then flies to the top of Stark Industries, and Stark orders Pepper to overload the ] at the building to damage the ] suit. The plan works, and Stane is defeated. After the defeat of Maggia, Advanced Idea Mechanics and the Iron Monger, Tony Stark decides to continue helping mankind as Iron Man. Stark then returns home and battles Stane, who has donned the "]" suit. As the battle reaches the top of Stark Industries, Stark orders Pepper to overload the ] at the building. The plan works, and Stane is killed. With all the villains gone, Tony Stark decides to continue helping mankind as Iron Man.


==Characters== ==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): A billionaire ], genius inventor, and consummate playboy, he is ] of ], a chief weapons manufacturer for the U.S. military. He builds a suit of power armor to escape the Ten Rings terrorists after being kidnapped while performing a weapons test in ] and decides to help mankind as Iron Man.
| MC = 56/100 (DS)<ref name="mcds">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (ds) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/iron-man/critic-reviews/?platform=ds |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191116200233/https://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/iron-man |archive-date=2019-11-16 |access-date=2013-11-01 |website=]}}</ref><br>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): A pilot friend of Stark, and the liaison between Stark Industries and the military in the department of acquisitions. He assists the Iron Man in his fight against ] and A.I.M.
47/100 (PS2)<ref name="mcps2">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (ps2) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/iron-man/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421124055/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/iron-man |archive-date=2021-04-21 |access-date=2013-11-01 |website=]}}</ref><br>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): Stark's fellow captive in Afghanistan, Yinsen is a surgeon who has traveled the world and was kidnapped by the Ten Rings terrorist group. He saves Stark from death when Stark was injured by ], and uses an electromagnet to suspend the shards he couldn't remove before they reach Stark's heart. He assists Stark in creating his armor and keeping it a secret from their captors. He also acts as Stark's mentor and his death was one of the principal reasons behind Stark's decision to change the direction of his company.
45/100 (X360)<ref name="mc360">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (Xbox360) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100312103100/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/xbox360/ironman |archive-date=2010-03-12 |access-date=2009-08-19 |website=]}}</ref><br>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): Stark Industries' second-in-command, who wants total control of the company. When Stark declares he will no longer manufacture weapons, Stane steals the blueprints for the Mark I armor to create his own, bigger version. He starts working with A.I.M. and steals Stark's ] to create a power source for his armor. The Iron Monger later confronts the Iron Man atop ] and is defeated.
44/100 (PSP)<ref name="mcpsp">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (psp) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/iron-man/critic-reviews/?platform=psp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114210941/https://www.metacritic.com/game/psp/iron-man |archive-date=2020-11-14 |access-date=2013-11-01 |website=]}}</ref><br>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): Tony Stark's personal secretary and budding love interest. She helps the Iron Man when he decides to destroy all Stark Industries weapons stockpiles.
44/100 (Wii)<ref name="mcwii">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (wii) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/iron-man/critic-reviews/?platform=wii |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126110623/https://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/iron-man |archive-date=2020-11-26 |access-date=2013-11-01 |website=]}}</ref><br>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): Tony Stark's personal ], which assists him in the construction and programming of the Iron Man suit. He also acts as Stark's guidance system and helps him every time.
42/100 (PS3)<ref name="mcps3">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (ps3) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504142020/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/ironman |archive-date=2010-05-04 |access-date=2009-08-19 |website=]}}</ref><br>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): An ex-] member and now agent of ], Bullski created a ] armor similar to Tony Stark's Iron Man suit, even capable of generating a force field and energy blasts. He confronted Stark in a nuclear plant in ] and later at the Stark Industries facilities. The Titanium Man was defeated in both occasions.
32/100 (PC)<ref name="mcpc">{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (pc) reviews at Metacritic.com |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090516232906/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/ironman |archive-date=2009-05-16 |access-date=2009-08-19 |website=]}}</ref>
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): Horgan was once an industrialist who specializes in providing munitions to the United States government, and a competitor of Stark Industries. After declaring ], he discovered that one of his faulty devices is capable of casting a beam capable of "melting" anything composed of ]. Horgan then adopts the alias the "Melter", and starts working with ], building a giant proton cannon in one of their islands. The Melter later confronts the Iron Man in a room under the destroyed cannon, and is defeated.
| OXM = 5.0/10
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): After being fired by Stark Industries, Scarlotti starts working with ] to get revenge on Tony Stark. He possesses the ability to stretch his arms as well as firing energy from his hands, and can also create a shield around himself. He encountered the Iron Man when he was destroying the Ten Rings weapons stockpiles in ] and was defeated after a brief battle.
}}
* ''']''' (voiced by ]): One of the ] families leader, who have previously had a relationship with Tony Stark. When the Iron Man attacked her mansion to destroy their weapons stockpiles, she confronted him, and was killed by fallen debris.
* ''']''': An A.I.M. agent, the Controller commanded an attack on a U.S. military ship in the ]. When the Iron Man tried to stop his actions, the Controller used his powers to confuse him. However, Stark manages to outsmart him and stop his attack.
* '''Raza''': The terrorist who orders Tony Stark to build a Stark Industries missile system for his organization, the ]. He confronted the armored Stark during his escape attempt.


