Marvel's Midnight Suns

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  1. TitaniumDragon
    Apr 2, 2023
    4
    Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a tactical RPG made by the creators of XCOM; however, it is radically different from most TRPGs. Instead of being based on grid based movement and initiative order, the player and the enemy take turns as teams. You control three heroes, but instead of them having a preset set of actions they can each take each turn, you instead have a deck of 8 cards for eachMarvel’s Midnight Suns is a tactical RPG made by the creators of XCOM; however, it is radically different from most TRPGs. Instead of being based on grid based movement and initiative order, the player and the enemy take turns as teams. You control three heroes, but instead of them having a preset set of actions they can each take each turn, you instead have a deck of 8 cards for each character, shuffled into a deck of 24 cards (plus one “combo attack” card, for a total of 25 cards), which you draw a hand of 6 cards each turn.

    You have three actions per turn, which means three card plays, but because some cards allow you to sometimes (or always) take an extra action, you may end up playing significantly more than three cards per turn. You can redraw up to two cards per turn, allowing you to sculpt your hand a little, and you keep extra cards from turn to turn. Some cards will draw you extra cards, while others will cause you to discard other cards from your hand.

    The game has a surprisingly large emphasis on spacing, even though most attacks simply move you automatically to your target. The main reason is the many knockback attacks in the game, which allow you to knock enemies into other enemies, causing them damage, or knock them into environmental hazards, damaging them or even killing them if you knock them into pits.

    There are various fairly simple status ailments, buffs and debuffs that increase or decrease damage or stun an enemy or ally, or which otherwise alter the mechanics slightly, like being cursed, which causes you to discard a card when you use a card with that hero.

    All in all, it makes for an interesting strategy game… at least, for a little while.

    The problem is, the game not only runs out of steam, but it also puts a lot of barriers between you and that strategy game.

    The first, and largest problem is the Abbey grounds – a small area around a central “Abbey” where your characters reside. This is unlocked metroidvania style, and contains tidbits about the characters and the world, as well as crafting ingredients which respawn and chests that periodically respawn that contain both expendable battle items and cosmetic items. It’s boring, it looks terrible, and it doesn’t add anything to the game – but you are going to spend many hours out there both unlocking the various areas and trying to gather ingredients for crafting items that are used to upgrade your cards and make consumable battle items that make you stronger in battle.

    This is really tedious and feels completely pointless and tacked on. There’s nothing about it that really enhances or even ties into the rest of the game very much… until you get to the VERY end, at which point it becomes lore-relevant. But even still, you only get very limited information, and it isn’t particularly interesting – there were better ways of doing this, but they just decided to do this probably because of Fire Emblem Three Houses, which did the same thing and was also tedious for this reason.

    The second thing is between-combat banter and hangouts. This is less tedious, but there is a huge amount of it. The writing is, honestly, fine – it’s actually nice seeing the characters develop, and they have reasonably good characterization. That being said, while this is way better than what Fire Emblem Three Houses did, there’s a huge amount of between-combat dialogue, and it is often not very well paced. It feels like more traditional cutscenes could have transmitted this information, and in a faster, more natural way that would have been more fluid and less tedious.

    Moreover, I’m wondering if this could have been delivered better – it could often take an hour or more between battles between searching the Abby grounds for ingredients and the between-combat banter and hangouts with characters. This is on top of the time you spend looking at the item drops you got – not to mention the fact that actually getting the item drops requires you to go to three different areas in the Abbey to unlock abilities, unlock intel missions, and unlock training and card upgrades, all three of which have to be visited between almost every mission.

    The game, thus, spends a huge amount of time on non-TRPG aspects, to the point where I’m quite certain I spent more time between missions than actually on missions. This gets a bit better at the end of the game, when ingredients stop respawning and you’ve unlocked the whole abbey, but it is still tedious.

