Players collected heroes to form their own Squad. They were able to choose a hero from their Squad to play in a number of games and activities. As they played, the heroes increased not only their power in combat, but unlocked animated emotes[4] for use in the social game world zones. Many characters from the Marvel Universe appeared in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online in a traditional Super Hero Squad "super-deformed" style.
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online was the first MMO game developed in Gazillion's and Marvel's 10-year exclusive game publishing agreement. The second was Marvel Heroes.
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online was shut down on January 11, 2017.[5] Gazillion Entertainment itself shut down on November 22, 2017.[6]
Marvel Super Hero Squad Online had alternate controls, in which with one click the player could move from one place to another, or use the arrow keys or the traditional WASD keys on a keyboard. Selected characters could fly by pressing blue circles on the ground. If the character was unable to fly, that character could have a double jump or a high/long jump. Points were separated into two compartments, gold, and fractals. Both gold and fractals could be used to buy anything, the difference being that fractals could be earned over time in a game while gold had to be purchased with real money in the store. Many characters from the Marvel Universe appeared in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online in a traditional Super Hero Squad "super-deformed" style. The game's playing area is separated into zones. These included the Daily Bugle, the Baxter Building, and Asgard[7] which were associated with Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and Thor, respectively. A fourth zone named Villainville was also made available.[8][9]
A collectible card game was made available to play in early August 2011. The object was to deplete one's opponent's card deck by attacking with their own cards.[10] An arcade was developed where players could play as Deadpool, She-Hulk, Black Panther, Daredevil, Captain America, Thor, Doctor Strange and Jean Grey in selected mini-games. Two characters such as Deadpool and She-Hulk were featured in each mini-game. An achievement system was released that allowed players to complete several challenges such as greeting other players, buying new heroes, beating missions or card game quests. Each challenge completed awarded the player fractals, and a new hero. The game was released in Europe on November 4, 2011. On November 1, 2012, the European server was merged with the North American server and expanded to encompass more European countries.
Charactersedit
There were 197 playable characters before January 11, 2017.
^b Only available after purchasing a one-year subscription.
^c Only available after purchasing the $95.95 gold bundle.
^d Only available through the in-game achievement system.
^e Only available through the in-game crafting system.
^f Only available through an in-game Mystery Box purchase.
^g Rotation character. Only available periodically for a limited time.
Receptionedit
Commercially and critically, the game underperformed. Erik Dekker of the Dutch gaming website XGN gave the game a negative review, criticizing the frequent coercion of microtransactions, "puppet show" combat areas, and lack of depth to the overall gameplay.[11] Other critics praised the presentation and voice acting, but noted that it lacked appeal outside of young children who were fans of the show.[12]
Referencesedit
^ abc"Marvel Super Hero Squad Online". gamespot.com.
^Marvel Super Hero Squad Online. Marvel Comics. 2010.
^. joystiq.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
^. theblackboxoffice.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2011.
^Faylor, Chris (13 May 2010). "Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Unveiled". Shacknews.
^O'Brien, Lucy (22 November 2017). "Marvel Heroes Developer Gazillion Reportedly Shut Down, Game to Close Early: Employees are currently saying they've been laid off without Severance pay or PTO". IGN. Retrieved 7 June 2021.
^"Marvel's Super Hero Squad Online Adds Thor & Asgard World". CBR. May 13, 2011.
^Lefebvre, Eliot (23 August 2011). . joystiq.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-07. Retrieved 2011-08-26.
^. www.gamersdailynews.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2011.
^Watch the Super Hero Squad Online Card Game Trailer
^"Marvel Super Hero Squad Online critic reviews". Metacritic.
^"Marvel Super Hero Squad Online user reviews". Metacritic.
