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What are the best Comic Book games on Steam?

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Best Comic Book games on Steam	Price	Genre	Co-Op
-- LEGO Marvel Super Heroes	$19.99	Open World / Super Hero	2 Player Local
-- The Walking Dead	-	Narrative, Adventure, Survival Horror	-
-- The Wolf Among Us	-	-	-
-- LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2	$39.99	Action-Adventure	-
-- Batman: Arkham Knight	$29.99	-	-

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

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Very addictive to collect the playable characters

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes has more than 130 playable characters, such as Wolverine, Spiderman, Iron Man, Deadpool. Their abilities are varied enough that you'll keep wanting to try out new characters. This will keep you completing various missions and collecting tokens around the LEGO city. You'll have unlocked most of them before you know it only to realize how much time has passed already. See More

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Simplistic repetitive gameplay

The gameplay hasn't changed much since LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game. It still has very simple beat-em-up style combat, having you mash the same buttons over and over, which can grow tedious after a while. See More

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Genre:Open World / Super Hero

Co-Op:2 Player Local

Controller Support:Full

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Great fun for Marvel fans

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes not only uses the most popular Marvel characters, but also some of the lesser-known heroes, such as Moon Knight. It feels nice to finally see them in a video game. Most of the Marvel characters are accurately depicted (albeit in their LEGO forms). This allows you to further immerse yourself into the crossover story on par with the ones found in the comics. See More

The Walking Dead

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Engrossing Storyline

The Walking Dead tells a genuinely gripping story which can be a testing and exhausting experience for the player. It is told through the interactions between people fighting to survive in a new world in which resources are scarce and threats can come from both the living and the undead. Perhaps the major strength of the game in creating a compelling story telling experience is that it causes the player to care about the characters involved. This is an all too uncommon experience in gaming, and in The Walking Dead adds much greater meaning to the decisions which must be made along the way. See More

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Superficial player impact

While the game may on the face of it appear to have far reaching consequences for the decisions taken by the player. At times it can appear that these consequences cause mainly only superficial differences as the story progresses. See More

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Steam Rating:Overwhelmingly Positive

Genre:Narrative, Adventure, Survival Horror

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Difficult Decisions

The Walking Dead requires that the player make decisions throughout, these typically will be in the form of action or conversation options. In many of these situations there is no obviously correct or best choice yet these decisions must be taken in stressful situations often giving a matter of seconds. They can be morally testing as you can attempt to do what is 'right', what is best for the group or what is best for yourself as well having differing repercussions on how your character is perceived by different people. See More

The Wolf Among Us

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Characters feel real

The writing is so well done that the character and their story fell very real, even when realizing the story takes place in a fairy-tale world. This allows for immersion in the game that is often not matched by other point and click adventure games. See More

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May be too gruesome for kids

With all of the cursing and the not to mention the severed head, this story may not be appropriate for children. See More

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Refinement of earlier success

With the success TellTale achieved in their Walking Dead series, The Wolf Among US takes every good aspect of that gameplay and refines it even further. See More

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In game encyclopedia

For those that want more back-story into the Fables comic there is an in game encyclopedia that allows for a more in depth analysis of the characters and their surrounding story. See More

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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Great variety of level locations

Traveling across Chronopolis, the world filled with Marvel locations from around the globe, is a great theme park of different levels. With the game's time-travel elements, it's possible to be in the modern New York City metropolis for one level and then Ancient Egypt in the next. The variety helps to keep things fresh across the 11+ hour campaign. See More

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Objectives aren't always clear

Even though the open world design of the levels is limited and simplistic, the game sometimes neglects to give specifics on where to go next. Getting to objectives will then require wandering around the small maps and eventually stumbling upon the next place to go. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Action-Adventure

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Fun two-player local co-op

Friends and family can play LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 together, battling against hordes of enemies in the chaotic two-player co-op mode. The combat is unbalanced, with some characters who are far more powerful than others, but there's still a great time to have with all the madness on each level. Although there's no online play, this is still a great game for those looking for fun games with couch co-op. See More

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Doesn't change up the LEGO game formula

As the LEGO games are meant for younger audiences, it's great that they're easy to pick up and learn, but LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 doesn't offer anything new to the franchise. The combat is the same button-mashing experience that requires no skill and offers no forms of character progression. See More

