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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Spawn: Armageddon
| title = Spawn: Armageddon
| image = [[Image:Spawn - Armageddon Coverart.png|256px|North American PlayStation 2 cover art]]
| image = Spawn - Armageddon Coverart.png
| caption = North American PlayStation 2 cover art
| caption = North American PlayStation 2 cover art
| developer = [[Point of View (developer)|Point of View]]
| developer = [[Point of View (developer)|Point of View]]
| publisher = {{vgrelease|NA|[[Namco Hometek]]|EU|[[Electronic Arts]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-signs-pal-spawn-armageddon/1100-6083552/ | title=EA signs PAL Spawn: Armageddon }}</ref>|JP|[[Namco]]}}
| publisher = [[Namco]]
| designer = [[Todd McFarlane]]
| producer = Jon Sieker
| designer = Edward Linley
| programmer = {{Plainlist|
* Steven Lashower
* Kyle Radue
* Hari Khalsa
}}
| artist = Ivan Enriquez
| composer = [[Rik Schaffer]]<br />Margaret Tang<br />Jason Freedman
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|November 21, 2003|PAL|March 12, 2004}}{{vgrelease|JP|June 3, 2004 <small>(PS2)</small>}}
| released = {{vgrelease|NA|November 21, 2003|PAL|March 12, 2004}}{{vgrelease|JP|June 3, 2004 <small>(PS2)</small>}}
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]], [[hack and slash]]
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]], [[hack and slash]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]<br />[[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]]<br />[[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 2]]<br />[[GameCube]]<br />[[Xbox (console)|Xbox]]
}}
}}

'''''Spawn: Armageddon''''' is a [[video game]] released in 2003 for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] [[video game console]]s. It is inspired by ''[[Spawn (comics)|Spawn]]'' issues 1-99, and [[Todd McFarlane]] directed the game's production.
'''''Spawn: Armageddon''''' is an [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[hack and slash]] video game released in 2003 for the [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox (console)|Xbox]] and [[GameCube]] video game consoles. It is inspired by issues 1 through 99 of the ''[[Spawn (comics)|Spawn]]'' comic book series.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
This gameplay focuses on fast and stylish combat (similar to the ''[[Devil May Cry]]'' and ''[[God of War (franchise)|God of War]]'' series) gaining high breakable items, Souls, Technique points, comic covers, Time and Ranks. Spawn's main weapon is the Agony Axe (formed by his cape), which can cut through any demon. He is also armed with his trademark chains, which attack with great accuracy and speed. Spawn also finds firearms to use on stronger demons. He is also capable of using various hellish powers, particularly the [[necroplasm]]. The game features upgrades; Spawn must collect demon souls in order to buy ammunition, upgrade his weapons and increase his maximum health or necroplasm bar.<ref name="Farkas2003">{{cite book |last=Farkas |first=Bart |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a-l6PQAACAAJ |title=Spawn(R) Official Strategy Guide |year=2003 |publisher=Brady Publishing |isbn=978-0-7440-0325-3 |page=12}}</ref>
Gameplay focuses on fast and stylish combat gaining high breakable items, Souls, Technique points, comic covers, Time and Ranks. Spawn's main weapon is the Agony Axe (formed by his cape), which can cut through any demon. He is also armed with his trademark chains, which attack with great accuracy and speed. Spawn can find firearms to use on stronger demons. He is capable of using various hellish powers, particularly the [[necroplasm]]. The game features upgrades; Spawn must collect demon souls in order to buy ammunition, upgrade his weapons and increase his maximum health or necroplasm bar.<ref name="Farkas2003">{{cite book |last=Farkas |first=Bart |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=a-l6PQAACAAJ |title=Spawn(R) Official Strategy Guide |year=2003 |publisher=Brady Publishing |isbn=978-0-7440-0325-3 |page=12}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{main|Spawn (comics)}}
{{main|Spawn (comics)}}
The game starts off with Spawn on a decrepit rooftop above Des Plaines's forgotten chapel in Des Plaines, IL. He then receives flashbacks of his former life, and his betrayal by [[Jason Wynn]]. Suddenly, a brilliant green flash of light tears through the city, signaling the demon's war against the angels in battle known as [[Armageddon]]. Knocked off the rooftops, Spawn takes to the street not only to answer the call but maybe even to get revenge.
Spawn stands on a decrepit rooftop in New York City. He receives flashbacks of his former life, and his betrayal by [[Jason Wynn]]. A green flash of light tears through the city, signaling the demon's war against the angels in battle known as [[Armageddon]]. Knocked off the rooftops, Spawn takes to the street to answer the call and get revenge.

