Rocksteady Studios has carved out a reputation for developing stellar games that end up being revolutionary in their own right, and one need only look at the massive success ofArkham Asylumto understand why this is the case. Of course, this title in theArkhamseries was the first step of many, with Rocksteady aiming for bigger and better things witheach successive release in the trilogy.
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So, it’s easy to see why people are so hyped forSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. While the only thing revealed up to this point has been nothing more than a cinematic trailer, it goes without saying that fans would be more than hyped to try out another open-world title developed by Rocksteady, mainly due to their established pedigree as a developer.
For fans who find this wait absolutely unbearable, here are ten open-world titles that will keep fans busy until this game finally comes out.
10Infamous Second Son
There was a time when Sucker Punch Productions used to be known mainly for theirInfamousseries, which was definitely amazing in its own right.
Their efforts to bring the series over to the PS4 culminated in the creation and release ofInfamous Second Son— a great title that definitely does justice to the series. This title brings over a large swath of unique superpowers that can definitely be quite a blast to use.
9Sunset Overdrive
Before being known as the studio behind the inception of the brilliantMarvel’s Spider-Man, Insomniac Studious was mainly known for the brilliant work they did for developingSunset Overdrive.
The fluid movement and combat featured in this game are one of the major reasons why they were the perfect studio to carry forward this development experience over to the web crawler’s swinging and fighting mechanics.
8Saints Row IV
There was a time when theSaints Rowseries was nothing more than a way to ape the success of theGrand Theft Autoseries, without really bringing anything new to the table. However,Saints Row: The Thirdaimed to change this notion somewhatby prioritizing ridiculousness and player fun over everything else.
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This design ethos was carried forward toSaints Row IV, allowing players to experience a title where the main character — who just so happens to be the President of the United States as well, on top of everything else — attains superpowers. The result is nothing sort of absolute carnage and chaos… although one has to admit that the game does get somewhat easy as a result of these superhuman abilities.
7Gravity Rush 2
Perhaps one of the most underappreciated titles out there,Gravity Rushis a series that deserves way more praise and recognition than it’s currently getting. Featuring a unique mechanic and an inventive open-world, the secondGravity Rushtitle was absolutely incredible and should definitely be played by people who like their games to be more imaginative as opposed to familiar.
It’s a shame that Sony has effectively ended the operations of Japan Studio since they were at the helm of this game’s development. Hence, a sequel toGravity Rush 2seems all the more unlikely now.
6Prototype 2
Prototypeis another series that has been fairly underground since the launch of the first two games in the series. While the story and characters of the title aren’t anything to write home about, the superpowers that players can experiment around within the title are definitely notable.
Prototype 2ends up taking everything that was integrated into the game and cranking it all the way to the max, allowing for a spectacular adrenaline fest as players mowed down mobs of enemies with their incredible superpowers.
5Crackdown 2
Another title that uses the concept of superpowers to great effect isCrackdown 2— a title where players control a super-powered soldier who can accomplish massive feats of strength and agility with the greatest of ease.
It’s a shame thatCrackdown 3failed to live up to the hype of its predecessor, which was a fun romp from start to end and featuring some really exciting gameplay and art direction to boot.
4The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
It’s a shame that most people aren’t aware of the fact that there’s an open-world game starringThe Incredible Hulk, one of the most iconic superheroes of all time.
While the game might be somewhat short, there’s no denying the fact thatThe Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destructiondefinitely captures what it feels like to be one of the most destructive superheroes ever created… and it becomes all the more memorable as a result.
3Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Of course, it would be impossible to talk about games featuring superheroes without mentioning the brilliantSpider-Mantitles made by Insomniac Titles. The latest game in the series,Spider-Man: Miles Morales, ends up beinga wildly entertaining ridethat polishes everything that was included in the firstSpider-Mangame.
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Controlling Miles in his first stint as the savior of New York is definitely a blast, with his electrical powers adding another layer of depth to the gameplay as well.
2Batman: Arkham City
Rocksteady’s titles have always proven to be brilliant in every sense of the word, andArkham Cityserves as the perfect example of why this is the case. The game serves asa massive improvement over its predecessor, featuring an engaging open-world anda story that will keep fans hooked all the way to the very end.
Of course, it would be impossible to talk about theArkhamtrilogy without mentioning the final game in this brilliant series…
1Batman: Arkham Knight
While the initial reception toArkham Knightmight’ve been fairly mixed — mainly due to the poor PC port and the focus on the Batmobile — there’s no denying the fact that the game has ended up accruing more of a positive reception over time, with the game aging like a fine wine.
Batman has never looked better, and the story of this title definitely lives up to the loftyArkhamname in every sense of the word. The Batmobile segments are also engaging and make for an enjoyable break from the usual gameplay loop that theArkhamseries had become famous for.
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