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Excellent voice acting

Each character in the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 has solid, snappy delivery for their well-written lines, fitting well with the game's light-hearted take on the superhero genre. See More

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Light-hearted story

With well-written characters who quip and deliver memorable lines, the story is wonderful for anyone interested in a lighter, kid-friendly interpretation of the Marvel universe. Kang the Conqueror is competent without needing to be overtly evil, and heroes such as Spider-Man and Captain America are charming in their heroism and banter with other characters. See More

Batman: Arkham Knight

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Large city to explore

A large city comprised of three separate islands makes up the area playable in game. Which is huge, making for much to explore for the player. See More

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Frequent crashes

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Steam Rating:Overwhelmingly Positive

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Supports arbitrary resolutions

Including 21:9 widescreen aspect ratio and 4K resolutions. See More

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Initially missed graphical features from the console versions

This makes it one of the PC ports where the console version released at the same time actually looked better. See More

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Ability to drive around the Batmobile

Arkham Knight has the open world aspect of the previous game but has now introduced the Batmobile for use on the street with a full weapon loadout. Being able to drive around thee streets of Gotham as well as use the vehicle to take down bad guys makes for an exciting experience not seen in the series before. See More

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Awful performance

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Had been withdrawn from sale

Possibly the first release (certainly the first AAA release) to be digitally withdrawn from sale. Buyers were refunded. It was reinstated months later, but the port was not much better and still had terrible performance issues. See More

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30 FPS cap

B:AK limited to running at 30 frames per second. See More

Injustice 2

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Wide selection of characters and playstyles

With the base roster including nearly 30 characters, along with over a dozen additional DLC options, both fans of the superhero genre and newcomers to the universe will find a fighter that they enjoy. Catwoman's acrobatics, the slash of her claws and the crack of her whip are all unique to her, while Poison Ivy throws out clever traps to ensnare her enemies and deal powerful damage to them. From Aquaman to Wonder Woman, there are a ton of characters all with different playstyles to choose from. See More

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Includes unnecessary microtransactions

Injustice 2 includes microtransactions to get around the grind of leveling up characters, as well as options to purchase skins and other items. Microtransactions are harmless when they're limited to cosmetic options; implementing them for progression in a retail-priced game is unnecessary. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

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Plenty of loot-based character customization

Playing through the Multiverse pits players against enemies on other planets, all with their own challenges to earn various loot to customize your character. Successful completion of these challenges earns you a wide range of powerful gear, in-game credits, and more. There are endless amounts of obtainable loot from the many Multiverse battles, along with limited-time events and exclusive rewards that will entice players to come back for more challenges. See More

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The story isn't great

With an overly grim plot that builds up to a conclusion with too many unexplained details, it's difficult to get invested in Injustice 2's story. Things are far too dark for the sake of it, with the plot trying too hard to be serious and interesting. Although the story is a more traditional superhero tale than the first Injustice game, there isn't much to praise with the writing. See More

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Combat has a high skill-ceiling

For those looking to truly master combat with their favorite Injustice 2 characters, they'll have hours of practice to look forward to with perfecting long strings of combos. The tutorial only gives the bare basics of the game's fighting system, so it's up to you to discover Injustice 2's true potential. Getting the timing down for the 20+ button inputs for certain combos and finishers may sound daunting to some, but this game is great for anyone looking for a challenging fighting game to master. See More

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Character models are photorealistic

Each character of the Injustice 2 cast looks true-to-life, giving the impression that the player is controlling a real person instead of only a video game character. The sheen on Batman's armor in the light, every detail of Harley Quinn's menacing, but playful smirk, and the fluid movement of Superman's cape as he fights: these details are all stunningly recreated with photorealistic quality, making the game look like the blockbuster films. See More

The Walking Dead: Season 2

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Choice of protagonist increases emotional impact

Viewing the story through the eyes of Clementine, a young child from the first season, is an interesting choice and makes some of the decisions you have to make even more heartbreaking. Not only is she growing up, she is growing up in the midst of a brutal zombie apocalypse where survival is rough, and life or death choices have to be made on the fly. Experiencing some of the game's situations from the viewpoint a young girl make them even more disturbing and troubling, increasing their emotional impact. See More

