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Daredevil: The Grounded, street hero Immersive Insomniac Game Fans Deserve

A peak Insomniac Daredevil game has so much potential, but only if Insomniac is willing to get creative and really hone in on making the Daredevil experience as immersive as possible. Anything less could end up feeling like a lackluster Spider-Man game with Daredevil slapped on top.

To make the campaign and side content feel unique unlike any other super hero game out there in the market , I’d want a main campaign and side quests built around a varient nemisis System ( for legal reasons because it’s pattened till 2036) and a choice based system . The nemesis system structure for the different henchmen you encounter. They could have different ranks, with each group having its own crime lord and hierarchy using daredevil existing rogue gallery very similar crime lord set up like season 1 and season2 of the Netflix series. The game’s crime lord bosses could be the Triads, the Irish Mob, Fisk, the Yakuza, and the Hand, with each one having their own organization, hierarchy, territories, and different types of enemies you’ll encounter throughout the game. Even though Tombstone is more of a Spider Man villain, he could still work really well as another crime lord boss, especially since he fits into the grounded criminal underworld. And lastly, you could have The Hood as another crime lord boss who brings a more supernatural side to the criminal underworld like the hand . The more you interact with these criminals, the more they could react to your actions, making the criminal underworld feel like a living system instead of random enemies scattered around the map.

Another major way to set Daredevil apart would be making him actually solve cases. I want him doing detective work similar to Batman in the Arkham games, which I loved but through Daredevil’s own abilities. You could investigate crime scenes, collect evidence, question people , and build cases as Matt Murdock and daredevil knowing which situations calls for using brute force or approach it a different way in court . If you take on a side event case Some of these investigations could eventually lead into courtroom sequences . This is where Insomniac could really double down on Daredevils lawyer identity and separate him from Batman and Spider Man. I’d want a choice based system like the Batman telltale and walking dead telltale games for the main story and side quests where the cases Matt takes and the decisions he makes actually affect the world around him. Your choices could change relationships, side missions, criminal activity, and even how certain parts of insomniac New York develop over time. That would make your decisions feel like they actually matter while also making Insomniacs New York feel more alive. Also, the Nemesis System and choice based system would overlap and complement one another, creating a unique experience. As I described, Daredevil does detective work, investigates crime scenes, beats up criminals as a vigilante, and gathers evidence. Matt gets new leads and eventually takes the case to court, where your choices and the evidence you have determine the outcome.Basically Criminals could remember your actions as both Daredevil and Matt Murdock/ foggy , developing grudges against you or changing their behavior.

Winning a case could potentially put a criminal away, weaken their organization, and create power vacuums in the streets where new criminals rise to power. Losing a case, or maybe taking a case to court prematurely without enough evidence, could allow criminals to gain more influence, harm witnesses, and, in terms of combat, make them way more formidable. They could also go crazy with Marvel cameos and connections aswell . You could have She-Hulk collaborate with Matt on a case, for example. They could introduce a random or iconic mutant being discriminated against after being falsely accused of a crime, with Matt and foggy taking the case and defending them. That could naturally tie into the X-Men saga Insomniac seems to be building towards . In terms of combat, I’ll say this as a disclaimer I loved Arkham’s combat for what it was at the time and how incredible it felt. But just because it was great doesn’t mean every game should lose its identity and become an Arkham copycat instead of finding ways to push combat systems forward. For me tradtional combo string combat is more enjoyable than Arkham’s freeflow combat system because it just allows player expression the other one dosent . And I say that as someone who loves Arkham and has played every game.

If possible, having two options would be ideal. For people who want a more casual experience, give them an optional freeflow-style combat system inspired by Arkham, making offense and defense easier to pick up. The other option is what I would personally want something much deeper, with a Sifu inspired defensive system where you have to dodge in certain directions and time your parries more strictly. That alone would make the game way more challenging and enjoyable, especially when combined with simple traditional early 2000s action game combo strings like X-Men Origins Wolverine, Spider Man Web of Shadows, and Hulk Ultimate Destruction. That kind of combat system alone would peak my interest because it would make the boss runs way more memorable. The reason so many people love Souls and Soulslike games. As frustrating as a boss can be, once you learn their attack patterns and finally beat them, it feels rewarding. It just makes the whole experience more enjoyable and makes you feel like you’re really getting your money’s worth espically for singular player game with no replayabilty post campaign . Games like Black Myth Wukong and the upcoming Phantom Blade Zero have shown that you can have those Soulslike style boss fights and difficult combat while still keeping everything extremely cinematic which I prefer over traditional soul game . That’s honestly what I wanted from Insomniac’s Wolverine and even the Batman Arkham games. Especially Batman Arkham I would buy those games all over again if they were ever remade with everything intact except for the combat system being redesigned like this.

