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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League can be a lot of fun to play, but the repetitive missions and lack of depth to its story and endgame content let it down.
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69%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, grinding
77% User Score Based on 3,859 reviews
Critic Score 61%Based on 55 reviews

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Rocksteady Studios and was released on December 30, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,859 reviews
story770 positive mentions
optimization68 negative mentions

  • Fun gameplay with unique traversal mechanics for each character.
  • Engaging story with humorous dialogue and character interactions.
  • High-quality graphics and animations, making the game visually appealing.
  • Repetitive missions and lack of enemy variety lead to a stale gameplay experience.
  • Poor optimization on PC, resulting in low frame rates and crashes.
  • The game's connection issues and reliance on online servers hinder the overall experience.
  • story
    2,618 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it entertaining yet lacking depth compared to the Arkham series. While the character interactions and humor are praised, the narrative is often criticized for being short, repetitive, and not fully utilizing the potential of its premise, particularly in how it handles the deaths of iconic characters. Overall, the game is seen as a fun looter shooter with a decent story, but many recommend waiting for future updates and content expansions to enhance the experience.

    • “The story is great and the combat is fast and fun.”
    • “The story and characters are also great.”
    • “The story is engaging and well written, on par for Rocksteady.”
    • “The game is a massive step away from the Arkham games. I honestly thought there would be some good melee gameplay involved with the shooting, but there isn't. The story is really bad in my opinion, and I don't know why WB has a hard-on for Suicide Squad, either in films or games, but it doesn't work. Maybe just give people what they want: more Arkham games or standalone games with DC characters with good single-player stories, not these live service games that people don't want.”
    • “The story is completely forgettable, and the quest/mission features are repetitive MMO-type escort, defense, or collection missions.”
    • “The story is mediocre at best; however, the graphics, voice acting, and general idea are fun.”
  • gameplay
    1,038 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun and fluid mechanics, particularly the unique traversal abilities of each character. However, a significant number of players criticize the repetitive nature of missions and the overall gameplay loop, which can feel monotonous over time. While some enjoy the chaotic and fast-paced action typical of looter shooters, others express disappointment in the lack of depth compared to previous Arkham titles, suggesting that the game may not meet the expectations set by its predecessors.

    • “The gameplay is fun, the characters are fun, and the story is fun.”
    • “The gameplay loop is addicting if you like looter shooters.”
    • “Gameplay is very fun and addictive, has a Borderlands feel to the loot grind, and you don't even have to wait till the endgame for it to feel worth it.”
    • “The gameplay loop gets pretty boring after completing the story.”
    • “Recycled missions and recycled boss battles make for super repetitive gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and extremely boring with very little variety.”
  • humor
    279 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, with many players praising the witty banter and comedic interactions among the characters, particularly Captain Boomerang and King Shark. While some jokes land well and elicit genuine laughter, others are hit-or-miss, with a mix of dark and childish humor that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, the game's humor adds to its charm, making it an entertaining experience, especially in co-op play.

    • “The writing is funny and the story is engaging.”
    • “The characters are well written and have a ton of actual funny banter between each other, the gunplay and traversal are rock solid with a combo-based talent system that keeps the flow of combat engaging.”
    • “The story is hilarious and exciting.”
    • “I found myself frequently asking, 'Is this supposed to be funny?'”
    • “The story isn't bad; it's the Suicide Squad, so it's supposed to be funny and not taken seriously, but it has some serious moments.”
  • optimization
    258 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates, stuttering, and crashes, even on high-end PCs. Despite some users experiencing smoother gameplay, the general consensus is that the PC port is poorly optimized, leading to frustration and recommendations to wait for patches or sales before purchasing. Overall, the game's performance detracts significantly from the otherwise enjoyable gameplay and narrative experience.

    • “The performance is really letting it down, even with the amount of time they had, it doesn't run smooth.”
    • “Performance issues aside, the rest of the game is pretty damn good.”
    • “The game is well optimized, looks amazing, the story is great, the characters (their emotions and relations with one another) is just as good and the gameplay, although it's what I kind of feared at first, works perfectly for me.”
    • “The biggest pain with this game is that it is obviously not optimized for PC.”
    • “Optimization for this game is really bad; Rocksteady should be ashamed of this and many other aspects of this game.”
    • “The optimization on release is so bad; the FPS is absolutely awful and every single graphics setting will not fix it.”
  • graphics
    254 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the high-quality visuals, character models, and animations, particularly when running on high-end PCs with ray tracing enabled. However, some players have reported performance issues, including inconsistent frame rates and stuttering, even on capable systems, leading to frustration. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered impressive, they may not meet the expectations set by previous titles in the series, and optimization remains a concern for many users.