    Worse, the actual TRPG aspect ends up getting dull. The game has 20-odd main story missions, but you have to do general missions between them, so you’re likely to do 50+ missions over the course of a playthrough. The thing is, the game has very limited enemy variety – there’s really only two “opposition forces”, they often are mixed together, and you basically stop getting introduced to new enemies in act 2 of the game.    … Expand
  2. Mandulum
    Mar 12, 2023
    7
    For me, the game is full of highs and lows. I liked the story and the super heroes, but The Hunter was rather flat. The abilities are fun to watch but the combat is rather repetitive.

    Date Completed: 2023-03-12
    Playtime: 47h
    Enjoyment: 7/10
    Recommendation: Worth a playthrough
  3. Robobob
    Apr 10, 2023
    6
    Got this on sale recently and so far I'm feeling very meh. I'm one of the few people in the world that had issues with X-Com 2 and how the devs seemed to be trying to ruin any strategy or tactics you try and use. (for example: a squaddie can hide behind a boulder for cover and an alien destroys that boulder; or on turn 2 aliens mind control half of your squad so instead of a 4v8 it isGot this on sale recently and so far I'm feeling very meh. I'm one of the few people in the world that had issues with X-Com 2 and how the devs seemed to be trying to ruin any strategy or tactics you try and use. (for example: a squaddie can hide behind a boulder for cover and an alien destroys that boulder; or on turn 2 aliens mind control half of your squad so instead of a 4v8 it is now a 2v10; or how when you 'discover' aliens in the fog of water they get a free move to cover) Some of that is evident here. Like how every turn enemy reinforcements enter the map and position themselves exactly where they can be the most annoying as a free move. And sometimes an enemy boss will spawn instead, dragging the mission out much longer than expected. Timed missions are back too that annoyed the crap out of me from X2.
    For a game with graphics no better than X-Com2 from 7 years ago, it is a real resource hog. My PC runs hot and I have to turn down the graphics. Weird because I played something like Assassin's Creed Valhalla on 4k high settings with no problems. Some of the character models are dated and goofy. I'm looking at you thicc Captain Marvel.
    The gameplay itself is ok. Not a huge fan of the card mechanic but there are some great animations when you pull off a cool attack.
    Environmental damage is pretty standard and gives a small damage boost but uses up your card energy.
    What's weird is that I had more fun exploring the map freely than playing the card combat.
    I guess, at the moment, I'm just feeling very underwhelmed by the whole experience. Maybe it'll improve with more gameplay and I'll come back and re-review if it does.    … Expand
  4. Frankie321
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    If you've enjoyed the Marvel comedy superhero movies, like Thor: Ragnarok or Spider Man: No Way Home, you'll like the banter in this game. This game is like being a part of a movie like those. For me, it was laugh out loud at times.

    The tactical combat is surprisingly rich. Combat cards are specific to each hero's superpowers. There are also terrain effects. Not only are there    If you've enjoyed the Marvel comedy superhero movies, like Thor: Ragnarok or Spider Man: No Way Home, you'll like the banter in this game. This game is like being a part of a movie like those. For me, it was laugh out loud at times.

    The tactical combat is surprisingly rich. Combat cards are specific to each hero's superpowers. There are also terrain effects. Not only are there attack cards, but there are buff and debuff cards, etc. This combat mechanic will be different enough to be interesting for those (like me) who are used to the typical grid-based tactical battles.

