The Shining Potential Of Marvel’s Midnight Suns

It has been nearly two weeks since we analysed the announcement trailer and gameplay reveal for Marvel’s Midnight Suns with great caution as an army of demons shall be unleashed with their leader Lilith [49] [50]. There is still a lot of time for us to hope for the best outcome of the forthcoming role-playing game starring many beloved Marvel heroes, from Captain America to Magik in a daring adventure [18]. In the meantime, some Sonic supporters out there are currently reaching for the stars once again with Sonic Colours: Ultimate, in spite of some distracting and deeply concerning glitches that occurred in the Nintendo Switch version before a patch for all versions was established [10] [34] [35]. Speaking of reaching for the stars, plenty of fans of the Guardians of the Galaxy must be pumped for how Star-Lord and the gang will try to halt some widespread propaganda from the Universal Church of Truth in their upcoming video game that will be released this October [37]. Aside from that, what else can I say about Marvel’s Midnight Suns before its release in Spring 2022 [49] [50]? Brace yourselves in attire with a striking black and yellow palette, Avengers and X-Men alike!

The premise of reviving the offspring of a demonic leader who has defeated them before is quite a dark but thrilling one as it expands on the forthcoming RPG’s individuality [21] [24]. Eventually battling Lilith with Hunter could be even more brutal than the Pleasant twins fighting in The Sims 2 [8]. [21]

Wolverine was at it again! In a new showcase that was revealed a week ago, he is seen battling against Sabretooth with Hunter after another battle with Doctor Strange and Blade Nightstalker in a gameplay showcase [15] [22] [25]. Considering how an upcoming game centred around him has been teased, will his legacy stay as sharp as his claws at the time of its release for the PlayStation 5 [18] [19]? The challenge in this upcoming RPG would not only be analysing what effects of each ability in a row of cards [24], but also knowing WHEN to use certain abilities, depending on the conditions. An example of using a strategy would be figuring out what chain reactions will be available when using Wolverine’s chain swipes [22]. An example of quite a clever decision to make in the showcase would be helping Hunter aim at a crook near an explosive before aiming at it as well and then slashing at him, which will force him to hit the explosive to cause more damage. The widespread battling between Marvel heroes and Lilith’s minions sure seems fiercer than Link exclaiming that he has a stick and striking with it in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [28]. Oh wait! That was partially me [47] [48].

Moving a team member to a different spot can help bring them closer to a foe when it is needed. Heavy objects can be used to cause more damage to the foes, which brings out the creativity the gameplay has to offer. The chosen heroes will level up as the game progresses, which will not only be satisfying but be useful for harder battles. [22]

In certain levels, the hero elected to team up with Hunter by default will be a new one who is not in the roster, which will motivate the player to try to win in order to be able to play as said new hero again and develop a friendship with him or her in the abbey [22] [49] [50]. [15]

What else can I say about the first-ever customisable character in Marvel gaming? The default design of Hunter shown in the trailers has a hairstyle and colour that reminds me of Lara Croft, especially the incarnation of her in the Survivor era of the Tomb Raider franchise [23] [38]. Surely, in some of the other characters’ dialogue, they may not refer to Hunter as any pronouns due to how the gender of the completely customisable character can either be male or female [23]. This consideration in keeping dialogue gender-neutral was present in Sonic Forces when it came to customising a mobian on a big adventure with Classic Sonic and Modern Sonic [33]. It would have been cool to be able to play as a tomboyish girl in South Park: The Stick Of Truth, but the wide range of customisation for New Kid was still there [29]. Considering how Hunter is the offspring of Lilith, the game’s main antagonist, that would explain the ability to travel to a mysterious dimension named “The Limbo” with chosen teammates [22]. Whether Hunter is a male or a female, I would wonder how any character development will go for the interpretation of the first customisable hero in Marvel gaming in terms of building relationships with the others [49] [50].