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Various characters from the ''Spawn'' comic book are featured in the game.

==Development==

Spawn creator [[Todd McFarlane]] directed the game's production.{{cn|date=October 2022}}


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[[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]]'s song "Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth" from the 2003 album ''[[The Golden Age of Grotesque]]'' is used for the intro video and credits.<ref name="manson">{{cite magazine |last=Trauman |first=Steve |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA59 |title=Marilyn Manson gets into the videogame game |volume=115 |date=15 November 2003 |issue=46 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |page=59 |issn=0006-2510}}</ref>
⚫
Various characters from the ''Spawn'' comic book are featured in the game:
*'''Spawn''' — the protagonist of the game. Once the assassin, Al Simmons, who was murdered and sold his soul to the Devil, Malebolgia in order to see his beloved wife again. Spawn must find out the cause of the green beam. As he is searching for answers he is caught up in a war between Heaven and Hell.
*'''Violator''' — also known as the Clown. Despite his appearance, he is not a human being but a demon. He believes himself to be the perfect demon to lead the armies of Hell, but Lady Satana prefers someone with a soul of Sigilkind — namely, Spawn. Violator's jealousy has brought both the two together on many occasions.
*'''Mammon''' — one of Spawn's guides and his mentor. His motives are unclear to Spawn, who isn't sure whether he can wholly trust this suave character. However, Mammon is extremely knowledgeable and Spawn can take advantage of that.
*'''Cy Gor''' — an escaped experiment. Cy Gor is a [[cyborg]] [[gorilla]], an experimental creature by Jason Wynn. Apparently freed by the green beam, Cy Gor now roams the city, destroying anything that tries to stop him. It is up to Spawn to stop this raging beast.
*'''Malebolgia''' — the one who made a deal with Al Simmons so he could see his beloved wife again. He and his sister, Goddess are preparing their war known as [[Armageddon]] by using both good and evil souls on Gazer itself. He also sent the Violator to Gazer to bring Spawn into the path of darkness.
*'''Goddess''' — the one who caused that green beam as signal for the army of souls and angels to attack Malebolgia and his forces of Hell itself. She allows the Star Hive to watch Spawn himself. She and her brother Malebolgia have begun their war now.
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[[Marilyn Manson]]'s song "Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth" from his 2003 album ''[[The Golden Age of Grotesque]]'' is used for the intro video and credits.<ref name="manson">{{cite journal |last=Trauman |first=Steve |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KA8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA59 |title=Marilyn Manson gets into the videogame game |volume=115 |date=15 November 2003 |issue=46 |journal=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |page=59 |issn=0006-2510}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
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| EGM_NGC = 4.83/10<ref name="egm">{{cite journal |author=EGM staff |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=174 |date=January 2004 |page=110}}</ref>
| EGM_NGC = 4.83/10<ref name="egm">{{cite magazine |author=EGM staff |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |issue=174 |date=January 2004 |page=110}}</ref>
| EGM_PS2 = 4.83/10<ref name="egm"/>
| EGM_PS2 = 4.83/10<ref name="egm"/>
| EGM_XBOX = 4.83/10<ref name="egm"/>
| EGM_XBOX = 4.83/10<ref name="egm"/>
| GI_PS2 = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite journal |last=Zoss |first=Jeremy |url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/ED0D1702-5145-48C8-93FB-0AC65E53D6DF.htm |title=Spawn [Armageddon] (PS2) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=129 |date=January 2004 |page=132 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080114015535/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/ED0D1702-5145-48C8-93FB-0AC65E53D6DF.htm |archivedate=January 14, 2008 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_PS2 = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Zoss |first=Jeremy |url=http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/ED0D1702-5145-48C8-93FB-0AC65E53D6DF.htm |title=Spawn [Armageddon] (PS2) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=129 |date=January 2004 |page=132 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080114015535/http://gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/ED0D1702-5145-48C8-93FB-0AC65E53D6DF.htm |archive-date=January 14, 2008 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| GI_XBOX = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Spawn [Armageddon] (Xbox) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=129 |date=January 2004 |page=151}}</ref>
| GI_XBOX = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Spawn [Armageddon] (Xbox) |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |issue=129 |date=January 2004 |page=151}}</ref>
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="gamepro">{{cite web |author=Four-Eyed Dragon |url=http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/31831.shtml |title=Spawn Armageddon (PS2, Xbox) |date=November 25, 2003 |publisher=''[[GamePro]]'' |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204225239/http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/31831.shtml |archivedate=February 4, 2005 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=December 18, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro_PS2 = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="gamepro">{{cite magazine |author=Four-Eyed Dragon |url=http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/31831.shtml |title=Spawn Armageddon (PS2, Xbox) |date=November 25, 2003 |magazine=[[GamePro]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050204225239/http://gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/31831.shtml |archive-date=February 4, 2005 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 18, 2015}}</ref>