    There aren't as many AAA production value story-rich tactical RPGS, especially comedic, so all things considered this game has impressed me.    … Expand
  5. Valatrix
    Jan 6, 2023
    10
    I have a lot of fun in this game (about 80 hours play experience). Different superheroes has really different play stile. Each superhero really INTERESTING and each superhero really VERY STRONG and playable. I didn't play game with card mechanics before Midnight Suns but I am playing this game with great pleasure all New Year's holiday. Side quests, friendship with other superhero andI have a lot of fun in this game (about 80 hours play experience). Different superheroes has really different play stile. Each superhero really INTERESTING and each superhero really VERY STRONG and playable. I didn't play game with card mechanics before Midnight Suns but I am playing this game with great pleasure all New Year's holiday. Side quests, friendship with other superhero and exploring base is very funny and very interesting. Main storyline is awesome and graphic is awesome too. I don't know why some players dislike this game. My opinion that players were waiting superheroes saga with XCOM mechanics, but I think XCOM mechanics wouldn't fit this game because superheroes don't act stealthy) They crushing everyone and everything with special abilities and card mechanics with a limited combat area is a best choice for this game. Try to look at this game not through a prism XCOM-series. Try to look and play like perfect game with excellent strory and interesting mechanics. I hope we will see new game from Firaxis in Marvel Universe.… Expand
  6. Moviezman52
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    This is a phenomenal game that is prejudged on XCom's merits. I can tell you that I originally wanted NOTHING to do with this game, due solely to the card playing mechanic involved. However, once I watched my nephew play the game on his PS5, I knew I had to play this game. What an amazing game it is. Forging friendships with other heroes, collectibles that are not micro-transactions, andThis is a phenomenal game that is prejudged on XCom's merits. I can tell you that I originally wanted NOTHING to do with this game, due solely to the card playing mechanic involved. However, once I watched my nephew play the game on his PS5, I knew I had to play this game. What an amazing game it is. Forging friendships with other heroes, collectibles that are not micro-transactions, and stunning visuals make me thrilled that I listened to my nephew (when he told me to get this game).… Expand
  7. Teovelasco
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Best tactical game that involves Marvel heroes!
    If you enjoy Persona games, Fire Emblem and Xcom, then this game is for you.
    If you haven't played any turn based tactics games before- this is a great introduction to the genre.
  8. Jermbuf14
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marvel fans and game fans alike should check this game out. When this was first announced, I was really excited, until I learned it would be like XCom and have a card based turn system. Luckily enough, I beat "The Devil In Me" in like two days and really needed something / ANYTHING to hold me over until Hogwarts Legacy. Saw this game, thought, you know what, I love all these characters. So I gave it a shot. I can't recommend this game enough if you are a Marvel fan, comics fan, or fans of the superhero genre in any form. The card base system actually works great and opening new cards throughout the game that offer truly awesome power animatics and showoffs. What I truly enjoyed was the dedication Firaxis spent in making every heroes power true to their actual comic canon power and the storylines each character has can easily feel they are pulled from the Marvel comics themselves. I highly recommend for story, gameplay, graphics, and action!… Expand
  9. TheJetSheep
    Feb 7, 2023
    9
    After worrying that this was replacing XCOM as Firaxis's turn based tactical game I found myself relieved that not only was this a separate project but also this game rocks!
    Had a lot of fun experimenting with various character decks and in game combinations as well as enjoying the character dialogue and relationships.
    Some minor optimisation issues but nothing that isn't fixable. Had a    After worrying that this was replacing XCOM as Firaxis's turn based tactical game I found myself relieved that not only was this a separate project but also this game rocks!
    Had a lot of fun experimenting with various character decks and in game combinations as well as enjoying the character dialogue and relationships.
    Some minor optimisation issues but nothing that isn't fixable. Had a major issue on the launch of the DLC as deadpool did not join my team, the same thing happened to others. However, they fixed the issue relatively quick showing their dedication to supporting this game.
    If your a fan of tactical games or the marvel universe (or in my case, both) then please do check out this game, the developers clearly care a lot about the mythos and lore behind these characters and have woven a story with a lot of depth in terms of character and story narrative.    … Expand
  10. crangus
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    One of the most underappreciated games that I know of. The more I play, the more clever things unlock, and the deeper the game becomes. Writing seems very faithful to source material, and the variety of things to do and combat mechanics are impressive. Exploration could be better, the game crashed once or twice, and certain things can be repetitive, but to me, they're just nitpicksOne of the most underappreciated games that I know of. The more I play, the more clever things unlock, and the deeper the game becomes. Writing seems very faithful to source material, and the variety of things to do and combat mechanics are impressive. Exploration could be better, the game crashed once or twice, and certain things can be repetitive, but to me, they're just nitpicks compared to what's offered.… Expand
  11. Tjaysmoov
    Mar 21, 2023
    5
    Was the game fun? I enjoy strategy games and I really did enjoy Midnight Sons, however the game is overpriced and I think we need to start to incorporate level of unfinished content, excessive cash grabs, and year one dlc that should have just been a part of the game in the first place in our ratings. The game is not a $60 game in my opinion. With the awkward animation, awkward dialogue,Was the game fun? I enjoy strategy games and I really did enjoy Midnight Sons, however the game is overpriced and I think we need to start to incorporate level of unfinished content, excessive cash grabs, and year one dlc that should have just been a part of the game in the first place in our ratings. The game is not a $60 game in my opinion. With the awkward animation, awkward dialogue, and honestly small amount of content, the game seems like a $40 game. The worst part in my opinion is the micro transactions. When are we gonna start holding game developers accountable for this nonsense? The game released with enough micro transactions available to cost more than the game. The DLC characters are unfortunate too. You’ll spend hundreds to get everything you want in this game with the total value still being about 40-60 which is already what you’re gonna pay for the base game. Let’s come together and do our part to stop this and stop letting reasonably good gameplay completely excuse this behavior so we can start receiving full games again… Expand
  12. Khasym
    Dec 25, 2022
    5
    I worry about Firaxis. X-COM 2 and Wrath of the Chosen were Firaxis hitting their stride. Good gameplay, a solid game design, tons of modability and customization, and just...fun. That's the easiest way to say it: X-COM 2 and WotC is just a fun game and expansion....But with the success of the Civilization series, I sensed Firaxis' parent company, 2K Games has been working to destroy whatI worry about Firaxis. X-COM 2 and Wrath of the Chosen were Firaxis hitting their stride. Good gameplay, a solid game design, tons of modability and customization, and just...fun. That's the easiest way to say it: X-COM 2 and WotC is just a fun game and expansion....But with the success of the Civilization series, I sensed Firaxis' parent company, 2K Games has been working to destroy what made Firaxis great. And no better proof of that exists, than Marvel's Midnight Suns.

