Matt Murdock, The Devil of Hell’s Kitchen or simply Daredevil, is one of Marvel’s most beloved heroes, in spite of the not-so-beloved live-action movie from 2003. Daredevil’s good impression has stood the test of time, in part, thanks to his good representation in other media.
Netflix’s original Daredevil series, and then Disney’s Daredevil: Born Again helped elevate the character to new heights, but we can’t forgethis various appearances in videogames. As in most cases, some are good games, others not so much.
We are ranking this low, since it’s just a small cameo. We can see Matt Murdock both as a –really good– lawyer, and as Daredevil, in different moments of the game. you may see Daredevil sitting on a throne in the background watching you fight on the Shadowland stage.
And Matt Murdock is seen testifying against Umbrella Corporation’s own Albert Wesker in a court of law, during Chris Redfield’s ending, another one ofCapcom’s Resident Evil characters. Daredevil might not have made it onto the roster, but it’s still always nice to see him around.
A weird game, no doubt. This was EA’s take on the 3D fighting genre using the Marvel IP. Take into account, this was before DC’s success with the Injustice series, and it didn’t really make the cut. This time, Daredevil is present in the roster, as a playable character.
The game’s combat was really clunky, and the characters didn’t look that good. The game’s story had potential, in spite of it being implemented really poorly. Maybe, with some care put into it, and someone else behind the ropes, a spiritual successor could be a hit.
A comeback many fans were sorely waiting for, the first entry in the Marvel Ultimate Alliance series in ten years. The game didn’t feel as awesome as previous entries, mainly because of its linearity, and the gameplay loop that doesn’t really build upon the last game’s.
Daredevil looks and plays pretty good in MUA3, as the game’s presentation is decent, but the story definitely lacks depth, and it alsofeels very grindy. Most upgrades are just stat-based, meaning you won’t see any significant changes in your hero’s moveset throughout the game.
Another sequel, only this one, might not have been as awaited. The game is plain good, lighthearted fun, as all Lego games are. And that is mainly the issue here. By the time of the game’s release in 2016, Lego games had run their course for many, and the formula had grown tiresome.
Lego Avengers does little to change the gameplay we have seen countless times before, in better games even. Daredevil’s appearance feels lost, and it’s hard to differentiate or feel unique and inspired in the midst of around 200 playable characters from Marvel’s roster.
The memories hit hard with this one, right? One of the best old-school Spider-Man games ever. This time, Daredevil’s appearance is also just a couple of cameos.
You can see Daredevil asking Spider-Man if he really did steal some machinery from Doc Ock, when he was actually framed by Mysterio. Spider-Man answers, and Daredevil uses his powers to figure out he was being honest. Later in the game, you can see them both playing a game of cards along with The Punisher and Captain America. Imagine playing poker against someone who can tell if you’re bluffing or not.
The second installment in the Ultimate Alliance series is not a bad game by any means, but it’s not remembered as fondly as the original. It does improve in some areas, like the addition of combined “fusion” attacks, but it also failed in others, like the oversimplified gameplay.
Daredevil is a great character to pick for your team in Ultimate Alliance 2, and has great fusion attacks, which is when two heroes combine their powers into one massive attack. Think of it as the grandfather ofMarvel Rivals’ team-up abilities.
The original Lego Marvel game was released in 2013, during the peak of Lego games, and just a few years after the birth of the MCU. Lego Marvel Super Heroes was truly an awesome and fun experience for fans of both comics and Lego games alike. It was also the counterpart of the legendary Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes.
While Daredevil is not a part of the game’s main story, his sidequest to defeat Kingpin is great. He can throw his bo staff and make use of his heightened senses, similar to Spider-Man’s spider-sense ability, or Wolverine’s superhuman senses.
Some people say Marvel Rivals killed Overwatch just as Marvel Snap killed Hearthstone, and whether that’s true or not is up to you. The point is, Marvel Snap has amassed a huge number of players over the years, andhas higher ratings than other huge DCCGs(digital collectible card games) like Yu-Gi-Oh! and Magic: The Gathering.
Daredevil’s card in Snap has an interesting effect that ties in with the character: on turn five, you can see your opponent’s moves before you do yours. Sort of what Daredevil can do with his heightened senses.
The original Marvel Ultimate Alliance is, to many fans, the best of them all. Released in 2006, when Marvel heroes were starting to rise, thanks to movies like Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man and Eric Singer’s X-Men (certainly not the Daredevil movie), MUA expanded greatly on that.
The roster was huge, with heroes that had only been seen in comic books and other printed media at the time, and the gameplay loop was simple but engaging. Characters like Daredevil were adapted very faithfully from the source material, and included classic costumes from their first-ever appearances in the comics, like Daredevil’s yellow and black costume.
