While this doesn’t work for every game, it suits the superhero genre very well.

These queer characters provide much-needed diversity in the crime-fighting genre.

After all, heroes in comic books often operate in large cities where they save people and stop crimes.

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Therefore, using those same cities as open worlds makes a lot of sense.

It’s certainly a concept that works well in the following games.

Since you’re the Hulk, you don’t just peacefully wander down streets and hail cabs.

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You cause plenty of destruction and chaos.

7Gotham Knights

Gotham Knights is one ofthe more underrated games in recent memory.

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It’s a fun version of Gotham to roam around.

What helps keep it enjoyable throughout the game is how different each character is to play.

They all have different moves and gadgets, making each one feel distinct.

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6Infamous Second Son

Not every superhero game is based on characters from Marvel or DC comics.

The Infamous series, for example, debuted in video games, not comics.

Not only does he use these skills for fighting, but he also traverses the open world.

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Unlike most other superheroes in gaming, he can use his powers for either good or evil.

That decision is up to you.

This creates interesting scenarios where small, unique teams are formed.

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You do so as any of the characters you have unlocked.

One of the more unusual open-world superhero games is South Park: The Fractured But Whole.

As the title suggests, it’s based on the South Park TV series.

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Therefore, it has the same jot down of outrageous humor.

It isn’t the biggest open world, especially as it’s mostly 2D.

But the place is filled with life.

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3Saints Row 4

Saints Row isa series that has changed a lot over the years.

It used to be a GTA-like game about street gangs.

You utilize these to get around the map and defeat enemies.

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2Batman Arkham City

The original Arkham Asylum is a fairly linear adventure.

Its sequel, however, is a full open-world action-adventure game.

It takes place in Arkham City, a sectioned-off part of Gotham.

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The area is essentially a big prison, as all of the worst criminals are kept there.

You also can complete some of the Riddler’s puzzles if you like.

1Marvels Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man gets more open-world games than your average superhero.

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In fact, you’d be hard-pressed to find a recent Spidey game that isn’t open-world.

This is because the key to any Spider-Man title is the ability to swing around a city.

After all, that is what the character is mainly known for.

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The pair have distinct powers from one another, but they both can fling themselves from building to building.

Plus, they fight villains and stop crimes.

All of it feels very satisfying and fun to play.

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With great power comes great superheroes attached to it.

These comic book superheroes are the best of the best.

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole is the sequel to Ubisoft’s hit The Stick of Truth. A direct sequel starting just a day later, the New Kid must once again team up with Eric, Stan, Kyle, and Cartman, this time taking on superhero personas.

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Image of Batman Hiding From Mr. Freeze from Batman: Arkham City.

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Marvels Spider-Man 2 screenshot of Peter Parker and Miles Morales both as Spider-Man swinging toward the camera.

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