DC Universe Online

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6.7

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  1. Yongx
    Nov 27, 2011
    9
    I love this game its a very simplified and noob-friendly MMORPG. Everything is voice acted, so there's no reading, the voice actors read it for you. There is also a one-click loot all system, that I really enjoyed, it keeps you in the action. Max level is 30, so leveling is fast-paced compared to other MMORPG, You can high max level in 2 days or 2 weeks depending on how long you areI love this game its a very simplified and noob-friendly MMORPG. Everything is voice acted, so there's no reading, the voice actors read it for you. There is also a one-click loot all system, that I really enjoyed, it keeps you in the action. Max level is 30, so leveling is fast-paced compared to other MMORPG, You can high max level in 2 days or 2 weeks depending on how long you are playing, Took my a week playing an hour a day. You can also create just about an character you seen in the DC universe. All the boss fights end with a cool comic book cut-scene. Combat is very fun in this game, but takes some time getting use to because there is no auto-attack. I give this game a 9 because there are still a lot of improvements that can be made to this game like increasing the level cap, adding more skills, improving the performance, and etc.

    Best part is that it is free-to-play!    … Expand
  2. 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 some while to mastering the control if you are a Wow or other MMO player.
  3. Obogo
    Oct 29, 2013
    8
    Best MMO I have played to date, and I have played quite a few, Guild Wars 1 & 2, World of Warcraft (Subbed) few others the were F2P but nothing has kept me in for 280hours. Actually there isn't a single game I have played that long, don't really know what it is but the combat is great, the powers are great and so are the instances. Even though the raids and alerts are always the same theyBest MMO I have played to date, and I have played quite a few, Guild Wars 1 & 2, World of Warcraft (Subbed) few others the were F2P but nothing has kept me in for 280hours. Actually there isn't a single game I have played that long, don't really know what it is but the combat is great, the powers are great and so are the instances. Even though the raids and alerts are always the same they are always fun to do, especially in a fun group. One downside is though that people always look for high CR players, literally if you're 1 below 99 or 100 they won't accept you into the group, the raids and alerts you can do but you wont be allowed to because of your lower Combat Rating.
    However if you manage to get into a good league you should be all set as they will have members that will be doing the raids with you and will want to help you out.

    The main story missions are quite nice the first time around and keep things interesting till level 30 (cap) but playing through them a second time can be a bore.

    There are 3 play models (Free, Premium and Legendary) each come with their own benefits, but couldn't help feel that Free and Premium are hugely lacking in many respects, sometimes it can become a PAY-TO-WIN considering you can't purchase items to make mods.

    I'm premium and I am thoroughly enjoying the game, I can say I bought this first on PS3 had my free month then bought another, it died straight away for me in the 2nd month, but certainly worth playing now.

    Especially at F2P, although I would recommend buying some DLC and getting Premium    … Expand
  4. Zereth
    Jan 12, 2011
    9
    Reasons I love this game:
    1. Fun gameplay, and you don't feel like what your doing is pointless.
    2. Seamless day one, no lag, or server crashes, they definitely polished the game before releasing 3. It's not World of Warcraft, and it really doesn't try to be. Finds a gameplay type of it own. 4. Voice over in questlines and cut-scenes. 5. Two player instances in addition to the regular    Reasons I love this game:
    1. Fun gameplay, and you don't feel like what your doing is pointless.
    2. Seamless day one, no lag, or server crashes, they definitely polished the game before releasing
    3. It's not World of Warcraft, and it really doesn't try to be. Finds a gameplay type of it own.
    4. Voice over in questlines and cut-scenes.
    5. Two player instances in addition to the regular variety.

    Only negative: the interface can be a bit clunky in some areas, like text chat.    … Expand
  5. Fury17
    Jan 12, 2011
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game. No real lag or complaints. Just pure fun. If all MMOs were made like this, WoW, would not be top dog. This game's fight system makes every other mmo feel like your watching paint dry. Graphics are pretty, voice acting is good, and probably most surprisingly, there were no serious launch day issues.
  6. zodiac6573
    Jan 24, 2011
    8
    I am a big DC fan, whilst I am also a big fan of City of Heroes. Therefore it wasn't easy to review the former without comparing it to the latter. Either way I was very impressed with DC Universe Online and, as a MMORPG, it's reassuring to know that any issues that may arise are likely to be resolved as the game gains momentum.
    To begin with, the movies and cut scenes are great and    I am a big DC fan, whilst I am also a big fan of City of Heroes. Therefore it wasn't easy to review the former without comparing it to the latter. Either way I was very impressed with DC Universe Online and, as a MMORPG, it's reassuring to know that any issues that may arise are likely to be resolved as the game gains momentum.
    To begin with, the movies and cut scenes are great and entertaining. When it comes to the character selection however, there is a much better selection with COH. Whilst the finished character definitely looks polished, I didnâ    … Expand
  7. Oniric
    Feb 7, 2011
    10
    Enfin ! Du contenue scénarisé ! terminé la classique quête - PNJ - Texte: "va me farmer 10 peaux de cochon dinde et je te ferais une belle paire de botte". A la place on à le droit à un système de dialogue entièrement doublé en français, rien que çaEnfin ! Du contenue scénarisé ! terminé la classique quête - PNJ - Texte: "va me farmer 10 peaux de cochon dinde et je te ferais une belle paire de botte". A la place on à le droit à un système de dialogue entièrement doublé en français, rien que ça c'est le pied. Système de combat ultra dynamique, ambiance et respect de l'univers DC, gestion d'équipement et déblocage d'éléments de costume au fur et à mesure de la monter en level, ce jeu à tout ce qui a manqué à Champions Online pour réussir. Seul bémol: l'interface qui n'est vraiment pas au point.… Expand
  8. Vaedrin
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    I continue to be surprised by DCUO. I had heard that the combat was different, dynamic, and more action-oriented. And well....it actually is. And done really well. It's not just frantic clicking though, there's a surprising amount of depth, with counters to moves, counters to the counters, etc. And that's just scratching the surface. There's solo content, 2-player content, small and largeI continue to be surprised by DCUO. I had heard that the combat was different, dynamic, and more action-oriented. And well....it actually is. And done really well. It's not just frantic clicking though, there's a surprising amount of depth, with counters to moves, counters to the counters, etc. And that's just scratching the surface. There's solo content, 2-player content, small and large group content. PVE and PVP. Different forms of currency to gained, and exploration and collection side activities. It has a fast leveling curve, but that's because there's even more content once you hit max level. All in all, I am very pleased with DCUO.… Expand
  9. Grazl
    Jan 24, 2011
    9
    Don't understand people who putted 2-4 on this game after less than one week, I really doubt that they tested all the content of the game but ... whatever ....
    So, let's begin with the universe, some people say, just Metropolis and Gotham is not enough, I have to respond, do they explore the whole cities?? they are HUUUUUUGE and their are famous places to find
    The graphics are pretty good    Don't understand people who putted 2-4 on this game after less than one week, I really doubt that they tested all the content of the game but ... whatever ....
    So, let's begin with the universe, some people say, just Metropolis and Gotham is not enough, I have to respond, do they explore the whole cities?? they are HUUUUUUGE and their are famous places to find
    The graphics are pretty good and, I think, totally fit the universe
    The game play is a bit strange for an MMO but I like how it is different from others, you don't just auto attack and launch special attack when you feel it's time. The fights are dynamic and nervous even more in pvp
    Let's talk about the PvP, I like it too, me who usually dislike it cause I got 2-shoted, I like it cause you can fight back and 1v1 isn't "Boom headshot Mouahaha"
    The IU is not that bad, just need to have a better camera control
    and finally the content and lifespan, how to talk about lifespan after only 2 weeks? All I can say is if they keep their promise of the monthly update and trimester big update the lifespan will be really good, content speaking, I didn't farm creeps to go 30 and enjoyed all the quest I did due to the fact that quest are scenarised and involved heroes and villains I like. Now that I'm 30 what can I do? pvp, hard alerts, raids, hard quest? everything to keep me up for the next patch :)
    The game is good, and need just love and a bit of changes but please people stop beating that game just cause you've played it 2 hours    … Expand
  10. SexyBeem
    Mar 16, 2011
    10
    BEST EVER MMO OF ALL TIME YOU MUST BUY NOW! Sriously cancel you MMO and get this one it is the best ever thing about it is pervict it is the most best game ever made ever in the whole wold ever!
  11. Qedhup
    Nov 13, 2011
    10
    After testing out all the character options I could and playing the game to a relatively decent level I must say I'm impressed. The coding of the game seems solid with few bugs, the game play is fast paced and solid. The story interaction is great and the travel modes are done right. This is a Super Hero MMO done right... FINALLY. I recommend it for all!
  12. KLKCAhBoy90
    Nov 19, 2011
    10
    If you like action games which involves pressing combos and open-world exploration, this will be a good game to play. If you are accustomed to the normal point-and-click gameplay of most MMOs and do not like action games or open-world exploration, stay away from this because you will never see your mouse cursor while you are playing this.

