When I was a child, Batman wasn’t the only action figure I owned, but it was certainly the most used (closely followed by Skeletor of course—who else was a worthy villain for Batman? Emperor Palpatine? Please). I’d never considered why until I played this game though. The reason Batman got played with is the same reason a crossover between Scribblnauts and DC works so very well—the iconic DC superheroes don’t limit imaginations, they spark them!
Though there is a certain amount of satisfaction when summoning Aquaman and having the game tell you "Aquaman is not useful here." Ain't that the truth.
I had a lot of fun trying to stump Scribblenauts Unmasked during my pre-launch demo, and I still have fun doing it, as long as I kept it short. After that I'm done with my toys, and they go back on the shelf or into their boxes, waiting for the day I dust them off to play again.
The attempts at story and a unique structure fall flat, making Unmasked an experience only hardcore DC fans should check out. If you’re looking for more Scribblenauts, look elsewhere. Unmasked does more harm than good to the Scribblenauts series.
A veritable education in the DC Universe, Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure doesn't quite live up to the potential presented. However, that doesn't stop it from being a saccharine, silly romp through licensed property, one that will occasionally pull a snicker of glee. Best for diehard fans of the universe but still fun for everyone else, Scribblenauts Unmasked's biggest problem is that it probably should have left combat to the professionals.
While it's not the series' best collection of puzzles, Scribblenauts Unmasked is the easiest (and cutest!) way to simulate insane scenarios like a mega armored Batman battling the Justice League, Darkseid, the Secret Six and unofficial Avengers knock-offs all at the same time. For many comic book fans, that's more than enough reason to pick it up.
What's Hot:
Interactive DC encyclopedia, fun cameos by lesser known heroes and villains, smartly implemented Scribblenauts puzzles, randomly generated missions.
What's Not:
Bottomless pits, missing Hero Creator from the Wii U version, hard to see Maxwell when characters crowd the screen.
I enjoyed Scribblenauts Unmasked's encyclopedic exploration of DC's universe. Many of the puzzle challenges are also quite clever in their design and solutions. I just wish the heroes and villains would put aside their differences. In most cases, when they come to blows, the experience turns into a bothersome mess.
YOU'LL LOVE
Over 2000 DC Comics heroes and villains in the game’s database
The ability to create nearly anything your heart desires
Cutest iterations of Batman and Superman ever?
YOU'LL HATE
Limited puzzle-solving options
Occasionally frustrating puzzle solutions
Short game length