It would open the door to so many more interesting boss encounters. Imagine a Deathstroke fight where you actually have to learn his attack patterns, properly time your parries, dodge specific attacks in different directions, and use your combo strings instead of relying entirely on Arkham’s freeflow system. Those are the kinds of boss fights I would genuinely look forward to. That combination would allow much more player expression.

The same philosophy applies to Daredevil. I’m not saying turn the game into something linear like Sifu. Keep the open world structure, movement, parkour, and overall presentation similar to insomniac Spider Man while borrowing elements of Sifu’s defensive combat mechanics and combining them with traditional combo strings. For traversal, I want Daredevil to look and feel extremely fluid, with the free flowing movement Insomniacs Spider Man games are known for, but toned down to fit Daredevil. His parkour should feel grounded while still being fast and responsive. He should be able to chain together wall runs, vaults, rolls, rooftop jumps, grappling movements, and swings from environmental objects without feeling like Spider Man .

Ultimatelty using this foundation to build systems around Matt Murdock, his heightened senses, his life as a lawyer, his investigative work, and his unique fighting and movement style. That’s what would make an Insomniac Daredevil game feel like its own thing rather than just another superhero open world game. And side missions or main story line missions you can play as foggy like I said earlier he takes on cases where it operates under a choices based court cinematic systems like Matt I feel like people wouldn’t complain because unlike the mj missions your buying the game knowing the lawyer choice based system is a big aspect to it . And in future spiderman game when you do come across thier law firm it just add more substance to city making feel more alive . In terms of the villains, it would depend on whether Insomniac plans to make Daredevil a multiple game series or a stand alone title. If this is intended to be a standalone game, I’d want Insomniac to use as much of Daredevil’s full rogue gallery as possible. If they’re planning a trilogy like with insomniac Spider Man , they could spread his villains across several games .

u/Large_Whereas_431 — 1 day ago

Wow, Born Again is awesome

My friends favorite hero is Dare Devil and really liked season 1. I decided to give the show a shot even though I know nothing about the character in comics or shows. The 2 main places I was exposed to him prior to this show are Marvel Rivals and his brief appearance in No Way Home.

I just finished season 2 yesterday and it was so fun to watch. Took me about a week to binge both seasons and I'm stoked for season 3. I was expecting a bit more Punisher in the show but what little there was of him was fun to watch. I didn't expect to like the court scenes as much as I did. Matt Murdock as a blind lawyer is surprisingly just as fun as Dare Devil the blind vigilante to me.

I did know the show would be more violent than any other MCU stuff, but Jesus fucking Christ it was down right grotesque. Not something I'm used to but it was a welcome change. I understand why Matt has a no kill rule, but honestly I think I'd rather be dead than live with the absolute beat downs he gives. The amount of limbs snapped in half in Born Again rivals the amount of limbs cut off in all of Star Wars I swear.

The voice acting, stunt performances, and set designs were all so beautiful. I love how soft spoken Fisk is in this show because it makes him feel like a "gentle giant" type, and then he goes and crushes a guy's head reminding you he is still a ruthless villain. I also love the constant hand and face twitches he has. When Hector was found not guilty the characters reactions felt as if the case was real. Charlie Cox's acting in the season w finale also felt especially powerful when he was yelling in the court room.

Other than the Netflix show, what are some shows that heavily feature Dare Devil? I'm in quite the mood for some more Red.

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u/RandManYT — 1 day ago
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Daredevil S1

Hi guys, i just finished daredevil season 1 and im into 2 now. And all i have to say is that this is the best show ive ever seen in the superhero industry. I also realized that madame gao is in iron fist as well! After watching a bit of Daredevil i have seen the punisher. And after watching spidey brand new day i thought punisher was a nice guy. Bro hes crazy!!!! But uh yeah just a quick vent! Now imma finish s2

u/3xclusivelyJake — 1 day ago

How many volumes is in the daredevil chip Zdarsky omnibus?

I was just wondering how many volumes are in the Zdarsky omnibus. I have the option of buying the first 7 volumes of Zdarsky run or the omnibus and I Just want to make sure the omnibus contains the first 7 volumes atleast.