    Now that it has gone free-to-play, there are    If you like action games which involves pressing combos and open-world exploration, this will be a good game to play. If you are accustomed to the normal point-and-click gameplay of most MMOs and do not like action games or open-world exploration, stay away from this because you will never see your mouse cursor while you are playing this.

    Now that it has gone free-to-play, there are bound to be some questions regarding disparity between paying and non-paying players. Most of the restrictions for a non-paying customer (free user) do not really affect gameplay much except the inability to receive items via mail and these items are sometimes equipment and emblems which you can collect for feats and also use as armour. As for the 1500 cash-on-hand limit, it isn't really an issue until perhaps level 30 since most items are not even gonna cost you 100+ in game cash (except auction house items which are super inflated as usual). At level 30, most players will want to buy the PVP armor which are earned with influence earned from PVP matches and since you don't earn cash there and you need to repair equipment (let's be honest..you'll die a lot), money will be an issue unless you do the quests or stock up on useless items in the bank at earlier levels to sell (seriously, do this). However, if you want to make life a little easier, you can upgrade to permanent premium status by paying at least USD 5 and the above restrictions will be removed with the cash-on-hand limit raised to 2000 or you can subscribe (legendary status) then there are no restrictions (no real need to do this unless you really love this game and wanna get rid of all the restrictions like number of characters you can create, dlcs, etc).

    This game can be played either in the PVP server or the PVE server. If you do not wish to be involved in open PVP (being killed without your consent) then join the PVE server and you're allow to switch between servers in game. However, in my opinion, one of the main fun in this game is the open PVP because of the nature of the game (action game), even if you have lousier equipment or lower level (of course not too drastic) than the opponent, you still stand a fair chance if you know how to block and interrupt your opponents successfully (this causes damage to them) or since this is open world pvp, you might win if you have the element of surprise.

    The graphics in this game is decent and good in my opinion but don't expect things like lip-movements while npcs talk. I also like the music in some instances like the last part of the tutorial.

    One of the negative things about this game is that it does not seem too much like an MMO. I soloed all the quests (excluding WANTED quest) from lvl 1 to 30 without much problems except the occasional ganking (players killing me) and thus there is no real need for me to group with others (until level 30 where there are raids and pvp matches which you can't solo). Of course, this is only my experience and the game does not stop you in any way from joining a party or guild at any time. In addition, due to the massive influx of new players, expect the occasional lag. Like all other games, you are bound to experience glitches like falling through the ground or getting stuck (you can solve these by warping to HQ of rally in map).

    The game also has a rather poor navigation system since only rally points show up in the map and you can't fast travel by clicking on a rally point and warp because the game will just teleport you to the nearest rally point and not the one you want. Furthermore, the layout of the watchtower for heroes is very confusing especially for newbies though eventually you will get the hang of it.

    The game is also meant for casual players so expect yourself to reach level 30 which is the max level in 2 days if you do all the quests given to you asap. There is not much content once you reach level 30 and have done all the story quest since all that's left is to get your armour through grinding PVP matches or PVE raids with other players. There is some replayability since most of the storyline and quests will be different if you choose a different faction or mentor on your next playthrough. Unfortunately, free users can only create 2 characters, 6 for premium and 16 for legendary (of course you can pay cash to increase this) when there are 6 different storylines (3 for hero, 3 for villain).

    In my opinion, this game is great as an action game maybe not so great as an mmo (the community's pretty nice and helpful though) and should be given a try since it is free-to-play. As for whether it's worth subscribing to, I leave it up to you since different people has different taste and budget (I didn't subscribe due to this).    … Expand
  13. TheCommedore
    Jan 12, 2011
    10
    All I have to say is I am impressed. I had the day off yesterday and started playing as soon as I could. Before I knew it I looked at the clock and it was 2 in the morning. The game really sucked me in and made me lose track of time which is great. The graphics, gameplay, and customizzation are great. I encountered no bugs and everything went smooth. Leveling is very easy I justAll I have to say is I am impressed. I had the day off yesterday and started playing as soon as I could. Before I knew it I looked at the clock and it was 2 in the morning. The game really sucked me in and made me lose track of time which is great. The graphics, gameplay, and customizzation are great. I encountered no bugs and everything went smooth. Leveling is very easy I just worry if there will be end game content when I get there. Great launch SOE!! Maybe you can retrofit/overhaul some of you existing games with this engine to give them some love and greater longevity :).… Expand
  14. BishopTx
    Jan 18, 2011
    10
    And for those saying there is no end game - that's simply a big fat lie. As the leader of a 80 person league there is a HUGE element of end game. More than 40 quests at level 30 and 90% of those are daily repeatables. There are 5 alerts in normal mode and 5 more in hard (and they are different, not just more difficult normal ones), two raids, 5 DUOs and 6 different PVP options. This gameAnd for those saying there is no end game - that's simply a big fat lie. As the leader of a 80 person league there is a HUGE element of end game. More than 40 quests at level 30 and 90% of those are daily repeatables. There are 5 alerts in normal mode and 5 more in hard (and they are different, not just more difficult normal ones), two raids, 5 DUOs and 6 different PVP options. This game has more end game content than COH does now after being out for 4 years.… Expand
  15. Lawbringer
    Jan 12, 2011
    10
    This game is fantastic. You shouldn't compare it to WoW, it's not a typically MMO it's an action game wrapped in an MMO wrapping. The graphics are beautiful, the voice work is top notch, the battles are crazy fun, the powers, combos, loot, levels, it's all a great bundle of fun. Can't recommend the game highly enough!
  16. cra2sh
    Jan 13, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is amazing, i'm not playing this all day because i need to work :'(.
    The PVP is great, the graphics are great, the game play is great, character customization 5*... i only dislike the game soundtrack, it could be better!    … Expand
  17. darksydex3226
    Jan 14, 2011
    10
    Everything I could ask for out of a MMO game. Engaging and interesting quest stories (soloing never feels like a grind), fun group content, no crafting, amazing combat, simple and easy looting system. It's like an action game that you can play with tons of other people, instead of your typical grind-heavy, craft-heavy, tedious MMORPG. This is the one I've been waiting for...
  18. lyrisist
    Jan 14, 2011
    8
    This is the best superhero game available. Visually, this game is beautiful and the action sequences are awesome. I don't feel cheated like in other hero games. I get my travel power from the beginning which is a huge plus for me. I also the fact that I can use an Xbox 360 or PS3 controller on my PC. I appreciate the fact that is doesn't play like a traditional MMORPG where I have to pressThis is the best superhero game available. Visually, this game is beautiful and the action sequences are awesome. I don't feel cheated like in other hero games. I get my travel power from the beginning which is a huge plus for me. I also the fact that I can use an Xbox 360 or PS3 controller on my PC. I appreciate the fact that is doesn't play like a traditional MMORPG where I have to press a button and wait for the dps or the ability to do it's thing. I get to use combos in order to pull of my abilities. There are some bugs of course, but they seem to be getting fixed already. Good Job!… Expand
  19. Street_Justice
    Jan 14, 2011
    10
    This game straight up rocks! It's not for everyone, the old school MMORPG players who love to min max probably hate it, but for those that want something different with a heavy dose of "hit you in the face with a bus" style action and DC comics atmosphere it's the perfect game. Far and away the most fun I've had playing an MMO ever!
  20. Reebz
    Jan 17, 2011
    10
    Slick combat system, great controls, drop-dead gorgeous graphics, recognizable content (Batman, Superman, etc) and it all makes endless hours of fun. The control system is different, but once you've played for 15 minutes you'll never want to go back - great job Sony. Incredibly impressive for a Week 1 MMO, this game has the swagger of one that has been around for many years. Expect bigSlick combat system, great controls, drop-dead gorgeous graphics, recognizable content (Batman, Superman, etc) and it all makes endless hours of fun. The control system is different, but once you've played for 15 minutes you'll never want to go back - great job Sony. Incredibly impressive for a Week 1 MMO, this game has the swagger of one that has been around for many years. Expect big things to happen with DCUO, it's only going to get better from here.… Expand
  21. icanhazheadshot
    Jan 17, 2011
    9
    Very fast paced action MMO game set in the world of DC heroes and villians, the game really knows how to immerse the player by putting him or her in direct control, the voice acting of the mentors are really well done and the game keeps the player immersed in it's beautifully huge world. 9.0
  22. Lirlore
    Feb 14, 2011
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game and you really feel like a hero i know the controlling system can be hard for some people, but once you get use to it its just fine.
    The characters are so intresting and fun to play :)    … Expand
  23. gerryd
    Jan 16, 2011
    10
    I've played DC Universe Online for about 50 hours now and I really, really like the game. It handles great using the PS3 controller and the whole world immerses you into the DC Universe perfectly. The character customization allows you to create your own Identity while keeping the stat bonuses of a strong piece of armour which is very important. I have yet to meet anyone who looks like myI've played DC Universe Online for about 50 hours now and I really, really like the game. It handles great using the PS3 controller and the whole world immerses you into the DC Universe perfectly. The character customization allows you to create your own Identity while keeping the stat bonuses of a strong piece of armour which is very important. I have yet to meet anyone who looks like my character except for people using the same colors and I've meet thousands of people in my 50 hours of play. The DCUO community is very friendly and joining a group is very easy. The gameplay is very addictive and there is hundreds of quests to do along with PVP game modes and other multi group activities. The choice of which mentor changes each playthrough in such a way that starting a new character with a different mentor and power changes the story and gameplay so much that it feels like your playing a different game altogether.