    • “The graphics are beautiful and the facial animations and emotions shown on the characters is the best I've seen in any game to date.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and the storyline is also.”
    • “The graphics are good, the music is good, the performances are really good despite the bad writing given to them.”
    • “I had to lower all graphics to even play the game.”
    • “The optimization on release is so bad... the FPS is absolutely awful and every single graphics setting will not fix it.”
    • “Didn't enjoy even the little time I spent in it; horrible graphics for this day and age. Everything maxed out looks like low quality settings.”
  • grinding
    104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is widely criticized for being repetitive and tedious, with players often required to repeat the same missions in the same areas to level up characters and acquire gear. While some players enjoy the grind as a means of engaging with the game, many find it lacks variety and becomes monotonous, especially after completing the main story. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback, leading to a decline in player interest post-campaign.

    • “You will be pleasantly surprised by the gunplay, traversal, mechanics, Riddler challenges (they are not tedious anymore!), comedy, and side content.”
    • “Grinding for new gear gets boring quickly because the missions are in the same areas and are exactly the same.”
    • “The game is fun and fast-paced, but after you beat the story, it gets very grindy.”
    • “After beating the game and getting into mastery, it became extremely tedious and the servers keep going offline when you are doing important missions.”
  • monetization
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" has drawn mixed reactions, with many reviewers criticizing it as a cash grab, particularly due to the presence of microtransactions in a full-priced game. While some argue that the microtransactions are limited to cosmetic items and do not impact gameplay, others feel that the focus on monetization detracts from the overall experience and narrative quality. Overall, the game's pricing and monetization strategy have left players feeling frustrated, with calls for a more player-friendly approach.

    • “V Rising is super fun and has no microtransactions.”
    • “So far, the monetization doesn't seem remotely predatory.”
    • “The live service hysteria was warranted up until Rocksteady clarified that the only microtransactions were cosmetic.”
    • “A tragic cash grab that insults every gamer and DC fan out there.”
    • “The monetization in this game feels absolutely unnecessary, and I have to agree with some reviewers that it feels like more thought was put into the monetization than the actual game.”
    • “This game sucks; it's just a cash grab. $70 for an unfinished story and you can't play it offline. I got kicked out while playing twice in the first hour alone, and the game is just boring. There is almost nothing to do past the main story in the world.”
  • stability
    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as FPS drops and freezes, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users have experienced minimal problems and found the game enjoyable, others have faced significant game-breaking issues that hinder progress. Overall, the game appears to be in a somewhat unstable state, with many recommending waiting for patches before fully committing.

    • “Great game, good story, runs great and has addictive gameplay.”
    • “Runs great on my 4090.”
    • “The experience was relatively bug-free for me, with a couple of audio issues here and there, and a radar issue that disappeared on a reload.”
    • “The game is great but with all their buggy stuff, glitches, and I can't even get past the connecting to WB servers.”
    • “Every other mission I complete since this patch the game freezes on the mission complete screen trying to load Metropolis.”
    • “I can't recommend this game at the current state it's in, constant freezes/crashes, I even got a BSOD, FPS tanks and it doesn't matter even if I lower settings.”
  • character development
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" receives mixed reviews, with some praising the engaging story and memorable moments, while others criticize the lack of depth and emotional resonance. Many players find the character designs appealing, but feel that the writing undermines character growth, particularly for established figures from the Arkham universe. Overall, while there are highlights in humor and design, the game struggles to deliver meaningful character development.

