DC Universe Online

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
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  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 23, 2011
    70
    If you are a fan of comics, then this is your dream come true. To fight against the Joker with Catwoman? Wow! But unfortunately, the game is not as fun as the comics, nor as colorful as the superhero's costumes. [Issue#201]
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  2. SpazioGames
    Feb 9, 2011
    70
    DC Universe Online is a good game, one that can appeal to both MMO and comic fans. On Consoles there's nothing better, and if you plan on playing it on a Ps3 it's well worth the monthly fee. Not so much on PC's though, where there's a lot of strong competitors, and Sony's title is a bit too repetitive and bugged to come out on top. Still, it's the best superhero themed MMO on the market and it has a lot of potential. If you love comics give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
  3. IGN
    Jan 29, 2011
    70
    DCUO is far from a bad game; there are indeed times when it shines fantastically with the potential for greatness, but its many faults, most minor but some quite large, ensure that it never reaches those heights.
  5. Gamereactor Sweden
    Jan 28, 2011
    70
    Great atmosphere and an addictive character creator, but the quests are a bit too repetitive.
  6. GameSpot
    Jan 25, 2011
    70
    Yet DC Universe Online tips its hand early on; in all too short a time, it stops offering any real surprises, remaining approachable but never wading too far from the shallow end of the pool.
  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Jan 25, 2011
    70
    An action-packed MMO, with some important flaws that must be corrected if Sony wants to appeal a vast audience. Controls can become an issue if you play it on PC and quests are a bit too much on the grinding side, but the combat system and the customization options are fun. With some improvements this game could find its own place in the MMO jungle.
  8. GameOver.gr
    Mar 3, 2011
    60
    DCUO never really takes off. It suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, and the structure of the quests looks more suitable for a single-player RPG rather than an MMO.
  9. PC PowerPlay
    Feb 24, 2011
    60
    Hit the cap in the free month, then come back in six. [Mar 2011, p.62]
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  10. GamesRadar+
    Jan 27, 2011
    60
    DCUO is just a casual masterwork that any comic book fan should take for a spin, and we fear the $14.99 monthly subscription fee will be the kryptonite that brings this hopeful giant to its knees.
  11. Gameplanet
    Jan 25, 2011
    60
    The result is an enjoyable action-oriented MMO but it leads one to wonder if there is enough here to keep a player paying the monthly fee. With just 30 levels before end-game content and only two major questing zones it begs the question: Will people stay around after their 30 day free trial is over? For large swathes of the playerbase, we're guessing the answer is 'no.'
  12. Eurogamer
    Jan 21, 2011
    60
    PC gamers accustomed to feasts of content and polish will likely feel short-changed from their subscription fee once the initial 30 day rush is over.
  13. Eurogamer Sweden
    Feb 22, 2011
    50
    DC Universe Online isn't necessarily a bad game. It's a decent MMO with a lot of potential, but our major concern is that it just doesn't have enough content to justify a monthly subscription.
  14. 1UP
    Jan 27, 2011
    50
    Unless you fancy yourself a hardcore DC comics fan, you'll find little to hold your interest in DCUO in its current state after the first several hours of gameplay.

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 269 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 137 out of 269
  2. Mixed: 71 out of 269
  3. Negative: 61 out of 269
  1. Cerveau
    Apr 17, 2012
    0
    Terrible game. Beta tested, put up with tons of bugs and glitches for over a year, paid a subscription, called someone a homo in /shout andTerrible game. Beta tested, put up with tons of bugs and glitches for over a year, paid a subscription, called someone a homo in /shout and was banned for seven days. Don't play this game if you want to be able to speak freely. Oh and waited on hold for 30 minutes just to be told that they charged me for three months and then wouldn't do anything for me.… Full Review »
  2. Spaz19943
    Jan 12, 2011
    4
    Very disappointed in this game. The game was obviously designed as a platform game and ported to the PC. The control scheme is veryVery disappointed in this game. The game was obviously designed as a platform game and ported to the PC. The control scheme is very difficult to get accustomed to and half the time I can't see where I am going or who I am fighting because of the poor camera angles. I feel very similar towards this game as I did with Final Fantasy XIV. Maybe I should just stay away from these types of MMORPGs that are designed for console systems.… Full Review »
  3. Theonewithyou
    Jan 12, 2011
    8
    Awesome game, lot of character customization, skills and powers. You feel like being the character. Combat system is awesome. It can take someAwesome game, lot of character customization, skills and powers. You feel like being the character. Combat system is awesome. It can take some while to mastering the control if you are a Wow or other MMO player.… Full Review »
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