DC Universe Online

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 140 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 85 out of 140
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 140
  3. Negative: 20 out of 140
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. SrPepe
    Oct 31, 2017
    3
    Pedazo de basura de juego. QUIZÁS en PC pueda llegar a ser entretenido pero en PlayStation 3? Una basura, repetitivo, con muchos bugs, la diversión se acaba después de crear tu personaje.
  2. umbrastalker
    Jun 23, 2014
    9
    Game was amazing until F2P hit then slowly went downhill still a great game wish i could another mmo that got me hooked liked dcuo did.Game goes down as my all time favorite mmorpg and i have pretty much played all the major mainstream ones.
  3. Thebassettman
    Oct 15, 2013
    7
    For this review I'm going to go through all the things that happened during my playtime in dc universe online.
    1) Download
    The initional download was nothing extreme, about the same for most downloads. However the first time ou load up the game it does another download that took me 8 hours. Then I had to go through another 3hour update the next month. 2) Screen Size I first played the    For this review I'm going to go through all the things that happened during my playtime in dc universe online.
    1) Download
    The initional download was nothing extreme, about the same for most downloads. However the first time ou load up the game it does another download that took me 8 hours. Then I had to go through another 3hour update the next month.
    2) Screen Size
    I first played the game on a small tv screen. This meant I couldn't see the text properly and had to either stand too close to the screen or refer to the wiki. I now have a much larger screen and no longer have this problem.
    3) Combat
    The game is not like your standard RPG combat system as it revolves around combos and quick reflexes. This is perfect in a game trying to make you feel like a badass. To give yu an idea of this, one of the first powers you get on the gadget class Is the ability to throw a sticky grenade at enemies.
    4) Charachter Customisation
    This is where the game really shines. So far my characters have been iron man, insane rich man in a neon green suit, guy from watch dogs and (my favourite) pink fat man with eyepatch and ginger Afro wearing a bongadge suit. Sadly most female Charachter look like they are auditioning for a wet shirt contest.
    5) Mission Variety
    Sadly missions are just limited to kill *instert enemy*, collect *instert item obtained from enemy/ground*, interact with *insert some thing that goes away when you hold O* and fight *insert DC Charachter It gets boring after a while.
    6) Teams
    NEVER JOIN A TEAM UNLES YOUR WITH A FRIEND. I teamed up with someone and we both ended up with each others weapons that were supposed to help us. Now we both have a useless weapon and one that is too weak for the enemies we are fighting.    … Expand
  4. ZombieMM7
    Sep 24, 2013
    1
    This is one of few games that are FREE to download (and play) so I decide to try it. After 3 GBs and later more 12 GB (updates) I finally had play DC Universe (for my bad).
    The intro is really very cool, but the game has nothing to do with it! Completely annoying.
    I don't recommend.
  5. FilFestuccia
    Sep 8, 2013
    6
    With a monthly fee, it made no sense. Free-to-play is the right option for a game which provides some fun but lacks the depth and endless replay value of top MMORPG. At first impact, the combat system proves quite entertaining, although a physical style is less fun than a power-based one. Customization options are very interesting, allowing the player to add up "styles" along withWith a monthly fee, it made no sense. Free-to-play is the right option for a game which provides some fun but lacks the depth and endless replay value of top MMORPG. At first impact, the combat system proves quite entertaining, although a physical style is less fun than a power-based one. Customization options are very interesting, allowing the player to add up "styles" along with powerups. But DC Universe Online just can't manage to stay fresh for more than a month or so, mostly due to a vague plot and a lack of interesting end-game content.… Expand
  6. chrisjones914
    Apr 24, 2013
    8
    DC Universe Online is an awesome game for anyone who loves superheroes!! Some of the missions may just be boring fetch quests... but hey a game that lets me create my own superhero and pick freaking Batman to be my mentor is all good by me!
  7. smokeee
    Apr 14, 2013
    10
    Great game i have been playing for two years just now gettin tired of it .but i always return back because it always have dlc world is huge also lots of pvp modes its just all around great game. missions do get reptitive sometimes its best to do legendary and pay monthly
  8. BigDave81
    Jul 13, 2012
    9
    Dc universe online is a great game...There are some problems though just like most mmo's there can be lag and glitches but the game is fantastic.dcu is a action game that also has rpg in it as well.you can customize gear,go on quests and do pvp/raids and just have a great ol time with thousands of people online.the game is free to play now but if you want all the goodies become a LegendaryDc universe online is a great game...There are some problems though just like most mmo's there can be lag and glitches but the game is fantastic.dcu is a action game that also has rpg in it as well.you can customize gear,go on quests and do pvp/raids and just have a great ol time with thousands of people online.the game is free to play now but if you want all the goodies become a Legendary member and the game gets even better.… Expand
  9. Ironman5
    Jun 19, 2012
    8
    Dc universe online is the only mmo in the ps3. Making a superhero is extremely fun, and entertaining. The maximum level is still very low(30). You get a series of missions depending on your mentor and the objective is to complete them. Once you reach level 30 there is still a lot to do but the missions are not that fun. For a free game I think is really good.
  10. xXxSHOOPIExXx
    May 23, 2012
    8
    This game is fun and addicting. It is the first MMO I have ever played because I refuse to play a game on PC. Some of the people complaining about the level 30 cutoff obviously did not play the game long enough to realize that isn't the end. It is actually the beginning of the game, after reaching level 30 your new goal is to get better gear and skill points to raise up combat rating whichThis game is fun and addicting. It is the first MMO I have ever played because I refuse to play a game on PC. Some of the people complaining about the level 30 cutoff obviously did not play the game long enough to realize that isn't the end. It is actually the beginning of the game, after reaching level 30 your new goal is to get better gear and skill points to raise up combat rating which is basically your true level in the game being that some missions and raids wont allow you to enter them until you have reached that required level of skill. Overall, this game is fantastic with the exception of a few bugs and glitches, which is understandable with a game like this. It also has a repetative feel at times but it is not consistant. I would say this game deserves at least an 8/10.… Expand
  11. Tardisblue49
    Mar 7, 2012
    6
    This was my first time actually playing an MMO. Needless to say I didn't quite enjoy DC Universe Online despite absolutely wanting to. I didn't like the structure of missions, nor did I like the fact I have to wait to get on a server because of so many people. What I did like was the character customization and designated abilities based around hero/villain characters.