    If your an MMO fan then you should at least try the game out and if your a comic fan then you should definitely get DCUO. It doesn't disappoint.

    The game has a few issues right now with some minor bugs but considering the scale of the game and the fact that its a new MMO I'd say in 3 months the game will be perfect from every point of few.    … Expand
  24. Gunmars
    Jan 17, 2011
    9
    Overall this game is amazing, the combat flows, the customization is great and the story is fun and entertaining. The graphic are nice but they aren't anything amazing but it does work well with the comic book vibe of the game. The customization at the beginning may throw some off because some categories feel lacking, but if you dive into the game and keep working your way through you willOverall this game is amazing, the combat flows, the customization is great and the story is fun and entertaining. The graphic are nice but they aren't anything amazing but it does work well with the comic book vibe of the game. The customization at the beginning may throw some off because some categories feel lacking, but if you dive into the game and keep working your way through you will find 100s of different items for each category that are available to purchase or find. The combat works well with the PC, click combos are simple yet satisfying and the powers are flashy. There are two trees for every power set and each set will fall into a certain category like tank, damage and support. Each power tree has roughly 12 abilities that are all unique, which helps make only having 24 or so skills from each power set better.

    The melee combat flows and responds great. The different weapons really make your character unique especially if you pick a less used weapon like a rifle or bow. The cities are well thought out and are very large, each has a distinctly different feel. The game as does a good job of making you feel "heroic" when battling enemy heroes, some of the minor enemy heroes will be easy to fight and beat while others will push almost every players skill. Both the Super Heroes and Villains have a headquarters which are very large and accommodate everything a player needs, like a mailbox, bank, quests and a lot of vendors which can be used to purchase more gear and styles to further customize their character.

    If I had to point out one glaring flaw in this game it would be the chat system. It is basic compared to other games and was clearly designed for the console. Its simplicity makes it hard to send personal messages to others and talking in league can be quite a chore sometimes. That is my biggest issue with this game so far, the servers have overall been very stable and have handled the demand well. When the servers do go down the Customer Reps almost always respond and let players know what is happening and try their best to provide accurate information about downtime. PVP is overall a fun and enjoyable experience but there are a few small balancing issues that should be worked out but overall does not kill PVP in anyway. Endgame content is not something I have explored in depth yet but overall I had a good experience at what I did accomplish and the promise of more free content for endgame PVE should satisfy most.

    I'd recommend this game to almost every MMO player out there or a die hard DC fan, there is a lot for both to enjoy. The combat is smooth and work great with the PC, the quests are deep and entertaining. The cities are amazing and offer a lot to explore while PVP adds a good spice to the game if your into that. People need to stop going into MMOS always comparing it to others. Yes, World of Warcraft is a powerhouse, but if you don't compare every aspect of DC Universe to WoW and take the game for what it is you will find a exciting adventure that will satisfy almost every style of player.    … Expand
  25. RAWRSoft
    Jan 20, 2011
    9
    I'm quite impressed with DC Universe Online and Sony for stepping up their game. When I heard this game was going to be on SOE, my soul vomited just a small bit. Mainly because it uprooted some old feeling from the Starwars Galaxies days. This game surprisingly has great graphics, game play, stories, cut scenes, pacing, character customization, and world development. But as you know thereI'm quite impressed with DC Universe Online and Sony for stepping up their game. When I heard this game was going to be on SOE, my soul vomited just a small bit. Mainly because it uprooted some old feeling from the Starwars Galaxies days. This game surprisingly has great graphics, game play, stories, cut scenes, pacing, character customization, and world development. But as you know there are always early MMO quirks like targeting, a couple over powered classes, and the infamous chat user interface. It cracks me up when I read these hateful reviews and I begin to wonder if these folks haven't taken into consideration it's only the first week for these guys. It took World of Warcraft years to master their uh, craft.. ha In summary, I really been enjoying playing this game, and recently picked up the lifetime package. I recommend it if you find yourself lost in the world of comics and this game. It's roughly the same price as paying for a year. If you like certain things in the world, you need to support them or they just fade into the darkness. This is a common concept most people forget. Thanks for reading,

    Giannii    … Expand
  26. bizzyx33
    Jan 20, 2011
    10
    The game graphic is pretty good and the game play is also really fun. I enjoy playing this game a lot. However, it is not that fun if playing alone. I recommend having some friends to play with to make it more fun.


