Injustice 2

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  1. Eduard0X
    Jan 7, 2023
    8
    Por ahora el mejor juego de DC que e jugado tiene concepto interesante una historia atrapante pero con unas mecánicas haberse mala
  2. Rockmatador21
    Mar 28, 2022
    8
    História foda, gráficos insanos, combate igual ao primeiro , que já era muito bom.
  3. dr-kenobi
    Sep 7, 2022
    8
    Суперовий файтинг. ДСшні герої нормально написані, немає повторних бойових паттернів, відчувається баланс (звісно коли виходять супергерої одного класу).
  4. theamateur
    Sep 18, 2022
    8
    (Story mode specifically)
    Injustice 2 is DC at its best, with complex and rich characters, fun game-play and a story that pushes different icons throughout DC history on paths that would almost never be explored for their characters.
    Game-play is adequate and feels really good when you find a knack for it. With a few minor issues such as the general overwhelming nature of the game-play    (Story mode specifically)
    Injustice 2 is DC at its best, with complex and rich characters, fun game-play and a story that pushes different icons throughout DC history on paths that would almost never be explored for their characters.
    Game-play is adequate and feels really good when you find a knack for it. With a few minor issues such as the general overwhelming nature of the game-play for those not veteran to a fighting genre, an aggravating tutorial and the final boss being unnecessarily frustrating, injustice 2 is just short of reaching a 9. Would recommend for any fan of side-scroller fighting    … Expand
  5. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 23, 2023
    8
    Injustice 2 is a fantastic Mortal Kombat clone (even though it is made by Warner Bros too)
    with great gameplay, an amazing story, and overall beautiful graphics.
  6. Captiosus
    May 20, 2017
    7
    Graphically it looks fantastic and the music, voice overs, and sound effects are all top notch. I even think the story is very well done, certainly better than some of DC's latest efforts at the box office. But in terms of gameplay, enhhh... not really feeling it. I am SO tired of juggle combos that give you like 2 milliseconds to block and then you basically get to sit there for a few andGraphically it looks fantastic and the music, voice overs, and sound effects are all top notch. I even think the story is very well done, certainly better than some of DC's latest efforts at the box office. But in terms of gameplay, enhhh... not really feeling it. I am SO tired of juggle combos that give you like 2 milliseconds to block and then you basically get to sit there for a few and have no control of your character. That all but ruined MKX for me and I was hoping they wouldn't follow the exact same path with Injustice 2. Unfortunately they have. It's too easy to initiate a juggle combo and the window to prevent it is far too small. This might have been ok but the game inexplicably suffers input lag that can vary from moment to moment and match to match. You can see this yourself by going into practice and executing the same combos repeatedly. They'll execute as expected maybe two thirds of the time while the other third, it just doesn't properly register.

    As you can imagine, this makes online play super annoying, especially since matchmaking is, once again, lackluster and doesn't give a damn about skill level.

