10 Marvel Superhero Video Games You Never Knew Existed

Long before the MCU, Marvel's finest were creating one in the gaming world.

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Today’s Marvel fans are somewhat spoilt, from the big budget Hollywood movies to the vast array of merchandise and TV spin-offs. It’s not just about the comic books anymore, they really have it all.

But there was a time when the many members of the Marvel Universe had just graduated from printed pages to plotted pixels, and we were able to take control of our favourite characters for the very first time. Long before the big screen, superheroes such as Spider-Man, Captain America and The Incredible Hulk were lighting up the small screen of our consoles and computers.

This list looks at some of the more obscure games to follow the Marvel Universe, and tells you why you should check them out. So without further ado...

Avengers Assemble!

10. Captain America & The Avengers

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While this is easily the most well-known game on this list, it’s one I just couldn’t leave out. Not just because it’s excellent but also because it’s the first Marvel video game to feature a whole cast of playable Avengers.

Developed by Data East, it was first released to arcade audiences in 1991, versions for the Sega Mega Drive and Super Nintendo followed soon after. In essence the game is a scrolling beat ‘em up, but mixes things up by adding in a few shoot ‘em up sections.

You can choose to play as any of the four characters on offer: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Vision or Captain America himself. Each character has their own unique abilities. Your mission is to defeat the evil Red Skull, but along the way you will have to despatch many other famous Marvel villains that include Klaw, Ultron, Mandarin and Juggernaught.

This is a game that Marvel fans will really love. as it captures the look of the comic books brilliantly and features some really entertaining dialogue.

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Kieren is from England and is a well known figure in gaming circles. As a writer he is probably best known for his work on the award-winning Retro Gamer magazine but over the years he has written for numerous publications and websites. A keen games collector himself, he is also the organiser of several UK-based gaming events and has a big social media presence.