Marvel's Midnight Suns

Marvel's Midnight Suns is, without question, my Game of the Year and has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time.

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"Marvel's Midnight Suns Legendary Edition combines tactical combat with Marvel heroes in a supernatural adventure. The edition includes the base game, 23 premium skins, and four post-launch DLC packs featuring Deadpool, Venom, Morbius, and Storm. Customize your team's appearance and engage in turn-based battles against dark forces to save the world."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,941 reviews

story1,174 positive mentions

optimization370 negative mentions

Very fun, deep tactical turn-based strategy game set within the Marvel universe.
Loads of story-based content that will excite any Marvel fan.
Unique mix of XCOM strategy, RPG elements, and card playing/collecting.

Predatory monetization can ruin an otherwise solid game.
Excessive dialogue and social interactions can feel tedious and repetitive.
Performance issues and bugs, especially during the final mission.

story
4,554 mentions
26 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story in "Marvel's Midnight Suns" is a blend of comic book tropes and character-driven narratives, featuring a mix of well-known Marvel heroes and original characters. While many players appreciate the depth of character interactions and the engaging plot, some criticize the pacing and the amount of dialogue, which can feel excessive and detract from the gameplay experience. Overall, the story is generally seen as enjoyable, especially for Marvel fans, but it may not resonate with those seeking a more streamlined or action-focused experience.
- “A lengthy campaign packed with missions to go on and relationships to form with Earth's mightiest heroes makes Marvel's Midnight Suns a modern strategy classic and one of my biggest gaming surprises this year.”
- “The story is engaging from start to finish, offering an interesting look at the magical side of Marvel which kept me enthralled the entire time.”
- “The story is fantastic, the interpersonal relationships are fun to see, and there's a lot of neat lore and comic references scattered throughout every facet of the game.”
- “The story is filled with filler soap opera bullshit and a bunch of cringe, but combat is so great and fun.”
- “The story unfortunately could use work and is mostly just about a bad guy you can't beat on your own, so you have to make super friends and talk to them about life problems... not engaging enough.”
- “The story is bad and the inclusion of the Avengers ruined this game.”
gameplay
1,971 mentions
42 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Marvel's Midnight Suns is characterized by a unique blend of turn-based tactical combat and card mechanics, offering a refreshing take on strategy games reminiscent of XCOM. Players engage in a compelling gameplay loop that combines combat missions with character interactions and exploration at the Abbey, although some find the social mechanics and dialogue excessive. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging combat, diverse character abilities, and strategic depth, making it a standout experience for fans of both Marvel and tactical RPGs.
- “Marvel’s Midnight Suns combines addictive, deep strategy gameplay with a cast of characters that make the moments outside of the action just as rich and enjoyable as those in it.”
- “The gameplay loop itself is fun and rewarding enough to keep you entertained.”
- “The combat is one of the best designed mechanics in any game that I've played in all my life.”
- “The gameplay loop starts to get tedious, cut scenes eventually start getting skipped and the limited mission choices turn into a chore after maybe 50 hours.”
- “The gameplay is mediocre, the traversal is only fun because the walking animation is bugged, so you look goofy sliding all over the map while standing completely still, the collection is so tedious, and it doesn't tell you what you're collecting all this garbage for until a substantial portion into the game, and the writing is more than corny.”
- “The gameplay loop is pretty quick and varied, but the actual gameplay is spread out and interrupted by tons of mindless, uninteresting backstory and dialog.”
optimization
999 mentions
10 % positive mentions
53 % neutral mentions
37 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame rate drops, and long loading times, particularly when using the 2K launcher. While some users have found workarounds that improve performance, such as bypassing the launcher, the overall consensus is that the game is poorly optimized for PC, especially in certain areas like the abbey and during intense combat sequences. Despite these issues, some players still enjoy the gameplay and are hopeful for future patches to enhance performance.
- “Good game, performance is 99% fixed.”
- “The game has some performance issues, but if you take a few minutes to adjust your video and graphic settings, you will find your rig's sweet spot.”
- “After disabling the awful, awful 2k launcher, things improved tremendously, but this is still just horribly optimized for PC.”
- “Feels like it was really optimized for mobile devices, not PCs.”
- “So far the only real gripes I have with it is that there is a recurring performance bug (as in performance is 30 fps+ normally and then suddenly it is single digit fps in perpetuity, and yes my specs are way higher than the recommended) in the abbey that only restarting the game can fix.”
- “The game suffers from constant stuttering, will be buying on PS5.”
graphics
748 mentions
38 % positive mentions
55 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of Marvel's Midnight Suns receive mixed reviews, with many praising the vibrant art style and impressive visuals during combat, while others criticize the character models and overall graphical fidelity as outdated. Players report frequent graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, which detracts from the experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's aesthetic and attention to detail in certain areas are appreciated, making it visually appealing for fans of the Marvel universe.