    I also purchased my DC Universe Online at www.wtsmystuff.com for $39.99. Great deals for many games. That is where I do all my pc game purchases.
  27. Trade60
    May 5, 2011
    10
    Combat system is Amazing, Visuals Amazing, top it off its like " MMO meets Action / Adventure " this game has a wide range of appeal. Not only for Die Hard MMO crazed gamers but also for those who like Action games and Adventure games, id even go as far to say fighting games also. Combat is set up like God of War or Darksiders, you could also say combat is like almost a fighting game.Combat system is Amazing, Visuals Amazing, top it off its like " MMO meets Action / Adventure " this game has a wide range of appeal. Not only for Die Hard MMO crazed gamers but also for those who like Action games and Adventure games, id even go as far to say fighting games also. Combat is set up like God of War or Darksiders, you could also say combat is like almost a fighting game. Combat really gets you into the game, with combo's and special attacks. I play on PC with an Xbox 360 controller, it plays amazing with or without a controler. I was not a big DC fan, but after playing this game, it was well worth the money. Better than waisting $50 on a game ill only play for a week, i spent $50 on this game got 30 days free, and now i cant put the game down. trust me iv played EVE, WoW, WAR, STO, FFXI, FF14 its the worst dont try it "no AH*, etc. I have played them all and DCUO is my top fav. next to WoW and STO. GREAT JOB DCUO " A MUST BUY * for everyone die hard gamer, fan, or just a weekend warrior. MD Tron aka Eurynome. See ya online " Cry for Blood " pvp server look me up ^^ name Eurynome . join our League " Moth Dragoon "… Expand
  28. HawkTeen94
    Jun 10, 2011
    9
    This game is not perfect, but I can overlook that. I get enthralled by the universe itself and enjoy sharing that universe with my fans. I would recommend it as a gamer, and a DC Comics fan. Sure, there are bugs; but it is nothing out of the ordinary for an MMO to have. Lets not forget, WoW and Warhammer had a hard time at first as well. With the content updates they provide, it is wellThis game is not perfect, but I can overlook that. I get enthralled by the universe itself and enjoy sharing that universe with my fans. I would recommend it as a gamer, and a DC Comics fan. Sure, there are bugs; but it is nothing out of the ordinary for an MMO to have. Lets not forget, WoW and Warhammer had a hard time at first as well. With the content updates they provide, it is well worth the monthly fee. The voice acting is great, the storyline is fun, and if you don't watch your time, you may miss a few meals. 9/10......I had to take a point off for the bugs, but other than that, a superb example of what SOE can do with an MMO. I usually avoid SOE MMOs myself, but this game is in a class of its own in SOEs MMO library.… Expand
  29. notajokeson
    Nov 13, 2011
    9
    I have no idea what these people are talking about. Liking the game seems to be based off of everyone's own opinions, especially when it comes down to "being able to control your character." For those people who have played FPS games, this game can be easily tamed. Those who haven't played FPS just needs some time to get used to it. Who says experiences are always easy?

    Not only does this    I have no idea what these people are talking about. Liking the game seems to be based off of everyone's own opinions, especially when it comes down to "being able to control your character." For those people who have played FPS games, this game can be easily tamed. Those who haven't played FPS just needs some time to get used to it. Who says experiences are always easy?

    Not only does this game also give you a seemingly endless customization for the characters, it allows you to choose different combinations of weapons/powers. Sure, it may seem like the skills become repetitive (since they seem like they are doing the same effect on the enemies), but these skills are executed in different forms. And after trying out a few different combinations myself, I was able to find the combination i liked most. This is proof that every power is STILL different in some way from the others. Now back to customization. I have no idea why they're saying it's virtually a joke. How? I have yet to see ANY same character, and it's not like the customization ends after character creation. In-game, there are still different "styles" that each person can acquire.

    Also, the quests are likable. They are far less boring than normal MMO's, and if you do it with friends, it's even better! Anyway, in my opinion, this game is worth an 9. The only downside I got is that I have to wait for my friends to do quests, or they'll pummel me with their fists the next time they see me.

    I recommend anyone who is not certain of downloading this now Free to Play game to at least try it out for themselves first. Everyone's tastes in games are different.    … Expand
  30. asx305
    Dec 10, 2011
    10
    Really nice game!, I can't understand how people choose 5/10 or lower scores!!!
    This game is AWESOME!
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  31. Jamison12
    Jun 6, 2013
    10
    I honestly see nothing wrong with this game. It's fun, and isn't like WOW or Runescape. The customization part is key to this game's huge success. I'll play this more than console games. A huge hit for Sony.
  32. palaceman
    Oct 13, 2011
    8
    Been a gamer since 2004, a reader of Metacritic since 2009, but I didn't register here until today. Why? To tell you that DC Universe Online might be the most underrated science fiction game of all times. Let me address some of the average scores you're seeing. The game initially comes off as button-mashy. Once you begin to level up the skill trees (and actually pay attention to yourBeen a gamer since 2004, a reader of Metacritic since 2009, but I didn't register here until today. Why? To tell you that DC Universe Online might be the most underrated science fiction game of all times. Let me address some of the average scores you're seeing. The game initially comes off as button-mashy. Once you begin to level up the skill trees (and actually pay attention to your build) you see that there are very thoughtful combinations that you can pull off that are good for different circumstances. What does that mean? You get the action of a console game and the tactics of a MMORPG in one game. There were so many things that could have gone wrong with that approach (see Champions-Online) but SOE pulled it off. The story is great. Green and Yellow lanterns all over and a world in shambles that never let's you forget how bad you are needed (or if you are a villain, reviled.) Thank you famous comic book writer, Jim Lee. My dual-pistols character is a blast to play, and feels like he belongs more to me than Sony or DC because he is playing exactly how I pictured him. If you don't want to over rely on weapons you can choose from the Travel/Powers/Iconic/Skills set. Want to whip around in a circle with your flight and lift your enemies off the ground in a swirling donut of air? You can do that. Want to decimate a mob with the natural elements yet still feel like you are in a fight for your life? It's happening right now. I'm telling you, they made a great action RPG and completely nailed the comic book vibe. I always read Marvel more than DC but this is a great game. If you liked comic books at all, or want a break from spells, elves and garden gnomes, get this game. Yes, there are many great games out there but this is one of the best.… Expand
  33. mgstewart
    Nov 6, 2011
    9
    I tried this game on november the 5th and the first day i must say i enjoyed it like it was the most amazing game ever. Reasons for this being an open world with players in it where i can fly - fight great animations just made it so fun for me. The voice acting is brilliant the community is usually helpful such as trying to finish a mission on the pvp server and a group of high levels areI tried this game on november the 5th and the first day i must say i enjoyed it like it was the most amazing game ever. Reasons for this being an open world with players in it where i can fly - fight great animations just made it so fun for me. The voice acting is brilliant the community is usually helpful such as trying to finish a mission on the pvp server and a group of high levels are camping it your teams higher levels will usualy come to help you out.… Expand
  34. noisnam
    Jun 1, 2012
    8
    The game is great in every field, graphic, music, gameplay, customization. it really catures how a DC universe would be and let u live in it. it is a solid 10 for me. But i am only going to give it an 8 since the rock paper scissor on the pvp is obviously a fail. like theres been many times i fail to baddies just becasue their class eats mine. other than that this is a must try game as uThe game is great in every field, graphic, music, gameplay, customization. it really catures how a DC universe would be and let u live in it. it is a solid 10 for me. But i am only going to give it an 8 since the rock paper scissor on the pvp is obviously a fail. like theres been many times i fail to baddies just becasue their class eats mine. other than that this is a must try game as u know it is free now.… Expand
  35. OGRichie
    Jul 8, 2012
    9
    This game has 3 tiers of Play Free to play - you get the fewest perks, and only able to play in the Core part of the game Which still is massive. Premium players have bought $5-$10 worth of stuff for the game which range from expansions to virtual items and get a few more perks than F2P. Legendary players pay every month and have full access to the game and the most perks.

    The way this    This game has 3 tiers of Play Free to play - you get the fewest perks, and only able to play in the Core part of the game Which still is massive. Premium players have bought $5-$10 worth of stuff for the game which range from expansions to virtual items and get a few more perks than F2P. Legendary players pay every month and have full access to the game and the most perks.

