Justice Leet: The 10 Best Games Based On The DC Universe

The universe is rebooting, the Green Lantern game is dropping, and it's high time we remembered some of the things the company has done right. Y'know, just in case.

June 3, 2011

Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters

By Rich Knight

10. The Death and Return of Superman (SNES/Genesis, 1994)

Whaaaaaat? You mean, there’s actually a GOOD Superman game? Damn straight there is—and it’s a beat ‘em up, no less. So that means no flying through any f**king rings, damn it. Take that, Nintendo 64! Following the famous story arc of Superman’s death and resurrection, what makes this game dope is the fact that you can play as the different incarnations of Supe, from regular hero to Cyborg to Steel. But not the Shaquille O'Neal version, thank God. [VIDEO]

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9. Lego Batman: The Videogame (Various, 2008)

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8. Watchmen: The End is Nigh (PS3/360/PC, 2009)

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7. Batman Returns (Various, 1992; SNES, 1993)

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6. Teen Titans (PS2/GameCube/Xbox, 2006)

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5. DC Universe Online (PS3, 2011)

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4. Batman (NES, 1990)

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3. The Adventures of Batman & Robin (SNES/Genesis/Sega CD, 1994)

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2. Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe (PS3/360, 2008)

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1. Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3/360, 2009)

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