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May distress some people

There is a lot of violence, gore, and very disturbing situations. Some people may not react well to some of the scenes. Despite the fact that the main character in this game is a young girl, this is a game for adults. See More

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Genre:Adventure, Narrative, Survival Horror

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Gripping and emotional story

TWD: Season 2 continues the story about the struggle to survive during a brutal zombie apocalypse. You play as Clementine, a young girl from the first season, who is growing up in a cruel world. Food and resources are scarce, and people will do whatever they feel they must do to survive. Not only are the hordes of zombies a constant threat, but people are also dangerous with hidden motives. The story does a really good job showcasing the lengths people will go to to survive, and constantly offers up interesting and tough decisions for you to make. It hits on every emotional level. There are moments of horror, sadness, tragedy, and even a little humor thrown in. Through meaningful dialogue and character interactions, the game is able to flawlessly switch gears between them creating a very gripping and emotional story. See More

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Some obnoxious quicktime events

While this game is almost fully story based, there are still some fairly long and annoying quicktime events during action sequences. There are a few in particular that feel like they drag on a bit too long, and if you hit the wrong key/button at any point, you'll have to restart the event. See More

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A huge amount of replayability

Resembling an interactive novel, TWD: S2 plays out as a series of dialogue choices or decisions that result in specific actions. It's pretty interesting to replay the game many times and choose all the different ways of handling situations just to see how they play out. See More

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Stellar voice acting brings the characters to life

Voice actors deliver their lines with a lot of emotion, never feeling forced or fake. This excellent acting really helps draw you into the story and its characters. There's a lot of great chemistry between the various voice actors as well, resulting in conversations that flow well and sound very natural. See More

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Standlone story makes it accessible for all

Even if you don't read the comic or watch the TV show, you can still play and enjoy this game. It's a completely standalone story. While there are some mild easter eggs for fans of the show/comic, you can still understand the game just fine without any prior knowledge of The Walking Dead. See More

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Dynamic and impactful decisions

Surviving in the midst of a zombie apocalypse is hard, and oftentimes decisions will require you to make heart-wrenching choices to progress the story. In most cases, there are no easy or pleasant solutions to most of the scenarios the story places you in. However every choice you make, be it through dialogue or an action, will influence the story playing out in a new way. Characters will also remember your past interactions with them, which results in the story playing out in dynamic ways. For example, at times you can choose whether or not to help other characters. If you do, they may remember your kindness later in the game. If you don't, they may not trust you in the long run. Characters also remember your dialogue choices, and it will always influence later events. See More

Injustice: Gods Among Us

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Fantastic audio

From the sweeping orchestral score to the outlandish sound effects to the superb voice acting the game really shows polish in the audio department, which really helps with the immersion of the game and the world it is trying to portray. See More

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Low replayability

Once each character story has been beaten there is little reason to revisit the game other than for multiplayer. Like many fighting games the single c=player components are a bit thin and wear out fast. See More

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Tons of stage transitions

Being that the game uses the DC universe as the setting, the developers choose to take full advantage of the stories found in the universe and implements them through tons of stage transitions, making for hug environments where characters can be thrown to completely different areas, all animated through cut scenes that exude character development through transition.. See More

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Animations are not always smooth

While overall the game is animated well there are times where mid air collisions or missed frames of animation stand out as a problem. For the most part this is a slick looking game, but when animation issues arise, it definitely stands out breaking immersion. See More

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Well fitting theme

The DC characters used in the game are implemented well through expositions before matches as well as design overall. Each character is believably portrayed in the game just as they are in the comics. There is much fan-service contained within as well, making for a great game for fans of the franchises used as well as for people that just enjoy good presentation. See More

Deadpool

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Fourth wall breaking

If anything defines Deadpool as a superhero, then it is the fact that he constantly breaks the fourth wall. In fact, his interactions with the player or the narrator can turn into a mechanic to advance in a level. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

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Fast paced combat

Deadpool is a game with a proper combat system. This involves various satisfying sword skills, evasion skills as well as simply shooting guns. There is a progression system to improve weaponry and Deadpool's overall combat effectiveness. See More

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Humoristic

Deadpool is a game that is full of funny moments. This ranges from edgy jokes that the main character tells to parodying AAA games by ridiculing their mechanics. See More

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