    At its core, Midnight Suns **is** a Firaxis game. There is a nice loosening of the turn-based formula that Firaxis worked well on, and most of the characters are at least graphically faithful to their origins. But, it's pretty clear that 2K is playing Dr. Frankenstein behind the scenes. An unusable microtransaction shop(for now), and a plethora of grind mechanics make the game feel stodgy and slow from the level of a strategic overview. You run around a hub area, to open boxes, to collect random skins and blueprints, to unlock for characters so you can pick them....this was done in X-COM 2 by just going to the customization tab and PICKING options. You have meetings and group chats and one on one conversations that do nothing but make a number more numbery....this was done in X-COM 2: Wrath of the Chosen by deciding which of them you'd face, when and how, and fighting to keep them from getting overpowered. And you collect resources to research upgrades that have to progress one at a time between every fight you have. This was done in X-COM 2 by being able to research multiple options, at the same time, and progressing the world clock, letting you decide IF you wanted to engage in a fight, or take the loss and come into the next fight with stronger squaddies. Nothing done here, was done better HERE than in past Firaxis games. Simply add a subject to "The ______ is/are not as good as other Firaxis games." and you have my view: Gameplay? Not as good. Graphics? Not as good. Theme? Not as good. Characters? Setting? Customization, Sound, Mechanics

    It's fairly clear this game was mandated by 2K Games, not created by Firaxis Games. There's a lot of genuinely good gameplay here...when it's allowed to do so. But those moments come few and far between, with all the layering 2K obligated the game to have. It's not Marvel's Avengers, I will give 2K that marginal level of credit. But it's a far cry from Marvel characters in a Firaxis gameplay setting.