    I know there are    This was my first time actually playing an MMO. Needless to say I didn't quite enjoy DC Universe Online despite absolutely wanting to. I didn't like the structure of missions, nor did I like the fact I have to wait to get on a server because of so many people. What I did like was the character customization and designated abilities based around hero/villain characters.

    I know there are better MMOs out there, but this one didn't convince me I need to play more of this type of genre.    … Expand
  12. robertowiski
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    This game is great, the controls for the PS3 were great, easy to play and do missions, very good for that is not ultra-fan of MMO, the criaçãode character is a bit limited, but no more worlds are great and the skills and powers as well .. Super recommended
  13. TiagoRPGfan
    Nov 26, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic action/adventure MMOAG that should not be missed by anyone who's a fan of DC comics and open world game play, online or otherwise. Vibrant aesthetics, familiar charachter voices, authentic DC inspired stories/charachters and locales. Easy and fun gameplay. Tons of customization and rewards that continue to unlock the more you play. Distinct hero and villain campaignsThis is a fantastic action/adventure MMOAG that should not be missed by anyone who's a fan of DC comics and open world game play, online or otherwise. Vibrant aesthetics, familiar charachter voices, authentic DC inspired stories/charachters and locales. Easy and fun gameplay. Tons of customization and rewards that continue to unlock the more you play. Distinct hero and villain campaigns that demand multiple playthroughs.… Expand
  14. bmt11
    Nov 13, 2011
    5
    As someone who has played several of SoE's past MMOs this game is a massive disappointment, there are so many technical problems with the game from frequent server crashes to constant freezing. As for the game play I have played worse MMOs but none as tedious as the quests(and missions as well) in this one. The variety of character paths you can go down make it interesting at first butAs someone who has played several of SoE's past MMOs this game is a massive disappointment, there are so many technical problems with the game from frequent server crashes to constant freezing. As for the game play I have played worse MMOs but none as tedious as the quests(and missions as well) in this one. The variety of character paths you can go down make it interesting at first but after you realize how many of those tedious quests you will to go through just to advance down them quickly negates that. One of my favorite MMOs is one that is nearly pure grind based and I would rather sit in a group killing the same thing over and over than have to run around doing the quests here all day.… Expand
  15. Zilcell
    Nov 7, 2011
    7
    DC Universe Online is an addictive online game. It has repetitive missions but it is really cool because you can create you own superhero and make him/her a legend in an online universe.
  16. Dukay66
    Jul 17, 2011
    7
    As an Action MMO, it plays pretty decent. The graphics arent that bad, good customization, gameplay gets a little repetitive though. A good D.C. Universe product none the less.
  17. The_Ommadawn
    May 18, 2011
    6
    My first impression review was ...

