DC Universe Online

As one of these newly-transformed superhumans, players will choose to save the planet from Brainiac for the good of humanity, or to their own nefarious ends.

As an action MMO in the DC Universe, DC Universe Online will pit players with or against each other under the watchful eyes of major comic characters.

Upon starting a character, players can choose to be a hero or a villain, with the tone and specifics of their missions changing accordingly.

Next, they choose a mentor - Superman, Batman, or Wonder Woman for heroes, and Lex Luthor, The Joker, or Circe for villains.

Though players will take missions from many different DC characters, this mentor will guide their overall progress to the level cap.

Character customization is then based on appearance, and a few specific archetypes matching up to traditional MMO roles.

Nature and Sorcery powers evolve into Healer roles.

Gadgets and Mental powers evolve into Control roles.

Fire and Ice powers evolve into Tank roles.

Each power has two trees which change the final role slightly, and the player only earns enough skills points to fill one tree, or a combination of both.

All roles also have the ability to perform a DPS damage role, with powers shifting their effects accordingly.

Players can switch between the two roles on the fly, with customized power setups for each.

DC Universe does not rely on traditional "auto-attack" MMO combat, and instead uses a system most analogous to a third person action game.

Players can specialize in a number of weapon styles, each having a melee and ranged attack.

Weapons are generally more effective at one attack than the other (i.e. guns for ranged, swords for melee).

As the player earns skill points for progressing t

DC Universe Online for PlayStation 3 is currently worth €10.56 loose, €5.67 complete in box, and €40.30 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

DC Universe Online has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For DC Universe Online, loose is €10.56 and CIB is €5.67 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of DC Universe Online is currently worth €10.56 loose, versus €7.64 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.