    I'd like to rate it higher but more often than not I'm frustrated, not entertained, while playing. I could sit here for hours practicing moves but when the game sometimes completely disregards input commands, why bother?    … Expand
  7. MiracSpectac
    Dec 19, 2017
    7
    Injustice 2 certainly isn't a bad fighter, but I definitely wouldn't consider it one of the best. The overall presentation is pretty good, and new additions like the gear system are fun & welcoming for casual players. However, the story does not live up to the original and the fighting mechanics are still odd/clunky. It's the kind of experience that casual players will be quick to forgetInjustice 2 certainly isn't a bad fighter, but I definitely wouldn't consider it one of the best. The overall presentation is pretty good, and new additions like the gear system are fun & welcoming for casual players. However, the story does not live up to the original and the fighting mechanics are still odd/clunky. It's the kind of experience that casual players will be quick to forget and serious players will be apprehensive to adopt.… Expand
  8. revelc
    May 16, 2017
    7
    It's fun, it's great looking, it has big roster (28+ characters), it has story mode (2.5 hours long Hollywood quality cinematic), cool gears, smooth online experience, and quick matchmaking. I gave 7/10 because of the (current) online matchmaking always pairs me up with far higher level opponent that I have no chance of winning, and Deadshot is quite a cheap character (can't even get closeIt's fun, it's great looking, it has big roster (28+ characters), it has story mode (2.5 hours long Hollywood quality cinematic), cool gears, smooth online experience, and quick matchmaking. I gave 7/10 because of the (current) online matchmaking always pairs me up with far higher level opponent that I have no chance of winning, and Deadshot is quite a cheap character (can't even get close to him). It's a unique fighting game with very high quality production, and if you like DC characters/superheroes this is it.… Expand
  9. witcher6999
    Aug 8, 2018
    7
    Я очень люблю игры от Незеров, я был в восторге от MKX, и предзаказал максимальное издание Injustice 2, изначально игра создала ощущения на 10ку, но поиграв довольно приличное количество часов, я осознал, что это не файтинг, а ср*ный мать его шутер. Балансом никто не занимается, лишь только после ЕВО внесли пару фиксов и то не значительных, проход зонинга как бал так и остался основнойЯ очень люблю игры от Незеров, я был в восторге от MKX, и предзаказал максимальное издание Injustice 2, изначально игра создала ощущения на 10ку, но поиграв довольно приличное количество часов, я осознал, что это не файтинг, а ср*ный мать его шутер. Балансом никто не занимается, лишь только после ЕВО внесли пару фиксов и то не значительных, проход зонинга как бал так и остался основной проблемой игры.
    Перешел на Теккен 7, на нем и останусь если Незеры не сделают из игры файтинг, т.е. то чем она и должна была быть изначально...    … Expand
  10. roundtablegamer
    May 19, 2017
    7
    Netherealm and Warner Brothers bring's us a sequel to Injustice gods among us, Injustice 2; Does this fighting game compete as a number one contender or a chump? let's find out.

    Injustice 2 takes place after the events of One still feeling the effects of Superman turning evil after the joker got to him, but this time it seems that Gorilla Grodd and Brainiac are behind the evil plans    Netherealm and Warner Brothers bring's us a sequel to Injustice gods among us, Injustice 2; Does this fighting game compete as a number one contender or a chump? let's find out.

    Injustice 2 takes place after the events of One still feeling the effects of Superman turning evil after the joker got to him, but this time it seems that Gorilla Grodd and Brainiac are behind the evil plans this time. Batman and the rest of the Justice League (minus Superman) team up together to take down Brainiac as he attempts to destroy the world. During the duration of the story, we see new characters come in to play like SuperGirl, Cyborg, Harley Quinn and so much more. Progressing through some of the heroes we see become overturned or brainwashed if you will and join Brainiac in his mission to destroy Earth just like he did Crypton. Sometimes in the story line, you will have a choice of two heroes you want to fight as it's only at the end though that it makes a difference of the storyline if you choose to play as Batman or Superman. The ending is a bit different than most fighting games because we see the team divide a little bit, in the end, depending what happens to Brainiac while Batman is about bringing him to justice, Superman wants him dead.

    The gameplay is just like the previous one and Mortal Kombat now that is good and bad at the same time. Some of the heroes fight flat on the ground while others float in the air which well can be somewhat annoying, I get it you can fly do not really need to emphasize on it. The fighting in this game is not the greatest either the moves list is a bit lackluster when it comes to variety, and one thing that really grinds my gears about this game is I do no like having to enter the entire button combination before it will actually do the special move I just wish it could be more react quicker when I do the combo move like in Tekken or Dead or Alive.

    Injustice 2 is a great game, however missing some of my favorite characters DC universe, the story was short, but gave you the opportunity to play as everyone it was short and sweet. The customization in this game is deeper than any other fighting game I have played in my life and it is something I can appreciate and hope to see more of. This is your normal fighting game with a story, Arcade, Online, and Multiverse mode. I hope there is a third one with a bit more characters, better and more responsive combos.