    If you are a fan of Firaxis games, and cling to the hope that this game doing well regains them some independence, I'd say pick it up. If you're a Marvel fan who sleeps in Iron Man PJ's, with a Thor bedsheet and walls plastered with post-2000 Marvel movie posters, this is the game for you. But if you're a strategy fan, who enjoys the tactical feel of Firaxis games....this is not the game you're looking for.    … Expand
  13. mumia76
    Dec 14, 2022
    4
    Firaxis recycled XCOM Chimera Squad's game engine to quickly churn out this licensed garbage.

    The game stutters like there is no tomorrow, especially during cutscenes, must be that DRM that doesn't affect performance, I guess. The graphics is not even last gen, it is before last gen, but still performs worse than Cyberpunk 2077. The game plays like a mobile game, there is almost    Firaxis recycled XCOM Chimera Squad's game engine to quickly churn out this licensed garbage.

    The game stutters like there is no tomorrow, especially during cutscenes, must be that DRM that doesn't affect performance, I guess.

    The graphics is not even last gen, it is before last gen, but still performs worse than Cyberpunk 2077.

    The game plays like a mobile game, there is almost zero freedom, no moving on the battlefield which is about 50 feet across. I'd be lying if I said there is no fun in the encounters, that's why it is a 4 and not a zero.

    The game is saddled with a completely unnecessary TPS RPG intermission after each encounter. Where you must befriend poorly written, annoying heroes, to upgrade their abilities. It is a chore, not fun at all. You can also spend money on upgrading your Room in for all intents and purposes is a college dorm, filled with self entitled narcissistic brats. And you must tiptoe around them be afraid of saying the wrong thing and offending them, or you instantly loose friendship points.

    The freaking game even has a built in version of twitter. I wish I was joking.

    The good:
    - The encounters themselves can be enjoyable if you don't mind the mobile game like premise
    - The card based RNG system is still more fair than XCOM's 90% chance to hit missed shots.

    The bad:
    - Atrociously bad writing (just like chimera squad was) most of the dialogue is pure cringe
    - Saddled with the TPS friendship simulator with built in twitter
    - Poor performance
    - Repetitive chores to research and upgrade abilities, and gain XP
    - Worse than last gen graphics    … Expand
  14. Mikethewolf
    Dec 14, 2022
    5
    Someone should check to see if Firaxis is OK.. because the only explanation have for this game is they got kidnapped and replaced. The replay value is horrendous .

    Firaxis does not do great story lines and dialog - its well knows and that same flaw is present here , what they do is make incredible deep, tactical, thoughtful games with a ton of replayabllity that make up for it with    Someone should check to see if Firaxis is OK.. because the only explanation have for this game is they got kidnapped and replaced. The replay value is horrendous .

    Firaxis does not do great story lines and dialog - its well knows and that same flaw is present here , what they do is make incredible deep, tactical, thoughtful games with a ton of replayabllity that make up for it with the game play being the draw. If asked to replay this game id consider it cruel and unusual punishment . The core of the game the combat and card system is decent but feels like something that could of been done on a mobile game . The problem is the game play is only about half the game - the rest is an RPG which bad dialog and options to build relations , walking around a pointless hub to collect things that should be story mission rewards. ITs like they saw open world stuff from Witcher or Zero dawn and like lets cram that into one big hub. Its got a ton of needless required time syncs that slow the game down and are dull and tedious making replaying a choir .

    I can appreciate the RPG elements but they feel half effort both in growth and development in leveling system and in the Dialog and relationship building part. , I can appreciate a world where you explore and build and craft but it just doesnt have a place in a game like this and also feels half assed and just thrown in the for the sake of adding something else.

    I knew not to expect Marvel's Xcom. But i was hoping for something more then this.
    My feel is its a low grade mobile game with increased graphics that somehow runs poorly on the highest of high end builds . I mean i know my 3080 isnt considered super high end anymore but i should not have stuttering and lock ups on MEDIUM settings on one of the highest end cards of the past few years!
    The grinding for for cosmetics with optional microtransaction in a single player game with limited end game and limited replayability ??? What have you become Firaxis???