    Having a history of online games on the PC I've been counting the days for this PS3 release. Everything you'd expect in an MMO is here and it works extremely well. if you're new to MMO's be warned, there is a lot to learn with this game and it isn't pick up and play like other console games. I've heard many people moaning about this aspect. This game is    My first impression review was ...

    Having a history of online games on the PC I've been counting the days for this PS3 release. Everything you'd expect in an MMO is here and it works extremely well. if you're new to MMO's be warned, there is a lot to learn with this game and it isn't pick up and play like other console games. I've heard many people moaning about this aspect. This game is very rewarding after a few hours play so take this slow. FYI the game takes about two hours to install/update the first time you play Yes it's £9.99 a month, but the best MMO's cost money.

    My updated review today (18/05/11) is that this game is a fantastic opening month. With no other MMO on the PS3 I got carried away. To be honest, I've not played it once my subscription run out and the initial 'buzz' I had for it quickly faded. I've since started playing RIFT (on release date) and the candle burns very brightly for it still. Rift is how an MMO should be made.    … Expand
  18. Stir72
    Mar 17, 2011
    0
    I found the game fun for about 2 weeks and then grew tired of it. Definitely not worth a monthly fee to play. Then I found out that the disks are locked to a single console so I can't even trade it in. Boo! The load screens are many, often, and overly long. Once you get your speed bonus (lvl9 I think) you can travel faster than the game can draw and you end up looking at chunky blocks ofI found the game fun for about 2 weeks and then grew tired of it. Definitely not worth a monthly fee to play. Then I found out that the disks are locked to a single console so I can't even trade it in. Boo! The load screens are many, often, and overly long. Once you get your speed bonus (lvl9 I think) you can travel faster than the game can draw and you end up looking at chunky blocks of scenery that would be buildings if only you would stop for a moment to let the poor thing catch up. Combat and missions are repetitive, once you've completed your first 2 or 3 missions you've pretty much seen everything the game has to offer. Huge disappointment for me all around.… Expand
  19. kazuku
    Mar 15, 2011
    4
    Excited for a console MMO I gave it a try, along with a group of friends. None of us played for longer than a week before agrreing this is a turd.For a subscription game this is godawful. Level 30 limit is a joke, locations are empty and dull, quests are boring and feel like chores. Take the night-club bases as an example; no matter which one you are in, the layout is an exact clone of theExcited for a console MMO I gave it a try, along with a group of friends. None of us played for longer than a week before agrreing this is a turd.For a subscription game this is godawful. Level 30 limit is a joke, locations are empty and dull, quests are boring and feel like chores. Take the night-club bases as an example; no matter which one you are in, the layout is an exact clone of the others. Social features have also been poorly integrated imo, making this much, much more painful than it is worse. The only positive attribute I can find is the inclusion of many iconic characters and the voice acting, which is truly awesome. For a short romp it might be alright, but as an mmo with a high life expectation - FAIL (imho).… Expand
  20. travey_2face
    Feb 23, 2011
    9
    I'll start by saying this is the first MMO I've played, so I can't really compare this to other MMO's, but It definitely lives up to all of my expectations, I would say it even surpasses them. Two things I would say to take into consideration before buying this game: 1)Enjoying comics will improve your experience tenfold. 2) Playing with friends will do the same. If $15 a month isn't tooI'll start by saying this is the first MMO I've played, so I can't really compare this to other MMO's, but It definitely lives up to all of my expectations, I would say it even surpasses them. Two things I would say to take into consideration before buying this game: 1)Enjoying comics will improve your experience tenfold. 2) Playing with friends will do the same. If $15 a month isn't too much for you, go ahead and immerse yourself. You won't regret it.… Expand
