The 10 BEST Open World Superhero Games

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00:00 Welcome to Mojo Plays and today we're counting down our picks for the 10 best open world

00:19 superhero games.

00:21 We've tried to not oversaturate one particular IP and get a good spread of games because

00:25 one particular superhero keeps swinging into our lives with banger after banger.

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00:38 Spider-Man 2.

00:39 I have many pizzas that need delivering and you are late, like always.

00:43 You are the only delivery boy here right now too, so you must deliver everything.

00:47 Our first entry is worth mentioning because from its first release way back in 2004 right

00:52 up until Insomniac started blowing us away in 2018, it wasn't only considered the best

00:57 Spider-Man game of all time, but the best superhero game period.

01:01 With a broad open world, a fun and engaging story, side missions galore and an upgrade

01:06 system that made developing your character worth the time you put into the game, Spider-Man

01:11 2 was top to bottom perfection.

01:13 And yes, that includes the pizza time missions.

01:29 South Park The Fractured But Whole

01:37 If you didn't expect to see this entry on the list, you need to expand your mind because

01:40 even though South Park isn't a superhero series at its core, South Park The Fractured

01:45 But Whole has all of the kids in South Park taking part in another role-playing adventure

01:50 this time as superheroes.

01:52 Allowing the player to choose from up to 10 superhero archetypes, the player explores

01:57 the open world of South Park, engaging in fights and quests that bring a hilarious new

02:01 take on the superhero genre.

02:04 The writing is everything you'd expect from a South Park episode while the gameplay is

02:09 deep, well developed and consistently engaging.

02:11 The new South Park games are solid games on their own, even before you add the hilarity

02:16 of Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

02:19 Prototype Defining a superhero is not always easy, so

02:26 Prototype offers a new take on the super enhanced human that is gripping and fun to play.

02:32 Prototype is an action-packed open world video game developed by Radical Entertainment where

02:37 players assume the role of Alex Mercer, a shape-shifting protagonist with superhuman

02:42 abilities in a quarantined Manhattan.

02:45 Infected by a mysterious virus, Mercer gains powerful combat skills and the ability to

02:49 consume others for knowledge and appearance.

02:52 The game offers a dynamic and fluid movement system, allowing players to traverse the city

02:57 with ease.

02:58 With a gripping storyline involving conspiracy and genetic experimentation, Prototype provides

03:03 an immersive experience as players navigate a chaotic and evolving urban landscape.

03:09 Megaton Rainfall Megaton Rainfall does what all these entries

03:24 do, it excels due to its unparalleled blend of superhero power fantasy and open world

03:29 exploration but it does it differently.

03:32 The game allows players to embody a god-like being with awe-inspiring abilities such as

03:37 flying through the procedurally generated cities and unleashing devastating attacks.

03:42 The immersive VR support enhances the experience providing an unparalleled sense of scale and

03:48 presence.

03:49 The minimalist aesthetic enhances the experience and the storyline by allowing the game focus

03:54 where it needs it.

03:55 With its unique premise, destructive power mechanics and a cosmic narrative, Megaton

04:00 Rainfall stands out as an extraordinary and thrilling gaming experience, offering a fresh

04:05 perspective on the superhero genre.

04:14 Infamous Second Son The often forgotten masterpiece Infamous

04:17 Second Son is always worth mentioning in a discussion about superhero games as it doesn't

04:22 follow the regular narrative beats and structure we've come to expect from the genre.

04:27 The game has been praised for its compelling narrative and vibrant open world, and the

04:31 superpowers attached to our protagonist Delsin are some of the most fun superhero abilities

04:36 in video game history.

04:38 Delsin's ability to absorb various powers, each with distinct combat styles, adds depth

04:43 to the gameplay.

04:44 The narrative's moral choices influence character development and the storyline, enhancing replay

04:49 value.

04:50 Graphically stunning and featuring dynamic weather effects, the game immerses players

04:53 in a visually impressive experience.

04:56 Lego Batman 2 DC Superheroes

05:06 During an era when TT Games continually produced Lego titles, several superhero themed games

05:11 were launched.

05:12 Notably, Lego Batman 2 DC Superheroes stands out as the first official installment with

05:17 an open world feature, possibly to pay homage to the infamous Arkham series.

05:22 Playing as Batman, users confront Lex Luthor with the involvement of other heroes such

05:27 as the Justice League and villains like the Joker.

05:29 Roaming Gotham City, acquiring new suits and characters, collecting gold bricks and tackling

05:34 challenges, this game was able to give an excessive amount of substance to its Lego

05:38 world.

05:45 Saints Row IV

05:50 In Saints Row IV, the player as the leader of the Saints gang gains superpowers due to

05:55 a simulated reality created by an alien invasion.

05:59 These powers include super speed, super jump and telekinesis.

06:03 Although the other games in the series didn't include superhero elements, the protagonist

06:07 here essentially becomes a superhuman figure capable of performing feats typical of a comic

06:13 book superhero.

06:14 This unique experience gives the series a fresh take and also the superhero genre.

06:19 If you enjoy a blend of action, humor and open world exploration with a superhero twist,

06:24 Saints Row IV is the game for you.

06:35 Lego Marvel Superheroes 2

06:37 Sequeling the 2013 release, Lego Marvel Superheroes 2 expanded its scope with cosmic proportions.

06:44 Battling Kang the Conqueror, players navigated Chronopolis, an amalgamation of Marvel realms

06:49 including Wakanda, Xandar, Marvel Noir's New York City and even Nowhere.

06:55 The game introduced diverse iterations of well-known characters like Gwenpool, Iron

06:59 Duck and Spider-Man 2099, utilizing time travel dynamics to innovate the classic Lego gameplay.

07:06 Despite the formula showing signs of familiarity, the inclusion of alternate realities and time

07:11 travel elements added a refreshing twist, enhancing the overall experience in this cosmic

07:16 adventure against Kang.

07:18 So Lego, need I say more?

07:22 Batman Arkham City

07:30 Preceding Marvel's Spider-Man, Batman Arkham City held and continues to hold for many,

07:35 the benchmark for open world superhero games.

07:38 A sequel to Arkham Asylum, it seamlessly translated free flow combat, art direction, exploration

07:44 and puzzle solving into an expansive open world environment, pushing the boundaries

07:48 further.

07:49 Memorable adversaries like Two-Face, Ra's Al Ghul and The Joker provided thrilling encounters,

07:55 including unconventional moments like punching a shark.

07:58 Yeah, punching a freaking shark.

08:00 The games abundance of collectibles and the diverse activities has left an enduring impact

08:05 even today, solidifying its status as a definitive title in the genre.

08:10 Marvel's Spider-Man 2

08:19 We could have easily mentioned both 2018's Spider-Man and 2020's Spider-Man Miles Morales,

08:24 but we decided to just focus on the newest entry in the series.

08:29 Spider-Man 2 takes everything it learnt from the previous two entries and combines it into

08:32 a very long and very satisfying single player experience.

08:37 Allowing the player to play as both Peter and Miles offers two characters, with two

08:41 storylines, two different skill trees, two different sets of costumes and two different

08:45 takes on the infamous web slinger.

08:48 The game changes styles throughout, making sure the player never really stops learning

08:52 and is always engaged.

08:54 Insomniac absolutely nailed this game and we thank them for another time sinking Spider-Man

09:00 Adventure.

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