Revolutionary Game Plot Twist: Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League's Clever Maneuver to Dodge a Marvel's Avengers Dilemma

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League should avoid repetitive enemies after its launch, as Marvel's Avengers suffered from this issue.

The State of Play reveal demonstrated that the repetitive nature of the enemies in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could potentially undermine the game's long-term appeal.

In order to inject new excitement into the game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could incorporate fresh adversaries from the DC universe, such as Darkseid and his formidable Parademons.

Earlier this year, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League showcased its gameplay during Sony's February State of Play event. However, the leaked information about its live-service elements received negative feedback from fans, questioning the creative decisions. Consequently, the release of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was significantly delayed. Although the delay may not allow for major changes, it has the potential to prevent a scenario similar to that of Marvel's Avengers by making one important adjustment.

Upon its initial release, Marvel's Avengers faced disappointing reviews and failed to attract the expected number of players. This can be attributed to the repetitive implementation of its live-service nature. Support for the game will soon come to an end in late September, with content updates having already ceased. To avoid a similar fate, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League must introduce new adversaries following its launch.

The Repetitive Nature of Marvel's Avengers and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League

Marvel's Avengers faced the issue of repetitive enemies throughout the game. The Earth's Mightiest Heroes constantly battled the agents of AIM, which consisted of only a few primary enemy types. This problem persisted even after the game's launch, with players repeatedly grinding against never-ending hordes of these robots. Despite adding more content and storylines, the game failed to introduce new primary enemies. Regrettably, it seems that the upcoming DC game, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, may encounter a similar problem. During the State of Play reveal, the enemies appeared repetitive, falling into five categories: basic foot soldiers, larger foot soldiers, tanks, helicopters, and larger constructs. All the vehicles and constructs had noticeable weak spots in the form of big purple patches. While Brainiac should remain the game's main antagonist, keeping an infinite horde of purple aliens afterwards could harm its longevity.

How Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Can Shake Up Its Enemy Types

It's likely that delaying Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League won't solve all its problems, but it could help address some of them. To ensure the game's success as a live-service game, ongoing support will be crucial. A vital aspect of its longevity will involve providing players with new challenges for Task Force X, and fortunately, the DC universe offers a wealth of potential adversaries.

One obvious option is a confrontation with Darkseid and his army of Parademons, although this may be better suited for a sequel. Nevertheless, pitting the Suicide Squad against a new villain and their horde of minions could set the stage for the story's continuation. Alternatively, other possibilities include facing off against the Reach, the Yellow Lanterns, or any other intergalactic threat.

The DC universe boasts a plethora of malevolent organizations on Earth, making them ideal adversaries for Task Force X. It is highly likely that one of these organizations will capture the attention of Amanda Waller, providing Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with a much-needed influx of new enemies.

Since its delay, Rocksteady has kept tight-lipped about its plans for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. However, it is evident that in order to avoid the pitfalls experienced by Marvel's Avengers, Rocksteady must innovate in its approach to enemies and effectively rectify any past mistakes.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League releases February 2, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.