WhenBatman: Arkham Asylumreleased back in 2009, the game was received as a critical success, showing other developers that superhero games could be a viable genre. Through attention to detail and complete reverence for the caped crusader’s reference material, theBatman: Arkhamseries helped to heavilyinfluence Insomniac’sSpider-Manlast year.
ThisBatman:Arkhamtreatment of detail assisted in leading the wall-crawling hero to massive success, allowing for Insomniac to triumphantly announce a sequel starringMiles Morales. And while practically nothing is known about Rocksteady’s upcoming game, these are some of the many superheroes that if given theArkhamtreatment, could likely rise to the occasion.
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Black Panther
Perhaps the most “Batman-like” of these heroes, T’Challa seems like the perfect candidate for thisArkhamtreatment. Not only isBlack Pantherone of the most intelligent characters in Marvel history, but he also has lightning-quick reflexes, as well as a vast array of high-tech gadgets at his disposal.
One of the most recent rumors for the newBatmangame has stated that the game will feature aShadow of Mordor-like nemesis system. This feature could work wonderfully in a game starring Black Panther, where T’Challa might have to deal with numerous enemies who want to usurp the throne of Wakanda.
Constantine
Besides the hand-to-hand combat found in theBatman: Arkhamgames, players will most likely point out Detective Vision as one of the standout features; however, Bruce isn’t the only detective in DC’s roster of heroes.John Constantineis a detective in his own right where he specializes in the occult and occasionally uses magic, often teaming up with the likes of Justice League Dark.
The Detective Vision mechanic in theBatman: Arkhamseries could lend itself incredibly well to a game starring Constantine. And considering the paranormal and occult nature of the Hellblazer’s many adventures, the game could be steeped in the horror genre and modeled after the creepyScarecrow missionsfound throughoutArkham AsylumandArkham Knight.
Doctor Strange
From the sorcerer detective of DC Comics to the Sorcerer Supreme of Marvel, Doctor Stephen Strange, who was famously portrayed byBenedict Cumberbatch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, wields a vast variety of magic. In addition to his seemingly limitless potential to learn new spells, Strange also has a deep and varied rogues gallery of villains including Baron Mordo, Dormammu, and Shuma-Gorath.
A game starring Doctor Strange seems like it would lend itself well to thepower of the next-gen consoles like the Xbox Series X. Being able to bend buildings and alter their perceived reality on a whim through the inclusion of the new SSD could prove to be a fun power fantasy for players.
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Static
Static is a superhero that many fans who grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons will be familiar with throughStatic Shock. Static’s powers, as implied by his name, are all based around electromagnetism, and even though he’s technically a high school student, he has proven himself to be an expert strategist and keen mind.
Although Static does have his own crew of evil-doers that he faces in his comic series, it might be more enticing for players if the game was centered around villains like Ebon, Hotstreak, and Talon, as well as plotlines fromStatic Shock. Incorporating these along with unique travel mechanics like Static’s flying disc could allow for DC to giveSpider-Man: Miles Moralesa run for its money.
Green Lantern
In the lore of Green Lantern, every color on the color spectrum is associated with a different emotion and is manifested in the form of a ring which has the ability to create light constructs. The farther away from the center of the spectrum the color is, the less control the user has over the ring, making Red Lanterns and Violet Lanterns (known as Star Sapphires) the most volatile and dangerous to fight.
Members of the Green Lantern corps are essentially space cops who travel and patrol different systems trying to keep the peace. With this in mind, a game where players are able to play as multiple Green Lanterns like Hal Jordan, John Stewart, and Kyle Rayner traveling from planet to planet in real-time, similar toNo Man’s Sky,could prove to be a distinctive superhero experience.