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article may be written from a fan s point of view rather than a neutral point of view Please clean it up to conform to a higher standard of quality and to make it neutral in tone June 2011 Learn how and when to remove this message This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Marvel Super Hero Squad Online news newspapers books scholar JSTOR May 2011 Learn how and when to remove this message Learn how and when to remove this message Marvel Super Hero Squad Online was a massively multiplayer free to play online game for younger audiences based on the Marvel Super Hero Squad developed by American video game companies the Amazing Society and Gazillion Entertainment The open beta version of the game was released on April 29 2011 1 although a closed beta was released in early 2011 3 It was a freemium in browser game that offered two types of microtransactions To purchase in game currency or a monthly subscription that gave the player additional perks Marvel Super Hero Squad OnlinePromotional comic distributed as free handout during E3 2010 2 Cover motif is a pastiche on Secret Wars 1 EngineUnityPlatform s Microsoft Windows Mac OS XReleaseApril 29 2011 US Beta 1 November 4 2011 Europe Beta November 1 2012 server merge Genre s Massively multiplayer online role playing game Players collected heroes to form their own Squad They were able to choose a hero from their Squad to play in a number of games and activities As they played the heroes increased not only their power in combat but unlocked animated emotes 4 for use in the social game world zones Many characters from the Marvel Universe appeared in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online in a traditional Super Hero Squad super deformed style Marvel Super Hero Squad Online was the first MMO game developed in Gazillion s and Marvel s 10 year exclusive game publishing agreement The second was Marvel Heroes Marvel Super Hero Squad Online was shut down on January 11 2017 5 Gazillion Entertainment itself shut down on November 22 2017 6 Contents 1 Gameplay 1 1 Characters 2 Reception 3 References 4 External linksGameplay editMarvel Super Hero Squad Online had alternate controls in which with one click the player could move from one place to another or use the arrow keys or the traditional WASD keys on a keyboard Selected characters could fly by pressing blue circles on the ground If the character was unable to fly that character could have a double jump or a high long jump Points were separated into two compartments gold and fractals Both gold and fractals could be used to buy anything the difference being that fractals could be earned over time in a game while gold had to be purchased with real money in the store Many characters from the Marvel Universe appeared in Marvel Super Hero Squad Online in a traditional Super Hero Squad super deformed style The game s playing area is separated into zones These included the Daily Bugle the Baxter Building and Asgard 7 which were associated with Spider Man the Fantastic Four and Thor respectively A fourth zone named Villainville was also made available 8 9 A collectible card game was made available to play in early August 2011 The object was to deplete one s opponent s card deck by attacking with their own cards 10 An arcade was developed where players could play as Deadpool She Hulk Black Panther Daredevil Captain America Thor Doctor Strange and Jean Grey in selected mini games Two characters such as Deadpool and She Hulk were featured in each mini game An achievement system was released that allowed players to complete several challenges such as greeting other players buying new heroes beating missions or card game quests Each challenge completed awarded the player fractals and a new hero The game was released in Europe on November 4 2011 On November 1 2012 the European server was merged with the North American server and expanded to encompass more European countries Characters edit There were 197 playable characters before January 11 2017 Playable Characters Abomination Agent Coulsonf Agent Venoma American Dreamg Angel Archangel X Force Archangel Annihilusa Anti Venom Arachne Beast Beta Ray Billf Black Cat Black Panther Black Widow Avengers Black Widowa Blade Cable Captain America Avengers Captain Americaa Captain America Stealth Suit Captain America Super Soldierg Captain Marvel Carnage Colossusg Cyclops Astonishing Cyclopsg First Appearance Cyclops Daredevilg Armored Daredevil Classic Daredevil Shadowland Daredevil Deadpoola Pirate Deadpool X Force Deadpool Destroyere Dr Doomg Future Foundation Dr Dooma Dr Octopusf Dr Strange Dracula Drax Electro Elektrag Pure Elektrag Emma Frostg Enchantress