    Injustice 2: 7/10
    Good Job Netherealm and Warner Brothers
    Reviewed by ICE at Gamers of the Round Table    … Expand
  11. benjaminstp85
    Jun 14, 2017
    7
    Gráficamente es impresionante, tienen muy bien pulido ese apartado, pero la jugabilidad queda a deber al tener movimientos rígidos y combinaciones simples.
  12. isthis4you
    Jun 3, 2017
    7
    If you are a fan of fighting games, a fan of the Mortal Kombat-style gameplay, or a fan of DC comics, Injustice 2 will scratch your itch. There is so much on offer that taking a top-down view of the game is a bit intimidating. The controls are spot on, building on the legacy of both the modern-era Mortal Kombat games and the previous Injustice. The graphics are incredible, both duringIf you are a fan of fighting games, a fan of the Mortal Kombat-style gameplay, or a fan of DC comics, Injustice 2 will scratch your itch. There is so much on offer that taking a top-down view of the game is a bit intimidating. The controls are spot on, building on the legacy of both the modern-era Mortal Kombat games and the previous Injustice. The graphics are incredible, both during gameplay and during story cutscenes.

    There is a story mode, continuing the story from the first game, that lasts 6-8 hours depending on both your skill with multiple characters and your choices. Yes, choices...you will get to decide which characters you use (to an extent) as you play through the story, and your choices affect what happens as well as what rewards you earn. There is also a fantastic Multiverse mode, which presents a number of different single player fights with various modifiers. Maybe you have Harley Quinn as a summonable sidekick, or maybe the Joker periodically drops bombs into the stage throughout the match. Either way, you get rewarded for doing well and it mixes up the action from the usual one-on-one fighting.

    The gear system provides a lot of fun incentive to try out new characters and work on building up your favorites. The gear not only changes how a character looks, but also adds stats like health, defense, etc, as well as sometimes adding little cantrips like gaining extra xp or credits, or taking less damage from certain types of attacks. There are even sets with bonuses for equipping multiple pieces in a set.

    There's a lot on offer in Injustice 2, and I found myself unable to put my controller down. I kept wanting to try one more Multiverse tower, or level up a character so I could equip some newfound piece of gear, or just battle online to contribute to my guild. You will not be disappointed unless you just flat out don't like fighting games.

    Edit: I am revising my score down a point after spending nearly a week with the game. There are some pretty nasty inconsistencies that I think can be addressed with a small patch. The gear system suffers from the same problem World of Warcraft did early on. Namely, you can acquire higher level gear that is far inferior to lower level gear. With all the different appearances, stats and cantrips available, there is no reason for such RNG variation in the numbers.

    The AI is also inconsistent. One minute you might be wiping the floor with an opponent, and the next, they pull out a 13 hit combo that leaves you with no room to breathe. It sometimes feels like any AI between 'Very Easy' and 'Very Hard' just toggles between those two extremes randomly.

