Gazillion Entertainment has unveiled its presale options for players looking to score some nifty stuff in Marvel Heroes once the game goes live. The three tiers range in price from $19.99 to $199.99, each containing a range of bonuses and character slots.

Marvel Heroes was built from the ground up to be a free-to-play game. Players will be able to get nearly ALL Heroes and Costumes in the game for free, just by playing. The Founders Program gives you the opportunity to play as your favorite Heroes from the day we launch! For an incredible value, you'll get your choice of starting heroes, alternate costumes spanning Marvel's expansive history, special game boosts, and more! Have any questions? Visit our FAQ.

Find out more on the Marvel Heroes presale page.

Heck with this game! No way am I playing it.

One of the coolest characters in Marvel is Spider-Man (Black Costume). The only way to obtain this skin is to purchase a $200 player pack? Amazing. This reminds me of when Star Trek Online offered an exclusive "Borg Race" to people who purchased the 200-300 lifetime subscription plan.

This is why it always sucks when dealing with these types of franchises. They know that their fans are beyond the average capacity. They will spend top dollar for "exclusive" bullshit. From my point of view, it makes the company look bad.

I know that this is a free-to-play game. Selling costumes is fine. But my goodness...    $200?

Marvel Online = Ignore List.

So what do we get if we dont pay? Isn't this game free to play.

I see 19.99 and you get 1 hero with 2 costumes.

So free players start the game with 0 heroes?

Originally posted by drgran

So what do we get if we dont pay? Isn't this game free to play.

I see 19.99 and you get 1 hero with 2 costumes.

So free players start the game with 0 heroes?

 

You can only play as DC characters...unless you pay.

Originally posted by drgran

So what do we get if we dont pay? Isn't this game free to play.

I see 19.99 and you get 1 hero with 2 costumes.

So free players start the game with 0 heroes?

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Originally posted by drgran

So what do we get if we dont pay? Isn't this game free to play.

I see 19.99 and you get 1 hero with 2 costumes.

So free players start the game with 0 heroes?

I'm guessing this means you begin with one extra hero. So two. I think F2P players begin with only one character.

From the FAQ:

What will Marvel Heroes cost to play?

Marvel Heroes will be free-to-play. When you start the game, you will be able to select a hero from a choice of several, and play through the entire game for free, finishing the story. You can earn most of the heroes and costumes just by playing the game. However, as you play, you may optionally choose to purchase other heroes, alternate costumes, and a variety of other items to enhance your gameplay using in-game currency known as ‘Gs’.

What is the Marvel Heroes Founders Program?

The Founders Program is a chance to buy characters, costumes and other items at a discount before the launch of Marvel Heroes. Buying a Founders Pack also allows you to get early access to the game and play before Marvel Heroes officially launches.

Why is there a Founders Program if the game is free to play?

Purchasing a Founders Pack allows you to purchase items at a discount. While you will be able to play through the entire game with your chosen starter hero, and also gain more heroes and costumes through random drops, with a Founders Pack you can start the game with your favorite hero and other bonus items.

I would support this if they gave us closed beta access for purchasing.

Edit: just noticed you get beta access with the ultimate pack... yeah thats too much for a ARPG.

Originally posted by Hyuuga_X
As long as I can be Deadpool without paying, I'm cool with it xD

I was kinda disappointed in this too. :( I did go ahead and get the Black Widow pack, however. 

Free Starting Characters:

• Daredevil
• Hawkeye
• Scarlet Witch
• Storm
• Thing

Originally posted by Flaming_MMO
LOL on the estimated values they makeup for these things "over $120" for the "7 premium packs", "over $750" for "the ultimate pack".

 

 

I'd hazard a guess that those values are based on what they plan on charging for the items when the game and its mall launches. Though yes, it does give some clue about how much they plan to charge for characters and costumes. Tad worrisome. Glad the only character I really care about, Storm, comes for free.

Wow, I haven't been keeping up with all the info specifically for this game, but I had planned on buying it when it released. Well, I'm deffinetly not playing it now. For a Diablo3 type game, I would expect it to be B2P, not what it is now. Oh well, glad I knew this ahead of time before investing more 'self-hyping' time.

I wish them luck, but I don't think this will work well for them.

Free characters:

Thing = Melee tank

Daredevil = Agile melee, medium range hybrid (think rogue)

Hawkeye = Classic ranger type

Storm & Scarlet Witch = Casters (AOE, Single target, buffs/debuffs and maybe minions also).

Honestly, thats a great variety for free. Ill level Thing and Hawkeye first. since i like tanky melee and bow type characters. 

I just hope the character drops arent like unique/legendary drops in other ARPGs if so people will be paying out the nose for character unlocks.

Oh and Deadpool being a founders pack only character sucks. $60 for 1 character?! yeah... no thanks

I'm also not too kean on buying Xp and item find boosts... imo thats buying power. 

Sad to see Beast did not get included, so I will hold off buying any of the pack and just play the game the free way when it comes out, annoying that people complain when the company gives you a chance to get heros without getting lucky and unlocking them in game, its not like you HAVE to do it. You can unlock these heros and costumes by playing the game( Minus a Couple ), its just longer and harder, they are offering a way for you to start with the hero your enjoy the most ahead of time aswell as Early Access.

P.S The Less Deadpool I see the better.