We've seen a lot of comic book-based video games over the years, but for each Batman: Arkham Knight there seems to have been several Superman 64s. Comic book-based video games don't always hit their mark, but that doesn't mean people should stop trying to make them. Here are several comic heroes we want to see given a second chance in the game world.
Catwoman
Who Should Make it: Klei Entertainment
Why it could be awesome: As a rule, video games based off super hero films are generally several times worse than the film. Considering how terrible Catwoman's 2004 Halle Berry adaptation was, it's actually kind of impressive that the game was worse. However, Catwoman's inclusion as a playable character in Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham City proved that the character can handle herself in a game world. We'd love to see this jewel thief featured front and center in her own stealth game. Klei Entertainment's Mark of the Ninja is a good prototype, so why not combine the 2D stealth action from that game with a Metroid-style exploration map. Catwoman could sneak into the "secure" lofts of Gotham's rich and famous to steal their goodies, and then use the proceeds to buy new upgrades and powerups. What do you think she'll find when she sneaks into Wayne manor?
Daredevil
Who Should Make it: Rocksteady
Why it could be awesome: Some people think that Daredevil is the poor man's Batman, but we believe that the Man Without Fear has enough
going for him to set himself apart. Netflix recently showed that the character can appeal to a wider audience, but his best
representations in games are a canceled Xbox/PS2 game and a mediocre 2003
movie tie-in for the GBA. We think Daredevil deserves better; he
deserves the Rocksteady treatment. Since Batman's combat and city
exploration work so well, we'll steal that. Daredevil's hyper senses
could be used in a similar way to Batman's Detective vision, but since Daredevil's senses are much more precise, maybe the game could slow down time,
allowing our hero to line up trick shots with his billy clubs or discover
secret interactive corners of the environment to smash his foes head's into.
Daredevil would also be collecting clues à la L.A. Noire, and then use
them to prosecute his foes in the courtroom. If he doesn't get enough info to put his
enemies behind bars, they might end up back on the streets.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Who Should Make it: Turtle Rock Studios
Why it could be awesome: Even though the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have remained an important cultural touchstone for the last several decades, the best TMNT games are nearly 20 years old. Since the best aspect of those old games was the co-op, we'd love to see someone bring back those classic beat 'em ups with a modern twist. Let's follow Left 4 Dead's lead, but convert the concept into a third-person action game. Players would work in teams of four and try to fight their way through hordes of foot soldiers, aliens, and other mutants. Those who stray too far from the group would be easily shell shocked, but those who stick close to their friends would be able to make good use of each individual turtle's special move set.
Next up: We put a new spin on comics' most beloved family and then tackle the Superman problem...