    Finally, the Multiverse bosses are just plain not fun. They force you to play nearly perfect for an extended period, as bosses enjoy boosts like hit armor and overall reduced damage. I suppose they would be fun for that handful of people that liked fighting Shao Khan (from Mortal Kombat 9) or Gil (Street Fighter 3), but those people are few and far between (this being on the internet, I'm sure I'll see dozens of people who claim otherwise). It's disappointing to see such a great game include 'cheap bosses' as a regular feature.    … Expand
  13. Bakoluk
    Aug 31, 2021
    7
    Graphics 8/10
    Playability 6/10
    Entertainment 7/10
    Overall 7/10
    Fun also for causal players.
  14. Shimmeywill
    Mar 3, 2020
    7
    A decent fighting game with annoying lootbox mechanic and a degree of universality between characters that makes learning their combos less satisfying compared to other titles.
  15. LuanV
    Feb 24, 2021
    7
    A campanha de Injustice 2 é muito boa - facilmente poderia ser adaptada para o cinema. Os gráficos e a dublagem são incríveis, porém, o que decepciona de verdade é a jogabilidade; bem mais lenta (se comparado ao seu antecessor), cheio de projéteis e ataques não muito memoráveis. Ao todo, é um jogo de luta básico, que irá proporcionar algumas horas de diversão em casa com os amigos eA campanha de Injustice 2 é muito boa - facilmente poderia ser adaptada para o cinema. Os gráficos e a dublagem são incríveis, porém, o que decepciona de verdade é a jogabilidade; bem mais lenta (se comparado ao seu antecessor), cheio de projéteis e ataques não muito memoráveis. Ao todo, é um jogo de luta básico, que irá proporcionar algumas horas de diversão em casa com os amigos e familiares; nada muito especial, há jogos melhores do gênero para se jogar.… Expand
  16. Grippz
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
  17. jarvitom
    Mar 10, 2022
    7
    Fun game, really hard to master, matchmaking is bad, always getting stomped.
  18. Haris_k
    Mar 2, 2022
    7
    Super fun, played for a while but it got a little repetitive. Really fun gameplay and a good selection of characters.
  19. GuiBio
    Dec 31, 2022
    7
    Good game, a little repetitive but OK. The single player story mode was great, really immersive and catchy.
  20. themans
    Jun 26, 2017
    6
    This game has so much potential it is overflowing with it. The gear system is actually not bad. The multiverse is a great way to incorporate a fun way to get the gear. The story mode is acceptable. But there a few GLARING problems. The gear doesn't make any sense as the lower level gear will sometimes be very obviously better than the high level gear. As always, the net code couldThis game has so much potential it is overflowing with it. The gear system is actually not bad. The multiverse is a great way to incorporate a fun way to get the gear. The story mode is acceptable. But there a few GLARING problems. The gear doesn't make any sense as the lower level gear will sometimes be very obviously better than the high level gear. As always, the net code could use work... And the biggest problem of all- the roster. The roster is full of characters who most people would not even recognize, but easily the worst part is the fact that they took out 50 percent of the roster from the first game. If you liked wildly popular characters like Lobo, Martian Manhunter, Zatanna, Solomon Grundy, Batgirl, Captain Marvel/Shazam and many more (and a lot of people did) then the people that made this game don't care and took them out and that is probably the biggest deciding factor in this score (the roster). A huge pet peeve of mine is taking characters away instead of adding more.… Expand
  21. APIce
    May 18, 2017
    6
    I really wanted to love this game, I honestly did, but this title to me simply feels like a chore to play most of the time. I'll admit that I consider myself an intermediate when it comes to fighting games--definitely not a noob but not a hardcore player either--and some of the moves in this game are so difficult to pull off. It really feels like you need the speed and reflexes of TheI really wanted to love this game, I honestly did, but this title to me simply feels like a chore to play most of the time. I'll admit that I consider myself an intermediate when it comes to fighting games--definitely not a noob but not a hardcore player either--and some of the moves in this game are so difficult to pull off. It really feels like