Preview: DC Universe Online

[mattaui]

I got into the beta after my brother told me to sign up, and even then I wasn't really all that jazzed about it, but he kept suggesting I give it a try, and I have to say I'm very impressed with the look and feel of it. I don't want it to feel like every other MMO, since I already play WoW. I want something as un-WoWlike as possible, otherwise I don't have much of a reason to play. The superhero genre isn't one I've ever found especially compelling, except when it's overlapping with genres I do like (epic fantasy or space opera) but I do like good games. Here's hoping they can make it work.

 

[Soxafloppin]

Do you have to keep paying month after month for the PS3 Version?

 

[Siege_TF]

Name ONE DC hero that does nothing but spam powers. Every DC hero goes brawl-mode constantly.

Zatanna.

 

[shintakie10]

Name ONE DC hero that does nothing but spam powers. Every DC hero goes brawl-mode constantly.

Raven.

Actually theres quite a few who use nothin but powers. I dont think I've ever seen Fate do anythin remotely brawl like. Most of the magicians only go "brawl-mode" if their opponents gets all up in their business and even then its mostly just to whap them away so they can go back to usin spells.

 

[GLo Jones]

I only ever play online on my 360, so when I get this (on PS3), I'll be looking for people to here to kick ass with....

WHY IS THERE NOT A USER GROUP FOR THIS GAME?!

 

[jaketheripper]

Hey, im playin the beta on the ps3, im having some trouble, any1 wanna play?

 

[jaketheripper]

Do you have to keep paying month after month for the PS3 Version?

no its just a beta, but you have to have playstation plus

 

[Zolrak 22]

Do you have to keep paying month after month for the PS3 Version?

no its just a beta, but you have to have playstation plus

Will you need playstation plus after the official release?
Or can those that just pay for the game play fine without it?

 

[Jaebird]

Having played the beta, I am very disappointed in the character creation system and power sets. Both feel very limited, and the costume pieces can be unlocked in-game, creating that katamari ball of Warcraft armor. And then you have to sift through menus to turn on which costume piece you want shown. Hurrah for tedium >_>

But hay; it plays well on the PS3, and the controls feel right. My one complaint is, and this just may be my experience, but it's annoying that I can't lower myself in flight. I can shoot straight up, but to go down I have to turn off the flying altogether.

 

[SmileyBat]

If someone wants to start a user group I wouldn't mind joining it.

I felt a little miffed that they left out Lantern's power ring in the power choices, but after a little thought it makes sense. Being a Lantern is an appointed office, not some trait to be absorbed and distributed. I would like if they make a GL Corps expansion, possibly where you have to be so far to earn it, ala Death Knight or wtv from wow. If it does become available, I'm going lantern all the way.

Also, nay-sayers complaining about subscription, read:

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/columns/view-from-the-road/6500-A-View-From-the-Road-The-Subscription-Equation

I was also concerned, but damn, pay monthly for however long you'll still play and you can't lose.

 

[MrSnugglesworth]

I WANT IT NAOW!!!

 

[jaketheripper]

Do you have to keep paying month after month for the PS3 Version?

no its just a beta, but you have to have playstation plus

Will you need playstation plus after the official release?
Or can those that just pay for the game play fine without it?

no you dont need it, its just that plus members get benefits, and it would be nice if plus counted as a subscription fee to the game when it comes out

 

[Killerbunny001]

Chill people. As you probably already know most of the previews tend to be more lenient towards games and these impressions may not be the sum of qualities and defects that the game has.

Also there is what I like to call the Aion effect: A MMO that is rather bland and unfinished as a whole but it`s opening levels are dynamite.

There is more rant somewhere deep inside me but I`ll keep that for myself for the time being. Anyway damn you Greg for making me aware of another MMO coming in 2011 other than Guild wars 2. I can`t fricking play two MMOs at once.

 

[Zeema]

i have the beta for PS3 BUT the update is a whopping 15gb yeah i might wait till later to play it maybe a week be4 i get my internet back and just spend it updateing

 

[Dash85]

Chill people. As you probably already know most of the previews tend to be more lenient towards games and these impressions may not be the sum of qualities and defects that the game has.

Also there is what I like to call the Aion effect: A MMO that is rather bland and unfinished as a whole but it`s opening levels are dynamite.

There is more rant somewhere deep inside me but I`ll keep that for myself for the time being. Anyway damn you Greg for making me aware of another MMO coming in 2011 other than Guild wars 2. I can`t fricking play two MMOs at once.

I'd say wait for Guild Wars 2. I am, and I'm in the Beta for DCUO PS3. I've only played maybe an hour, so it might get better, but it made a resounding "meh" in me. But I have to wait, as I'm off to home for Xmas vacation, so I won't know for quite a bit if it gets better later.

 

[Kurokami]

Yeah. This game looks incredible. I'll definitely be trying it when it's released.

Trying it would cost $65 at the least, wouldn't it?

I'm assuming you'll have to buy the game before you get the privelege to pay for the game monthly.

It looks much better than when I first saw it, I'm still sure I'll end up dissapointed but I'm starting to believe more and more that they'll pleasantly surprise me.

 

[Marowit]

Huh, very interesting. Super-hero MMOs haven't really ever done anything for me, but I am pretty interested in how this combat system will work.

Thanks for the review.