As I have mentioned before, Crystal Angel, my own Marvel character would be very kind to Hunter if she made an appearance in the game [49] [50]. During the heroes’ break in the abbey, she would perhaps host a tea party or show Hunter how she would do her makeup, depending on the attire she wears [31] [32]. [23]

And about the fact that Lilith is Hunter’s mother [21] [49] [50], it is shame there could not be any counselling when it came to some family issues. [23]

Surely, there still ought to be some DLC after the game’s release in early 2022, so that there can be some way to provide new challenges and keep the experience fresh [49] [50], quite like how the racing still rocked with the three packs of DLC for Mario Kart 8 from Summer 2014 to Spring 2015 [26] [41] [42] [43]. I am still up for Deadpool being a character within DLC for Marvel’s Midnight Suns as it can lead to him having a family day out with Mistress Death and their daughter Deathpool [49] [50], along with perhaps some conflict Lilith might have had with Mistress Death as an expansion on both supernatural women’s development in the history of Marvel gaming [1]. But alternatively, the manly mutate can always cause comical havoc in an update for Marvel Future Revolution [14]. Could a new boss in an additional boss battle be Carnage after his vengeance in the second chapter of the eighth season of Fortnite [10]? I sure hope Thanos will not be able to inevitably snap half of the roster into absence if he ought to be a boss within DLC to take down [3].

“So many options for Deadpool’s Nerdy Thirty: Season Two! Don’t look at a Deadpool Fly, Laura honey! It probably won’t be a DLC character anytime soon, just in case some of our fellow gamers are a little scared of bugs [2] [44]. My pet Deadpool Fly is still a happy little Bruce though. I bet Marvel’s Midnight Suns will be the coolest RPG with a title involving sunshine and moonlight since Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon [12] [27]! In the meantime, I’ll prepare some tacos for next Taco Tuesday!” [16]

Darn right, Deadpool! Speaking of pets, perhaps any DLC for Marvel’s Midnight Suns can feature a few more demonic yet loveable pets who would not exactly be like the Palace Pets from Whisker Haven for the Disney Princesses [4] [5] [6] [7]. Alternatively, Hunter can always befriend Mr. Shuggums after meeting the comedic killer in a crimson suit [1]. [22]

After analysing a little more of what Marvel’s Midnights Suns has to offer [15] [22] [25], I could recommend the whole experience to fans of Marvel comics and RPGs as much as I recommended “Mindful Moments”, an episode of Positively Minnie to Josh Strider, otherwise known as “PhantomStrider” on YouTube and Twitter [39] [40] [46]. In 2023, Peter Parker and Miles Morales will team up as Spider-Men to catch evil in their web in the official sequel to Spider-Man, the masterpiece that was developed by Insomniac Games [13] [30] [36]. Aside from how Venom could add some suspense and tension to the sequel’s story, I just wonder if there may even be another mobile game starring any Marvel heroes that is exclusively functional for foldable smartphones [52], such as the new Galaxy Z Flip3 5G [9]. Outside of Marvel gaming, another role-playing adventure awaits in the brand-new second chapter of Deltarune, the sister game of Undertale with all the letters of its title mixed up [45]. As for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, there may be hope that it will be successful enough as a highly promising RPG to perhaps lead to inspiration for a completely customisable hero or heroine to be playable in a new adventure with many beloved Marvel heroes [23] [49] [50].

