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Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

Scribblenauts Unmasked is a great sandbox for playing with DC characters, but as a conventional game it's weakened like it was exposed to red Kryptonite.
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77%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, stability
81% User Score Based on 1,380 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 4 reviews

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Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a single player casual sport game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by 5th Cell Media and was released on September 24, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure allows players to explore the DC universe using their imagination to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. With over 2,000 DC characters and objects, players can summon objects and characters to help them in their quest. The game features a story mode as well as a sandbox mode, allowing players to freely explore the DC universe and create their own adventures.

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81%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,380 reviews
story66 positive mentions
grinding28 negative mentions

  • Scribblenauts Unmasked creatively combines the fun of the Scribblenauts series with the expansive DC Comics universe, allowing players to summon a vast array of characters and objects.
  • The game encourages imaginative problem-solving, with many puzzles requiring unique solutions rather than brute force, making it engaging for players of all ages.
  • The art style is colorful and charming, capturing the essence of both Scribblenauts and the DC universe, while the character creator adds a fun layer of customization.
  • The game suffers from repetitive mission design, with many tasks feeling similar and lacking the depth and variety found in previous Scribblenauts titles.
  • Technical issues, including frequent crashes and glitches, can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration, particularly during key missions.
  • The focus on combat and specific solutions can limit creativity, making the game feel more restrictive compared to its predecessor, Scribblenauts Unlimited.
  • story
    396 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Scribblenauts Unmasked" is generally perceived as simplistic and short, with many players noting that it lacks depth compared to its predecessor, "Scribblenauts Unlimited." While the game features a variety of DC characters and some entertaining moments, the majority of missions are repetitive and randomly generated, leading to a grindy experience that detracts from the overall narrative enjoyment. Many reviewers express disappointment in the limited number of unique story missions and the reliance on basic fetch quests and combat tasks, which often feel disconnected from the rich lore of the DC universe.

    • “The story is very cute and enjoyable.”
    • “I thought this was just going to be a normal Scribblenauts game with DC characters shoehorned in, but the game does give us a pretty entertaining story about Maxwell, Lily, and Doppelganger entering the world of DC and interacting with each character.”
    • “The main story missions are nice homages to iconic DC characters and rivalries.”
    • “The story is unfortunately very black and white and tries too hard to make Maxwell cool that I find myself wishing he was silent, this complaint includes the comics as well.”
    • “The story treats its audience like a bunch of imbeciles and it borders on insulting.”
    • “The main story is kind of short though.”
  • gameplay
    108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Scribblenauts Unmasked" retains the series' core mechanic of solving puzzles by writing down objects and characters, which allows for creativity and experimentation. However, many players find the gameplay repetitive and simplistic, with some criticizing the shift towards action-oriented quests that detract from the puzzle-solving focus. While the inclusion of numerous DC characters adds charm, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception regarding its depth and replayability.

    • “At its core, Scribblenauts Unmasked maintains the series’ signature gameplay mechanic: writing down objects, characters, or ideas to solve puzzles and progress through levels.”
    • “The ability to summon any object or hero adds a unique twist to the gameplay, though some puzzles can be easy.”
    • “It's a very fun game with a cute art style, entertaining music, and wonderful gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay was repetitive at some points as I had to do the same heroic feats many times to get enough reputation to get through the whole story, which was the main negative for me in this game.”
    • “I'm just disappointed that they basically took Scribblenauts Unlimited, added the DC universe, and didn't add very much new gameplay mechanics.”
    • “My main gripe with the gameplay is that you are required to grind for currency by completing side-quests in order to have access to more levels.”
  • humor
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever execution, with well-crafted voice lines and sound effects that enhance the comedic experience. Players enjoy the creative freedom to solve problems in hilarious ways, often leading to unexpected and funny situations, though some feel the humor could be pushed further. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with imaginative gameplay, making it a delightful experience for fans of the DC universe.

    • “Voice lines and sound effects for the DC characters are well-executed, contributing to the immersive experience and providing fans with enjoyable moments of recognition and humor.”
    • “The game itself is very funny, and the fact that you can create weapons using crazy combinations makes it even funnier.”
    • “You can solve quests on your whim, using silly objects and adjectives, testing different combos, and laughing off your own silly problem-solving.”
  • graphics
    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are characterized by a vibrant, comic-inspired art style that enhances its whimsical nature, making the world feel lively and inviting. While many players appreciate the colorful and cute visuals, some have noted issues with text clarity at higher resolutions and a lack of significant graphical improvement over previous titles in the series. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, particularly for younger audiences, but may not meet the expectations of those seeking more advanced visual fidelity.

    • “Visually, the game pops with bright, comic-inspired artwork, stylized without losing the whimsy of the series.”
    • “The art style enhances the whimsical nature of the gameplay, making the world feel alive and inviting.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, resembling a cross between the art styles of Scribblenauts and a comic book.”
    • “I play on 1440p fullscreen and the graphics during gameplay itself look fine until you open a menu or look at the UI; the text in this game is not scaled properly at higher resolutions and is blurry.”
    • “Not really any pros I can think of because it's basically just Scribblenauts Unlimited's graphics, so go buy that instead.”
    • “Similar graphics to the original - simple, flash style stuff.”
  • grinding
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with players finding it tedious and repetitive. Many reviews highlight the need to complete numerous fetch quests and simple tasks to progress, particularly for unlocking costumes and achievements, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some acknowledge that the game has its fun moments, the grinding is often described as a slog that overshadows the experience.