you need the speed and reflexes of The Flash to even have a chance of doing them. Don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed the story so far--although it's not quite as good as the first game--but at the same time it's not very fun to play. Also, why do we need a gear system here? The last time I checked this was a FIGHTING game, NOT an RPG. Don't know why seemingly EVERY game nowadays has to have SOME kind of RPG element to it. I mean it works for certain games, but not ALL titles need those elements to be successful. On the more positive side, the story is solid if unspectacular, the graphics are exceptional (particularly the facial animations), and come on, it's a DC title! About time they got a little love, because they sure aren't getting any in the DCEU! In closing, this is a great title for hardcore gamers who enjoy collecting loot/gear, but for more casual players who are interested simply because it's a DC title should probably wait for a price drop.… Expand
  22. vgmkyle
    May 17, 2017
    6
    If I liked DC, floor bouncing moves and clunky animation; this game would be irresistible -- but it's really not for me. Injustice 2 is a big improvement over the terrible predecessor but for me it doesn't hold a candle to 3D fighters.
  23. ElleryHQ
    Jan 26, 2019
    6
    Файтинг и в подметки не годится МКХ. Очень раздражает отсутствие кнопки блока. Хорошая графика, приятная анимация, но чтобы получать удовольствие нужно быть отмороженным фанатом DC.
  24. Slytherin
    Aug 18, 2017
    6
    A good fighting game but definitely overrated. The gameplay isn't good at all. The story is mediocre and the graphics are nice but a bit weird at the same time
  25. ty92
    May 18, 2020
    6
    So this game looks amazing. My big problem is the microtransactions.. The amount you have to grind to get cool gear is just bs. They want you to pay for them... Im never buying another Injustice game again.. This needs to stop...
  26. Strife69420
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
    Game is pretty fun. Gameplay is nice, visuals are too, and just from what I remember the OST was pretty good as well. To me though, the game didn't really feel all that fun though. The mechanics were very linear, and controls felt boring to me, at least IMO. Contrast this with a game like Blazblue, the controls feel a lot more free form, the companion system feels fun, and character movesGame is pretty fun. Gameplay is nice, visuals are too, and just from what I remember the OST was pretty good as well. To me though, the game didn't really feel all that fun though. The mechanics were very linear, and controls felt boring to me, at least IMO. Contrast this with a game like Blazblue, the controls feel a lot more free form, the companion system feels fun, and character moves are all really unique and fun to use. In a fighting game, I want uniqueness, and fun controls rather than something like this in my opinion.… Expand
  27. kingofkoopas
    Sep 24, 2021
    5
    Good fighting game with a great story. Awful money grabber though. Could have been an 8 or a 9. I am knocking it down to 5 because unless you give them more money you better be able to sink at least 30 hours a week into this to unlock things.
  28. pongkrit03
    Sep 27, 2018
    5
    I don't understand why this game got high score from reviewers. Sure the graphic looks great, many characters to play and story cinematic looks amazing but the combat itself is not good at all. I am veteran in fighting games, my favorite one is SFV, I would say Injustice 2 fail miserably in this area, and it is critical area. In short, Combat mechanic is very difficult to play. Instead ofI don't understand why this game got high score from reviewers. Sure the graphic looks great, many characters to play and story cinematic looks amazing but the combat itself is not good at all. I am veteran in fighting games, my favorite one is SFV, I would say Injustice 2 fail miserably in this area, and it is critical area. In short, Combat mechanic is very difficult to play. Instead of creating combo by yourself, you need to look at the list the devs provide, and you have to memorize and do just that. There are many combos for one character, but in the end, people will just spam 2-3 combo they are used to. If you try to mix and match by yourself, let say spam some button, your character will just pause itself. It was a bad design and if you look at the competitive esports, Injustice 2 is dying.

