In the superhero and supervillain MMO DC Universe Online, the new movement method “Skimming” is introduced. Like Mister Miracle, heroes and villains will soon be able to move through the world on two air discs.
DC Universe Online is an MMO with strong arcade influences and one of the few MMOs currently available for console players. For the developer Sony Online Entertainment, the game proves to be a stroke of luck, the microtransactions make the game the most profitable MMO in SOE’s stable.
Although it may not have a very strong presence in Europe, the heroes of DC remain somewhat in the slipstream of Marvel, at least in Germany. Apart from Superman and Batman, as well as the associated supervillains, the recognition of DC heroes in Germany is probably not very high. Most people are still trying to forget the last “Green Lantern” movie. And this is currently playing a remarkable role in DC Universe Online.
For the first time since its release, a new movement method has been announced in DC Universe Online. In “Skimming,” the hero or villain stands on two “Aero Discs” and can move through the world this way. Gameplay-wise, it’s not a big deal: Skimming shares a skill tree with “Flight.” Subscribers, or rather quasi-subscribers, get “Skimming” for free, while Free2Play players can obtain it from the cash shop.
In this article, we take a closer look at DCUO and give an initial impression of the game.