| GamePro_XBOX = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="gamepro"/>
| GamePro_XBOX = {{Rating|2.5|5}}<ref name="gamepro"/>
| GSpot_NGC = 5.6/10<ref name="gspot">{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spawn-armageddon-review/1900-6084674/ |title=Spawn: Armageddon Review (GC, PS2) |date=November 25, 2003 |publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_NGC = 5.6/10<ref name="gspot">{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spawn-armageddon-review/1900-6084674/ |title=Spawn: Armageddon Review (GC, PS2) |date=November 25, 2003 |website=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpot_PS2 = 5.6/10<ref name="gspot"/>
| GSpot_PS2 = 5.6/10<ref name="gspot"/>
| GSpot_XBOX = 5.8/10<ref name="gspotxb">{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spawn-armageddon-review/1900-6084677/ |title=Spawn: Armageddon Review (Xbox) |date=November 25, 2003 |publisher=GameSpot}}</ref>
| GSpot_XBOX = 5.8/10<ref name="gspotxb">{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Alex |url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spawn-armageddon-review/1900-6084677/ |title=Spawn: Armageddon Review (Xbox) |date=November 25, 2003 |website=GameSpot}}</ref>
| GSpy_NGC = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Tariq |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/spawn-armageddon/6452p1.html |title=GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (GCN) |date=December 8, 2003 |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20051203155240/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/spawn-armageddon/6452p1.html |archivedate=December 3, 2005 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_NGC = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Tariq |url=http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/spawn-armageddon/6452p1.html |title=GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (GCN) |date=December 8, 2003 |publisher=[[GameSpy]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051203155240/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/spawn-armageddon/6452p1.html |archive-date=December 3, 2005 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Tariq |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/spawn-armageddon/6453p1.html |title=GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (PS2) |date=December 8, 2003 |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_PS2 = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Tariq |url=http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/spawn-armageddon/6453p1.html |title=GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (PS2) |date=December 8, 2003 |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_XBOX = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Tariq |url=http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/spawn-armageddon/6454p1.html |title=GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (Xbox) |date=December 8, 2003 |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GSpy_XBOX = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Baker |first=Tariq |url=http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/spawn-armageddon/6454p1.html |title=GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (Xbox) |date=December 8, 2003 |publisher=GameSpy |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_NGC = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Hopper |first=Steven |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spawn_armageddon_gc_review |title=Spane: Armageddon - GC - Review |date=December 28, 2003 |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213003312/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22240.htm |archivedate=February 13, 2008 |deadurl=no |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_NGC = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Hopper |first=Steven |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spawn_armageddon_gc_review |title=Spane: Armageddon - GC - Review |date=December 28, 2003 |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213003312/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22240.htm |archive-date=February 13, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spawn_armageddon_ps2_review |title=Spawn: Armageddon - PS2 - Review |date=December 18, 2003 |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226041454/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22240.htm |archivedate=February 26, 2008 |deadurl=no |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_PS2 = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Bedigian |first=Louis |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spawn_armageddon_ps2_review |title=Spawn: Armageddon - PS2 - Review |date=December 18, 2003 |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226041454/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22240.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_XBOX = 7.8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spawn_armageddon_xb_review |title=Spawn: Armageddon - XB - Review |date=November 24, 2003 |publisher=GameZone |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417051117/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22240.htm |archivedate=April 17, 2008 |deadurl=no |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| GameZone_XBOX = 7.8/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |url=http://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spawn_armageddon_xb_review |title=Spawn: Armageddon - XB - Review |date=November 24, 2003 |publisher=GameZone |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080417051117/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r22240.htm |archive-date=April 17, 2008 |url-status=live |access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_NGC = 7.4/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/441/441856p1.html |title=Spawn: Armageddon (GCN) |date=November 21, 2003 |publisher=[[IGN]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060410123752/http://cube.ign.com/articles/441/441856p1.html |archivedate=April 10, 2006 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_NGC = 7.4/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |url=http://cube.ign.com/articles/441/441856p1.html |title=Spawn: Armageddon (GCN) |date=November 21, 2003 |website=[[IGN]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060410123752/http://cube.ign.com/articles/441/441856p1.html |archive-date=April 10, 2006 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 7.