    I have over 1000 each on both Xcoms and probably close to that combined on the civ games.    … Expand
  15. PHDIKOULAS
    Dec 13, 2022
    0
    Just avoid, the game is bad enough without the added denuvo that kills everything. Payed 60 bucks for stutters yeah no. I also thought this would be an xcom with marvel characters. Nope. I hoped for very few bugs. Neither. Just avoid and save 60 bucks, buy it in 5 years when its on sale or something if you find it at 15 bucks
  16. Vasot
    Dec 4, 2022
    4
    It's a standard triple A title of this age ;
    - Horrendous stutters (Denuvo DRM probably has to do something about that)
    - Microtransactions in a Single player game yes I am not kidding!! They are so greedy for more money. - Consistent glaring visual bugs. the character models look like plastic toys, clothes look like cheap plastic and everything else just look off. Graphically, this    It's a standard triple A title of this age ;
    - Horrendous stutters (Denuvo DRM probably has to do something about that)
    - Microtransactions in a Single player game yes I am not kidding!! They are so greedy for more money.
    - Consistent glaring visual bugs. the character models look like plastic toys, clothes look like cheap plastic and everything else just look off. Graphically, this looks like an early 2010 game.
    -The card system swings between either meh or tiresome as ♥♥♥♥ the game would be better without them in my opinion.
    - I wonder is the story written from a teenager, feels stupid and childish sometimes
    - The downtime in the hub can just sucks up so much of the playtime if i wanted a social type of game i would buy The Sims    … Expand
  17. crucifent
    Dec 5, 2022
    3
    The combat is great, but that's IT. Everyone involved with this should be ashamed and embarrassed of how incredibly terrible the graphics and writing on this game are. I have IPAD games that look twice as good. Combat gameplay is their strong suit and they should have just stuck with that, get some real animators and even one decent writer. It's cringingly bad all around.
  18. lanrek
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    Starts off fun, but quickly starts to feel like you have a second job. It’s essentially an iPad game for console, and not in a good way. So much dialogue that doesn’t matter, mindless tasks that lead to nothing, and you can’t even pause the game if you need to use the bathroom during all the chatter, so you just end up skipping the scene.

    The combat is ok, but you kinda stick to the same    Starts off fun, but quickly starts to feel like you have a second job. It’s essentially an iPad game for console, and not in a good way. So much dialogue that doesn’t matter, mindless tasks that lead to nothing, and you can’t even pause the game if you need to use the bathroom during all the chatter, so you just end up skipping the scene.

    The combat is ok, but you kinda stick to the same 4-5 characters that are good while everyone else just kinda hangs out. It sucks when a mission makes you bring a crap character along. Overall, the game is both boring and tiring. It had so much potential.    … Expand
  19. Dean1138
    Dec 28, 2022
    1
    This game has some fun elements, which if you could get to them without a mountain of waiting time might make this a pretty good game but the flaws just make it next to worthless.

    - Tactical gameplay is reasonably interesting, but not spectacular. - Strategic / story gameplay isn't like X-com in terms of selecting upgrades etc. but a full blown story mode. No way I've found to    This game has some fun elements, which if you could get to them without a mountain of waiting time might make this a pretty good game but the flaws just make it next to worthless.

    - Tactical gameplay is reasonably interesting, but not spectacular.
    - Strategic / story gameplay isn't like X-com in terms of selecting upgrades etc. but a full blown story mode. No way I've found to accelerate the many, many, many conversations that happen between missions beyond skipping them entirely, so you can't just quickly read the summary and are forced to listen to non-compelling dialog by medium voice actors, plus a lot of walking around. A LOT of walking around.
    - The controls show this to be a bad counsel port poorly adapted to PC (unlike X-COM, which had controls that worked on PC and even the IPAD version worked well.)
    - One dumb thing: Default for going forward and dashing is left shift - W and use A or D for changing direction, making it require a lot more manual dexterity for something that is just going from point a to point B. So most users will want to go in and extensively adjust the controls.
    - Some functions you have to look up - like using the SPACEBAR to use a special word, which doesn't show up clearly when you need it. (I googled it, because it was faster than the in game menus, which are slow like everything else.
    - LOAD TIMES OMMFG. You need to have something to entertain you while this thing loads, like a Dostoyevsky novel. Not sure if this is part of the bad console port problem or what, but together with all the walking and talking it makes the game intolerable.

