Marvel's Midnight Suns
May 11, 2023 3 years ago
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. The game is set in the Marvel Universe and features a blend of strategy, role-playing, and card-based combat mechanics. In the game, players take on the role of "The Hunter," a customisable original character, and lead a team of Marvel superheroes. The story revolves around battling the demonic forces of Lilith, the Mother of Demons, who has been resurrected by the nefarious group Hydra. The gameplay involves strategic, turn-based combat, where players use a deck of ability cards to perform attacks, skills, and buffs. Between missions, players can explore the Abbey, the game's hub area, where they can interact with other heroes, upgrade abilities, and make decisions that affect the story and character relationships.
What it’s like
Marvel's Midnight Suns transforms the tactical RPG genre by weaving deep superhero social simulation into its core loop. You lead a customizable team of iconic heroes through a dark, gothic narrative against demonic threats, but the true heart lies in the Abbey hub. Here, bonding with characters drives progression, unlocking abilities and story beats through relationship mechanics that feel more like a dating sim than a traditional strategy game. Combat utilizes innovative card-based tactics, offering strategic depth and dynamic cinematic finishes without overwhelming complexity. While the writing can occasionally feel stiff or emotionally distant, the character interactions provide significant emotional weight for fans of these specific heroes. The experience is a polished, 60-hour journey that prioritizes character dynamics and tactical variety over traditional world exploration, creating a unique blend where who you are with matters just as much as how you fight.
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Keep in mind The game may feel slow or tedious for players who prefer pure tactical combat over extensive dialogue and relationship management. Additionally, the hub-world exploration is limited, which might disappoint those seeking open-ended discovery rather than linear mission progression.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, rockpapershotgun.com, pcgamer.com, gaming.net, game8.co, metacritic.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 02, 20224 years ago |
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 02, 20224 years ago |
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | Full release | Dec 02, 20224 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | May 02, 20233 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | May 11, 20233 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | May 11, 20233 years ago |
