It's been in development for quite awhile, originally as the Marvel Online MMO. When Marvel pulled out for unknown reasons, Cryptic Studios acquired the Champions line from the pen-and-paper role-playing game.
The long wait has been well worth it. Cryptic brings to live a super-powered world that is lush and beautiful as it is expansive. The detailing of Millenium City, the Canadian mountaintops and the desert canyon is something to behold.
While the world graphics are something to look at, the character modeling is on another level. Nearly anything you can think of can be customized onto your super hero counterpart. Mega Strong Mutant? Done. Gun wielding teleporting ninja? Done. Robotic Cyborg Shark? Done. Your imagination is your only limit. Your powers are even customizable.
I put countless hours into the original hero MMO, City of Heroes and I can tell you that Champions Online simply blows it out of the water. The biggest difference is the action itself. Battles are fast-paced and require your full attention. Unlike most other MMOs, it is not simply point, click and wait. With my own gun wielding ninja, I took down a squadron of eco-terroists by jumping and dodging gunfire while laying waste to them with my katana and SMGs. Every battle FEELS like a super hero battle.
The open beta started August 17th and the launch goes live September 1st. You can gain access to the open beta (and the goodies that go along with it) by pre-ordering from just about any retailer. Champions Online monthly subscription is comparable to other MMOs at $15 a month. However, if you get the beta there are some limited time offers for 6-month and even lifetime packages that come with an array of extra and exclusive content.
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