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This retail version is a standalone version of the game and it is compatible with the other boxes and it is based on the Hush Saga of the bat.
The characters included are:
4 heroes:
-Batman (classic colors: blue)
-Robin (Tim Drake)
-Huntress
-Catwoman (googles)
1 dual mode hero:
-Superman (Poison Ivy controlled)
1 villain:
-Hush
1 villain duo:
-Joker and Harley
Villain duos are a new mechanic in United where you can fight 2 villains at the same time. You can have a taste of this new mechanic which is more exploited in the Crowdfunding exclusive "Suicide Squad" box where you can fight 2 in any combination of the 6 dual-mode characters.
Information extracted from Gamefound:
"Heroes, unite!
When Gotham City’s most notorious Villains start acting out of character, the Caped Crusader knows a more insidious master plan is at work, devised by the shady figure known as Hush. Batman and his allies must act together to protect the innocent, face dire threats, and confront the Villains to uncover this revenge plot. But things take a deadly turn when the Man of Steel himself falls under Poison Ivy’s mind control. The only hope of solving this mysterious case is for the Heroes to stand united!
As was announced before the launch of the DC Super Heroes United campaign, there will be a retail-only Core Box released separately from the crowdfunding delivery. As the new year starts, we are excited to reveal this special core box will indeed be based on the highly-acclaimed Hush comics! This will be giving people a first taste of the game on the second half of 2025."
(More details at Gamefound site)
- Available at retail when Kickstarter delivery was uncertain
- Allows for DC superhero love in the United Universe
- Released at retail significantly before Kickstarter backers received their pledges
- May never receive the full pledge due to company issues
- DC Superheroes
- Marvel United
- Marvel Zombies
- Zombicide
- DC Super Heroes United
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- card-driven gameplay — Players use cards to activate abilities and perform actions.
- cooperative play — Implied by the United series mechanics.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- It was a 7 and 1/2 hour game day, and I played 10 games while during that time. And there was one group that played this game World Order that played That's all they played.
- The frog can give it and the frog can take it away.
- This is we really worked on like the rules, the reference card, the packaging, the card design, every single element to make it as onboarding friendly and player friendly as possible.
- So, I went online and I picked up this, which is the Spin Master release of the CMON DC Super Heroes United Batman Hush.
- I just remember solving puzzles in my head and just like the thrill of like knowing that I was figuring stuff out, not even winning or losing. Just the thrill of knowing, 'Oh wow, I can figure this out. I can suss this out.'
- It's a beautiful game.
- It's like the drawer of no touchies, which again sounds very inappropriate
References (from this video)
- Strong license aesthetics and minis
- Standalone expansion with fresh content
- Playable in a show-friendly context
- Retail timing uncertain / delays
- Pricey for what is in the box and fewer included painted minis
- Production and fulfillment concerns mentioned
- superhero mystery / stealth and investigation
- Gotham City / DC universe
- standalone expansion with new content
- X-Men United
- Marvel United
- DC Superheroes United
- Multiverse Campaign
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Cooperative Game — Players cooperate to complete missions and defeat shared objectives.
- cooperative_play — Players cooperate to complete missions and defeat shared objectives.
- expansion_integration — Adds new content that integrates with and extends a base game framework.
- miniatures_and_painted_thematics — Use painted minis as thematic elements and visual cues.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- I want them to succeed. I want them to stick around.
- If you like something and you can directly support them, please consider doing so.
- This is assembled minis… it’s getting more value for the money than last campaign.
References (from this video)
- familiar DC characters with strong theme
- standalone box for a complete experience
- may be overwhelming for newcomers to the system
- best enjoyed by DC fans already familiar with the line
- the Batman/Superhero ensemble experience
- Batman universe, Hush storyline
- standalone in the DC Superheroes United line
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- character equipment enhancements — upgrade characters with equipment for more options
- cooperative / solo player modes — main mode is cooperative with optional all-vs-one play
- Cooperative Game — main mode is cooperative with optional all-vs-one play
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- It's a small game. I think it's one that unfortunately is going to fly under the radar, but for what it does, I really enjoyed it.
- If you want that light combat game set in Star Wars, you can't go wrong with this one.
- Production quality as you can expect from this company is through the roof.
- It is big. It is epic.
- This is a standalone core box that came out this year before all of the DC Superheroes United stuff hopefully shows up in 2026.