Falcon Falcon Exo 7 Firestarg Frankenstein Gambit Gamora Ghost Rider Classic Ghost Rider Goliath Green Goblinf Dark Iron Patriot Groot Guardiana Hank Pym Ant Man Giant Man Havok Hawkeye Avengers Hawkeyea Hope Summersg Hulk Avengers Hulka Gladiator Hulk Indestructible Hulka Mr Fix Itf Human Torch Iceman Impossible Man Invisible Womang Future Foundation Invisible Woman Iron Fist Iron Man Arctic Armor Iron Mang Avengers Iron Mana Hulkbuster Iron Mana Iron Man 2020 Iron Man Midas Iron Man MK Ia Iron Man MK II Iron Man MK XLII Iron Man Silver Centurion Stealth Armor Iron Mang Iron Monger Iron Patriot Jean Grey Dark Phoenix Phoenix White Phoenixa Juggernautf Lizard Lokia Avengers Loki Luke Cageg Magneto MODOKd Monkey King Moon Knight Morbius Mr Fantastic Future Foundation Mr Fantastic Ms Marvel Mysterioa Mystique Nick Fury Avengers Nick Furya Nightcrawler Swashbuckler Nightcrawler Nighthawk Nova Nova Sam Alexander Onslaught Psylocke X Force Psylocke Punisherg Thunderbolts Punisher Quicksilvera Red Hulk Red She Hulk Reptil Rescue Rocket Raccoonf Rogueg Avenging Rogue Ronan the Accuser Sabretoothf Sasquatch Sandman Scarlet Spiderg Spider Man Ben Reilly Scarlet Witchg Sentryg Shadowcata She Hulk Silver Surfer Dark Surfer SP DR Spider Girlg Black Suit Spider Girl Spider Hamg Spider Man Armored Spider Mang Big Time Spider Man Black Suit Spider Mana Bombastic Bag Mang Spider Man Earth 8351 Ends of the Earth Spider Mana First Appearance Spider Man Future Foundation Spider Mang Iron Spiderb Spider Man Noirg Spider Man 2099 Spider Womang Spider Woman Gwen Stacy Squirrel Girl Star Lorda Storm Mohawk Stormg Super Skrulla Superior Spider Man Taskmaster Thanosf Thing Future Foundation Thing Tuxedo Thinga Thorg Avengers Thora Battle Armor Thor Classic Thorg Ultimate Thor Tigra Titanium Manf Ultimate Comics Spider Mang Ultronf AU Ultronc Valkyrieg Venomf Vision War Machinea War Machine MK IIe Waspg Werewolfg Winter Soldierf Bucky Cap Wolverine Avenging Wolverinea Classic Wolverineg Samurai Wolverine Street Clothes Wolverineg X Force Wolverine Wonder Man Mission Bosses Abomination Annihilus Bullseye Dark Surfer Doctor Doom Doctor Octopus Dormammu Dracula Enchantress Fin Fang Foom Green Goblin Impossible Man Juggernaut Kingpin Lizard Loki Avengers Loki Magneto Malekith MODOK Mole Man Mysterio Mystique Onslaught Red Skull Sabretooth Super Skrull Surtur Titanium Man Ultron Venom Wendigo Winter Soldier Ymir a Only available to monthly subscribers b Only available after purchasing a one year subscription c Only available after purchasing the 95 95 gold bundle d Only available through the in game achievement system e Only available through the in game crafting system f Only available through an in game Mystery Box purchase g Rotation character Only available periodically for a limited time Reception editCommercially and critically the game underperformed Erik Dekker of the Dutch gaming website XGN gave the game a negative review criticizing the frequent coercion of microtransactions puppet show combat areas and lack of depth to the overall gameplay 11 Other critics praised the presentation and voice acting but noted that it lacked appeal outside of young children who were fans of the show 12 References edit a b c Marvel Super Hero Squad Online gamespot com Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Marvel Comics 2010 Super Hero Squad Online fires up closed beta joystiq com Archived from the original on 2013 02 09 Retrieved 2011 09 24 Marvel and Gazillion launch Super Hero Squad Online theblackboxoffice com Archived from the original on September 30 2011 Faylor Chris 13 May 2010 Marvel Super Hero Squad Online Unveiled Shacknews O Brien Lucy 22 November 2017 Marvel Heroes Developer Gazillion Reportedly Shut Down Game to Close Early Employees are currently saying they ve been laid off without Severance pay or PTO IGN Retrieved 7 June 2021 Marvel s Super Hero Squad Online Adds Thor amp Asgard World CBR May 13 2011 Lefebvre Eliot 23 August 2011 Super Hero Squad Online teasing Villainville joystiq com Archived from the original on 2013 02 07 Retrieved 2011 08 26 GDN Marvel Super Hero Squad Expands into Villianville Where Players Can Be Dark Heroes www gamersdailynews com Archived from the original on October 1 2011 Watch the Super Hero Squad Online Card Game Trailer Marvel Super Hero Squad Online critic reviews Metacritic Marvel Super Hero Squad Online user reviews Metacritic External links editOfficial International Website archived European Website archived Gazillion Website archived Marvel Super Hero Squad Online at IMDb nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Marvel Super Hero Squad Online amp oldid 1217431539, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