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/22/spawn-armageddon |title=Spawn: Armageddon (PS2) |date=November 21, 2003 |publisher=IGN |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_PS2 = 7.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/22/spawn-armageddon |title=Spawn: Armageddon (PS2) |date=November 21, 2003 |website=IGN |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_XBOX = 7.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/22/spawn-review |title=Spawn [Armageddon] Review (Xbox) |date=November 21, 2003 |publisher=IGN |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| IGN_XBOX = 7.7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Dunham |first=Jeremy |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2003/11/22/spawn-review |title=Spawn [Armageddon] Review (Xbox) |date=November 21, 2003 |website=IGN |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| NP_NGC = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite journal |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |volume=176 |date=February 2004 |page=151}}</ref>
| NP_NGC = 3.5/5<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |volume=176 |date=February 2004 |page=151}}</ref>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|1.5|5}}<ref>{{cite journal |last=Nguyen |first=Thierry |url=http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1488897,00.asp |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |date=January 2004 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040329070232/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1488897,00.asp |archivedate=March 29, 2004 |deadurl=yes |accessdate=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| OPM_PS2 = {{Rating|1.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Nguyen |first=Thierry |url=http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1488897,00.asp |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine]] |date=January 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040329070232/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1488897,00.asp |archive-date=March 29, 2004 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 17, 2015}}</ref>
| OXM_XBOX = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite journal |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |date=January 2004 |page=82}}</ref>
| OXM_XBOX = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Spawn: Armageddon |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |date=January 2004 |page=82}}</ref>
| MC_NGC = 61/100<ref name="mcgc">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/gamecube/spawn-armageddon |title=Spawn: Armageddon for GameCube Reviews |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_NGC = 61/100<ref name="mcgc">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/spawn-armageddon/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube |title=Spawn: Armageddon for GameCube Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 56/100<ref name="mcps2">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/spawn-armageddon |title=Spawn: Armageddon for PlayStation 2 Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_PS2 = 56/100<ref name="mcps2">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/spawn-armageddon/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Spawn: Armageddon for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_XBOX = 57/100<ref name="mcxb">{{cite web |url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox/spawn-armageddon |title=Spawn: Armageddon for Xbox Reviews |publisher=Metacritic |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
| MC_XBOX = 57/100<ref name="mcxb">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/spawn-armageddon/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox |title=Spawn: Armageddon for Xbox Reviews |website=Metacritic |accessdate=December 16, 2015}}</ref>
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The game received mixed reviews on all platforms according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mcgc"/><ref name="mcxb"/><ref name="mcps2"/> The action was criticized for being basic and repetitive, and the combos described as "lame."<ref name="gspotxb"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Faiz |first=Ahmad |title=Playing spawn from hell |date=March 25, 2004 |newspaper=[[New Straits Times]]{{Subscription required|via=[[HighBeam Research]]}} |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-92653504.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Szadkowski |first=Joseph |title=A Violent, Evocative Romp from Brain Behind Spawn |date=December 27, 2003 |newspaper=[[The Washington Times]]{{Subscription required|via=HighBeam Research}} |url=https://www.questia.com/read/1G1-111691506}}</ref>
The game received mixed reviews on all platforms according to video game [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mcgc"/><ref name="mcxb"/><ref name="mcps2"/> The action was criticized for being basic and repetitive, and the combos described as "lame."<ref name="gspotxb"/><ref>{{cite news |last=Faiz |first=Ahmad |title=Playing spawn from hell |date=March 25, 2004 |newspaper=[[New Straits Times]] |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-92653504.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304092701/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-92653504.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Szadkowski |first=Joseph |title=A Violent, Evocative Romp from Brain Behind Spawn |date=December 27, 2003 |newspaper=[[The Washington Times]] |url=}}</ref>