    The way this game plays is different from other MMO's and may take a few minutes to get use to but once you do the controls become almost 2nd nature. The graphics in this game is amazing. So over all if you are looking for a MMO that is fun and great for casual gamers you should try this one out.    … Expand
  36. VisceralVIcar
    Jan 2, 2013
    9
    DC Universe Online is surrounded by a facet of MMOs with potential, but for some reason DC:UO stands out to me.

    The combat system is to be feels smooth, but can be a bit of a burden. With the combo system where you have to click the mouse buttons in succession and playing traditional MMOs, you may find yourself sticking to a few known combos while dissuading yourself from using the    DC Universe Online is surrounded by a facet of MMOs with potential, but for some reason DC:UO stands out to me.

    The combat system is to be feels smooth, but can be a bit of a burden. With the combo system where you have to click the mouse buttons in succession and playing traditional MMOs, you may find yourself sticking to a few known combos while dissuading yourself from using the others. However, learning the combos can be enjoyable. The smooth combat system makes it possible to discern when to block or interrupt an attack; however, new players may be frustrated by PvP interactions when learning the combo system.

    Although DC:UO is free-to-play, compared to other free-to-play games I have played, I found DC:UO more favorable to free players (except for the limitation of currency). Very few premium content flashes on the screen with the unfavorable "look at all the content you are missing! Purchase the monthly fee!" If you purchased a subscription and are no longer subscribing, DC:UO allows access to the content you subscribed to (i.e. light powers, unlocked unlimited currency). DC:UO store is filled with more cosmetic items than a buy-to-play setup.

    PvP content is divided between regular PvP in which you use the character you have leveled to PvP and Legends in which you use iconic DC characters, such as Bane, with preset abilities but use the same weapon combos as regular characters. I personally prefer Legends, but new players may be dissuaded from joining because of the lack of familiarity they have with the Legendary character they choose.

    PvE content is typical of standard MMOs with quests and dungeons. Dungeons can be queued for and you can pick which role you desire to play and the system will match players accordingly. However, the loot system is a pit different. Players in typical MMOs will go the body of the enemy and pick up the loot from there. DC:UO allows the loot to magnetize to the player along with orbs of XP and power allowing for a streamlined process for loot. Customization of one's character seems a bit limited compared to Champions Online. Champions Online allows any piece of an armor to be colored by a large palette of colors (I believe around 100 colors) with a max of four color slots per armor (although some pieces of armor may not use all four), but DC:UO only allows armor to colorized by a palette of three colors that you have chosen with a typical RGB slider.    … Expand
  37. mmoer
    Oct 29, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game. Has the basic mmo 101 for mmo gamers or those who are new to mmos. Free to play. Skill point grinding mmo. Your achievements are called feats. 100 feats equal 1 skill point. Earn more to purchase innates to help build your character. Many stories. Thousands of outfits to wear. Lots of customization. Many ways to gear up. Over 4 tiers of gear in less than 2 yrs to earn for both pvp & pve. Personal housing coming up soon. Many ways to pvp with many options. You can pvp with 2, 4, 5 or 8 ppl or simply join the pvp phase. The characters are fun. 3 movement speeds to pick from. Initially was advertised for the casual gamer & it does meet at least those expectations of what casual mmo gaming should be. Lot's of solo game & grp play available. 11 raids in less than two yrs. Last yr it won mmo of the yr. As far as free to play is concerned, even those gamers with that subscription receive up to 3 tiers of gear entierly free before DLCs are needed to continue. DLCs are optional. Lots of raids to pick from for raid lovers. Simple crafting system. You can purchase DLCs as you go for ppl who don't have money for a subscription and the DLCs are reasonable in price. Not an mmo for everyone if you don't know about super heros or don't like them as it is their theme for this mmo. DLCs are downloadable content, you can think of them as expansion packs granting more access. Their seasonal events are fun & refreshing. After many mmos played, I believe they have some of the best events for gamers. Graphics are nice. Simple game play but action packed. Unique combat system requiring the gamer to have quick responses & have to make decisions while in combat quickly to adapt to a situation. This mmo includes roles such as, healer, tank, dps or a controller. Nice to see an mmo like this. Attractive to experienced mmoers. Easy to pick up, easy to place down. Great for busier gamers with busier lifestyles. Incentives to clear as much content as possible with weekly bonus or content reward boxes for each content. Good community in game. They don't tolerate bullying or a hostile gaming community. Profanity filter available. Safer for ppl of all ages. The controls for your powers are super basic. Using the numbers on your keyboard up on top. Easy to get used too. Weapon combos are done from your mouse. Very simple. I don't play with a controller so for me this is very easy to use. It is controller friendly from what I hear. The game play is entertaining. Some of the npc sayings and actions are hilarious. For the type of game it is, I have to score it a 10. Things are fixed rather quickly. PTC, public test center is available to gamers. I have never had any issues submitting tickets or getting them answered & the staff has always been respectful & helpful. Players are rewarded a lot for different things. Nice stories. Not a grindy leveling mmo. No hours of farming just to be able to afford basic things. Log in, do what you have to do & log out. Extreemly fun and simple. Lacks a good tutorial which I hear is coming soon. Lacks more mentor interaction. Lacks being able to absorb a gamer right away unless if the person playing is some what experienced with mmos or has some knowledge of super heros then I can see where it could be difficult to get into. Additions can be obtained to be able to hold more consumables or use more slots. That's called a utility belt. Camera isn't really an issue. If you are knocked back you can easily re-possition your view. You simply move your angle. A lot less grinding than other mmos. Newbie friendly. As with any mmo if you are new its important to do your research or ask questions. Be picky about the league you get into because if you are new to the game you will need ppl around to show you the ropes. This game is unique in so many ways. The older it is, the better it gets. Lot's of potential. Don't let disastified customers drive you away from such a neat mmo. Rule breakers or needy people won't like this game or your typical mmo moochers. The phasing technology could use work as your phase being very full, can affect your instances & grp play. No option to switch phases to a less full phase as of yet. Option to switch from a low pop phase is available. Option to phase with others is available. Clean UI. No 50 billion items or icons / slots full all over your screen. No clutter. No add on's needed. Play DCUO, your way & enjoy it. The lag lately is a bit scary but they are constantly working on that among various other things. Currently a bit less than 700 feats in game & if you don't own them all, there is no lack of content for you. Lot's to do but still casual. Enjoy your experience.… Expand
  38. Pureray
    Feb 11, 2013
    9
    Awesome f2p game it's a must get if you are a dc fan then you shall not be disappointed throughout you time playing this. It's very easy and fast to get to the last lvl whcih is 30 and the hero customizing and the combat is truly wonderful. You can switch whenever you want to travel to a pvp server or just continue missions on a pve server which is always the safe choice but less excitingAwesome f2p game it's a must get if you are a dc fan then you shall not be disappointed throughout you time playing this. It's very easy and fast to get to the last lvl whcih is 30 and the hero customizing and the combat is truly wonderful. You can switch whenever you want to travel to a pvp server or just continue missions on a pve server which is always the safe choice but less exciting if you are hoping for a fair, easy, or unfair ambush. Also the gear is incredible like you get to keep the style and able to change the stats like, you can make your character wear a low lvl look but have the stats of a legend, that is plain awesome and change the color of your hero/villain. They dont let you do that in most mmo's thats why this is a sure get. The only problem wat so ever is that the missions get to repetitive which got me to stop but that happend when I was playing the game for like about 5 months!! So yes ignore what the negative reviews are saying, i'm being absolutely true that this game will surely be worth your time. I would also like to mention that you dont have to pay to win only to get extra stuff, but other then that its really balanced just buy a dlc whenever you want to experience a new power out of all the ones that they are already offering you to use. Play this and prepare to become the hero or villain that you have ever dared to imagine.… Expand
  39. BobRoboross
    Jan 15, 2011
    10
    I cannot stand most MMOs for more than a month or so due to the mind-numbing repetition or quest grinding(I'm looking at you WoW). I saw some game play of DC universe and was intrigued, this game surpassed my expectations by far and is easily the funnest MMO I've ever played. This game's combat is completely skill-based, with such distinct weapons and powers I don't think I'll be gettingI cannot stand most MMOs for more than a month or so due to the mind-numbing repetition or quest grinding(I'm looking at you WoW). I saw some game play of DC universe and was intrigued, this game surpassed my expectations by far and is easily the funnest MMO I've ever played. This game's combat is completely skill-based, with such distinct weapons and powers I don't think I'll be getting bored any time soon. The weapons and powers each have their own play-style, finding a weapon or power to suit your own playing style isn't hard at all (if you have any trouble at all). Although the UI and chat is a bit clunky, these problems can be ironed out easily with addons in the future; I would've given it a 9 with these current problems taken into consideration. I've also heard some people complain about the controls but I haven no idea what they mean, I can target people just fine and haven't had any problems having attacks register. I can snipe specific targets during group pvp with spells and weapon attacks just fine. If you've played any kind of tps or fps before you should be just fine. The controls can be a bit foreign at first but I wouldn't say any more than any other action game.

