The list of video based on the characters of the DC Universe continues to grow. Games like Gotham Knights and Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League are set to finally hit shelves next year. Ever since the last entry in the Batman: Arkham series released, fans have eagerly awaited whatever was set to come next from DC's gaming sector, and for good reason. The Arkham games, along with the Injustice games, have all been smashing successes critically and commercially.
Any games commissioned by DC using their characters seem to always hit the mark lately. Heroes have gotten most of the spotlight in these games, but it's fair to say that there are many people who'd like to see what the company and their gaming partners can really do with the supervillains. Based on their track record, it's safe to say that any games made starring these characters, would be just as successful as their previous outings.
10 Fans Have Already Gotten A Taste Of A Deathstroke Game
In 2013, fans were treated to Batman: Arkham Origins, a game which acted as a prequel to to the events of the Batman: Arkham trilogy. The game followed a younger Batman, who'd just had half a billion dollars placed on his head by Black Mask. This attracted many assassins, one of which was Deathstroke.
Fortunately for players, Deathstroke wasn't just one of the bosses in the game, but he was actually added as a playable DLC character as well. Both his standard combat and stealth mechanics were very fun to use, especially with his own array of gadgets at each player's disposal. An entire game of playing as Deathstroke would be a most welcome edition to DC's lineup.
9 Black Adam's Power Would Be A Blast To Wield
Black Adam is the perfect blend of being a powerhouse combined with the expert utilization of magic. He is comparable to Superman in terms of strength, speed, and durability. He also uses magical lightning attacks to do even more damage to anyone who dares cross him.
Being able to control and master the power of Black Adam in a video game would be entertaining. Also, based on his rivalry with Shazam and him being the ruler of Kahndaq, there is a lot of potential for great storytelling. Speaking of which, the world seems way overdue for a Shazam solo game as well.
8 Maxwell Lord Has An Intriguing Story
Many people know Maxwell Lord because of his antagonist role in the recent film, Wonder Woman 1984. Both this film and the many comics he has appeared in have captured how complicated of a character he really is. He doesn't just use his psionic manipulation abilities for vengeful or completely selfish reasons, he wants to make the world a better place, and he does it in his own heartless was because he never properly overcame trauma in his early life.
If given the opportunity, game creators could make an excellent story out of Maxwell's life, while also implementing gaming mechanics for his telepathy and other powers of the mind.
7 A Ra's al Ghul Game Could Go In Many Directions
Ra's al Ghul is one of Batman's greatest foes. He is an extremely skilled assassin who's lived for hundreds of years thanks to his frequent use of a Lazarus Pit. He also commands an army of assassins, known as the League of Assassins, who follow his every command.
Given how interesting this character is in so many ways, there are many different ways to make a video game with him as the protagonist. His leadership of the League would not only be interesting in terms of story potential, but there could be an army system, involving strategic deployment of assassins around the globe. And of course, with Ra's being one of the most skilled combatants in DC, there would definitely be some amazing boss fights against people like Batman and Damian Wayne.
6 Black Manta's Story Of Revenge Is Perfect Video Game Material
After his father's heart attack and subsequent death, Aquaman killed Jesse Hyde, treasure hunter and father of David Hyde. David then swore to avenge his own father's death, becoming Black Manta.
There have been many games where revenge has been the primary focus of the protagonist, and it usually makes for a compelling story. Black Manta's story would continue this trend of great storytelling. Hunting down Aquaman around the world and in the depths of its seas as a technologically enhanced warrior would be deeply engaging and have people playing for hours on end.
5 Sinestro Has Always Been A Compelling Character
At some point in their life, every fan of DC's material wishes that they the ring of one of the many lantern corps in the DC Universe, so it's only right that there should be a game to appease their fantasies. Longtime Green Lantern villain, Sinestro, would be the perfect candidate to take the role of protagonist.
The main story of a game like this could be so intricate and emotional with the character's long, rich history. He was once a Green Lantern, then founded the Yellow Lanterns, but still shows that he has the capacity for true honor. Any writer would consider Sinestro's character to be an absolute goldmine of potential. It also goes without saying that having control over a power ring would be insanely fun in a video game.
4 A Lex Luthor Game Would Be Perfect
Role-playing games (RPGs) are video games that allow you to really customize the gaming experience in whatever ways you choose. If someone wants to spend their time condescendingly sneering at members of a corporate board room and then go out and recruit supervillains to one's cause, then Lex Luthor's the man to play as.
If someone just wants to leave their big, shiny tower in Metropolis to go try and kill Superman in a big mechanical suit, that's also in Lex's wheelhouse. The point is, that the character of Lex Luthor would work extremely well in an RPG setting for players who want a more customizable experience in a comic book-based game.
3 Lobo Was Practically Made To Star In A Video Game
If someone were to ask a fan of video games if they would want to play a game where they could fly around space on a special motorcycle as a shotgun-toting space mercenary, they'd probably say yes. To be honest, it'd be a bit worrisome if they said no.
Anyways, with his superhuman strength and durability, his love for weaponry, and his extremely powerful healing factor, Lobo would be a tremendous amount of fun to play as. Taking contracts that bring you to different corners of the universe and seeing Lobo's infectious personality interact with different people, with a gamer in control, is just too enticing not to think about. Someone needs to jump on this idea immediately.
2 The Joker Is Always Entertaining
Everybody knows The Joker. Whether it's from Heath Ledger's legendary portrayal of the character in The Dark Knight, or Mark Hamill's incredible Batman: Arkham trilogy performance, or his many comics appearances, people know who The Joker is. Or do they? There have been many different iterations of the Clown Prince of Crime, with many similarities and extreme differences between them.
A video game, which would dive into the personality of this character as he undertook missions to change Gotham into his vision, would be extremely entertaining and gripping. And of course, there can never be enough interactions between him and his best friend, Batman.
1 A Darkseid Game Would Be Unlike Anything Ever Seen
Anytime video game players get the opportunity to play as the big boss enemy of the game, they take it, so why not make a whole game starring the most threatening villain in DC Comics?
Darkseid is indeed the almighty evil force in DC, having almost destroyed or taken control of everything in existence multiple times. Getting to step into his shoes, feel his power, rule all the worlds he's conquered, and fight against any heroes who'd be foolish enough to get in his way sounds intoxicating. Anyone in their right mind would spend countless hours playing a game like this, and no one would blame them.