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==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20050826052827/http://www.spawn.com/entertainment/armageddongame/ ''Spawn: Armageddon'']
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050826052827/http://www.spawn.com/entertainment/armageddongame/ ''Spawn: Armageddon'']
* [https://www.bandainamcoent.co.jp/cs/list/spawn/ スポーン運命の鎖]{{JPN}}
* {{moby game|id=/spawn-armageddon}}
* {{moby game|id=/spawn-armageddon}}


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Spawn: Armageddon
North American PlayStation 2 cover art
Developer(s)Point of View
Publisher(s)
Producer(s)Jon Sieker
Designer(s)Edward Linley
Programmer(s)
  • Steven Lashower
  • Kyle Radue
  • Hari Khalsa
Artist(s)Ivan Enriquez
Composer(s)Rik Schaffer
Margaret Tang
Jason Freedman
Platform(s)PlayStation 2
GameCube
Xbox
Release
  • NA: November 21, 2003
  • PAL: March 12, 2004
  • JP: June 3, 2004 (PS2)
Genre(s)Action-adventure, hack and slash
Mode(s)Single-player

Spawn: Armageddon is an action-adventure hack and slash video game released in 2003 for the PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube video game consoles. It is inspired by issues 1 through 99 of the Spawn comic book series.

Gameplay

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Gameplay focuses on fast and stylish combat gaining high breakable items, Souls, Technique points, comic covers, Time and Ranks. Spawn's main weapon is the Agony Axe (formed by his cape), which can cut through any demon. He is also armed with his trademark chains, which attack with great accuracy and speed. Spawn can find firearms to use on stronger demons. He is capable of using various hellish powers, particularly the necroplasm. The game features upgrades; Spawn must collect demon souls in order to buy ammunition, upgrade his weapons and increase his maximum health or necroplasm bar.[2]

Plot

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Main article: Spawn (comics)

Spawn stands on a decrepit rooftop in New York City. He receives flashbacks of his former life, and his betrayal by Jason Wynn. A green flash of light tears through the city, signaling the demon's war against the angels in battle known as Armageddon. Knocked off the rooftops, Spawn takes to the street to answer the call and get revenge.

Various characters from the Spawn comic book are featured in the game.

Development

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Spawn creator Todd McFarlane directed the game's production.[citation needed]

Marilyn Manson's song "Use Your Fist and Not Your Mouth" from the 2003 album The Golden Age of Grotesque is used for the intro video and credits.[3]

Reception

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The game received mixed reviews on all platforms according to video game review aggregator Metacritic.[22][24][23] The action was criticized for being basic and repetitive, and the combos described as "lame."[9][25][26]

References

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  1. ^ "EA signs PAL Spawn: Armageddon".
  2. ^ Farkas, Bart (2003). Spawn(R) Official Strategy Guide. Brady Publishing. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-7440-0325-3.
  3. ^ Trauman, Steve (15 November 2003). "Marilyn Manson gets into the videogame game". Billboard. Vol. 115, no. 46. p. 59. ISSN 0006-2510.
  4. ^ a b c EGM staff (January 2004). "Spawn: Armageddon". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 174. p. 110.
  5. ^ Zoss, Jeremy (January 2004). "Spawn [Armageddon] (PS2)". Game Informer. No. 129. p. 132. Archived from the original on January 14, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  6. ^ "Spawn [Armageddon] (Xbox)". Game Informer. No. 129. January 2004. p. 151.
  7. ^ a b Four-Eyed Dragon (November 25, 2003). "Spawn Armageddon (PS2, Xbox)". GamePro. Archived from the original on February 4, 2005. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  8. ^ a b Navarro, Alex (November 25, 2003). "Spawn: Armageddon Review (GC, PS2)". GameSpot. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Navarro, Alex (November 25, 2003). "Spawn: Armageddon Review (Xbox)". GameSpot.
  10. ^ Baker, Tariq (December 8, 2003). "GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (GCN)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on December 3, 2005. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  11. ^ Baker, Tariq (December 8, 2003). "GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (PS2)". GameSpy. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  12. ^ Baker, Tariq (December 8, 2003). "GameSpy: Spawn: Armageddon (Xbox)". GameSpy. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  13. ^ Hopper, Steven (December 28, 2003). "Spane: Armageddon - GC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 13, 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  14. ^ Bedigian, Louis (December 18, 2003). "Spawn: Armageddon - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on February 26, 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  15. ^ Lafferty, Michael (November 24, 2003). "Spawn: Armageddon - XB - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on April 17, 2008. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  16. ^ Dunham, Jeremy (November 21, 2003). "Spawn: Armageddon (GCN)". IGN. Archived from the original on April 10, 2006. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  17. ^ Dunham, Jeremy (November 21, 2003). "Spawn: Armageddon (PS2)". IGN. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  18. ^ Dunham, Jeremy (November 21, 2003). "Spawn [Armageddon] Review (Xbox)". IGN. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  19. ^ "Spawn: Armageddon". Nintendo Power. Vol. 176. February 2004. p. 151.
  20. ^ Nguyen, Thierry (January 2004). "Spawn: Armageddon". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. Archived from the original on March 29, 2004. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
  21. ^ "Spawn: Armageddon". Official Xbox Magazine. January 2004. p. 82.
  22. ^ a b "Spawn: Armageddon for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  23. ^ a b "Spawn: Armageddon for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  24. ^ a b "Spawn: Armageddon for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved December 16, 2015.
  25. ^ Faiz, Ahmad (March 25, 2004). "Playing spawn from hell". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016.
  26. ^ Szadkowski, Joseph (December 27, 2003). "A Violent, Evocative Romp from Brain Behind Spawn". The Washington Times.
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