    The game is simply beautiful with combat that flows so well, especially for such an action based mmo. There is an endless amount of customization, I haven't spotted any two players that look alike yet and I've been playing it since launch religiously on a full pop. pvp server. I expected the game to be plagued with lag and player teleporting when encountering a good number of people in the same area but, I was surprised and proven wrong. Often there will be 10+ players near a mission objective at any given time, you meet players of the opposing faction quite regularly during missions as the objectives will share a common location; it spices up pvp servers quite nicely. I heavily recommend this game, I've had several real life friends and family try DCUO; each one has been glued to it since the intro movie.    … Expand
  40. alien5
    Jan 19, 2011
    9
    So first off, I've been playing MMO's since EQ1. Almost all of the major releases anyways. Secondly, peoples tastes seem to run all over the place, so I'll preface this saying that my favorites have been EQ2, Guild Wars, Dungeons and Dragons Online, and Warhammer Online. Also, I'm by no means a fan of WoW, so take my opinion here for what it is.

    This game, on many levels, is simply fun.    So first off, I've been playing MMO's since EQ1. Almost all of the major releases anyways. Secondly, peoples tastes seem to run all over the place, so I'll preface this saying that my favorites have been EQ2, Guild Wars, Dungeons and Dragons Online, and Warhammer Online. Also, I'm by no means a fan of WoW, so take my opinion here for what it is.

    This game, on many levels, is simply fun. Not everyone will enjoy it, and nor will those that do do so the same amount. What's here, though, is an enjoyable, though far from flawless, melee and ranged combo system, and a shortened hotbar a-la guild wars. The melee combos are a far better alternative to the hotbar skillchains so many of us have gotten used to. Active blocking and dodging along with a variety of ranged attacks and powers make the combat here, though far from perfect, a much better alternative to the mindless skill rotations of so many mmos. I also want to point out that I feel the shortened hotbar of only 6 skills is a good thing for mmos. As interesting as it was dealing with 4, 5 or more hotbars in games like EQ2 and WAR and so on, I find it to be nearly as strategy focused having to pick out only 6 from a similar amount of options. Plus, with a limited power bar for these abilities, i'm spending near equal time attempting melee or ranged combos as I am working through my hotbar. The leveling in this game is fast. Really fast. I'm not the person hitting characters to cap left and right in MMOs, yet I managed to get my first character to 30 in just 4 days. That said, there haven't been too many MMOs I had as much fun with, and where I was equally excited to roll new characters and try out new specs. I was also impressed, though, with the amount of content once I hit 30 given how quick it was. Raids, Duos (2 person pve dungeons), Alerts (4 person), Arena PVP, Legends PVP (where you play as popular DC heroes/villains), open world PvP, Bounties (think FFXI's notorious monsters, though as DC characters, and not as tough), Daily quests, and all sorts of tokens and currencies to build up to unlock new gear.

    Also, for those that played CoH/Champions, you'll find the character creation lacking at first. Personally, I feel this is more than balanced out with the system for unlocking new armor pieces. Once your character has equipped an item, he is free from then on to use it as a style from the in game customization screen, whether or not he is still wearing said piece of armor. This has the lovely effect of actually making high end characters look high end, which I felt was missing a bit from CoH and much more so from Champions. PvP is fun but hectic, and while the PvP servers are a blast to play on, I don't recommend it for the weak of will. Quest areas will almost always be populated with both heroes and villains, usually working for opposite sides in opposing factions. While this is fun, it becomes difficult if you're trying to solo there. On PvE servers, though, this is just a blast. The world seems alive, where NPCs aren't just sitting around waiting to be killed, and heroes and villains are both running amuck, and you feel connected when you're battling against a pack of cops, and a hero swoops in to attack the joker's goons that were helping you out. The last thing I wanted to comment on was the story/presentation. Generally fantastic, with some high tier voice acting almost all around for the central DC characters. As a person entirely disinterested in the DC universe, I still found myself enjoying all of the heroes and villains MUCH more than I expected. Voice overs accompany every quest in the game, along with helpful map icons, to ensure you never actually have to read anything... I'm not sure if this is a good thing, but it certainly drew me in to the story more. The generic npc voice overs, though, are about as terrible as one would expect from an mmo, so don't get your hopes up there.

    tl/dr: fun but unpolished combat, quick leveling, a lot to do, great story, and an immersive world. Get a buddy code (only from physical copy buyers) and try it out asap.    … Expand
  41. Misterious
    Feb 27, 2011
    8
    Very fun, they just need to get rid of the monthly fee on the PC version and we all good.
  42. GottFaust
    Jan 25, 2011
    10
    Having played multiple MMOs of different genres (RPG, Shooter, Action, etc...) over the last 12 years, many of which I started in the BETA and played through the years, I can say that this one in particular stands out in the amount of content and the polish on both the graphics and game-play at launch. The world is larger, there are more dungeons, more raids, and far more game-playHaving played multiple MMOs of different genres (RPG, Shooter, Action, etc...) over the last 12 years, many of which I started in the BETA and played through the years, I can say that this one in particular stands out in the amount of content and the polish on both the graphics and game-play at launch. The world is larger, there are more dungeons, more raids, and far more game-play options than the ever-referenced WoW had at launch. The character customization may not be on champions level out of the gate, but as you play the game you can unlock and buy an obscene amount of visual customization options all of which you can change on-the-fly. The two major cities are beautiful, the character models show a lot of polish considering every piece of visual gear looks slightly different on any of the 6 different body types and ,unlike WoW and some of the other MMOs referenced in previous reviews, almost every visual item has a model of it's own rather than a texture applied to your base character model. Add to that the use of normal mapping on the ones that are just texture-slapped-on-your-character-mesh and they still look varied and appealing. I'm going to bring up another interesting fact: this game actually has physics based attacks that genuinely affect game-play. I'm not talking about the standard pull-towards and push-away skills, I'm talking about dropping a meteor on someone's head then being able to pick it up and throw it at them again while it respects gravity, object collisions, environment collisions, and player collisions as it should. Hell, you can use mental powers to throw around environmental objects like barrels, crates, and electronic equipment at other players or even the players themselves. These are things that people are used to seeing in action games and therefore take for granted. This is a VERY rare trait in an MMO. There are a few problems with the UI, though fewer than games like Aion and WoW had at launch, and the keyboard controls do take a tiny bit of tweaking, though I only had to rebind the "fast movement" key from numlock to left alt to be right in line with what I'm used to. To further address the issues people have been bringing up: There's this wonderful little "mouse sensitivity" slider, imagine that, that fixes all the "mouse control sluggishness" issues that people are complaining about. There's this nice little advance options menu under the "options" button on the launcher, WOW what an innovation, for fine-tuning your graphics, control, sound, and voice-chat settings. There's this wonderful little thing called "Tabbed Targeting" that puts a nice little cross-hair on your target to let you know where you're going to shoot, and when you aren't actively targeting someone, but are in combat, there's a nice little cross-hair in the center of your screen when you aim at someone you can attack.

