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Review of DC Universe Online on PlayStation 5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2024
Cover image of DC Universe Online on PS5
Gamefings Score: 8
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 26 Mar 2024
Genre: Massively Multiplayer Online Game (MMO), Action
Developer: Dimensional Ink Games
Publisher: Daybreak Game Company, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Introduction

Welcome to the world of DC Universe Online, where you can play as a hero or villain fighting alongside (or against) iconic characters! Now on PS5, this game promises to give young adults everywhere the chance to put off their real responsibilities and save the world from the comfort of their couch! Ready to power up? Grab your snacks, and let's jump into this epic review!

Gameplay

DC Universe Online gives you the opportunity to create your own superhero or villain, complete with a backstory that rivals your Tinder profile. The character customization is so extensive, you'll question if you've just haphazardly created a new superhero or if the result is a ridiculous combination of a pineapple and Batman. You can select your character's faction (Hero or Villain), gender, body type, movement style (flying, acrobatics, speed, or skimming like a flat rock), and a variety of powers that range from fire to... wait for it... WATER! Because nothing says powerful like splashing your enemies. Starting out, you must survive an attack from Brainiac's spaceship (yes, you read that right; Brainiac in a spaceship), punish your button-mashing skills while dodging attacks, and learn the basics of being a superhero. After all that, welcome to the rich world of DC, where you can team up with the likes of Batman and Wonder Woman or fight against them if you think making life choices in a digital realm is somehow less dramatic than your actual life.

Graphics

With the latest updates on PS5, DC Universe Online looks better than ever! The visuals pop with colors that leave your eyes feeling like they just attended a rave without you. Each character and environment is carefully crafted, making sure it's as enchanting as a late-night cartoon binge. However, at times, you might experience the classic MMO textures popping in that remind you that while saving the world can be glamorous, it can also be a little glitchy. But hey, glitches give you something to laugh about, right? Watch as your character mysteriously contorts while attempting what they believe is a cool victory dance.

Conclusion

In conclusion, DC Universe Online offers a fun mix of character customization, engaging gameplay, and a massive universe filled with iconic heroes and villains. Each play session gives you the thrill of being a superhero (or villain), alongside a community of like-minded teens and adults with slightly questionable social skills. If you're looking to escape your daily life and dive headfirst into a dimension filled with superpowers, now's the time! DC Universe Online on PS5 is a thrilling ride that will keep your thumbs busy while the world outside your window continues spinning without you. Dive in, but remember-after hours of gameplay, save some time to recharge your real-life superpowers (like eating and sleeping).

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