    I sincerely regret buying this game, $60 I won't see again for a game I'm not planning on playing again unless the load times and at least a solid amount of the other issues are resolved.

    I sincerely regret downloading this Turkey.    … Expand
  20. RedXIII77
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    December 5, 2022
    Slay the Spire meets Persona set in the Marvel universe. The card battling is tactical but not overly so, and is absolutely gorgeous to look at and listen to - especially on the Steam Deck.
    The time between battles is spent choosing what you'd like to do in your home base. Redecorate your room with furniture you just bought, hang out with and watch a movie with    December 5, 2022
    Slay the Spire meets Persona set in the Marvel universe. The card battling is tactical but not overly so, and is absolutely gorgeous to look at and listen to - especially on the Steam Deck.

    The time between battles is spent choosing what you'd like to do in your home base. Redecorate your room with furniture you just bought, hang out with and watch a movie with Wolverine, tweak your cards to create synergies between party members, or explore the open world for hidden treasures and secrets.

    Both sides of this game are fun to me.

    The story is very strong (for a card battler), and is funny. I really don't get the people berating the story. Me and my housemate have laughed out loud plenty of times. If you have a sarcastic or snarky sense of humor and enjoy wordplay and throwbacks, you'll get what I'm saying. I could honestly gush some more, but I'll try to simplify things..

    Do you remember that feeling you got when you saw the first Gamescon trailer for this game and said "Oh wow, this game looks so cool!" Yeah, this game lives up to that. (So far)

    I'll edit my review if that changes.

    Edit January 1st, 2022: I am in love with this game. It absolutely takes the top place in my favorite games list (beating out FF7 and the remake), and I'm eagerly awaiting DLCs. Hoping for years of content to come, because I was genuinely sad/depressed when the game ended because I wanted to spend more time with the characters. Trust your gut on this one..do yourself a solid and pick this one up.    … Expand
  21. T4KED0WN
    Dec 5, 2022
    2
    The dialogue and writing are terrible which is to be expected since firaxis games in the past werent at all focused on story. It wouldnt be an issue if more than 50% of the playtime wasnt dialogue. It could have been good had they hired at least 1 competent writer. On top of all it has no steam workshop support and unreal engine 4 shader compilation stutter. I cant run this game smoothlyThe dialogue and writing are terrible which is to be expected since firaxis games in the past werent at all focused on story. It wouldnt be an issue if more than 50% of the playtime wasnt dialogue. It could have been good had they hired at least 1 competent writer. On top of all it has no steam workshop support and unreal engine 4 shader compilation stutter. I cant run this game smoothly with 3080 and 12600k.… Expand
  22. Soncko
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best marvel games ever made in my opinion . One of the best strategy games of all time , there is loads of character build and relations like i missed for a long time since dragon age ! The card system is really good , the fact that the skill cards are tear based and tou can modd them is extremely fun , i love the story and all the variety of the game , i don’t know what peopleOne of the best marvel games ever made in my opinion . One of the best strategy games of all time , there is loads of character build and relations like i missed for a long time since dragon age ! The card system is really good , the fact that the skill cards are tear based and tou can modd them is extremely fun , i love the story and all the variety of the game , i don’t know what people are complaining about !
    Ok i have a really good rig and the game sometimes stutters but my experience were getting better and better as i progress the game ! I played the game already 40 hours and i still have so mich more to do , this was really worth my bucks for the legendary edition ! Thanks 2 K and thumbs up big time !    … Expand
  23. PorFormer
    Dec 4, 2022
    5
    Unfortunately, a very weak game. The game mechanics become boring after an hour, as do the dialogues.

