On paper, superheroes and video games are perfectly matched. Nowadays we have likes of the Arkham trilogy, the Injustice series, and the Marvel vs Capcom titles all being released to critical acclaim. So it’s hard to believe there was a time when superhero games were met with much less excitement and enthusiasm than they are now.

However, before the Arkham developers, Rocksteady showed what kind of magic can happen when those behind the scenes have a true passion and love for the characters they’re working with, superhero fans were often left out in the cold when it came to the video game scene.

Who could forget when the abysmal Superman 64 was released on the Nintendo 64 back in 1999, and was considered not only the worst game on the platform, but was regarded as one of the worst games ever made.

That’s not to say that all modern superhero games are great because for every Injustice 2 we probably have a dozen games like Thor: Battle for Asgard, X-Men: Destiny and more. Thankfully, there’s been some great superhero titles, but many of these games were either criminally overlooked or totally underrated. With that in mind here’s a list of some of the most underrated superhero games ever made.

5. Marvel Ultimate Alliance Series

I’m going to include both games in the series here because both are worth a look if you’re able to get your hands on them. A remastered version of both games was up on the Xbox Store but they were recently removed because of conflicts with the license but you can still pick up used copies from your nearest game retailers.

They are action role-playing games that can be played solo or with three other players. The games have multiple endings and character-specific missions and costumes to unlock as you play. The isometric actioner looks a little dated by today’s standards but is a lot of fun and certainly enough to satisfy any Avengers: Infinity War itches you may have until next film releases.

4. X-Men Origins: Wolverine

The x-Men Origins: Wolverine movie didn’t release to a lot of praise back in 2009. The game. However faired much better than the film and gave Wolverine fans the aggressive anti-hero they always wanted.

Gamers familiar with the gameplay in the first three God of War games will know what to expect with this title. Wolverine even matched Kratos for brutality in addition to great visuals, voice acting and set pieces making up for its repetition.

3. Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

Now that the Insomniac Games developed Spider-Man: Homecoming has been confirmed for the first quarter of 2018 on the PlayStation 4, Spidey fans may be looking for a game that will keep them busy until then. If you’re willing to dust off your old PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360, then you wouldn’t go far wrong with Spider-Man: Web of Shadows.

Spider-Man: Web of Shadows is an open world action-adventure, that’s based on the comics and cartoon shows instead of the movies and it’s much better for it. The game features a lot of recognizable faces such as Luke Cage, Wolverine, Venom, and many more.

Spider-Man Web of Shadows also features some of the absolute best web-sling gameplay mechanics and mid-air combat ever seen in a Spider-Man video game.

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2. CaptainAmerica: Super Soldier

Captain America: Super Soldier was a game that was both underrated and overlooked despite being a Marvel movie tie-in. However, it was, unfortunately, “tarred with the same brush” as the other truly awful Marvel movie tie-in games such as Thor: Battle For Asgard and the two Iron Man titles.

Admittedly, Captain America: Super Soldier borrows very heavily from Batman: Arkham Asylum and would be understandable if some fans and even critics would shove it to one side thinking it’s a poor man’s Arkham. However, those who stick with it will find there’s a deep combat system, interesting exploration, fun collectibles and a decent World War 2 setting.

There are areas of the presentation in Super Soldier that certainly could have used more polish, and the developers Next Level Games admitted that they were rushed to meet the launch date SEGA specified, but under the circumstances, they pulled off a great Captain America game.

1. Infamous: Second Son

Infamous: Second Son is an early launch title for the PlayStation 4 that has been unfairly overlooked. It isn’t affiliated with either Marvel or DC but it does borrow heavily from both as an inspiration.

This is especially true in its storyline which bears more than a passing resemblance to the X-Men series both on film and in the comics. It’s the third in the series but Infamous: Second Son’s lead character is far more likable than the first two which featured your typical grumpy bald anti-hero. The game has received PS4 Pro patch and looks stunning as a result, but the game is worth a look whether you’re using enhanced or base hardware.











