Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Puts Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice…

Summary

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has set a new standard for superhero games, delivering a spectacular gaming experience from start to finish.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League may face an uphill battle as its release date nears, especially with the live-service elements that may impact the fun factor.
DC games have struggled to deliver in recent years, and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will need to match the level of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to succeed.

In 2023, it feels like there is no stopping the superhero craze. The MCU is still going strong as it builds out its fifth phase, DC is preparing for a massive reboot alongside its many Batman-centric adventures and shows like The Boys continue to excite audiences. That popularity has also found its way into the gaming industry with the likes of Gotham Knights, Marvel's Midnight Suns, and the recently released Marvel's Spider-Man 2. All of this has let players experience what it means to be a superhero, and there are plenty more on the horizon.

After two successful Spidey adventures, Insomniac Games has once again shown players why it is one of the best in the superhero business with Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Because of the games' acclaim, all eyes are on what the studio and the genre will do next. While Insomniac will be focused on Marvel's Wolverine for the time being, the next AAA superhero game will likely come in the form of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. And that game may be facing an incredibly steep uphill battle as its release date nears.

Suicide Squad Has a Lot to Prove in the Wake of Spider-Man 2

Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn, Deadshot, and King Shark from Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Marvel has not only had immense success in the film industry, but its Insomniac Games-led video games have also been met with critical acclaim. Every single one has further cemented Insomniac as the premiere superhero studio, which is probably why Marvel is letting it run wild with its characters. Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has continued that trend by delivering one of the best superhero experiences to date. It is not only a fantastic Spidey game, but it has just been a spectacular video game experience from start to finish.

Unlike Marvel, DC has not had as great of luck in recent years. The DCEU has been struggling to make an impact which has forced the studio to reboot, and recent DC games have failed to deliver. Gotham Knights was supposed to be this big new co-op Batman adventure; however, it fell flat with audiences. Now, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is supposed to continue the critically acclaimed Arkham series with brand-new characters. But things are not looking good for that game either.

The first gameplay trailers for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League showed what looked to be a live-service looter shooter with the DC brand attached. That was not what fans of the Arkham series or superhero lovers wanted, especially after Marvel's Avengers tried to do something similar. A couple of months after the gameplay reveal, the studio chose to delay it to 2024 to ensure it had a strong launch, but that core gameplay loop will not be able to suddenly change this far into development. That means that players will probably be stuck with many of the live-service elements, which could impact the fun factor considerably.

Not only do many DC fans not want a live-service Suicide Squad game, but the release of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has shown players what a quality single-player superhero game can look like. After the last game set a new standard for the genre, this has raised the bar even higher. It is exactly the kind of superhero adventure that players are looking for, yet Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will likely not be able to deliver that.

There is a lot stacked up against Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League which may be hard to push through. The Arkham brand may help it a bit, but its gameplay and story will need to be on the level of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 if it wants to succeed. However, there is always the chance the game will surprise audiences when it finally hits store shelves. Rocksteady is known for crafting some exciting titles, so hopefully this continues that trend.