DCUO is incredible

I'm burned out on WoW, but I like MMOs for the big worlds/community etc.

So fully expecting to play the free month and quit in shame I bought DCUO. (heard it was dumbed down and not very good basically)

I have to report, this game is nuts, they nailed the "superhero vs villain" MMO. Seeing a superspeed guy run up the side of a skyscraper, me chasing him and stunning him off the side, dropping down to the ground (the earth shatters below you) and messing the villain up is unparalleled. This game makes me ask "what is WoW again?"

The combat is very fast, instead of "target and press buttons until dead" you "look" at the enemy and then do combos to build "power" and "superpower". With power you can use skills (like WoW) and superpower allows you to use the top end powerful skills. Combos are kind of like Ninja Gaiden (or something like that). Each class has 5 skill trees, 2 for the class, 1 movement, 1 weapon and 1 "iconic" power set. Its easy to learn, hard to master, and can be min/maxed like you wouldn't believe.

My only complaints about the game are the UI, which is gimped compared to other MMOs, but honestly the game is 5x more FUN than other MMOs so I'm OK with it.

I'm lvl 20, if you have questions feel free to ask.

can you throw someone through a house? or very minimum throw a car?

can you throw someone through a house? or very minimum throw a car?

ionusX

There is physics in the game.

If you take the superman-esque strength you can pickup a bus.

You can smash traffic and pedestrians and the drivers start freaking out and trying to get away.

Mentalists can encapsulate you inside an orb, then someone with superstrength can throw you 2-3 blocks away lol.

First MMO I have seen any sort of physics in. Nowhere near how good an SP game is, but definitely way beyond the WoW-zero-physics.

TL;DR - yes, you can pickup cars (and tons of other stuff) and smash people with it

DCUO = GTA4 + WoW + Ninja Gaiden

I agree, I have a level 26 controller and a level 17 tank. I also used to play wow, I fully expected like you to maybe only play this for the first 30 days, but I can see myself playing this for a long time. The more I get used to the game the more I like it. The general population on my server seems to love the game, this is only launch I fully expect better features to be add as time goes on. The community here on GS dosent seem to care about this game, Probley because it is on the ps3 as well, seems to me MP get little love here because it was "consolized" dosent matter it is there loss. My server is packed.

I agree, I have a level 26 controller and a level 17 tank. I also used to play wow, I fully expected like you to maybe only play this for the first 30 days, but I can see myself playing this for a long time. The more I get used to the game the more I like it. The general population on my server seems to love the game, this is only launch I fully expect better features to be add as time goes on. The community here on GS dosent seem to care about this game, Probley because it is on the ps3 as well, seems to me MP get little love here because it was "consolized" dosent matter it is there loss. My server is packed.

Advid-Gamer

Same, I'm on a PVP server, its loaded to the hilt.

Nothing more impressive than seeing ~20 people battling it out in the streets and seeing the battle migrate across rooftops.

You are seriously missing some awesome gaming if you dismiss DCUO. This isn't WAR/AoC/Aion.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"]

I agree, I have a level 26 controller and a level 17 tank. I also used to play wow, I fully expected like you to maybe only play this for the first 30 days, but I can see myself playing this for a long time. The more I get used to the game the more I like it. The general population on my server seems to love the game, this is only launch I fully expect better features to be add as time goes on. The community here on GS dosent seem to care about this game, Probley because it is on the ps3 as well, seems to me MP get little love here because it was "consolized" dosent matter it is there loss. My server is packed.

haberman13

Same, I'm on a PVP server, its loaded to the hilt.

Nothing more impressive than seeing ~20 people battling it out in the streets and seeing the battle migrate across rooftops.

You are seriously missing some awesome gaming if you dismiss DCUO. This isn't WAR/AoC/Aion.

[QUOTE="haberman13"]

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"]

I agree, I have a level 26 controller and a level 17 tank. I also used to play wow, I fully expected like you to maybe only play this for the first 30 days, but I can see myself playing this for a long time. The more I get used to the game the more I like it. The general population on my server seems to love the game, this is only launch I fully expect better features to be add as time goes on. The community here on GS dosent seem to care about this game, Probley because it is on the ps3 as well, seems to me MP get little love here because it was "consolized" dosent matter it is there loss. My server is packed.

Advid-Gamer

Same, I'm on a PVP server, its loaded to the hilt.

