DC Universe Online

An exciting new direction for MMOs that's plenty of fun already and should only get better with a few patches under its utility belt.

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"DC Universe Online is a free-to-play MMORPG set in the DC Universe, allowing players to become heroes or villains and fight alongside or against iconic characters such as Batman and Superman. With fast-paced combat and storylines written by DC Comics writers, players can explore iconic locations and customize their character's path to legend. All episodes are now free for players.".

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Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 127 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun sandbox experience where players can enjoy being heroes or villains, either solo or with friends.
Character customization is extensive, allowing players to create unique superheroes or villains and engage in various missions.
The game has a strong community aspect, with many players expressing long-term enjoyment and nostalgia for the game.

The game has a significant paywall, making it difficult for free-to-play users to progress without spending money on DLCs and subscriptions.
Frequent technical issues, including crashes and disconnects, detract from the overall experience and can be frustrating for players.
The endgame content is criticized for being lackluster and heavily reliant on group play, often requiring players to be part of a league for meaningful progression.

story
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The story in this MMORPG is generally well-received, featuring engaging narratives and cutscenes that draw from comic book lore, though some players find the main missions repetitive and simplistic compared to other titles. While the game offers multiple starting areas and character customization, the reliance on DLC for deeper storylines can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the game's structure may require significant investment in time or money to fully enjoy the story content.
- “I like the many storylines and cutscenes.”
- “It's engaging and the story draws on the comic books without being a complete rehash.”
- “The game is great and the story is very fun and interesting.”
- “But the problem of this game is that it depends on players looking for groups on the duty tab, and the large amount of DLC can make you forget the main storyline.”
- “Quite a few of the storylines are very simple compared to other MMORPGs like World of Warcraft.”
- “The missions are all quite similar, requiring you to kill a certain number of enemies and collect items.”
gameplay
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and intuitive mechanics, intense combat, and engaging content, with some players rating it highly for its overall quality. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of a moderated community and the perception that the game is not truly free, as completing it can be costly. Overall, while many enjoy the gameplay experience, there are notable concerns about community dynamics and monetization.
- “Fun and intuitive mechanics.”
- “This game involves intense combat and competitive gameplay.”
- “I rate this game a 10 out of 10 for its amazing gameplay because I love this game.”
- “I don't enjoy the missions, gameplay mechanics, and UI.”
- “This game has better gameplay, a better setting, better combat, better enemies, better raids, and better overall content.”
grinding
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a significant hurdle, often requiring hundreds of hours to reach necessary levels for missions, which can lead to a reliance on purchasing items. While the gameplay remains enjoyable, the process of unlocking character customization pieces can be excessively time-consuming, sometimes taking weeks of daily grinding.
- “The missions are fun and not too tedious, even when replayed.”
- “Grinding feels rewarding, as each session brings noticeable progress.”
- “The variety in tasks keeps grinding engaging and prevents it from becoming monotonous.”
- “This is a great MMORPG, my only complaint is that in order to actually play the game, if you don't plan on grinding for hundreds of hours, you have to buy stuff because of how long it takes to get to the required level for most missions.”
- “Once you hit a certain gear level, it gets really tedious but is definitely worth a try.”
- “In some cases, unlocking the pieces you need to complete your character's look can take weeks of grinding for hours every day.”
stability
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes that can force a system restart. While many players enjoy the game, these technical issues significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “And by 'worst', I mean the game freezes, be it on a black loading screen, or after I die, and the game refuses to let me tab out or close the window to the point where I have to restart my entire system just to remove the damn thing.”
- “I recommend this game and yes it is one of the best games, but it sometimes glitches and kicks you out of the game for no reason. For me, it doesn't work anymore. Although that does suck, I personally loved this game when it worked. I hope you guys don't have the same problems that I have right now. This game was fun while it lasted; kinda sad it doesn't work for me anymore though :c”
- “The only way I can get Daybreak cash is often buggy and not compliant, so I can't get any of the new stuff I want.”
graphics
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's graphics may be demanding on hardware, with some users expressing that their graphics cards are insufficient to run it effectively. Additionally, there is a sentiment that while the graphics are impressive, they do not reach the level of realism some players anticipated.
- “Your graphics card is not capable enough for this game. Sorry, I didn't expect real-life graphics from this game.”
monetization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game is heavily criticized for its reliance on microtransactions, with many essential powers locked behind paywalls, leading to a frustrating experience for players who prefer not to spend extra money. While the game itself is enjoyable, the free-to-play model is seen as exploitative, making it difficult to progress without financial investment.
- “This game will always be number 1 on my video games list, but there are tons of microtransactions. Most of the powers you have to buy, but it's a great game for what it is without DLC.”
- “This game will always be number one on my video games list, but there are tons of microtransactions, and most of the powers you have to buy. It's a great game for what it is without DLC.”
- “This is one of the worst free-to-play systems I have had the displeasure of encountering here on Steam. As much as I like the game and had fun with it, it simply goes against my standards to recommend it because of such advertising versus what you really get. More so, if you aren't in the mood to invest money in the game, you will quickly reach a wall that you can't pass otherwise.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is often derived from unexpected moments, such as amusing dialogue with NPCs, which can lead to humorous disconnects, like hearing a "meow" before a crash. This blend of quirky interactions adds a lighthearted touch to the overall experience.
- “Sometimes the disconnects are funny, like talking to an NPC and hearing 'meow' before the game crashes.”
- “The witty dialogue and unexpected puns had me laughing out loud during my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its quests; it makes even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has low replayability, as players feel that switching classes does not enhance the experience, and accessing new content requires significant financial investment.
- “It has no replay value, even when trying out another class, and you need to spend a lot of money to access new content.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back, as the experience doesn't change significantly.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”