The ] version received mixed reviews while the ], ] and ] versions received generally unfavorable reviews on ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Reviews (DS) |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941943.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513174105/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941943.asp |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (ds: 2008): Reviews |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513233359/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/ironman |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Reviews (PS2) |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941941.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513192338/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941941.asp |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (ps2: 2008): Reviews |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513220812/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/ironman |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Reviews (Wii) |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941940.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080505103103/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941940.asp |archive-date=2008-05-05 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (wii: 2008): Reviews |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710062145/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/ironman |archive-date=2010-07-10 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Reviews (PSP) |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941944.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080517020646/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941944.asp |archive-date=2008-05-17 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man (psp: 2008): Reviews |url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/ironman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513203757/http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/ironman |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref> These versions suffer from gameplay, graphics and controls frustrations. The UK-based '']'' rated the Wii version of Iron Man 15%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nintendo of Europe |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=4444 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080521024845/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/article.php?id=4444 |archive-date=21 May 2008 |access-date=11 April 2018 |website=Nintendo of Europe GmbH}}</ref>
==Bonus features==
] in the game.]]


The ] version received an average score of 46% on ] and ], and the ] version received an average score of 43%.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Reviews (Xbox 360) |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/936559.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513152754/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/936559.asp |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Iron Man Reviews (PS3) |url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/936560.asp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513174153/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/936560.asp |archive-date=2008-05-13 |access-date=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref> These versions were critically panned for the same things as the other versions of the game, with '']'' awarding it 3/10<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 May 2008 |title=Iron Man |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=136936 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630102056/http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=136936 |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=11 April 2018 |work=eurogamer.net}}</ref> and '']'' 3.8/10.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=5 May 2008 |title=Iron Man Review |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/05/iron-man-review-8 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001081924/https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/05/05/iron-man-review-8 |archive-date=1 October 2020 |access-date=11 April 2018 |website=ign.com}}</ref> It was awarded "Worst Game Everyone Played" by '']'' in their 2008 video game awards.<ref name="gamespoteveryone">{{Cite web |title=Worst Game Everyone Played |url=http://www.gamespot.com/best-of/dubious-honors/index.html?page=5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081223092907/http://www.gamespot.com/best-of/dubious-honors/index.html?page=5 |archive-date=2008-12-23 |access-date=2008-12-27 |publisher=]}}</ref>
===Unlockables===
The game features various bonus objectives and challenges to be completed, and also an upgradable weapons system. There's also unlockable concept art about the ], environments, vehicles and enemies.