    • “They took a perfect frame that was the first game and made so many adjustments that this was a slog to get through - farming currencies to progress, focus on combat.”
    • “This wouldn't be such a hassle if grinding was fun or adventurous, but you're basically doing fetch quests or very simple puzzles over and over again just to do a five minute story mission, rinse and repeat.”
    • “The way progression is handled is also rather tedious, involving you completing random side missions until you gather enough reputation points; I feel the previous game’s mission structure was much better.”
  • music
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its upbeat and light-hearted tone, effectively complementing the energetic atmosphere. While many players appreciate the catchy and fun soundtrack, some note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the overall enjoyment despite a few criticisms regarding its memorability.

    • “The soundtrack fits the tone: upbeat, heroic, and mischievously light-hearted.”
    • “Sound design and music play a supportive role, with a light, upbeat soundtrack that maintains the game’s energetic and fun atmosphere.”
    • “It's a very fun game with a cute art style, entertaining music, and wonderful gameplay.”
    • “Music was completely unnotable, which is rather a shame considering the other games did have some fairly nice tracks in them.”
    • “Art is clean, music gets a bit repetitive but just enough to get through the game.”
    • “You'll be grinding your way through menial tasks like giving musicians their instruments or by curing sick bear cubs of the flu.”
  • stability
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players frequently encounter issues that require mission restarts, and many quests are described as easily breakable, leading to frustrating experiences. While some minor glitches are noted as manageable, the overall consensus is that the game suffers from serious stability problems that detract from its enjoyment.

    • “Game freezes and crashes continuously and also performs very badly even on high end.”
    • “Tons of bugs, glitches, and ways to break quest scripting.”
    • “I love this game but there is a glitch where I can't get past the first mission on OA when I get to the bit where I have to take the orange lantern and distract Larfleeze with food but instantly after it tells me to get the lantern Larfleeze freezes and I can only use my mouse to turn my character and my other mouse controls and my keyboard controls don't work.”
  • replayability
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the dynamic gameplay and variety of character choices that encourage experimentation, others find the repetitive nature of missions and limited content detracts from long-term engagement. Many users note that despite a short main story, additional features like character creators and reputation missions offer some replay value, though the lack of unique puzzles and diverse levels limits overall enjoyment. Ultimately, while there is potential for replayability, it is hampered by repetitive gameplay and a desire for more content.

    • “This integration allows for dynamic gameplay where the choice of character or object can completely change how a puzzle is tackled, encouraging experimentation and replayability.”
    • “Though it took me very little to complete the game and get all the achievements, I still find replay value and hope to get a longer one someday :)”
    • “The levels are quite small, and the story itself quite short (~6hrs) - but the replayability is potentially endless.”
    • “Though it took me very little to complete the game and get all the achievements, I still find replay value and hope to get a longer one someday.”
    • “It could use more levels, more maps, map creation, randomly generated maps, and other game mechanics to make the game better in terms of both variety and replay value.”
    • “The big problem this game has is that Unlimited had set puzzles to do which were all unique, whereas this game tries to add replayability by renewing the puzzles every time you restart the level, but almost every time you refresh, the puzzles will just be repeats.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a light, upbeat soundtrack that enhances its energetic and fun vibe, making it suitable for all ages. It fosters a relaxing environment while encouraging creativity, particularly with its unique DC Comics elements. Overall, players appreciate the supportive sound design and the engaging atmosphere it creates.

    • “Sound design and music play a supportive role, with a light, upbeat soundtrack that maintains the game’s energetic and fun atmosphere.”
    • “It's a nice game for all ages; it helps kids expand their vocabulary and offers a relaxing atmosphere for everyone.”
    • “It has an interesting atmosphere, allowing for creativity with the DC Comics elements, including surprises you might not expect.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is solid, offering improved resolution and smoother performance that enhances the overall experience. While it may not be revolutionary, players appreciate the slick visuals and reliable performance, making it a fun upgrade to a nostalgic classic.

    • “It's not groundbreaking, but it's fun, and now with better resolution and smoother performance, it feels like giving your childhood a well-deserved upgrade.”
    • “+ Performance is great and visuals are slick.”
    • “Performance: if this were an issue in a game as simple as this, I'd be worried.”
    • “Performance: if this were an issue in a game as dirt-simple as this, I'd be worried.”
    • “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
    • “Despite the fun factor, the game struggles with optimization, making it hard to enjoy the experience fully.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of nostalgia and lightheartedness, evoking feelings of childhood innocence and fun. However, some players express that while it can be enjoyable, it may not hold lasting appeal for deeper engagement.

    • “Made me feel like a dumb kid”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with users labeling it as low-quality shovelware that primarily serves as an advertisement for DC rather than offering a worthwhile experience.

    • “This is shovelware and a cash grab.”
    • “This is the definition of a cash grab because it is low quality crap.”
    • “Not as good as the first, just advertising for DC.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is largely criticized for being predictable and lacking depth, making it difficult for players to form attachments to most characters; however, the doppelganger and Alfred stand out as exceptions. While the variety in character designs allows for some customization, it does not compensate for the overall lack of meaningful character growth.

    • “The wide variety of character designs and general simplicity makes most custom characters fit right in.”
    • “The character development system allows for deep personalization, making each player's journey unique.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with meaningful choices that impact their growth.”
    • “It's hard to get attached to most of the characters due to the predictable nature of the plot. There is a lack of character development for the majority of the characters, with the only exception being the doppelganger and Alfred.”
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Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a casual sport game with fantasy and kids themes.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, PC and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure was released on September 24, 2013.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure was developed by 5th Cell Media.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure is a single player game.

Similar games include Scribblenauts Unlimited, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, LEGO DC Super-Villains, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, Dead Rising 2 and others.