- “Beautiful graphics, the attention to even little details is incredible.”
- “The graphics are amazing, if a bit stuttery at times.”
- “The graphics, story, and actual combat were great.”
- “The graphics in the environments and combat are decent, but the character models look so weird up close, which is odd since so much of the game is spent in conversation with characters.”
- “The graphics are dramatically underwhelming for a 2023 release.”
- “The graphics are incredibly dated.”
grinding
321 mentions
1 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly in the exploration and resource-gathering segments. While some enjoy the character interactions and the satisfaction of leveling up, others feel that the excessive focus on grinding detracts from the overall experience, making the gameplay feel more like a chore than fun. Overall, the game offers a rewarding combat system, but the grinding elements can become overwhelming and detract from the narrative flow.
- “Overall, I found the game engaging, not too grindy, and it had a great storyline.”
- “The combat and mechanics of the game are solid, if not tedious and repetitive, but card customization leaves you with some options.”
- “The gameplay loop is deceptively addicting, the character interactions get very deep and incredibly fleshed out, and it's worth exploring every inch, learning all of the history, reading all of the books, and just using it as a chance for an awesome immersive RPG experience, coupled with progression that isn't too grindy, very fun, rewarding, and clever deck-building.”
- “Combat and the general exploration aspect get very tedious and feel more like work than play.”
- “The gameplay loop starts to get tedious, cut scenes eventually start getting skipped and the limited mission choices turn into a chore after maybe 50 hours.”
- “The abbey, friendship building, mountains of cutscenes, deck building and semi-rpg elements are all really tedious.”
stability
247 mentions
11 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
89 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant concern among players, with many reporting persistent bugs, crashes, and performance issues, particularly at launch. While some users have noted improvements over time, including better performance on specific platforms like the Steam Deck, a considerable number still experience frequent freezes, graphical glitches, and game-breaking bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, while the core gameplay is praised, the technical issues remain a major drawback for many players.
- “Not buggy or prone to crashing.”
- “Runs great on the Steam Deck or on a Ryzen 3 1660 Super system.”
- “The game runs great as long as you disable the 2K launcher.”
- “The game is still buggy, played 3/4 through the game and the next story mission will not appear on the mission table.”
- “Sounds interesting so I start it but it's a mess, my computer is new and can handle all types of games but this game will not work, I got 3 hours in and then the game will not load, after 4 hours of trying everything I can think of it still won't work and I ask for a refund for a game that is broken and get denied for playing over the allowed amount of time for a refund.”
- “The game freezes after missions, freezes before missions, freezes in missions, and that doesn't even touch on the lag and freezing in the menus, or in the abbey.”
humor
196 mentions
98 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the dialogue genuinely funny and well-written, often capturing the quirky essence of Marvel characters. While some moments of humor land perfectly, others can feel forced or cringeworthy, leading to a range of reactions from laughter to eye-rolling. Overall, the witty banter and character interactions contribute significantly to the game's charm, making it an enjoyable experience for fans of the franchise.
- “Smooth gameplay and mechanics, amazing and often hilarious dialogue, cannot recommend more highly.”
- “The dialogue is funny, and there is a lot of it.”
- “I'm amazed by the characters' interactions; it's so funny to see Strange and Stark poking each other about science and magic, Eddie trying to hide his admiration for Peter, and every other everyday life interaction that the heroes have with each other.”
- “A movie full of Deadpools is not funny.”
- “They went with the obnoxious, unfunny, lolrandom version of Deadpool (aka Memepool).”
- “The script is still terrible and unfunny, but I guess we can't have everything.”
monetization
168 mentions
4 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game has drawn mixed reactions, with many players criticizing the presence of microtransactions in a full-priced single-player title. While some argue that the microtransactions are limited to cosmetic items and do not impact gameplay, others feel that the multiple currencies and additional costs for DLC and season passes create a perception of a cash grab. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the monetization is not overly aggressive, it remains an unwelcome aspect of the gaming experience for many players.
- “Monetization wasn't an issue in my opinion.”
- “Be aware there are cosmetic microtransactions: yes they are there, no you don’t need to engage with them in any way.”
- “The microtransactions are purely optional and you absolutely can't buy anything to get an edge over anyone else playing this single player game.”
- “It's clear that they were going to monetize loot boxes and have in-game purchases because there are literally like 8 different types of currencies in the game.”
- “Because the game was clearly created to be a pay-to-win cash grab, it still very much plays like that's the case... but because they changed directions on the pay-to-win part and you can't actually buy any of the currencies, the game is just an absolute nightmare of a grind.”
- “The monetization is pretty crap - but standard for the industry nowadays.”
music
95 mentions
41 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it serviceable but ultimately forgettable, lacking the memorability of previous titles like XCOM. While some praise the soundtrack for its epic feel and integration into gameplay, others note issues such as abrupt stops and overpowering battle themes. Overall, the music is described as decent and fitting for the game's atmosphere, but it doesn't stand out as particularly remarkable.