    Story is also not good. It is just a script that allows characters to fight each others. Many scenes are irrational. (stupid I would say). I only played for the sake of finishing it, that's all.

    In brief, Injustice 2 is only good for fans of superheroes. It has great animation but bad gameplay. If you are looking for a solid fighting game, I would recommend SFV, Tekken, Mortal Combat, or Dragon ball Z. Those games have stronger foundation. Injustice is only for those who just want to play as Batman or Superman and get through hero's story. Also, It is not suitable for casual or kids, because game mechanic requires you to remember combo, you can't button mash. You can't just grab controller and ready to go. The button sequence also has to be put in fast and in correct manner only.

    It is sad because the graphic looks so well, but gameplay and story are more important than graphic. I deduct 4 points from gameplay alone, 1 point from story so the final score is 5/10. Gameplay needs overhaul seriously. Don't buy this game for kids. It is not designed for kids, both gameplay and story.    … Expand
  29. ToddDow
    Dec 22, 2017
    5
    Got the game on sale. It's gorgeous and some fun for awhile. But man, it gets repetitive QUICKLY. You level up and win gear, but ALL you do is fight over and over again. I thought the story and leveling/gear would keep me interested, but it just doesn't. Just too little to do and so repetitive.
  30. Spitbot
    Nov 17, 2018
    5
    While Injustice 2 might be the best Netherrealm game yet, at least from a technical standpoint, it also suffers the most from WB's scummy business practices.

    The core gameplay is still a ton of fun, if a little slow, and the campaign looks and feels great. The Multiverse, a refined version of MKX's Living Towers, is a great addition, and provides consistent PvE content when you don't    While Injustice 2 might be the best Netherrealm game yet, at least from a technical standpoint, it also suffers the most from WB's scummy business practices.

    The core gameplay is still a ton of fun, if a little slow, and the campaign looks and feels great. The Multiverse, a refined version of MKX's Living Towers, is a great addition, and provides consistent PvE content when you don't feel like getting brutalized online. So what's the issue?

    Netherrealm Studios have churned out ten additional characters since the game's release, and you have to pay for ALL of them. Some of them are crazy good and can counter popular strategies, but if you don't fork over the dough to buy them, you're put at a disadvantage. This doesn't even factor in "gear", stat-altering cosmetics that unbalance casual play, or "source crystals" a premium currency used to change the color of your character's costume. Even those who waited for the full-priced edition that includes all the DLC characters have to deal with the economy of a mobile game, and it's depressing.

    It pains me to give this game such a mediocre score, but the core mechanics, as solid as they may be, are bogged down far too much by WB's penny-pinching. If you have to play it, I recommend you buy a used copy of the Legendary Edition to ensure you get the most complete experience without directly supporting these practices.    … Expand
  31. m1ku47
    Jul 9, 2020
    5
    хороший файтинг с кучей комбинаций. Минусы : скучнейший сюжет, длинные анимации суперударов надоели через пару дней
  32. hobbes138
    May 18, 2017
    3
    Completely vapid and severely lacking what Gods Among Us brought to the table. Looks like a bad remastered version of a knock-off of Gods Among Us. And why does every female face look like they have down syndrome? Yeah sure, there's more to do, but it feels repetitive and pointless. IMHO the last thing this franchise needed was a gear grind and guilds. It was fun for a few hours, butCompletely vapid and severely lacking what Gods Among Us brought to the table. Looks like a bad remastered version of a knock-off of Gods Among Us. And why does every female face look like they have down syndrome? Yeah sure, there's more to do, but it feels repetitive and pointless. IMHO the last thing this franchise needed was a gear grind and guilds. It was fun for a few hours, but quickly lost any appeal.… Expand