Nothing more impressive than seeing ~20 people battling it out in the streets and seeing the battle migrate across rooftops.

You are seriously missing some awesome gaming if you dismiss DCUO. This isn't WAR/AoC/Aion.

I took "nature", so much like a druid in WoW I can change forms ... and have all the travel powers in various forms!

PVP is awesome, you have to be brutal though, and be willing to take unfair beatings occasionally. (sonic flight really helps)

Looks like a very fun game, been hearing good things about it.

I'm burned out on WoW, but I like MMOs for the big worlds/community etc.

So fully expecting to play the free month and quit in shame I bought DCUO. (heard it was dumbed down and not very good basically)

I have to report, this game is nuts, they nailed the "superhero vs villain" MMO. Seeing a superspeed guy run up the side of a skyscraper, me chasing him and stunning him off the side, dropping down to the ground (the earth shatters below you) and messing the villain up is unparalleled. This game makes me ask "what is WoW again?"

The combat is very fast, instead of "target and press buttons until dead" you "look" at the enemy and then do combos to build "power" and "superpower". With power you can use skills (like WoW) and superpower allows you to use the top end powerful skills. Combos are kind of like Ninja Gaiden (or something like that). Each class has 5 skill trees, 2 for the class, 1 movement, 1 weapon and 1 "iconic" power set. Its easy to learn, hard to master, and can be min/maxed like you wouldn't believe.

My only complaints about the game are the UI, which is gimped compared to other MMOs, but honestly the game is 5x more FUN than other MMOs so I'm OK with it.

I'm lvl 20, if you have questions feel free to ask.

haberman13

incredibly bad you mean? yeaaaaah.... thats what i though. the game is straight up stale and mediocre.Roland123_basic

[QUOTE="Roland123_basic"]incredibly bad you mean? yeaaaaah.... thats what i though. the game is straight up stale and mediocre.Advid-Gamer

Just hit lvl 30 and the game has turned out better than I expected.

I started doing some PvP on the PvE server and liked it. While I play through the endgame content and try to get the iconic armor I plan on making another character on a PvP server. I heard the heroes are outnoumbered on PvP so I guess I'll make another hero.

I'm definitely liking the descriptions you guys are giving of this game. After playing Champions Online, I had lost all hope for a decent superhero MMO, but perhaps I was wrong. If anyone happens to have a spare buddy key so I can try this game out, I'd me most grateful, sounds like it's right up my alley, but I can't afford to drop that much cash on something I might not like.

I think I'm level 12 or so on my main, I haven't played that much, but I'm enjoying it so far. I'd say the redeeming factor is the enjoyable combat system, it keeps the game feeling fairly interesting. Flying sure is fun, too.

Really having a tough time trying to decide if I should go on a PvP or PvE server. I'm on a PvE server right now, since generally when I play MMO's I like to relax.. but on the other hand, it doesn't take THAT long to level in this game, and I noticed the quests are made to have heroes doing one objective and similar level villains doing a different objective in the same area. Like heroes have to save escaped patients and villains have to kill them. Could be fun on a pvp server.

I played the beta on the PS3 and it was really good, definetely getting it.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"][QUOTE="Roland123_basic"]incredibly bad you mean? yeaaaaah.... thats what i though. the game is straight up stale and mediocre.Roland123_basic

Wow, just... wow.

I would just roll on a pve server and do optional pvp. If every othermmo is any indication pvp servers are typically 80% jerks; they seem to flock to them like flies to crap. When they are not rolling on pvp servers they typically seek out rp servers to grief there.

The best thing about mmo's is the community .........the worse thing about mmo's is the community.

I played the beta on the PS3 and it was really good, definetely getting it.

[QUOTE="Roland123_basic"][QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"] ok, your opinion>>>>all. KillerJuan77

Wow, just... wow.

Just bought the game on Steam after about 4-5 people telling me its pretty good.

Downloading now, about 60% done.

Just bought the game on Steam after about 4-5 people telling me its pretty good.

Downloading now, about 60% done.

145ty

[QUOTE="KillerJuan77"]

I played the beta on the PS3 and it was really good, definetely getting it.

[QUOTE="Roland123_basic"] thanks, im glad you see it my way as well.FelipeInside

Wow, just... wow.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="KillerJuan77"]

Wow, just... wow.

