The 90s were a tumultuous time for the comic book industry and the video game market alike. The era saw the cancellation of numerous comic book series, leaving fans disappointed and unsure about the future of their favorite heroes.
In a similar vein, many promising video games were scrapped before they could see the light of day. One such title was Marvel 2099: One Nation Under Doom, a video game that would have taken place in the futuristic universe of Marvel.
The concept for the game was based on the Marvel 2099 crossover event, One Nation Under Doom, which featured Doom 2099’s plan to conquer the United States in order to protect Latveria from corrupt corporations.
The game’s main storyline would have followed this plot, with players taking on the roles of characters like Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099, Ghost Rider 2099, Daredevil 2099, Hulk 2099, and more to save the United States from Doom’s rule.
The game was planned to be developed by Mindscape Studios, and the goal was to create a 3D rendering of the Marvel 2099 universe, with a 2D scrolling background.
Dozens of iconic Marvel characters were expected to make appearances in the game, including Spider-Man, Hulk, Ghost Rider, Punisher, Thing, Venom, X-Men, Fantastic Four, Dr. Strange, Morgue, and many more.
Despite its promising concept and potential commercial value, the Marvel 2099 video game was cancelled due to problems at Mindscape Studios.
The company was facing financial difficulties, and game titles were being cancelled left and right. Despite efforts to convince Mindscape of the game’s potential, the project never took off.
It’s easy to imagine what could have been if the Marvel 2099 video game had been released. The futuristic world of Marvel 2099 would have been brought to life, and fans could have experienced their favorite characters in a whole new way.
But alas, it was not meant to be. Nevertheless, the story of Marvel 2099: One Nation Under Doom remains a fascinating what-if in the history of video games and Marvel comics.
