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By David Chapman
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Simple superhero adventure for younger comic fans.
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DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos
What's It About?
Suit up and unleash your inner superhero in DC'S JUSTICE LEAGUE: COSMIC CHAOS. It all started as a friendly, peaceful BBQ with the rest of the Justice League, celebrating Snapper Carr's recent election at mayor of Happy Harbor. But things quickly go awry after the 5th Dimensional imp Mr. Myxzptlk pops in and decides thing would be much more fun (and annoying) if he was in charge. Declaring himself the new mayor of Happy Harbor, the pesky prankster summons the mind-controlling alien Starro to take control of the Justice League while he creates a little extra calamity around the city. Now it's up to the Justice League's big three of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman to make their way through Happy Harbor, rescue their Justice League teammates, and stop Mxyzptlk's antics, sending the impetuous imp back to the 5th Dimension.
Is It Any Good?
Whether it's in film, TV, or games, there's no denying the superpowered punch that comic books have had on entertainment. But most of these tend to skew towards older, more mature comic fans, while DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos, on the other hand, aims for an all-ages experience, leaning heavily into a cute and colorful presentation, campy humor, and ease of play. On all of those, it hits its marks. The characters, while instantly recognizable, all have an adorably toy-like look. Their dialogue and voice acting is cheesy and over-the-top, but still manage to fit their roles. The story is absolutely absurd, but seems right at home for an early morning kids' cartoon show. And the gameplay is as basic as can be, splitting button mashing action with the lightest of role-playing elements. While Cosmic Chaos might be meant for younger audiences, the game tosses in more inside jokes and trivia from the DC Comics Universe as winks and nods to any older comic fans that might be watching.
Although Cosmic Chaos has a lot going for it, that doesn't mean there isn't Kryptonite keeping it from its full superpowered potential. For starters, the game gets repetitive very quickly. It's not just the button mashing combat either. After a while, the enemies and environments start to feel the same, and the witty banter feels like a joke that's overplayed itself. The game also limits itself. After all, this is a game about the Justice League, and a lot of Justice League characters show up. But they're all little more than cameos in their own games. It's a waste to have Aquaman ride a whale in the background or Booster Gold pop in for no other reason than to say a training room is ready. On the upside, the game gives lots of collectibles to find and unlock, but once again, younger players won't get most of the comic-centric references. None of this is to say that DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos isn't fun by any means. It's just feels more sidekick than superhero in scope and scale.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in video games. Is the impact of the violence in DC's Justice League: Cosmic Chaos affected by the lack of realistic violence? Does the cartoonish nature of the game's violence make a difference in its impact on a younger audience?
What is the appeal of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman? What traits define them as heroes? If you could have any superpower, what would you want it to be and why?
Game Details
- Platforms : Xbox Series X/S , PlayStation 5 , Nintendo Switch , Windows , Xbox One , PlayStation 4
- Pricing structure : Paid ($49.99)
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Outright Games Ltd.
- Release date : March 10, 2023
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures , Robots
- Character Strengths : Teamwork
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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