Launching an MMOG is always a risky prospect, but it's even more of a gamble when you're doing so within the superhero game sub-genre. Historically, games featuring spandex and capes rarely perform up to the standards of the rest of the industry. SOE has taken their gamble one step further with DC Universe Online by also introducing an action-based combat system that makes heavy use of mechanics usually not seen outside the world of single player console games.

Being a superhero is intended to be a flat-out FUN experience. From smashing cars over your enemies' heads to scaling gigantic skyscrapers with ease, MMOGs in this genre have had a difficult time reliably delivering the thrill of being a hero or villain worthy of comic book pages.

So... did their gamble pay off? Or will the frantic button mashing and quick pace of an action-based MMOG turn away the stalwart fans of more tactical gameplay? Find out these answers and more in Ten Ton Hammer's Official Review of DC Universe Online.


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Last Updated: Mar 29, 2016

About The Author

A longtime fan of competitive gaming, Jeremy got his first chance to work in the field as a writer for eSportsMax. Now eSports Editor for TenTonHammer, he looks to keep readers aware of all of the biggest events and happenings in the eSports world, while also welcoming new fans who aren't yet sure where to go to get the most relevant information. Jeremy always looks to provide content for new fans and veterans alike, believing that helping as many people as possible enjoy all the scene has to offer is key to its growth.

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