MyopicCanadian

Well, every game is repetitive...I know that. But the quests and combat felt TOO repetitive to me. I felt (after playing for 3 hours), that I was doing the same quest and pressing the same buttons without any real challenge...

[QUOTE="MyopicCanadian"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"] Was I the only person who thought the combat was too repetitive...?FelipeInside

Well, every game is repetitive...I know that. But the quests and combat felt TOO repetitive to me. I felt (after playing for 3 hours), that I was doing the same quest and pressing the same buttons without any real challenge...

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

[QUOTE="MyopicCanadian"] Repetitive combat compared to what? It's definitely one of the better systems I've seen.RamenLovingPand

Well, every game is repetitive...I know that. But the quests and combat felt TOO repetitive to me. I felt (after playing for 3 hours), that I was doing the same quest and pressing the same buttons without any real challenge...

[QUOTE="RamenLovingPand"][QUOTE="FelipeInside"]

Well, every game is repetitive...I know that. But the quests and combat felt TOO repetitive to me. I felt (after playing for 3 hours), that I was doing the same quest and pressing the same buttons without any real challenge...

FelipeInside

how taxing is the game on the hardware?Kh1ndjal

not taxing at all really but dont come without a real/discrete gpu or a igh end integrated (intel g3000, mobility hd 4330 or 6370)

incredibly bad you mean? yeaaaaah.... thats what i though. the game is straight up stale and mediocre.Roland123_basic

how taxing is the game on the hardware?Kh1ndjal

It can't be too taxing since it's using the UE3, hell, even the PS3 version ran pretty smoothly.

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="RamenLovingPand"] What weapon set were you using and what level did you get to?Advid-Gamer

[QUOTE="ionusX"]

can you throw someone through a house? or very minimum throw a car?

haberman13

There is physics in the game.

If you take the superman-esque strength you can pickup a bus.

You can smash traffic and pedestrians and the drivers start freaking out and trying to get away.

Mentalists can encapsulate you inside an orb, then someone with superstrength can throw you 2-3 blocks away lol.

First MMO I have seen any sort of physics in. Nowhere near how good an SP game is, but definitely way beyond the WoW-zero-physics.

TL;DR - yes, you can pickup cars (and tons of other stuff) and smash people with it

DCUO = GTA4 + WoW + Ninja Gaiden

To me it feels more like a Crackdown mmo. With some ninja gaiden beat em up thrown in. Crackdown was the only game that gave met his freedom and the super speed and other powers. I love going mach 9 over buildings and across streets. Anyone who doesn't take super speed is insane imo.

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I think it was level 12 or 16, I can't remember. I was a superhero, with Superman as Mentor and Long Range weapons...? Maybe it is just me, I was expecting more from something with the DC tag on it...FelipeInside

[QUOTE="haberman13"]

[QUOTE="ionusX"]

can you throw someone through a house? or very minimum throw a car?

Morphic

There is physics in the game.

If you take the superman-esque strength you can pickup a bus.

You can smash traffic and pedestrians and the drivers start freaking out and trying to get away.

Mentalists can encapsulate you inside an orb, then someone with superstrength can throw you 2-3 blocks away lol.

First MMO I have seen any sort of physics in. Nowhere near how good an SP game is, but definitely way beyond the WoW-zero-physics.

TL;DR - yes, you can pickup cars (and tons of other stuff) and smash people with it

DCUO = GTA4 + WoW + Ninja Gaiden

To me it feels more like a Crackdown mmo. With some ninja gaiden beat em up thrown in. Crackdown was the only game that gave met his freedom and the super speed and other powers. I love going mach 9 over buildings and across streets. Anyone who doesn't take super speed is insane imo.

Completly agree, my first character flew but I prefer the speed getting around the city is much funner that way, not the mention it is better for combat as well

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"][QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"] honestly you didnt even play the game very much. level 12? thats like 6 hrs of play. The higher level you get the longer it starts to take to level. At this point to me you are just bashing the game in every thread, and then acting like you used to defend it. For someone who dosent like the game, I have seen you post in every single DCU thread.

Advid-Gamer

Well maybe I didn't play enough of it, but after 6-7 hours I felt bored.

WoW became boring to me after probably a year or so.... see the difference?