    I have the feeling that Firaxis wanted to jump on the Marvel bandwagon here.... The story is okay, but nothing more.

    For a turn-based game, I would have expected more.
  24. ClayLamm
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Best Marvel game in ages! Don't let these low scores fool you, this a lot of game for your money, easily a 75 hour play through.
  25. Goianzoeh26
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    An attractive game that exceeds expectations In fact, before the release of this game, most people considered it a failed product like Marvel Avengers and Gotham Knight, but fortunately, this game went better than most people imagined.
  26. Chowjust
    Dec 5, 2022
    7
    Game stutters in new areas or every time a new animation plays out on my 3080 Ti / Ryzen 9 so can't really recommend right now......

    but.......underneath the stutter which I've now accepted as just DLC for all games released this year, there is a good game with addictive combat and will probably be a pretty decent Marvel game.
  27. Andrudis
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    In short - this game consist of 2 parts:
    Part 1: Tactical Combat = 9/10 as it is really good, unique and fun.
    Part 2: Social Interaction = 1/10 and game would just be better if that trash is cut off entirely. There are some technical issues, most noticeable of which is shaders compilation issue in UnrealEngine4 game which cause stutters and frame drops. Not unplayable, thanks to    In short - this game consist of 2 parts:
    Part 1: Tactical Combat = 9/10 as it is really good, unique and fun.
    Part 2: Social Interaction = 1/10 and game would just be better if that trash is cut off entirely.

    There are some technical issues, most noticeable of which is shaders compilation issue in UnrealEngine4 game which cause stutters and frame drops. Not unplayable, thanks to turn-based nature of game, but really annoying. This issue affects only PC version so either play on console or wait for a fix.

    Dialogs and all other "social interactions" between missions - total facepalm. Just skip. The worst written character personalities and interactions ever (not only in Marvels history, but ever!)

    Overall: 5/10 - wait for 40-50% discount as 1/2 of the game is total trash that should not be there at all and then enjoy great part of this game which is really good!    … Expand
  28. Tainame
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    After 9h of game play I just can't describe how much I enjoyed this game. At first I thought it would be just another card game, but it's much more than that. The fact that you can interact and level up the friendship with all heroes is amazing. So far so good.
  29. Josephalexn
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    It's unique, addictive and fun to play with deep marvel lore and great combat
  30. MxCarnage
    Dec 4, 2022
    3
    I really like the card play but the downtime between the encounters (i.e. card play) is too large. The convoluted dialoge, navigation and overall interaction (e.g. different buttons used for interacting with the environment)) is annoying. Paired with the lackluster visuals and lack of modding options make this title a disappointment.
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 79
  3. Negative: 0 out of 79
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    The fights are very specific, tactical and surprisingly fun and often challenging, even knowing that a fallen hero can be put back on his feet on the spot during a fight and used in the rest of the encounter. [Issue#324]
  2. RPGamer
    Jun 5, 2023
    80
    In spite of its technical issues, Marvel’s Midnight Suns is an easy recommendation to strategy and superhero fans or anyone who’s been missing the more traditional BioWare experience. Its tactical combat stands out in the genre and is consistently compelling. The plot is no great shakes but the characters are excellent renditions of decades-old favorites. It’s also a well-paced game, never getting bogged down in any one form of play for too long but free-form enough to allow for players to do that if they wish. Not only is Midnight Suns a great Marvel game, it’s a great game in its own right.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Feb 14, 2023
    90
    While I wasn’t really sold on Marvel’s Midnight Suns pre-release, it has continued to impress me more as I played through the story, and it is chock full of a ton of optional content that will keep you busy for a very long time. It wasn’t a great experience around launch on PC, but Marvel’s Midnight Suns is well worth your time right now, and a joy to play on Steam Deck. It already felt like a perfect fit for Steam Deck from the start, and it has finally been fixed for Valve’s portable system with a recent update.
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