Top 10 Super Hero Video Games Of All Time
By Nick Tylwalk
Even though super heroes are beckoning at us from screens both big and small in what seems like an endless torrent, it’s a mistake to think that men and women with incredible powers have only recently become crossover media stars. From radio to TV to movies, they’ve always been there, and they’ve been a longtime staple of video games as well.
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The trick to super hero video games is making the player feel like they’re actually in control of their favorite comics characters, and that’s not always the easiest thing to do. Making games that are good in their own right while remaining true to the spirit of their source material has tripped up more than one developer over the years. And let’s not even get started on the long, mostly sad history of games based on super hero movies. Why do you think there was no AAA console title based on The Avengers?
But we’re to celebrate the successes, not ponder the failures. What movie and TV execs have finally warmed up to, game developers have known for decades: when it comes to super heroes, you can always try again, because there’s a built-in fan base willing to give them another shot.
It’s in that spirit of perseverance that we sift through all of the efforts and come up with the top 10 super hero video games of all time. It’s a nice mix of genre, console generation and publisher (including two games that aren’t based on heroes invented by Marvel or DC), and I think it’s safe to say, has a little something for all types of gamers. Onward!
10. Injustice: Gods Among Us
Not having any talent whatsoever for fighting games, I was a little wary about buying this game when it first came out. As it turns out, I had nothing to worry about.
Certainly, any skilled player will kick the crap out of unskilled me, but that’s alright. Just having a healthy love for DC heroes and villains is the only prerequisite for enjoying Injustice. The story is solid, with the heroes we know forced to confront alternate versions of themselves on a world turned bad by one fateful decision, and the roster of characters is superb.
Beyond that, there’s so much to dig into for comics buffs, including tons of alternate costumes and extra unlockables, and you can spend a lot of time just hunting down all the Easter eggs included in the interactive backgrounds for each level. The mobile version is a nice bonus, as you can use one to aid progress in the other.
It’s rare that a game is fun even when you stink at playing it, but for me, Injustice is like that. If you’re good at it, that’s just a bonus.