Champions Online Reviews

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Written by BuckGB on September 12th, 2009

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The imperfections are obvious, though the usual launch-day mantras regarding future potential apply just as strongly to Champions Online as they do to other MMO games. Before you take the plunge, ask yourself whether you're looking for a new virtual world to call your second home or whether you just need to cleanse your palate with a bit of streamlined superhero action. If you're in the former group, Champions Online isn't broad or deep enough yet to make it your game of choice. If you're in the latter, you'll get more than your money's worth for the initial retail price, and the month or so that it takes to fully explore its vibrant nooks and crannies.

For a game so focused on questing, there just weren't enough quests on a few occasions forcing players to 'grind' experience to level up, something that can get boring fast. Champions Online holds a lot of promise and is the type of game that brings a smile to your face as you play despite its flaws, but it does still need some work. Players who have never been interested in an MMO before due to their relatively slow pace should enjoy this, as Champions Online quickly gets going and provides some fun powers and fast-paced action. However, MMO regulars may feel a little disappointed by this offering as it currently stands because it all feels just a little too small compared to others available on the market. In time, Champions Online could be a fantastic superhero title and a fairly unique take on the MMORPG genre in general, which is somewhat saturated with goblins and elves. It might not quite deliver yet but give it a chance, it may be a slightly ugly duckling at times but it has a lot of charm underneath, and potentially could flourish into a beautiful swan.

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