Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Should Capitalize on the Movie’s Breakout Star

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Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Should Capitalize on the Movie's Breakout Star

As a long-time fan of both Rocksteady and DC Comics, I can’t help but feel a bit disheartened by the rocky start that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has had. The game, which was initially filled with so much promise, seems to have stumbled out of the gate, leaving many fans like myself feeling let down.

The video game titled “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” initially failed to live up to Rocksteady’s initial expectations in terms of excitement. Nevertheless, fresh characters have been introduced into the storyline. As one of the first significant releases in 2024, Suicide Squad has not fully leveraged the success of well-known DC characters. Post-launch, the game has faced a rocky road due to issues such as the handling of Batman’s storyline and The Joker’s portrayal.

After the game launched, the Joker was introduced as the first significant villain, but this addition caused controversy because people criticized that he didn’t interact much with other characters like Harley and it required too much effort to earn him. The introduction of Mrs. Freeze also led to division as she hasn’t increased player numbers. To grow its player base, the Suicide Squad might want to consider introducing an underdog character from James Gunn’s 2021 movie adaptation – Polka-Dot Man. Despite being relatively unknown before the film, he was well-received by viewers.

Suicide Squad Should Take a Chance By Including Polka-Dot Man

A Strange and Underrated Character

In the comics, Polka-Dot Man utilizes his suit’s dots as lethal projectiles. However, James Gunn’s film expands on this by depicting the dots as a peculiar skin disease that afflicts the character, making for an uncomfortable existence. Adapting such an offbeat villain from the DC universe into live-action was thought to be challenging, but Gunn successfully achieved it. The portrayal of Polka-Dot Man by David Dastmalchian in The Suicide Squad, with its eccentric and at times unsettling characterization, made for a memorable performance.

The surprising success of such an odd character could be the kick that Suicide Squad needs in order to get players excited again. If Suicide Squad wants to reignite interest, then taking note of successful versions of the villain-led team would be a wise move. Now that Suicide Squad has confirmed that the dead Justice League members were clones all along, it seems as though Rocksteady has plans to continue the game’s story with the non-clone heroes.

Polka-Dot Man first appeared in
Detective Comics
#300 in 1962.

Suicide Squad Has an Uphill Battle Ahead

It seems that the poor performance of the Suicide Squad game may have already lost its initial appeal. The revelation that Justice League members are still active offers a glimmer of hope, but the rocky start of the game might make recovery difficult. Rumors about Rocksteady working on a new single-player game have sparked excitement for potential continuation in the Arkham series, especially since Batman appears to be alive again. Until then, Suicide Squad needs to generate interest for any future installments, particularly if they plan to tie into the ongoing narrative.

Polka-Dot Man, an unconventional character, could prove to be one of the most entertaining additions to the game after release. His unique abilities offer developers a chance to innovate and explore his powers. While he was popular in the 2021 film, Polka-Dot Man is less renowned compared to characters like The Joker or a Mr. Freeze adaptation. These well-known characters come with high expectations that can be challenging to meet. However, Polka-Dot Man presents minimal risk due to his lower profile.

Observing how Rocksteady handles a character that’s almost a tabula rasa could lead to something unique and surprising within the game. While we can’t predict where Rocksteady might steer their DC universe next, let’s hope they’ll give less celebrated characters a chance to shine.

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2024-09-15 19:35