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u/Ssuzuki7 — 1 day ago

daredevil: born again comic

Just picked up my first daredevil comic daredevil born again and i just wanted to know should I read it or wait till next week when im able to pick up man without fear from my local comic shop? ive researched alot and I know people say to read man without fear then born again I just want more opinions from people who are more well versed in the lore.

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u/Character-Cod46 — 1 day ago
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Daredevil: Born Again gave me my new favorite moment in all of the MCU.

So I am finally watching Daredevil: Born Again season 2. This is an official spoiler warning. In episode 8, I already knew it was going to be intense scene when I heard Matt call Fisk to the stand. Then the scene took place, the pace sped up, the music built, the veins bulged and the drama teased its way in. In that moment, I saw the best acted, most powerful and rewardingly intense moment I have ever seen in a Marvel piece of media. (Which is saying something because of how amazing the MCU is.) I know its a hot take, but that scene was more satisfying and we'll acted than the first Avengers' assemble, than the superhero v superhero battle in Civil War, than the Thanos snap, than cap lifting Mjolnir, than Tony's sacrifice, than the reveal of Agatha Harkness, than the triple Spiderman arrangement. And those are all some of my favorite moments. What a great scene. I'm not someone who changes my favorite of something easily.

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u/Someone_IsBored — 1 day ago

I made my MAFEX Daredevil some muay thai ropes for his hands!

Just casually showing a preferred mod/choice of display of mine for my MAFEX (CT Toys) Daredevil figure. It honestly adds a lot of aura to this already wonderful toy. The muay thai hand ropes are made using cheap white floral wire you can buy for a dollar, and mine just happens to have a rope-like texture to them so it adds alot to the look. I had so much fun with this simple mod based on the amount of pictures I had taken with it lol

u/Accomplished-Juice-7 — 2 days ago
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Just picked up Daredevil: Born Again ‘cause of yall ;)

After my last post about whether it was worth reading or not, I finally bit the bullet and decided it to hunt it down at my local comic book store. They had the collections, so I decided to buy.

Looking forward to reading it :)

u/mpchop — 3 days ago
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Thoughts on rivals Daredevil design?

I havent seen a post like this on here, so what's the general consensus on dds design in rivals? I personally really like it and sometimes even choose it over his other skins, the only thing im not the biggest fan of is the horns.

Also, I know a few people dislike the fire effects on him during the game, why is that? I think it makes him look super cool

u/shootay_YT — 3 days ago
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I started Daredevil by reading Man Without Fear and Daredevil: Yellow and I just have one question. I am aware that Man Without Fear isn't fully canon, but I've heard that later runs still take and use stuff from it. So what's Daredevil's actual origin? Is it a mix of both or something else?

u/Weird875 — 3 days ago

idk if its neccesarily "underrated", but damn brubakers run was good. i think it should be talked about more.

u/Some-Ad9502 — 3 days ago

One of the most annoying parts of the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale

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Disregarding how little he has in common with his comic counterpart, Cole North's turn against the AVTF had almost no buildup and was totally illogical. He starts season 2 begging to be let back into the Task Force, and spends most of the season fully indulging in the illegal and immoral acts they commit. He sometimes even takes it further than Powell, such as when he demanded the young priest let them into the Church with their weapons. The only time we see him push back against anything the Task Force does is when Powell kills Saunders, which doesn't even mean he's against Fisk, just that he thought Powell took it too far by killing one of their teammates.

In the finale, North starts to question Powell once he orders him to open fire on other cops, which is understandable, but what really turns him is learning that he killed Hector Ayala under false pretenses. My problem is that he only has his mind changed once Hector's wife, Soledad, says that her husband would never kill a cop. I find it silly that THIS is what changes his mind, and not that fact that Hector was literally found innocent in a court of law. Also, while Soledad is right, I'm sure most wives would say that about their husband. I don't think it's realistic or even believable that North would have a change of heart, especially considering he has only one fleeting moment of doubt in a previous episode. Him letting the protesters in also isn't that much of a heroic act, as a lot of them end up getting killed by the Kingpin. In any case, I don't think North deserves his redemption, or that nod that he gives to Matt in the prison at the end of the finale, as if they're on the same side now.

If these seasons had a few more episodes per season, I think it would be a really interesting subplot for Cole North to try and do the impossible task of making amends with the Ayala family, as he's basically the Joe Chill to Angela Del Toro's Batman.

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u/jingo_jongo — 3 days ago