    All-in-all, this gets a 10/10 from me. It's not 100% perfect yet, but then it's only been out for 2 weeks, and has the potential to be.    … Expand
  43. Itignition
    Feb 7, 2011
    8
    Casual non Gilded Gamer:
    Slightly Disappointed. I wold pass on this title if I could do it again. The media ratings are skewed. They make it look like it is as good as GTA4. Ridiculous. 76/100.
    Don't buy until its 19.99 with a 9.99 monthly price point. SOE believes they have a product worth the cost. They don't.
  44. RobyMarian2800
    Jun 14, 2012
    10
    There's a good game but not like CityOfHeroes. That is the best game with super-heroes. So if you also play this game, you will not lose the oportonity to play City Of Heroes.
  45. Acidsek
    Jun 24, 2012
    10
    I'm usually a person who likes lurking on game review sites, but I had to make an account to talk about this game.

    First, as an MMORPG, this game truly stands out, and I know what a unique MMORPG is like after playing EVE Online for such a long time. The combat truly makes you feel like you control every attack you input. This game is far from cookie-cutter MMOs like WoW, Rift, Aion...    I'm usually a person who likes lurking on game review sites, but I had to make an account to talk about this game.

    First, as an MMORPG, this game truly stands out, and I know what a unique MMORPG is like after playing EVE Online for such a long time. The combat truly makes you feel like you control every attack you input. This game is far from cookie-cutter MMOs like WoW, Rift, Aion... games where you auto-attack and spam spells over and over. Also, those kinds of games don't have any depth in creating a unique build for your character. DCUO possesses this trait, and there is so much customization into your attacks/powers that you'll be tinkering around with the Re-Spec chamber more than you intended to. Speaking of customization, when creating your character, you've got quite the palette. It's not a full blown every-miniscule-detail customization engine like Champions Online where you can adjust eyebrows, but enough to give you a unique character in both appearances and traits. I also like that you can switch roles which is like switching between skill sets best suited to what you want to do, adjusted just the way you like it. If you're a healer, you can switch between Healer or Damage roles and modify the skill set to best adapt to situations you're going to get into. A big plus about this game is the level cap. While most would complain about the level 30 cap, It's actually a huge plus so you can experience the endgame content quicker which there is plenty of, especially if you have the DLC packs or a legendary account. PvP. This is the absolute BEST part of the game. It's VERY well done. It's not the kind of PvP where the best gear wins you the fight, but you have to play strategically in order to decimate an opponent. That is what makes this game shine. It's not like Guild Wars where all the gear is the same at the end, but gear doesn't set you completely apart from others. It really is all about how you play, which Guild Wars also had, and that game's PvP has to be the best I've ever played.

    Another thing they got right with DCUO is the loot system. You just hold a button and the loot comes to you. Something so simple yet so many MMORPGs missed when implementing loot systems. Now, as far as free accounts go, you get the vast majority of the core game. You can play all the way to the game's level cap, do different PvP modes, etc etc. That is all part of the free account. Some drawbacks are that you can only carry $1500 at one time, or that you can't access the DLC. Also, the auction house will be useless to level 30 players on a free account since items are inflated far beyond $1500. You have 2 further tier upgrades for your account, the first being premium, which you can buy the DLC seperately and have it permanently activated on your account. Then there's legendary account, which unlocks absolutely everything about the game. Unlimited cash on hand, all DLCs are available, among other perks.

    If you're asking me if having a subscription is worth it in this game, I would have to say yes, but only if you enjoy it as much as I do. This game has so many pros and very few cons that I wanted more out of the game, so I upgraded to a legendary account. I'd rather pay a subscription to this game than some bland, generic MMORPG like WoW or Aion. I find nothing entertaining in those games, where you auto attack, have 3 rows of spells that total over 20 spells at once, casting them over and over. I'll never understand why people are so attracted to that model that WoW set for other developers to copy.

    But yeah. I love this game. There's enough content to keep me entertained for a good while, and they're putting out DLC every 3 months. I say play it. This is an honest review from me and not some hate spewing text block that people put because they can't understand the game.    … Expand
  46. VLADIMPALER
    Aug 20, 2014
    9
    AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I like that you can customize nearl everything, different gear, different weapons and always people to play with. HOW this is only a 72 is retarded. One of the best games ive played so far.
  47. smi1ey
    Feb 1, 2011
    9
    I am not a comic book/super hero bufff, and I don't play a lot of MMORPGs (I've never played WoW). However, DCUO has kept myself and my girlfriend thoroughly entertained for hours now. There are so many choices when customizing your hero/villain, that I have yet to come across any two heros or villains that are alike. The quests are unique, and relate to the story... even side quests! It'sI am not a comic book/super hero bufff, and I don't play a lot of MMORPGs (I've never played WoW). However, DCUO has kept myself and my girlfriend thoroughly entertained for hours now. There are so many choices when customizing your hero/villain, that I have yet to come across any two heros or villains that are alike. The quests are unique, and relate to the story... even side quests! It's awesome to fight with/against popular DC characters, and for the most part the voice acting is superb, with many favorites returning to reprise their roles (Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamil as the Joker, etc). I really like the idea of having multiple roles you can switch between, each with their own customizable power loadout. I played as a magic character, and while using my damage roll my abilities will do damage or provide damage buffs. However, if I switch to my healer roll, the same powers will heal or provide defensive buffs. It's a cool idea, and makes the game all that more flexible. I also like the ability to hide all gear that you wear automatically, allowing you to always look like the super hero or villain that you initially created. Many players will spend tons of time making their MMO character, only to have them hidden under ugly armor that is statistically superior. Not so in DCUO. As a final note, I want to mention that I strongly suggest using a gamepad (I'm using an Xbox 360 controller) to play this game- even if you're normally a mouse and keyboard player. This is a beat-em-up brawler styled game, and it's quite hard on your mouse and fingers if you play it that way. You'll notice that, unlike every other MMO, you don't have a mouse cursor during gameplay to click on abilities or other objects. The mouse is only used for targeting and looking. This game was obviously created for the PS3 first, and not the PC, which some may see as a bad thing. All my worries of this development choice were instantly set aside the moment I picked up a controller to play the game. It's easier to play, and the controller preset is surprisingly good. All in all, as two people (my gf and I) who don't play a lot of MMOs or follow super hero lore, we are having a blast, and looking forward to every moment we get to play together. Obviously there is plenty of room for improvement in things like the chat and friend system, but the core gameplay is fun, and the quests are interesting and varied. I'm playing as a villain right now, and I can wait to start up a hero to play through that content as well!… Expand
  48. themerote
    Nov 7, 2011
    10
    The best free mmo I've ever played, my problem with mmo's is that you have to invest way to much time in them to achieve some thing, This game you can ujst play for a few hours and put it down, Its a shame the customization is limited but you can still creat some cool characters based on your favourite super heros and villains. The combat is pretty good as are the mechanics, my mainThe best free mmo I've ever played, my problem with mmo's is that you have to invest way to much time in them to achieve some thing, This game you can ujst play for a few hours and put it down, Its a shame the customization is limited but you can still creat some cool characters based on your favourite super heros and villains. The combat is pretty good as are the mechanics, my main problem is the waiting time to join a game, the first time I joined it was quick but over the weekend it was about 30 minutes, hopefully that will calm down in time as alot of people joined when it became free. Overall a very good MMO for light players, well worth the download..........for free.… Expand
  49. Danzastyle
    Oct 28, 2013
    10
    It may be a pay to win, but it's a very good game, fun and varied, especially is original, I recommend installing it and try it, the DLCS money are not expensive, and contain enough content, I recommend it wholeheartedly.
  50. RotiKebab
    Nov 25, 2013
    10
    This is the greatest MMO i have ever played. People complain that their game does not launch or lags or crashes, all of these are their computer related problems. I have been playing this since BEta and it is the best experience i have ever had in an MMO. Graphics are amazing and it allows you to just sink into the game. I am not an MMO guy, but i like this more than BF or COD
  51. Likeyou
    Nov 2, 2011
    10
    This game is like when dreams coming through. Believe me, I am an Rpg player and yes I liked Comics in my childhood, but this game catches me with the one thing you can catch a gamers heart. It has soul. A gamer is looking after THAT game and maybe DCUO is it not for everybody, but its the very best I played in years. YEARS! Its not static like Wow, or a simple smash and bash like CoH orThis game is like when dreams coming through. Believe me, I am an Rpg player and yes I liked Comics in my childhood, but this game catches me with the one thing you can catch a gamers heart. It has soul. A gamer is looking after THAT game and maybe DCUO is it not for everybody, but its the very best I played in years. YEARS! Its not static like Wow, or a simple smash and bash like CoH or Champions Online. This game has the Elements you need, it looks awesome. The story, the dialogues and everything else are fare beyond bad results and reviews.
    And yes, I hate platformer Ports too, but Dcu Online and Sony did whats possible to a human developer. I very like it. Its catchy and you have so many ways of customize your hero, customize your skills, so much different ways. People who like it on day and decide to not login anymore and people which are able to forget this ridiculuos game experience.. I am sorry for that people, cuz there is not much better in the world of gaming these days.

