Yesterday, we gave you some pretty exciting news about a totally free Marvel MMO called Marvel Universe; trouble is, the game’s launch is still quite distant. But today, you can play Marvel’s Super Hero Squad Online, a similarly themed game designed with youngsters in mind.
In this free online adventure, players adopt superhero identities and battle villains Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus or space dragon Fin Fang Foom to save Super Hero City. Gamers can play as some of the best-known superheroes in the Marvel pantheon, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Invisible Woman, Hulk, Wolverine and many othe rs.
The game comes from Gazillion, the same company Marvel’s teaming up with on Marvel Universe. While it differs a lot in UI and content from the hardcore-gamer oriented MMO, if you’ve got young ones in your life, it’s a great way to introduce them to the nerdy world of comic book characters, MMOs and card games — that’s right, Super Hero Squad Online will soon include an offline card component. Your kids’ll be rolling d20s in no time.
Players can customize and decorate their own headquarters, which are packed with interaction opportunities and usable items. The game is entirely free to play; gamers can also subscribe to unlock even more superheroes, game areas and missions.
The game is playable from most web browsers, and downloading the game files takes about five minutes on a decent Internet connection. Gamers of all ages should find it accessible.
TQ Jefferson, Marvel’s VP of Games Produ ction, said in a release,...
