Despite the boom in superhero movies, the video game industry seems devoid of superhero games aside from the occasional Batman or Spider-Man title. Thankfully, 2017’s Injustice 2 is one of the few comic video games that uses its intellectual property properly. Not only does it offer a lot to please DC comic fans, but it also remains a fun (albeit imperfect) arcade fighter.
History
Injustice 2 improves on its predecessor in every way. Stories in fighting games rarely sell points, but Injustice 2’s single-player campaign is suitably fun and comic-inspired. The previous game told the story of Superman’s evil regime. This follows Batman rebuilding the world as he introduces the evil villain Braniac.
The game also doubles as the origin story of Supergirl, the new face of the series. Comic book fans have a lot of stuff to delve into here. Gamers unfamiliar with the books will likely appreciate the simplicity of being able to fight against various superheroes.
Characters
The roster of the game has changed from the first. Instead of other characters joining the fight, many new characters replace the old ones. Ares, Doomsday, Shazam, and many others are absent from Injustice 2 (including my favorite, Lex Luthor).
The many newcomers include Deadshot, Robin, Darkseid, Firestorm, Doctor Fate, Gorilla Grodd, Cheetah, and Poison Ivy, among others. The Injustice 2 roster is equally laden with fan favorites, especially for those familiar with the CW’s DC shows.
The downloadable characters are also enticing. B-listers such as Red Hood, Starfire, and Black Manta are available for purchase. There are also guests like Hellboy and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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