    • “In terms of character development, the ragtag squad of idiots that you play as are on-brand and not nearly as annoying as I thought they would be.”
    • “Very fun game, the story really draws you in and the character development over time is amazing.”
    • “The initial stages provided a perfect balance of challenge and excitement, keeping me invested in the storyline and character development.”
    • “In conclusion, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is an overpriced looter shooter that was made to disrespect the universe it's set in and the characters it has set up and introduced, one literally being the main character of the game series prior to this, with unnecessary microtransactions, pointless rewards, missions, skill trees, and side quests, with an abysmal story and writing that either ruins any pre-established character development or ruins the characters later in the game. It has no right being canon to the Arkham universe since it's so bad it actively ruins the legacy of the previous games.”
    • “There is very little character development whatsoever, and while there are real scenes that try to be emotional, most of them are either ruined by some Marvel-tier joke or don't even work to begin with because of the terrible writing from the rest of the game.”
    • “There is zero, and I mean absolutely no character development.”
  • music
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to enhance combat encounters and fit the game's tone, while others find it generic and lacking in excitement, particularly during boss fights. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its high-energy tracks and emotional depth, though some mention repetitive themes during combat. Overall, the music is generally considered solid, contributing positively to the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are very well done and the music fits the tone perfectly.”
    • “Biggest thing for me is how much the music enhances combat encounters and makes them feel more exciting.”
    • “The music is extremely good, moving effortlessly between high-octane beats as you swing from roof to roof throwing 'nades, to truly tragic ambience in the quieter moments as you observe a ruined city in the shadow of Brainiac's skullship.”
    • “And the music, oh god the music.”
    • “Music is extremely generic and anti-climactic for the most part (especially boss fights. Good lords might as well not have any music on those).”
    • “Most annoying things are the repetitive music with each hostile encounter, some repeated lines the characters use if you play the same person for too long.”
  • emotional
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits mixed responses from players. While some appreciate the heartfelt tributes to iconic voice actors and find the narrative engaging with genuine emotional moments, others criticize the story for lacking depth and character development, often undermined by poor writing and humor. Overall, the game succeeds in evoking emotional responses for some, but leaves others feeling disconnected and disappointed.

    • “The game also pays heartfelt tributes to Arleen Sorkin and Kevin Conroy, adding emotional depth and respect for the legacy of these iconic voices.”
    • “I mean, there was no cure... it was moving seeing Harleen talking one last time to Bruce, a heart-breaking moment that really unsettled everyone.”
    • “Yet the story of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League made me as emotional as almost no other.”
    • “Clunky, slow, not fun, and a boring story. It could be good for around €25, but not €70.”
    • “Boring and unimaginative gameplay, with a story that goes nowhere. The writing is on par with Marvel tier, and the only good character is King Shark (maybe).”
  • replayability
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players find it engaging and fun, particularly in multiplayer modes with ongoing content updates and diverse character options, others criticize its lack of depth in single-player and endgame content. The promise of future DLC and seasonal updates is seen as a potential boost to replay value, but some players feel the current offering is limited and repetitive. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy live service games, but may not satisfy everyone, especially single-player enthusiasts.

    • “It's fun, engaging, has great replayability and makes you feel like a total bad-ass with its combat.”
    • “Highly replayable with lots of enemy types and enough missions to keep it fresh until season 1.”
    • “Loads of replayability once you get to the endgame.”
    • “There's no replayability.”
    • “The story is okay, but once you beat the game, it has zero replay value or endgame value, which is ironic considering they wanted it to be a live service.”
    • “Hopefully in the upcoming seasons, they can add some more chapters and more playable content because 10 hours of story mode is honestly really disappointing.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" is noted for its vibrant city design and a departure from the dark tones of Gotham, allowing for a unique identity. While some players find the open-world atmosphere somewhat lacking, many appreciate the engaging storytelling and the rich, dynamic environment that reflects the game's villainous perspective. Overall, the atmosphere is a blend of well-crafted visuals and narrative depth, reminiscent of the Arkham series.

    • “I love the way the city looks, and the ruined atmosphere is great.”
    • “The atmosphere of the open world is a bit lackluster, but the design is amazing.”
    • “The departure from the gloomy atmosphere of Gotham allows Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to carve its own identity, and the developers and writers should be applauded for this bold step.”
    • “The game is also very well written; you feel the atmosphere of the Arkham trilogy but from the villains' perspective.”
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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a open world role playing shooter game with science fiction theme.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 54 hours playing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was released on December 30, 2023.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was developed by Rocksteady Studios.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Gotham Knights, Borderlands 3, Diablo IV, Forspoken, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 and others.