  33. gusman
    May 17, 2017
    3
    Boring, too many cutscenes, animations are extremely rigid, gameplay is not fluid etc etc. Not sure why people is giving so good scores to this, I suppose you must be a super-hero lover to enjoy it... Returned after 1 playing hour.
  34. JimmieReview
    Sep 26, 2017
    3
    This game suffers same problems as other NRs games.
    Main issue is the blocking-system, with moving back being same as block.
    If your facing an enemy that uses projectiles, you want to move in on him - not move back. As he Shots projectiles - you wanna just block in that position. Close to impossible in this game, as blocking now is same move backward, turning the whole thing into a    This game suffers same problems as other NRs games.
    Main issue is the blocking-system, with moving back being same as block.
    If your facing an enemy that uses projectiles, you want to move in on him - not move back. As he
    Shots projectiles - you wanna just block in that position. Close to impossible in this game, as blocking now is same move backward, turning the whole thing into a spam-projectiles and use 1-2 counterattacks when your moving in and can not protect yourself. This ruins the game experience for me.
    Also, the game is complelty unbalanced. You are at a great disadvantage against certain characters depending on who you play. It should be balanced each guy against eachother and it totally is not.
    Because neather realms prefers to just throw a lots and lots of moves in to the game and not think about balancing. MKX has same problems but at least it has a decent block system. The game is also very stiff and counter-intuitive. Kicks and punches that should land just dont cause of the unnatural low reach-level of everyone in the game. This is much tighter in MKX, where you can feel that punches that should land also do land.
    This game also suffers from the annoying 30%-hits if you press l2+r2, which I never liked, just like in MKX.
    And you still cant configure to turn anything on/off. I would disable this thing and also projectiles should only do damage if they land, 0% if they dont. Maybe even penalize if your spamming projectiles to much. To discourage projectile spammers.
    Injustice 2 is really just a reskin of MKX, with less tight gameplay and a poorer blocking system. Dont buy this, get MKX or something else not from neather realms.    … Expand
  35. Sazeten
    May 31, 2017
    3
    Have you played the original Injustice? This is exactly that rehashed the way everyone always complains yet fail to see the truth about this game. Why waste overbearing amounts of moneys such as two or even three times original game price to actually recieve all the content? Pathetic. Way too many people fan boy these characters and overlook a large amount of the games flaws.
  36. ArtistGamer
    Jun 21, 2017
    2
    Holy CLUNKFEST, Batman! From the menus to the gameplay, Injustice 2 is a total clusterf*ck. Dial-a-combos and projectile spamming are still in full force. It's almost as if the designers are telling you to "find the cheapest moves and setups, then spam yourself to victory". This is not fighting, this is high-tech dodgeball with wonky-ass animation. Sorry, but I grew tired of this gameplayHoly CLUNKFEST, Batman! From the menus to the gameplay, Injustice 2 is a total clusterf*ck. Dial-a-combos and projectile spamming are still in full force. It's almost as if the designers are telling you to "find the cheapest moves and setups, then spam yourself to victory". This is not fighting, this is high-tech dodgeball with wonky-ass animation. Sorry, but I grew tired of this gameplay idea in 1997. I will elaborate much further in my full review... but Injustice 2 is clearly designed more to be "watched" than played. It's a movie, with a side fighting game attached. Sure, all the cinematics are pretty and all. Those facial animations are great. But yeah... too bad you don't fight with facial expressions. And too bad about the actual gameplay.