    Have Fun and Cu ingame.    … Expand
  52. Darkstar01
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    This game has very good potential, while it may crash once in awhile, the game is very solid, the storyline is pretty cohesive and the overall game is amazing. If I share to much this would be a spoiler, so just play past level 30 and you will be enthralled.
  53. ravenclaw77
    May 22, 2017
    9
    DCUO was good on release, then lost its way. Now, under Daystar, it has risen from the ashes. This is my favorite MMO.

    I started on PS3 and thought it was 'fair', but the best console mmo. Now with FF XIV, Neverwinter, ESO, and Skyforge, there's a lot of console MMOs to choose from. For me, this game s the best of these titles. The game can be enjoyed absolutely free, except if you    DCUO was good on release, then lost its way. Now, under Daystar, it has risen from the ashes. This is my favorite MMO.

    I started on PS3 and thought it was 'fair', but the best console mmo. Now with FF XIV, Neverwinter, ESO, and Skyforge, there's a lot of console MMOs to choose from. For me, this game s the best of these titles.

    The game can be enjoyed absolutely free, except if you go this route, you'll reach the end of the content in a week or two. You can buy expansions individually for about $5 each -- yes they're short, but they're also always coming out. New content is always just around the corner, and each has plenty to do.

    If you choose to subscribe, you'll get everything you could ever want for $15 a month, or $120 for a full year. Free expansions (as long as you keep your sub active), full bank and inventory space, all power sets (classes), tons and tons of value -- plus enough in-game currency to unlock cosmetics.

    The combat uses a limited action set (about 8 skills per loadout), and uses a rock-paper scissors style combat system very similar to what ESO offers (but DCUO came out first). Light attacks, heavy, blocks, stuns, it's pretty in-depth and fun.

    Every class is equally good at dealing damage, but each class also has access to one 'role' (besides dps). Some power sets are tanks, some are healers, and others are 'controllers'. Controllers are pretty unique and my favorite role. They do a few things -- they generally are responsible for being 'mana batteries', restoring power to their team so they can use their powerful skills more frequently, like a healer but for mana. They also function as crowd control with stuns etc, and in mechanics heavy fights, generally it's best for the controller to 'do the things' (pull the lever, hack the console, etc) while the tank, healer, and dps keep fighting.

    Leveling is quick. The cap is 30, and you can hit that in a week or less. I personally like that I can have a max level hero pretty quick -- starting over in Warcraft and looking at a 150 hour slog to get to 'relevant' content, or worse, LotRO's 300+ hours is daunting. This game respects your time. Once you hit level cap, the gear treadmill starts like most MMOs. There are currently 27(!) expansions each adding new raids, new zones, and often a new gear type (side-kicks, utility belts, lairs, etc).

    I don't play much PvP but it's pretty solid for those who enjoy PvP. There's a ton of pre-made heroes with unique skill sets that you play as in PvP -- instead of using your own created heroes and villains, you play as Batman and the rest. The active combat makes 'ring psychology' and learning your opponents' habits critical. It's about predicting their reactions while remaining as unpredictable as possible.

    The level-capped solo experience is bar-none top notch. There's a ton of things to discover and collect, 'skill points' earnable for a staggering range of activities, you will never run out of things to do or ways to improve your character, and unlike games like Neverwinter, improvements never take more than a few minutes. It's this fast pace of improvement that lends itself to 'just one more quest' mentality and make it hard to put down.

    If you haven't played before, or if you wanted to like it but didn't years ago, I'd encourage anyone to see what it's got going for it today.    … Expand
  54. Donnie_Plays
    Jun 1, 2019
    9
    I put probably 300 hours into this game on PS3 and was one of the first people to play it. I bought this game and played on launch day a long time ago. I'm giving this game a thumbs up for a lot of reasons. I paid $60 for this game when it came out. It went free to play later on... but I never got mad about the fact that I paid $60 for this game.

    The character customization options are    I put probably 300 hours into this game on PS3 and was one of the first people to play it. I bought this game and played on launch day a long time ago. I'm giving this game a thumbs up for a lot of reasons. I paid $60 for this game when it came out. It went free to play later on... but I never got mad about the fact that I paid $60 for this game.

    The character customization options are great. I love the way both Metropolis and Gotham looks. The game holds up graphically today although it came out almost eight years ago. You can download and play this for free. The first 30 levels give you plenty of missions to play. The world is open. You can potentially fight other players in PVP circumstances. Game is great.

    It's fun doing missions and seeing Batman or Superman or whoever. I once created a Green Lantern character of my own. I absolutely give this a thumbs up! With the game being free to play, you can get plenty of entertainment out of it without having to pay a penny. I sat that as a guy who paid $60 for it on launch. It's worth your time. It was worth mine.    … Expand
  55. Lizarino
    May 31, 2020
    8
    The only MMORPG I can get into, I really enjoy it as a game as well as it being in the DCU.

    Pros Lots of powers and good amount of weapon types Lots of content and grinding to max level isn't painful Only superhero based MMO still running afaik Fast and fluid combat Cons Basically requires you to pay for membership to play end-game Reused areas and other content in updates    The only MMORPG I can get into, I really enjoy it as a game as well as it being in the DCU.

    Pros

    Lots of powers and good amount of weapon types
    Lots of content and grinding to max level isn't painful
    Only superhero based MMO still running afaik
    Fast and fluid combat

    Cons

    Basically requires you to pay for membership to play end-game
    Reused areas and other content in updates
    It was primarily made for console, so menus look big / clunky for keyboard & mouse, lack of graphics options and badly optimized.
    Lack of build options in terms of your power loadout

    If you enjoy this game and can get past its issues (and can afford it) then it's worth it    … Expand

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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
  1. PC Games (Russia)
    Mar 21, 2011
    80
    DC Universe Online plays best if you've never tried a MMORPG before. The combat is innovative and addictive, the visuals are sleek and the setting is exciting. It may lack some interface polish and the level cap happens too soon, but nevertheless it's a must for any comics fan.[Apr 2011, p.89]
  2. 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.
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  3. PC Gamer
    Feb 26, 2011
    88
    An exciting new direction for MMOs that's plenty of fun already and should only get better with a few patches under its utility belt.
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