I might try it again in the future....who knows, but I didn't have this same feeling when I first started WoW. Again, I ain't saying WoW is the greatest ever and DC is the worst ever, just expressing how I felt on each game.

[QUOTE="Morphic"]

[QUOTE="haberman13"]

There is physics in the game.

If you take the superman-esque strength you can pickup a bus.

You can smash traffic and pedestrians and the drivers start freaking out and trying to get away.

Mentalists can encapsulate you inside an orb, then someone with superstrength can throw you 2-3 blocks away lol.

First MMO I have seen any sort of physics in. Nowhere near how good an SP game is, but definitely way beyond the WoW-zero-physics.

TL;DR - yes, you can pickup cars (and tons of other stuff) and smash people with it

DCUO = GTA4 + WoW + Ninja Gaiden

Advid-Gamer

To me it feels more like a Crackdown mmo. With some ninja gaiden beat em up thrown in. Crackdown was the only game that gave met his freedom and the super speed and other powers. I love going mach 9 over buildings and across streets. Anyone who doesn't take super speed is insane imo.

Completly agree, my first character flew but I prefer the speed getting around the city is much funner that way, not the mention it is better for combat as well

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="FelipeInside"] I think it was level 12 or 16, I can't remember. I was a superhero, with Superman as Mentor and Long Range weapons...? Maybe it is just me, I was expecting more from something with the DC tag on it...FelipeInside

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"]

[QUOTE="Morphic"]

To me it feels more like a Crackdown mmo. With some ninja gaiden beat em up thrown in. Crackdown was the only game that gave met his freedom and the super speed and other powers. I love going mach 9 over buildings and across streets. Anyone who doesn't take super speed is insane imo.

FelipeInside

Completly agree, my first character flew but I prefer the speed getting around the city is much funner that way, not the mention it is better for combat as well

[QUOTE="KillerJuan77"]

I played the beta on the PS3 and it was really good, definetely getting it.

[QUOTE="Roland123_basic"] thanks, im glad you see it my way as well.FelipeInside

Wow, just... wow.

I played the beta on the PS3 and it was really good, definetely getting it.

[QUOTE="Roland123_basic"][QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"] ok, your opinion>>>>all. KillerJuan77

Wow, just... wow.

The beta was merely "good." Incredible? That's quite a stretch for a game that really has nothing "incredible" about it. It doesn't look great, it doesn't play great, and overall it really doesn't do anything we've never seen before. I'd give it 7/10 at best.

The beta was merely "good." Incredible? That's quite a stretch for a game that really has nothing "incredible" about it. It doesn't look great, it doesn't play great, and overall it really doesn't do anything we've never seen before. I'd give it 7/10 at best.

THA-TODD-BEAST

[QUOTE="THA-TODD-BEAST"]

The beta was merely "good." Incredible? That's quite a stretch for a game that really has nothing "incredible" about it. It doesn't look great, it doesn't play great, and overall it really doesn't do anything we've never seen before. I'd give it 7/10 at best.

Advid-Gamer

[QUOTE="Advid-Gamer"][QUOTE="THA-TODD-BEAST"]

The beta was merely "good." Incredible? That's quite a stretch for a game that really has nothing "incredible" about it. It doesn't look great, it doesn't play great, and overall it really doesn't do anything we've never seen before. I'd give it 7/10 at best.

Roland123_basic

From when I played in the beta, I enjoyed the character-creation tools, the storyline where you follow a chosen master and the combat system. However, I was turned off by the generic kill this or gather that quest system and the social UI was atrocious. It took me almost 4 days to figure out where the hell the chatbox was.the_ChEeSe_mAn2

Like Wow or Aion are any different, yet this is bashed, sounds like a personal problem.

From when I played in the beta, I enjoyed the character-creation tools, the storyline where you follow a chosen master and the combat system. However, I was turned off by the generic kill this or gather that quest system and the social UI was atrocious. It took me almost 4 days to figure out where the hell the chatbox was.the_ChEeSe_mAn2

[QUOTE="the_ChEeSe_mAn2"]From when I played in the beta, I enjoyed the character-creation tools, the storyline where you follow a chosen master and the combat system. However, I was turned off by the generic kill this or gather that quest system and the social UI was atrocious. It took me almost 4 days to figure out where the hell the chatbox was.Advid-Gamer

Like Wow or Aion are any different, yet this is bashed, sounds like a personal problem.