We know when the sun will rise, but will we know when it will set [49] [50]? [21]

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Marvel’s Midnight Suns Is Yet To Shine During Days And Nights

The video games based on Marvel comics just keep coming [5] [6] [7]! As part of DLC for Marvel’s Avengers, Black Panther was welcomed to honour and protect Wakanda [12]. Before that, a cast of entirely different incarnations of many heroes, including an elderly Steven Strange who could see into the future, Deadpool as a pirate referred to as “Deadpool Supreme” and a female Black Panther was planning to decide the fate of the world in Marvel: Realm Of Champions [6]. To continue the legacy of Marvel games in the early 2020s despite a currently ongoing pandemic, a new game titled “Marvel’s Midnight Suns” was announced near the end of August [13] [16] [24]. Why does the title remind me of the novel Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer [44]? Surely, there will be no sparkly vampires in the next big Marvel game [43]. Since it has been about three days since the gameplay trailer and overview were released [14] [15] [17], now is the time to let us feel the heat of the midnight suns that might just help Marvel shine even brighter in early 2020s gaming, even though some of us have already just gotten into starting a new open-world future on the “Omega Light” team in Marvel: Future Revolution [5].

Apart the from epic “walking together in a straight line” cliché, what will Marvel’s Midnight Suns have to offer? [13] [14] [15] [16]

The wide range of characters battling demons in highly impressive graphics include:

•        Captain America
•        Wolverine
•        Iron Man
•        Doctor Strange
•        Blade Nightstalker
•        Ghost Rider
•        Magik
•        Nico Minoru

There also appears to be a new character named “Hunter” who was sealed away in a coffin for many years but is eventually woken up by one of Doctor Strange’s spells and Nico Minoru’s staff magic in quite a ritualistic manner [13] [16] [17] [24]. The main antagonist of the game will be Lilith as she causes chaos by summoning demonic forces from the underworld [14] [15] [17] [24]. Pretty different, compared to Lilith Mange who was only mentioned in the pilot of Hazbin Hotel [3] [22], isn’t she? The idea of helping a slumbering character wake up leading what the plot will be like is quite intriguing [13] [16] [24]. And let us not forget Charlie, the demonic dog who would be great friends with Kira from an animated short titled “Far Fetched - Night Of The Cute Feast” [25] [28]. The colour palette of black and yellow on the fighter’s uniforms at the end of two of the trailers and in the promotional artwork is outstanding [13] [14] [15] [16] [24], reminding me of how the cover of the legendary edition of Injustice 2 consists of a striking and highly similar palette [35].

Surely, the heroes will not encounter any imps who will take a human life for underworld currency [23]. [17]

Happy-Go-Lucky Version: “Hi, Mom!” [13] [16]

It turns out that “Hunter” will be a fighter the player can customise freely [17], much like how a fellow Mii maker can customise a Mii in Miitopia [29], even though the name appears to be automatic and permanent. The customisable hero or heroine can develop relationships with Doctor Strange and many other members of the X-Men and Avengers [14] [15] [17], similar to how the new kid in town can befriend many lovable characters in South Park: The Stick Of Truth [31]. How there is a rewards system for allowing alliances between Hunter and our beloved Marvel heroes to evolve would not only be another motivating aspect of an RPG experience but provide some great character development [14] [15] [17]. Marvel’s Midnight Suns will have some credibility for being the first Marvel game to feature a customisable protagonist. The option to customise the playable protagonist in the game can lead to some of us making our own Hunters look almost exactly like us, thus potentially controlling a self-insert as if we might have adapted a fanfiction into a video game, much like how we can picture ourselves in the resorts in Go Vacation as we make our Miis or avatars roam around freely [27] [47] [48].

The Hunter can either be male or female, which is the first sign of varied customisation for the player to delve into in preparation to feel as if they themselves are a Marvel hero or heroine. [17]

There will be a wide range of different locations in the game, including the top of the Avengers’ tower, which will make the experience of fighting demons from Hell as a possible self-insert Hunter extremely adventurous [17]. Crystal Angel, my own Marvel character would be easy for Hunter to get along with in the abbey as she is sweet, polite and caring [45]. She would do her own cover of the song playing throughout the gameplay trailer. [14] [15]

