One of the most notable facts about the game today is its status as . In 2016, Activision released "remastered" versions for modern consoles and PC, but due to expired licensing agreements, these were delisted from Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation stores in 2018.

Players can mix and match icons like Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America. Finding specific combinations (e.g., "The Avengers" or "Fantastic Four") grants unique team bonuses .

The story isn't confined to Earth; it spans locations like Atlantis, the Skrull homeworld, and the depths of Hell (Mephisto’s Realm).