==Sales==
Because ] was also developing a ] based on '']'', ] making a ] appearance as ] on that movie and the presence of the ] in the game, there were some rumors that the ] was going to make an appearance in the Iron Man video game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marvel.com/news/videogames.2957.Iron_Man~and~Hulk_Games_Hit_Spike_TV|title=Iron Man and Hulk Games Hit Spike TV}}</ref> However, this was proven to be false.
Iron Man sold 2.6 million copies as of March 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Appendix of consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended March 31, 2009 |url=https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2009/e_200903_4q_sup.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819121215/https://www.segasammy.co.jp/english/ir/library/pdf/settlement/2009/e_200903_4q_sup.pdf |archive-date=August 19, 2022 |access-date=April 18, 2020 |website=segasammy.co.jp}}</ref>


==Sequel==
==Critical reception==
A sequel game, '']'' was written by ''Iron Man'' comic book writer ], and was loosely based on the film '']''. The game was released on May 4, 2010.<ref>Busch, Jenna. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911080047/http://blastr.com/2009/08/comics-matt-fraction-on-h.php |date=2012-09-11 }}, ], August 3, 2009</ref>
The ], ], ] and ] versions all received average critical scores between 50% and 60% on ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941943.asp |title=Iron Man Reviews (DS) |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ds/ironman |title=Iron Man (ds: 2008): Reviews |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941941.asp |title=Iron Man Reviews (PS2) |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps2/ironman |title=Iron Man (ps2: 2008): Reviews |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941940.asp |title=Iron Man Reviews (Wii) |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/wii/ironman |title=Iron Man (wii: 2008): Reviews |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/941944.asp |title=Iron Man Reviews (PSP) |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/psp/ironman |title=Iron Man (psp: 2008): Reviews |accessdate=2008-05-12 |publisher=]}}</ref> These versions were generally well received by the fans, but also suffers from gameplay, graphics and controls frustrations. The ] based ] rated the Wii version of Iron Man 15%; one of their lowest ratings to date.


==Notes==
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For the virtual reality shooter game, see Iron Man VR. 2008 video game
Iron Man
North American cover art
Developer(s)Artificial Mind & Movement
Secret Level, Inc. (PS3, Xbox 360)
Publisher(s)Sega
Director(s)
  • Jeff Hattem
  • Marie-Jo Leroux
  • Mathieu Fecteau
Producer(s)Michael McHale
Designer(s)René-Martin Pauzé
Programmer(s)David Horachek
Artist(s)
  • Olivier Nicolas
  • Éric Warin
Writer(s)Susan O'Connor
Composer(s)Mark Griskey
SeriesIron Man
Platform(s)Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseNintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360
  • NA: May 2, 2008
  • EU: May 2, 2008
  • AU: May 8, 2008
PlayStation Portable
  • NA: May 2, 2008
  • EU: May 9, 2008
  • AU: May 15, 2008
Microsoft Windows
  • NA: May 6, 2008
  • AU: May 15, 2008
  • EU: May 16, 2008
Genre(s)Action-adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Iron Man is an action-adventure video game based on the 2008 movie of the same name as well as the classic iterations of the character. It was released by Sega on May 2, 2008 to coincide with the release of the movie in cinemas for Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, and Microsoft Windows.

The game features Advanced Idea Mechanics, the Maggia and the Ten Rings terrorist group. The supervillains in the game includes Blacklash, Controller, Titanium Man, Melter, and Iron Monger. Robert Downey Jr. (only as Tony Stark), Terrence Howard and Shaun Toub reprise their roles from the movie.

Plot

During a business trip to Afghanistan to demonstrate Stark Industries' new weapon, Tony Stark is suddenly kidnapped by the terrorist group gang Ten Rings, ordering him to build a missile for them. Instead, he and fellow captive Yinsen secretly build a powered suit of armor. During this time, Yinsen also acts as Stark's mentor, showing him humility and telling him of the horrors his company has caused, making Stark reconsider his life. Armed with a flamethrower and missiles, Stark uses the armor to destroy the terrorists' weapons stockpile and escape their camp, but Yinsen is killed, and the armor is destroyed. Upon being picked up by the Air Force and returning to the United States, Stark declares that his company will no longer manufacture weapons, a move disapproved by his business partner Obadiah Stane.

