A year after unveiling “DC Universe Online” to fans at Comic Con, Sony Online Entertainment is beginning to talk about the game’s early story lines. Speaking exclusively to The Cut Scene, the company has unveiled the heroes and villains you’ll meet as you start the game – and what your first mission will be.
A little refresher first, though, for those who aren’t up to speed on the game:
“DC Universe Online” is a massively multiplayer online game for both the PC and PlayStation 3 that will blend action and role-playing elements. Players can choose to be a hero or villain in one of several cities, including Metropolis or Gotham City.
You’ll create a custom character to fight alongside icons from the DC Universe – and you won’t have to worry about building up your powers slowly. From the minute you enter the game you’ll be a full-fledged super hero (though, obviously, you’ll enhance your skills as you progress).
While DC and SOE are keeping the game’s full story under wraps – and, make no mistake, there is an evolving plot to the game – DC writer Marv Wolfman (who will lead a panel on the game Wed. evening at Comic Con) says everything you do in “DCUO” will be centered around that storyline.
Once you’ve signed up, you will be able to choose one of three areas of specialty – Super powers, Tech powers or Magic powers.
Superheroes will find themselves involved in a Superman storyline the minute they begin playing. Tech heroes will work alongside Batman. And magic heroes will apprentice with Wonder Woman.
Conversely, super villains will work with Lex Luthor. Tech villains start off the game with the Joker. And magic villains will have Circe get them started.
For simplicity’s sake, let’s assume you have created a superhero.
Once your character is created and you enter the game, you will immediately be introduced to Superman, who will walk alongside you and explain the current crisis as you head to the main superhero area.
Villains, it seems, are kidnapping superheroes by force. No sooner has he asked for your help than you find yourself in the thick of a fight. Once you’ve defeated those enemies, Superman tasks you to help him find the captured heroes.
Batman and Wonder Woman will take players on different mission threads, but (again) it will all feed into the game’s central plot.
“You won’t be starting on a small level,” says Wolfman. “You’re thrust right in the middle of the DC Universe. … You’re going to be meeting some major villains right from the beginning.”
Or, if you’ve chosen to be a villain, you’re going to go toe to toe with some big time heroes.
Characters will remain true to their comic book alter egos, says Wolfman.
“If you’re working with the Joker, he doesn’t care about you – he believes in chaos,” he says. “He could throw you in the thick of danger.”
It’s not just low-level characters the Joker may screw over, either. He’s just as likely to backstab Lex Luthor at some point in the game.
The idea behind “DCUO” is constant interaction with characters from the DC comics.
“You’ll be constantly running into Superman or Batman or Wonder Woman throughout the game – and that’s just on the lower levels.”
“DC Universe Online” is due out in 2010
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