DC Universe Online

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6.7

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  1. 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...
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. 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!
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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!
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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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  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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