A great RPG for Xbox
I grew up on comics and when I found out they were finally doing a game with DC Comics characters, I had to check it out. The game play is fun, but not to complex to get used to. I like that each character has his own special moves based on his powers. As you collect experience points you can level up character's abilities or purchase new ones and by collecting special tokens throughout the levels, you can access characters like Hawkgirl, Green Arrow, Aquaman, and (for some unexplained reason) 2 other Green Lanterns with the same powers as the Green Lantern you start the game with. You can also unlock different uniforms for the core characters (The Flash, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, Superman, and Zatanna) which is kind of cool. If you've ever played any of the Balder's Gate series on Xbox, it's very similar. Since I enjoyed those, I enjoyed these. You do play 2 characters at a time, and the computer player can sometimes be an idiot, but it's fun playing with a friend. There are a few gliches, where your computer player will get stuck, but overall the gameplay is smooth. I wish it had been longer, maybe with side missions to complete. I easily completed this in 3-4 hours while finding all the hidden items. There are like 5 difficulty levels, though, and you'll need to go through the game a few times to unlock all the characters and unis. Also in the beginning, you're stuck with whatever 2 characters are predetermined by the game, but get to choose your teams later. The movie sequences and voice work are well done, the characters have some personality, and there are a few good inside jokes throughout the game. It's definitely one I'll break out now and again, so the replay value is pretty good. As I said, if you're a fan of Balder's Gate style RPGs, this should be a winner for you.Read full review
