DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos

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In DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos, players unite with the iconic trio of Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman to restore peace in Happy Harbor. Battle against formidable DC villains, like Bizarro and Starro, using customizable moves and elemental attacks. Experience the adventure solo or team up with a friend in 2-player couch co-op mode.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos screenshot

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story13 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and excellent voice acting, capturing the spirit of DC's iconic characters.
The gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, making it accessible for younger players while still entertaining for adults.
The story is engaging and filled with humor, along with plenty of references to DC comics that fans will appreciate.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and performance problems that can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, leading to repetitive combat and limited character options.
The multiplayer mode is misleading, as it does not allow for co-op play in the main story, which is a significant disappointment.

story
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Justice League: Cosmic Chaos" is simple yet engaging, centered around the antics of Mr. Mxyzptlk and featuring humorous character interactions and comic-inspired lore. While the main narrative is straightforward and aimed at a younger audience, the game offers a variety of side missions that incorporate iconic villains from the DC universe, enhancing the overall experience. However, the lack of co-op play in the main story mode has been a notable drawback for some players.
- “The story revolves around Mister Mxyzptlk, one of Superman’s most outrageous and mischievous foes, and as expected, his antics bring plenty of humor and over-the-top situations.”
- “The game’s story is engaging, taking players on an epic journey with their favorite superheroes.”
- “The story itself is great, the voice acting is incredible, and the creators clearly love DC Comics.”
- “The co-op is separate from the main story mode.”
- “You might be looking at this game thinking 'wow, this looks like a great game to play with my child', well sadly, while there is co-op, you cannot go through the story mode in co-op which is a real shame.”
- “Overall, the gameplay in DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos got repetitive, and the lack of multiplayer in the story mode was a bummer.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
46%
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The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, appealing primarily to casual players and younger audiences, with accessible controls and enjoyable combat mechanics. While it features a variety of abilities and some engaging elements like character-swapping and a skill tree, many reviewers noted that the gameplay loop can become monotonous over time, and the absence of multiplayer options in story mode was disappointing. Overall, it offers a fun experience reminiscent of classic dungeon crawlers, but lacks the depth found in more complex titles.
- “The controls are simple, and the combat mechanics are accessible, making it a great pick for casual players.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and exciting, with each hero's unique abilities providing a variety of ways to tackle challenges and defeat enemies.”
- “Overall, the gameplay is simplistic, but addicting, and the game won't be too challenging for younger gamers, and not overly easy for older gamers, especially since you can change the difficulty settings in the menu.”
- “I would recommend some breaks to prevent fatigue from somewhat repetitive gameplay though.”
- “Overall, the gameplay in DC’s Justice League: Cosmic Chaos got repetitive, and the lack of multiplayer in the story mode was a bummer.”
- “Gameplay-wise, Cosmic Chaos is very much a baby's first dungeon crawler, and it will certainly draw comparisons to Marvel's Ultimate Alliance games, which I think is warranted, but do not go into this expecting the same complexity in dungeon layout or combat as those games, as Cosmic Chaos is a much simpler game.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by vibrant, cartoon-style visuals that effectively capture the essence of the DC universe, appealing particularly to younger players and fans. While some users noted occasional graphical hiccups and lag during gameplay, the unique art style and polished animated cutscenes received praise for their charm and overall quality. Despite initial reservations, many players found the graphics to be a highlight, enhancing the game's engaging story and action.
- “With its vibrant cartoon-style visuals and quirky dialogue, the game delivers plenty of fun, especially for younger players and longtime DC fans.”
- “The graphics are vibrant and dynamic, capturing the essence of the DC universe beautifully.”
- “It has animated cutscenes that are really cool, the graphics have a nice style and look super polished.”
- “By looking at the graphics and the publisher, Outright Games, I honestly did not expect a lot going into this.”
- “While at first look, I didn't love the style of the graphics; they did grow on me over time.”
- “Love the graphics and artwork but experiencing some lag during gameplay.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Justice League: Cosmic Chaos" is widely praised for its charm and wit, featuring the mischievous antics of Mister Mxyzptlk that lead to over-the-top situations and genuinely funny dialogue. Players appreciate the game's cute characters, humorous storytelling, and the inclusion of Easter egg lore, making it enjoyable for both younger audiences and veteran comic book fans. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with engaging gameplay, providing a delightful experience.
- “The story revolves around Mister Mxyzptlk, one of Superman’s most outrageous and mischievous foes, and as expected, his antics bring plenty of humor and over-the-top situations.”
- “The game's story so far is hilarious and fun; it also has couch co-op and online co-op.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised at just how enjoyable and varied the combat could be, whilst the genuinely funny storytelling had me laughing out loud.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's optimization has been criticized for minor stuttering issues and significant performance problems, particularly on the Switch version, which suffers from frame rate drops and lag that affect gameplay. Both docked and handheld modes exhibit poor performance, and the lack of co-op play in the main story mode further detracts from the experience.
- “[Genuinely funny script, with great performances, solid enough combat and upgrade system, plenty of nods for veteran comic book fans].”
- “However, there are still a few minor stuttering issues here and there.”
- “I'm reviewing the game here because the publishers gifted me a copy for Steam (which was amazing of them!). Long story short, the Switch version has some performance issues, particularly with frame rate drops leading to lag and character attacks not registering.”
- “Performance is awful in both docked and handheld modes, and there is no co-op play in the main story mode.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is perceived positively, as players appreciate the engaging content, including a fully voiced radio station with talk shows and advertisements, which adds depth and character to the experience. Many expected a typical cash grab but were pleasantly surprised by the game's dedication to the source material and its rich references to DC comics.
- “The monetization feels excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I was expecting a boring, lifeless cash grab on the Justice League IP, but the monetization model is frustrating and undermines the game's quality.”
- “The in-game purchases are heavily pushed, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while some achievements require a bit of grinding, the overall experience remains enjoyable and concise. However, there are mentions of combat becoming tedious and dialogue feeling repetitive at times.
- “Some achievements can be a tad bit grindy, but for the most part, it's a short, sweet little gem of a game.”
- “Combat may begin to feel tedious; dialogue can be a tad repetitive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally enjoyable and charming, but players have reported encountering several bugs that affect stability.
- “This game is decently funny, if a bit buggy at points.”
- “The game is really cute, but it is really buggy so far.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its cohesive integration with the environment, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere that enhances the addictive gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay itself is simplistic but super addicting, and the music is cohesive with the environment, making it one of the chillest action games I've played in a long time.”