  21. ttocs
    Feb 4, 2011
    9
    Amazing game that is constantly being updated. Don't rely too heavily on the reviews you see from gaming sites since they review and then forget about it. Yes, the game had it's issues when it was released. Hell, World of Warcraft was unplayable when it came out, but the DCUO team has put out constant updates and it's really turning into an amazing online MMORPG.
  22. inkjet1987
    Feb 3, 2011
    10
    This game is perfect for DC fans as well as casual and hardcore MMO players. Beautiful graphics, awesome soundtrack and a brand new batch of new content already set to come out this month. There are bugs just like any other new MMO but they will be worked out with time. Love it!
  23. smi1ey
    Feb 1, 2011
    8
    Oops! I meant to review the PC version. :( I can't find a way to delete reviews! I'm going to keep adding characters to make this 150 characters long. Wish I could delete this!
  24. fongy
    Jan 31, 2011
    7
    I think it's getting a bit of unnecessary bad press...
    Yes the install takes a while, yes there a lots of bugs (LOTS), but when it works, it works very well...
    I've just reached the level cap as a villain - it's taken me about 3 weeks of on/off to get there - not finished all the missions and LOADS of things unlock when you do reach it (more than enough to keep you going) Will I renew? Not    I think it's getting a bit of unnecessary bad press...
    Yes the install takes a while, yes there a lots of bugs (LOTS), but when it works, it works very well...
    I've just reached the level cap as a villain - it's taken me about 3 weeks of on/off to get there - not finished all the missions and LOADS of things unlock when you do reach it (more than enough to keep you going)
    Will I renew? Not immediately - I'm going to wait a month to see if they fix the bugs / add more content...
    A blast for a month though, but you'll have seen pretty much all there is to see in that time...    … Expand
  25. buckeye80
    Jan 28, 2011
    9
    Wow! I love reading negative reviews, you can tell two things about these reviews! 1. They never played an MMO before or don't know how an MMO works! 2. They haven't really played the game. I read how people are complaining about the install, yes, it does take a while, welcome to the world of MMOs! If I were to install City of Heroes or World of Warcraft right now, I wouldn't be able toWow! I love reading negative reviews, you can tell two things about these reviews! 1. They never played an MMO before or don't know how an MMO works! 2. They haven't really played the game. I read how people are complaining about the install, yes, it does take a while, welcome to the world of MMOs! If I were to install City of Heroes or World of Warcraft right now, I wouldn't be able to log until 4 hours later. MMOs are huge and for a console MMO this game is amazing. Now about the bugs and servers going down. Every MMO starts out rough, I bought City of Heroes at Launch and it was going through maintenance like crazy, people should be happy that this game is constantly being worked on 24/7! Besides, they shut down the servers at 4 am for like an hour, even the most successful MMO gets worked on and servers go down for maintenance. GET OVER IT!

    I'll give you two points of view for this game. Myself - I've played two of the top MMOs, I'm a console and PC gamer and I know the basic knowledge of DC characters and their background. My friend - hes never played an MMO, he's a hardcore console gamer and probably knows a little more about DC than myself. I bought the game at launch and convinced him to purchase it a week later, since then we've been hooked! The game is addicting and FUN! Some people say its repetitive, but what MMO isn't? IE. go collect 10 items, go kill 20 thugs, go kill 10 trolls, etc. Seriously, you don't even notice because every story behind each mission is different, plus, its bonus playing with the characters you've grown to love!

