User Rating: 8 | City of Heroes PC
The screen loads up… Before you is a strong, slender man dressed in black with bolts of lightning designed along his arms. His hair is slick and his eyes glow an alluring white. Before you, Melchizedek, a technology blaster who’s soul thrives on vengeance. Who is this man? His is one of thousands in a “City of Heroes.” As I walk Melchizedek through the city I am in complete awe of what I see. Skyscrapers touch the clouds. People walking around aimlessly, yet hold a purpose. And amongst the massive city there is a super-hero on every block. Superheroes created by folks just like you and me. I’m not much for RPG’s, let alone a MMORPG. But, since the announcement of The Matrix Online, I’ve found myself needing preparation for a whole new genre of gaming. My choice - “City of Heroes.” The last thing I expected was to find myself engulfed in a massive world where hundreds upon hundreds of people can play around the world. It is superb! The first, and my favorite, aspect of the game is the character creation. Not only can you choose what type of superhero you will become, but what he/she will look like. A player can choose from thousands of options from which to authentically create his character. I must have spent an hour deciding how I wanted my character to look. This was by far the most fun I ever had just in starting a game. Although most missions seem to require you join a team, it helps develop friendships and comradeship amongst players. Also, if you are not a PC gamer, the controls will take a little getting used to… but boy is the frustration worth it. Once you get the hang of the game, it’s like riding a bike… You just don’t want the road to end! I still have a lot to learn from this game, but ultimately, I’m sure I’ll be impressed the deeper and deeper I go! 