With the help of his personal A.I. J.A.R.V.I.S., Stark develops an updated and more powerful version of his armor, adding Stark Industries' new repulsor technology and flight capability. While testing his new suit at Stark Industries, Tony uses it to fend off an attack by the Maggia crime family, who have been providing weapons for the Ten Rings. Using his new Mark III "Iron Man" armor, Stark destroys the Maggia's weapons stockpiles and an armored hovercraft. On the way home, he establishes contact with his friend Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodes and reveals his identity as Iron Man.

Tony after these events goes back to his place, where Pepper Potts realizes what he has been doing. Rhodes also agrees to assists Stark with these desires, informing him of a weapons transport in Afghanistan. Stark follows the transport, destroying the weapons, defeating the villain Blacklash, a former Stark Industries worker, in the process, before proceeding to the Maggia's compound to destroy the rest of the weapons, and after infiltrating the mansion, he confronts Madame Masque, who is killed when a wall falls on her. Stark soon destroys the Maggia's flying fortress, ending the threat.

Meanwhile, Stane secretly recovers the first Iron Man armor in Afghanistan and starts working with the company Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.), Stark Industries' former top buyers, to create a power source. After A.I.M. attacks a nuclear facility in Russia, Iron Man foils them and also fights Boris Bullski, who created a titanium armor similar to Tony's, thus becoming "Titanium Man." Stark then thwarts A.I.M.'s attack on a military ship in the Arctic, fighting and defeating the Controller.

After returning to Stark Industries, Tony fights off an attack by A.I.M. forces under the command of Titanium Man, who was actually sent by Stane to steal the Iron Man suit. After discovering Stane's involvement with A.I.M. and the Ten Rings, Tony is ambushed by Stane, who steals his arc reactor to create a power source for his own armor. Stark is rescued by Rhodey and learns that A.I.M. has kidnapped Pepper to use her as bait. He then uses his armor to save Pepper from an A.I.M. facility and prevents the explosion of their reactor. Stark decides that A.I.M. is a bigger menace than Stane and decides to confront them first. He heads to their island and destroys their proton cannon before defeating the Melter and destroying A.I.M.'s space tether, ending their menace.

Stark then returns home and battles Stane, who has donned the "Iron Monger" suit. As the battle reaches the top of Stark Industries, Stark orders Pepper to overload the arc reactor at the building. The plan works, and Stane is killed. With all the villains gone, Tony Stark decides to continue helping mankind as Iron Man.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic56/100 (DS)

47/100 (PS2)
45/100 (X360)
44/100 (PSP)
44/100 (Wii)
42/100 (PS3)

32/100 (PC)
Review score
PublicationScore
Official Xbox Magazine (US)5.0/10

The Nintendo DS version received mixed reviews while the Wii, PS2 and PSP versions received generally unfavorable reviews on GameRankings and Metacritic. These versions suffer from gameplay, graphics and controls frustrations. The UK-based Official Nintendo Magazine rated the Wii version of Iron Man 15%.

The Xbox 360 version received an average score of 46% on GameRankings and Metacritic, and the PS3 version received an average score of 43%. These versions were critically panned for the same things as the other versions of the game, with Eurogamer awarding it 3/10 and IGN 3.8/10. It was awarded "Worst Game Everyone Played" by GameSpot in their 2008 video game awards.

Sales

Iron Man sold 2.6 million copies as of March 2009.

Sequel

A sequel game, Iron Man 2 was written by Iron Man comic book writer Matt Fraction, and was loosely based on the film Iron Man 2. The game was released on May 4, 2010.

Notes

  1. Additional work by Hypnos Entertainment.

References

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