    The graphics are amazing, the control is great, they just fixed voice chat, teaming up with other heroes/villains and watching their powers collide is AWESOME! You will definitely love this game if you're a fan of DC! I'm a huge Batman fan and I get excited every time he contacts me for a new mission or when I get to fight along side him!

    Its upsetting to see people bad mouth this game when it IS a GREAT game! Is it a contender for WOW? I don't think any MMO can step in the ring next to WOW, but I do believe its a top 5 MMO and its only gonna get better!    … Expand
  26. Arrowsun
    Jan 27, 2011
    7
    I like the game in the early levels. However, I do think it gets repetitive over time. I am mostly frustrated by the lack of space to fight mobs and the fast respawn rate. In some respects, I find the game hard to play with any strategy. I do like the fact that the game is faster combat than other mmos. The problems begin to occur when you are unable to crowd control and target unitsI like the game in the early levels. However, I do think it gets repetitive over time. I am mostly frustrated by the lack of space to fight mobs and the fast respawn rate. In some respects, I find the game hard to play with any strategy. I do like the fact that the game is faster combat than other mmos. The problems begin to occur when you are unable to crowd control and target units effectively. Some of the city really is empty of other people. I think of GTA without the pedestrians and other people walking around. While each of the cities are really fun to travel through, I fund that you basically only travel to where you next mission is located. I don't think I will be paying $15 a month for this game. The content is to shallow and its is gimmicky in a lot of ways. I want a deeper experience in an mmo that I pay for. Pros: neat combat system, cities, superheroes, travel
    Cons: targeting, emptiness, broken rendering, shallow questing, short term play through    … Expand
  27. LawnCast
    Jan 26, 2011
    6
    DC Universe Online

    I'm not much of a loyal MMO player, I might pick up a prepaid WoW card and play it for 2 months when the console release schedule is a bit slim, but I'm not the kind of player who will play an MMO all day and let the rest of the world fade away. I did play a lot of Phantasy Star Online back in the Dreamcast era but the first version of that game was free to play. DC    DC Universe Online

    I'm not much of a loyal MMO player, I might pick up a prepaid WoW card and play it for 2 months when the console release schedule is a bit slim, but I'm not the kind of player who will play an MMO all day and let the rest of the world fade away. I did play a lot of Phantasy Star Online back in the Dreamcast era but the first version of that game was free to play. DC Universe is similar in the fact that its on a home console and it plays well with just a controller, but after your initial 30 days are up, you have to pay $15 a month after that. Console players are not used to subscription fees, even though Phantasy Star Universe and Final Fantasy XI did charge them, the server population is low, it they are still up , in the case of PSU. So the question is, "Is the game worth the $15 fee?" I hope to give you enough information to decide that for yourself.

    The game starts you off with an excellent character creation menu, where you can have the same powers of some of DC greatest heroes or villains, or you can pick them from a custom menu. after that, you get to pick a mentor: Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman for heroes or Lex Luthor, The Joke, or Circe for Villains I picked plant powers, flight for my movement, and dual swords as my weapon type. I call him "The Mulcher." After creating a character, you get sent to Brainiac's ship where you battle through easy enemies with the game explaining how to fight and use your powers. At the end you are assisted by either Superman or Lex depending if you picked hero or villain. the early missions and starting point are determined by your mentor. Then you start getting quests and it follows the route of a typical MMO, but combat is in real time. You perform combos on your controller to use special attacks once you unlock them from your skill tree as you level up, but the game just seems to end up being a button masher, also speaking of levels, the level cap is 30. You also also have to be level 30 to go on raids, which makes no sense to me. the only reason I play missions is to grind, not to be able to play more missions. After hitting 30, I decided to make another character, this time a villain with Fire powers and super speed, named "Hot Sam." the game is a little different when you are a villain, but you often end up in the same locales playing similar missions. The game also seems a big buggy for a game that I had to download several software updates for. How big of patches, well a 135MB title update, then a 16GB install off the Blu-Ray, then a 2GB download from within the game. It took hours just to play it. I still get some major bugs. I've gotten stuck in debris, quests were not being registered as complete even though I completed them and watched the cutscene afterward and worst of all, crash bugs. If Sony Online Entertainment can get these bugs fixed, raise the level cap, and expand the game for no additional cost, then it will be worth the $15 dollars a month. Score: 6 out of 10

