Set in the well-established world created from the DC comics DC Universe Online is the MMORPG developed by Sony Online Entertainment that puts you in charge of your own customised superhero or villain in the ultimate battle of good v’s evil and the fight for Earths future. Available on both PC and Playstation 3 DC Universe Online is a classic faction based MMO that puts the player into the heart of the comics, visiting famous locations such as Metropolis, Gotham City, H.I.V.E. Moonbase and Superman’s’ very own Fortress of Solitude.
In the future a war of the superheroes and villains that had started has now come to an end and in an unexpected twist of fate it is the bad guys who won, but even their victory is short lived. The opening cinematic shows the ruins of Metropolis and the death of superman at the hands of Lex Luthor, with Joker at his side; but neither are the true victors. A war manipulated by super villain Brainiac has seen out his plans for the conquest of Earth and the enslavement of humankind. Seemingly seeing his error Lex Luthor travels back to the present day and gives warning to Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman of Earth’s future. Stealing nanobot technology, miniscule robotic devices that had absorbed the powers of the superheroes of the future, the time traveling Luthor releases them on the populous of the present giving rise to thousands of new superheroes and super villains.
Under the mentorship of Batman, Superman or Wonder Woman the superhero faction are guided, whilst the swelling numbers of villains fall under the guidance of Lex Luthor, Joker and Circe. On your personal journey you will answer their call and either help or harm the people of Gotham City and Metropolis. Players can take various quests from their mentors and pick up others from both the other famous villains who serve them (Flash, Green Lantern, Bane, Penguin, etc.) and even some of the non-super supporting cast of the books (Lois Lane, Commissioner Gordon, Jor-El and more). The game world is broken down into various co-op and solo quests, as well as instances for small groups or raiding for larger ones. PvP is available within the world itself and also features queued “Arena” battles where you can fight as your levelled character or even “Legend” battles fighting as one of the many characters from the DC comics.
Whilst a free to play game DC Universe Online has premium paid content available in the form of a monthly subscription, giving access to all DLC content and added features such as more inventory slots and the ability to form a “League” (Guild). Also available from the SOE Shop, accessible from the in-game market place, players are also able to buy various vanity items to customize further their superheroes and supervillains.