Superhero games that have better writing than the MCU

Iron Man started MCU in 2008, but even though that movie was a success, that didn't mean the Expanded Universe idea was going to work. of 2012 The Avengers It was a real proving ground, and it did extremely well at the box office and among critics. In the end, the MCU truly felt like “the one thing.” Today, everyone watches or engages with superhero content in some form or another on a watchable level friends or office.

Although the MCU movies can be fascinating, sometimes they are more like spectacles than grand art with overarching stories. In the video game space, there are at least five examples Games that write better than MCU movies in a specific way. Without spoilers, let's check out those games.

Marvel's Spider-Man

A fully featured Peter Parker epic

Marvel's Spider-Man This is the first adaptation of the iconic character that Insomniac Games has worked on. Thankfully, this isn't another restored origin story, as Peter Parker is already a well-established adult in New York City, and as a superhero, he dons his red and blue jumpsuit. He sticks with some familiar villains like the Kingpin, but other villains appear who have yet to be established. The main villain is Doc Ock, who is also a big reason why the story works so well. Like many stories involving Doc Ock, he becomes a father figure to Peter – after he loses Uncle Ben – before he becomes a villain.

Eventually, Oak's invention gets the better of him, and Peter, as Spider-Man, must stop him, causing him to stab his heart. Beyond the typical superhero stuff, what this game gets above all else is Peter himself. He helps MJ and Aunt May as much as he can, and works to feed the homeless, which leads to the appearance of another, lesser-known villain: Mr. Negative. Miles Morales, formerly of Change, is also involved in a supporting role. It may seem like a lot, but Insomniac manages to weave several narrative webs together Marvel's Spider-Man One of the best modern Spider-Man stories to date, from comics to movies, with plenty of heart, laughs and action.

Batman: Arkham City

The Dark Knight Returns

Batman is not a Marvel character, but a story told Batman: Arkham City Still worth praising over some MCU movies. After the first game Batman: Arkham AsylumThe villains escape to a part of Gotham City, which quarantines the area. Now, Arkham Asylum is located within a city, where all manner of villains are free to roam; At least, until Batman can help get them back to prison. Taking place primarily during one long, dark night, players must contend with the best of the best of Batman's rogue gallery. Two-Face, The Penguin, The Joker, Mr. Freeze, and many others are running rampant in the city.

This may sound like a very good thing, but every villain has a good side story that ultimately affects the overall story. It's well-acted with voices returning from the 90s Batman: The Animated Series A new addition to the cartoon, which helps sell the draw of these villains. Batman: Arkham City It's a good example of how to deal with multiple villains in one story without it feeling bloated, unlike some of the bigger MCU films with villains who get the short end of the stick in collaboration (Spider-Man: No Way Home is an example). It's also just a fun and brutal action game where it's satisfying to play as Batman, well represented by Kevin Conroy's golden voice, may he rest in peace.

Marvel's Avengers

A good origin for eating caterpillars

Marvel's Avengers It's not just a game where players can choose Earth's mightiest heroes; It's also an origin story for Kamala Khan, but one where she helps reassemble the Avengers after the devastating events of Captain America's death. Kamala's character and powers are presented better in this game than any other MCU TV show or movie she's appeared in. It's better if the MCU only showcases the Khan family. Marvel's AvengersThe family dynamic is more about fitting Kamala into her superhero role.

In this story, Kamala is learning the ropes of her elastic powers, while trying to convince the Avengers that their time is not yet over. It's a loot-based live-service game at its core, and isn't the best example of the genre among others out there, but there's no denying how fun the story is with all the set pieces players get to experience. Also, aside from Kamala, the other portrayals in The Avengers are solid, with Nolan North standing out as a better version of Tony Stark who doesn't need to be immediately compared to Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU. While the overall package may not live up to the expectations of Marvel Games fans, the story is definitely worth experiencing.

South Park: Broken But Whole

Silly, but meaningful

South Park: Broken But Whole Not tied to Marvel or DC. Instead, it's a direct sequel South Park: The Stick of Truth. In the first game, the kids from South Park and a new kid (who represents the player) pretend to be fighting with a magic stick in a fantasy land. In this sequel, the fantasy theme is switched to superheroes, with players choosing their creation at the beginning. Like the first game, the fourth-wall-breaking comedy is alive and well, poking fun at the DC, MCU, and video games.

Superhero-themed fans South Park The episodes will see many returning characters and references, from The Coon to Mintberry Crunch. fans of Deadpool Movies and She-Hulk The TV show will appreciate the bits South Park: Broken But WholeWriters like Matt Stone, Trey Parker, and others don't shy away from taking risks. While it lacks anything really engaging from the heart and mystery angle, the story and comedy of this game will surely keep players entertained from minute to minute.

Dispatch

A down-to-earth superhero story

Through several movies, viewers get to know more about the MCU's heroes, but the pace is slow. in a game like DispatchPlayers will bond with their heroes in just shy of eight hours. Finally, players will feel more involved in their team due to an active role in their development and their redemption. The game features a former hero, Robert, who joins a superhero agency to help guide a newly formed team of reformed villains. They are passive and rarely listen, but well-thought-out answers will help ensure cooler heads prevail.

Like Telltale's games or Supermassive's horror stories, Dispatch First and foremost is a story-based adventure game where choices matter. There is more gameplay than a typical adventure game, though, as players will go through a hacking mini-game and a light management sim where they have to dispatch the right heroes for each job. The right decisions can lead those heroes to level up and thus make Robert like them, while bad decisions lead to teamwork problems. It's compelling and tense in the best possible way, showcasing the more human side of superheroes and villains alike without being too weird or over the top like other non-MCU shows. the boys who invincible. Dispatch A completely different taste, and that makes it very special.