The gameplay genre for Marvel’s Midnight Suns is RPG, which stands for “Role-Playing Game” of course [8]. This is a very fitting choice because when it comes to playing an RPG, you get to discover what unique strengths the playable characters have [13] [16] [24]. Throughout the years, Marvel has spawned so many heroes, antiheroes and villains with their own unique traits and abilities, especially their notable superpowers. New missions, abilities and upgrades ought to be unlocked as the game progresses, which would be essential for a game to be rewarding and highly unlikely to become stale [17]. Just like in Angry Birds Epic and the RPG minigame in Tomodachi Life [30] [36], there seems to be a range of abilities in different categories, including basic attacks and healing movies. A notable example of an attack in Marvel’s Midnight Suns would be activating one of Doctor Strange’s spells [14] [15]. I like how the selection of attacks are stylised to resemble a row of cards as if we were playing a card game [14] [15] [17], such as Pokémon [41]. The overall experience of playing the game might as well be a Marvelized Miitopia or Final Fantasy [29] [34], only with more aspects related to what lies in the depths of the underworld [17] [24]. Where is Charlie Magne when you need her [21] [22]?

Here is an example of a hero about to attack an enemy. Good old Logan! Oh! And there also appears to be a photo mode for those who love to snap screenshots of special moves for memory’s sake. If Crystal Angel, my own Marvel character ought to make an appearance in the battles, she would fly, lift objects with her telekinesis and sing angelically [45]. [14] [15].

There appears to be another character whose interactions can be unlocked at some point outside of the battles, which could make the gameplay progression rewarding and satisfying. [17]

Any DLC and such? Well, those who sign-up with a 2K account and a copy of the game will receive Blade Nightstalker in a different outfit [8]. Speaking of outfits, some other alternate skins include Captain Marvel in a stylish white version of her suit [26]. If there were to be some DLC for the game after its release, perhaps Peter Parker as Spider-Man can crawl into the roster sometime after he tried to solve the big problem of his true identity being revealed in Spider-Man: No Way Home [39]. Perhaps Hunter can hear about his studies at high school as he does his best to make a new ally, quite like how Lucas the Spider made a new friend [37] [38]. Maybe there can also be the manly mutate known as “Deadpool” in a striking yellow suit with specific black details, just as long as his wittiness will not overshadow the bleak premise of the game as there were times he took his own duties and mental health issues seriously in Deadpool 2 [1] [9]. After all, he has proven himself to be the proud father of Deathpool from the most recent event in Marvel Strike Force [19] [20]. After the release of the base game, there may be some potential for some new content.

“I would be thrilled to be a downloadable character for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, my little Laurapop! That would show that I am still unkillable after my Nerdy Thirty [4]. What do you mean by my wit “not overshadowing the dark tone of the game”? It’s not like we’re reviewing a DC movie [1]! There’s no way I’m rebuilding THIS fourth wall during your analysis [46]! Anytime, reader!” [10]

A special thanks to Deadpool for his special guest appearance. I would be highly interested to see what other alternate costumes will be there for the other heroes [8]. [17]

In conclusion, there is quite a lot of potential shown in the trailer for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, from a variety of abilities to be demonstrated in battles to a customisable character possibly for us to picture ourselves as when it comes to interacting with several heroes in one big alliance against the dark forces from the underworld [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [24]. Hopefully, Magneto will not welcome any of us to die anytime soon [43]. The proposed release date for Marvel’s Midnight Suns is March 2022 [13] [16] [24], which is several months before the release of the well-deserved sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse [18] [40]. In the meantime, some of us must be firstly preparing to become new guardians of the galaxy [7]. What could be next? A puzzle adventure game starring Spider-Man Noir for the Playdate [11] [32] [33] [40]? With friendships to develop, battles to try and win and a cover that could be iconic with familiar uniforms encased in a striking black and yellow palette [8] [14] [15] [17], Marvel’s Midnight Suns would be right up an RPG and comic book nerd’s ally in 2022, which would hopefully also be the time of my fellow Hazbeans and I being damned to the second season of Helluva Boss [2].

The midnight suns will rise, but will they set? [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [24]

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