    Notes: The version reviewed is for the PlayStation 3. Wally bought the game with his own hard earned money.    … Expand
  28. Jonnyboy
    Jan 25, 2011
    9
    I've played about 10 mmorpgs. you'll love this one if you like action and twitch combat. You won't if you like wow. Loads of fun, bit of a gank fest but you get to kick some serious ass & the powers/travel system is very immersive
  29. MetaTruth
    Jan 24, 2011
    10
    This is a fantastic action/adventure MMOAG that should not be missed by anyone who's a fan of DC comics and open world game play, online or otherwise. Vibrant aesthetics, familiar charachter voices, authentic DC inspired stories/charachters and locales. Easy and fun gameplay. Tons of customization and rewards that continue to unlock the more you play. Distinct hero and villain campaignsThis is a fantastic action/adventure MMOAG that should not be missed by anyone who's a fan of DC comics and open world game play, online or otherwise. Vibrant aesthetics, familiar charachter voices, authentic DC inspired stories/charachters and locales. Easy and fun gameplay. Tons of customization and rewards that continue to unlock the more you play. Distinct hero and villain campaigns that demand multiple playthroughs. An active community with someone always willing to help you beat a level in PVE or take you on in PVP. Lots of endgame content already with more to come. Nevermind the hater reviews that played it for 5 minutes and rated it down because they couldn't even get past the first mission LOL, or that complained the servers were down a couple hours because the game is so popular the developer needed to add additional servers. This has been a very smooth MMO launch which by nature are usually rough (ie Warcraft). Getting online on the console is easy and hassle free after the initial install, and once online the controls and combat are so easy, intuitive and effective that even kids could enjoy it. The first must-play of 2011.… Expand
  30. sumsar
    Jan 24, 2011
    8
    This is an MMORPG... since it's one of the first mmo's to go to a console it's getting people buying it who probably wouldnt usually buy an mmorpg... so they don't know what to expect. You will have to wait about 3 hours for it to download and install an update, if your looking for a game with a compelling story... probably not the place for you... if you always wanted to make your ownThis is an MMORPG... since it's one of the first mmo's to go to a console it's getting people buying it who probably wouldnt usually buy an mmorpg... so they don't know what to expect. You will have to wait about 3 hours for it to download and install an update, if your looking for a game with a compelling story... probably not the place for you... if you always wanted to make your own super hero. You'll love it. For fans of mmo's I'd recommend it. It has the usual, fun missions to do and fun pvp too instead of the usual warriors and magicians you are now a super hero! you have a huge amount of powers to choose from, skills and weapons you can almost be any thing you can think of.… Expand
prev
Page:

Awards & Rankings

42
#42 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2011

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Apr 6, 2011
    78
    DCUO, as first console-MMORPG, can be considered a good start; it's basically a Hack'n'slash, with an interesting history and RPG elements, but some missions are repetitive and there are a lot of graphic bugs. However, the monthly major updates promised by Sony On Line justify the subscription, especially for DC Fans.
    Read full review
  2. games(TM)
    Mar 23, 2011
    60
    Superb when everything comes together, hugely frustrating when it doesn't. [Issue#107, p.96]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 17, 2011
    70
    The fighting component, however, is where the game hits a stumbling block. More depth to the combat could have really made this a winner, as you really only have a dozen or so regular attacks and "specials" (and that's when you level cap out at 30) combined, so it can get old after a while. SOE may be hard pressed to sustain interest. [April 2011, p.76]
See all critic reviews »