- “The music is epic.”
- “Music: great music selection that meshes well with the things going on onscreen.”
- “The music score is fantastic with great cinematics.”
- “The soundtrack is surprisingly forgettable given how good the XCOM soundtrack was.”
- “Music suddenly stops and drops in several places, in battle, at the abbey.”
- “There is little to no good music in this; the Avengers themes are one thing, but the abbey is quiet and the battle music is almost not there. If it was, then it's not sticking.”
replayability
93 mentions
26 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits a mixed reception regarding replayability. Many players appreciate the variety of characters and gameplay mechanics, suggesting high replay value due to different hero combinations and mission outcomes. However, some express concerns about repetitive elements, linear storytelling, and tedious aspects of the game that may diminish the desire for multiple playthroughs.
- “I see a lot of replayability with this game, and I look forward to the many enjoyable hours of play ahead of me.”
- “It's a great game with a ton of depth and replayability.”
- “The replayability here is crazy.”
- “The only thing I'm not sure of is the replayability; all the out-of-combat interactions will probably be a lot more boring the second time around.”
- “Only thing is this game will severely lack replayability due to its heavily linear story.”
- “Sadly, however, even if it’s a long haul, I can’t honestly say Midnight Suns has any replayability value.”
character development
67 mentions
43 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is widely praised for its depth and emotional resonance, with many players appreciating the meaningful interactions and relationships that evolve throughout the narrative. While some critiques focus on the character design and animations, the overall storytelling and character arcs are considered engaging and well-executed, making it a standout feature of the gameplay experience. Despite some inconsistencies in design quality, the combination of character development, customization, and a compelling storyline contributes to a rich and immersive superhero experience.
- “The game excels in its narrative depth, character development, and gameplay mechanics, delivering a thrilling superhero experience that resonates long after the final credits roll.”
- “The story is very captivating and the character development for the heroes is well done.”
- “This game has probably the best character development and story of any superhero game I've ever seen.”
- “The story is probably lifted from one of the comics, but I thought it was serviceable, with not really a lot of character development or well-written support.”
- “Strong combat with deep character development and customization gets marred by repetitive cut scenes, content that feels forced, and shameless cash grabs.”
- “The visuals look awful, character designs are bland and uninspired, and character models look cheap, like they are made of low-quality plastic.”
emotional
61 mentions
89 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it deeply engaging and heartfelt, particularly in key moments and character interactions, while others criticize the writing as overly simplistic or melodramatic. Many appreciate the balance of humor and emotional depth, especially in the context of Marvel's lore, but some feel detached from the characters due to bland dialogue or lack of emotional range in voice acting. Overall, while there are touching moments and a fulfilling narrative, the execution can be hit or miss, leading to a varied emotional experience for players.
- “Overall, it was a fun way to interact with the Marvel universe with a nice tie of story to gameplay that ended up being very fulfilling and emotional.”
- “From meeting the hunter (your custom hero) and rescuing specific characters from the villain Lilith's clutches, researching Marvel artifacts and plot points, to the emotional turmoil of the final mission, each chapter of the game's story is full of suspense, emotional depth, and unexpected twists.”
- “Great story, bittersweet ending; you knew she was not actually wanting to be the villain, and when it finally did happen as you guessed, it was still heartbreaking.”
- “Game so bad, so many issues. Can't romance all the fine Marvel ladies, get stuck in the friend zone and super friend zone. Combat is bland, boring, and the story makes no sense. No wonder this game bombed so badly; hope they don't get a sequel.”
- “Complete sellout of a game; the most boring storyline I've ever played.”
- “Imagine creating one of the most epic card battling turn-based strategy games ever set in the greatest IP available (Marvel universe) and then bogging the game down with a terribly boring story and endless amounts of cutscene dialogue.”
atmosphere
22 mentions
55 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a blend of engaging combat, vibrant graphics, and a campy, immersive environment that resonates with Marvel's comic book roots. While many players appreciate the intriguing story, character interactions, and voice acting that enhance the overall experience, some criticize the writing quality and performance issues that detract from the atmosphere. Overall, the game successfully creates a unique and enjoyable atmosphere, though opinions vary on certain narrative elements and technical stability.
- “Very unusual game with engaging combat and an epic movie-like atmosphere.”
- “It manages to build up an immersive atmosphere and good mood.”
- “Definitely has a vibe and atmosphere you would expect when immersing into Marvel's universe and stories.”
- “But the obnoxiousness of the writing and the atmosphere of the game was repulsive.”
- “The abbey is a neat idea but the spooky atmosphere that all the characters keep talking about just doesn't come across.”
- “I mentioned writing already... and again I dig most of the writing and the atmosphere of the game, however the writing for the relationship team management of the game is pretty lame.”