Rocksteady Studios unveiled the first full gameplay for Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League last night, and the response from fans was mixed to negative. Many long-time followers of the Batman Arkham series felt a sting of disappointment as the footage circulated, with a large share of dislikes on most videos. The challenge this time around was not just the visuals but the core design choices that shaped the player experience, including progression systems and monetization mechanics that felt intrusive to some players. Observers compared the new title to Marvel’s Avengers in both tone and progression, noting a sense of fatigue around live-service elements that compete with traditional action gameplay.
One standout moment of scrutiny came from the PlayStation channel, where the gameplay video accumulated a high number of dislikes. Critics highlighted service mechanics such as donations and battle passes as the center of contention, arguing they could derail the single-player or co-op pace that fans once enjoyed in the Arkham era. The conversation online reflected a broader concern: does this new approach honor the series’ heritage, or does it lean too hard into monetization at the expense of pure gameplay momentum?
Comments on YouTube:
“I can’t believe these are the guys who made the best Batman games.”
“RIP Rocksteady… you will always be in our hearts.”
“Good. It seems that Insomniac is now the undisputed king of superhero games.”
“We have a team of four unique villains with their own skills. Let’s showcase them rather than forcing them into repetitive action.”
“Thought it would be Arkham style combat with counterattacks and all. It’s like Marvel’s Avengers.”
“I think we now know why two of Rocksteady’s best people left the studio.”
“The more I hear, the more frustrated I get. I was excited and now I fear it will be rough at launch. I hope it looks better at release.”
“Finally: Suicide Squad looks so good I will be playing Arkham Knight upon release.”
“Eight years with Suicide Squad, and that’s all they showed.”
“This Suicide Squad gameplay.”
“Rocksteady spent eight years building Suicide Squad, only to make another looter shooter where you have to shoot weak points. Modern gaming, wow.”
“If Rocksteady and WB did Batman: Arkham Knight in 2023.”
“Worst shot by Suicide Squad. Can this guy just back off?”
“I never thought everything would be so terrible.”
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will launch on May 26. A video showing a “real” magic wand casting spells from Harry Potter has also gained attention for its surprising meme appeal.
Source: VG Times