So, what's the final recommendation? Pay attention. Half way up the review: "City of Villains is an exquisitely constructed expansion pack for anyone who liked City of Heroes, which also acts as a new entrance point into the world for the uninitiated." That's exactly it.

Let's say it again.

City of Villains is an exquisitely constructed expansion pack for anyone who liked City of Heroes, which also acts as a new entrance point into the world for the uninitiated.

And the uninitiated really should, as it remains one of the finest online multiplayer games in existence.