Summary
With so many games available about superpowers and special abilities, a lot of them can become repetitive after a while. The typical superpowers have an initial draw, but after so many games, players are bound to be seeking something a little more unusual.
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As the most well-known superheroes likeSpider-Man have a lot of video gamesabout them, there are just as many lesser-known abilities and characters for players to explore. There are many brilliant ones in this category, too, which might have been missed.
Remember Meopens with the main character, Nilin, having forgotten nearly everything. Players take control of this underground resistance memory hunter to recover her lost memories and bring down the corporation that stripped her of them. The game is centered around her memory remix power, which allows players to change others' memories, a genuinely terrifying but useful superpower.
Remember Meis an exciting experience that explores the value of memories. The game uses the memory remix power to take this game from another action game into something more interesting and unusual.
InGravity Rush 2the superpower the game relies on allows players to manipulate gravity at will, allowing for smooth navigation of the world. Players control Kat, a teenage superhero, as she must liberate another universe from its evil overlords. There are 3 variations of thegravity powerto choose from: the standard experience, Lunar, which makes Kat able to jump higher, and Jupiter, which increases the strength of her attacks.
Gravity Rush 2is a fun game for players to check out, and with the variation of the main power, it is one of the most unconventional superhero games.
Scribblenauts Unlimitedmay not seem like a superhero game, but rather a fairly easypuzzle game aimed at younger players. However, the main character Maxwell has a magic notebook that allows players to spawn almost anything they can think of into the game world. Players can spawn all the correct items to solve the puzzles in a conventional way, or they can rain chaos into a happy and peaceful world.
Scribblenauts Unlimitedoffers players the ability to become a magical superhero, or a supervillain depending on how they decide to play.
Mass Effect 2increased the usefulness of the powers available. The powers can be used to avoid running out of ammo while doing as much damage as the standard weapons. There are four branches to develop: biotic, combat, tech, and ammo-based powers. These will work better for some combat situations than others, so players must decide when to use their powers for the best outcome.
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Mass Effect 2does not focus on one main power. It allows players to branch out and develop all of them at different rates based on how they want to perceive their own Sheperd.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntcontinues the story of monster-slayer Geralt of Rivia. There are branches of abilities for players to develop, but the most unconventional arethe magic and powerful signs. There are many to unlock as the game progresses, and each sign has a different effect on enemies. There are levels for the majority of the signs, increasing the effectiveness and allowing for easier combat.
The Witcher 3: Wild Huntoffers players the ability to increase Geralt’s combat abilities over the course of the game to craft the best Witcher the land has ever seen.
Bioshock Infiniteoffers players a range of powerscalled vigors in the game. The player’s companion Elizabeth has powers, too, as she can manipulate the fabric of time and the tears that exist within it. While she has limited control over this ability, it comes in handy during the game.
Bioshock Infiniteis a brilliant story game that relies on players using the abilities available to them in combat situations to take care of Elizabeth.
InFamous Second Sonis another game with a variety of powers and abilities for players to develop. The main character, Delsin, can absorb powers from other Conduits and develop an arsenal of powers. It is that ability that makes the game unconventional, as players can absorb powers that are highly specific.
InFamous Second Sonis a game in which players can gain many powers, some so specialized they are rarely used while others are so versatile they are necessary throughout.
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrimis one of the most famous video games of all time, from its hilarious AI to thejaw-dropping sceneryon offer. The game allows magic use and regular combat, but it is the shouts that it is really centered around. With many to collect scattered around the world, the shouts are a vital tool in combat.
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Skyrimis much more than another fantasy RPG. The shouts are important to gameplay and can have incredible strength, making them a key tool for players.
The power inBeyond: Two Soulsis connected to the main character Jodie. Aiden is an entity attached to her, and players often get to control him and cause chaos for Jodie or for her enemies. The game spans years of their lives, and they both get into some situations that are incredibly hard on them. The relationship between Jodie and Aiden changes a lot as the years go by, and players can sometimes have an impact on this, especially when it comes to CIA agent Ryan Clayton.
Beyond: Two Soulsis a brilliant experience for players looking for unusual powers, as Aiden has powers that impact Jodie without being in her control.
TheLife Is Strangeseries explores the concept of powers in every game, butTrue Colorsis definitely the most unusual of the lot. Players control Alex Chen, a girl moving to a mountain town in Colorado to be with her brother. Obviously, this goes off the rails very quickly, but Alex’s powers help players explore the town, as she is an empath and can understandothers' emotionsrepresented by colorful auras.
Life Is Strange: True Colorsis a heartfelt and emotional game for players to experience. The story is intense, as are the emotions of the townspeople, but it is another hard-hitting game in the franchise and should not be overlooked.