    Injustice 2's gameplay is a minimal improvement over the prequels. While quite a few "MK-tastic" quirks make their return... new mechanics such as Evasive Rolls, Air Recoveries, and faster walking speeds make the gameplay system a tad smoother. Blockable environmental attacks are also a step in the right direction. Visually, Injustice 2 has sharp textures and detailed character models... but ironically, once again, the characters appear so "tiny" during gameplay that their details and customizations hardly matter. For comparison's sake, the size of an Injustice 2 character in gameplay is about the size of one leg of a TEKKEN 7 character. Even KOF14's characters and SFV's characters appear much larger and more impressive on screen. This is a huge visual flaw for a fighting game in my opinion, right along with the wonky animations. Not a fan.    … Expand
  37. mykka
    Jun 2, 2017
    2
    The animations are lacking and most characters just feel like headswaps from MKX characters. Roster could've been a lot better, way too much Batman influence. Offline content is satisfying and the saving grace of the game for me.
  38. gutu_69
    Feb 8, 2023
    2
    A unica coisa que achei boa nessa cópia de Mortal Kombat foi a história, além de ser uma cópia ruim pra caralho esse lixo ainda tem uma coisa que ao meu ver é repugnante um sistema que se constitui em você evoluir as armas e vestimentas do seu personagem para torna-lo mais forte, ESSA PORRA É UM RPG OU UM JOGO DE LUTA CARALHO!?
  39. Aumie
    May 31, 2017
    1
    I have no idea what is wrong with the AI in this game but after about 4 hours it becomes nearly impossible. I am by no means a noob to fighting games and i must say there are many gaps 9in this system. A 1 from me becasue this game is unplayable now.
  40. Rahz
    Jun 23, 2020
    1
    Brainiac very hard difficulty, more like very annoying my main reason I'm uninstalling same with mortal kombat, same with tekken. Do you creators not know how to make a fun difficulty where it doesn't have to be so challenging smfh.
  41. JackMaloni
    Jun 27, 2020
    1
    I get it on a promotional pack and what i say is... the game full of garbage... LUCKY BOX ? yes... they forgot de real fight and at the end the game become a garbage of full boxes that you put IA to play for you... because the armor system sucks a lock...
    very sad, i love the injustice 1 but the second game is not good... i`m still stucked trying get one catwoman hability.... man....    I get it on a promotional pack and what i say is... the game full of garbage... LUCKY BOX ? yes... they forgot de real fight and at the end the game become a garbage of full boxes that you put IA to play for you... because the armor system sucks a lock...
    very sad, i love the injustice 1 but the second game is not good... i`m still stucked trying get one catwoman hability.... man.... these guys ruined MK11 and Injustice 2...    … Expand
  42. Strogs
    Oct 21, 2022
    1
    What a terrible game. I created a profile just to submit this. I understand what it is the free game of the month. The game does not keep up with your inputs, you try to string a special together and it uses the basic form instead. The only saving grace is the story, which is good for the hour you play it. Spend your money elsewhere.
  43. Ivan665
    May 18, 2017
    0
    Like the first Injustice, this game is just MK without fatalities and blood. There will be 10 or more characters from the roster, available through DLC. Thats actually 1/3rd of the base launch character pool, and 1/4th of the supposedly final pool. I know im not obligated to buy all the DLCs, if I dont want to. But in such a case, I would be playing 75% of the game. Because thats whatLike the first Injustice, this game is just MK without fatalities and blood. There will be 10 or more characters from the roster, available through DLC. Thats actually 1/3rd of the base launch character pool, and 1/4th of the supposedly final pool. I know im not obligated to buy all the DLCs, if I dont want to. But in such a case, I would be playing 75% of the game. Because thats what fighting games are all about, characters and move sets. I dont think its acceptable for a game, especially a fighting game, to cost 1/3rd of the price of the console, and thats not even the Collectors Edition, just the full game. On top of that there are equipment items for the characters, equipment items that actually affect gameplay, that are available only through online play, guild ranking and lots of grind. Or they can be bought from the "Pay to win" shop in the game, for real cash. Really? So what happened to the "We want to make the fighting genre popular again"? Make it a MOBA? Yet MOBAs are completely free, and everything in them can be obtained through grinding. Fighting games are about sitting down with a friend and beating each other, thats when they were popular. This game is the complete opposite, online only equipment, pay to win equipment, lots of DLC, lots of milking the cash cows. Once the cash cows buy everything from the "Pay to win online shop", the game will be dead in the water, and the full version will be available for 15 bucks. Injustice 2 is not about fighting, its about cash, buying forgetful stuff, and moving to the next cash cow game. So vote not only on metacritic, vote with your wallets. Im putting my cash on the fighting game releasing next month. :)… Expand
  44. Xeiruz
    May 21, 2017
    0
    The amount of DLC they throw at you every time Netherrealm makes a fighting game is getting really old. Getting prompted to spend money after dropping $60 is disgusting.
  45. kakarotosjjb
    Jun 2, 2017
    0
    .Sad gameplay, this game only gets a good review because of the HQs, if it was not for that, my god of the sky, heavy gameplay, never... .......................
  46. oldgamer1986
    Jun 2, 2017
    0
    $100 for 38 characters is not acceptable. super moves are so boring. mechanics are awful . battle arenas are fewer than tekken . ridiculous combat system .
  47. DenizenFrenzy
    Jun 19, 2017
    0
    Total rip-off.
    For starters, 'Ultimate Edition' does not include DARKSEID!!!
    How it this ‘Ultimate'? I paid for the most-expensive version of this game, then found out they want EVEN MORE MONEY FOR DLC CHARACTERS/BONUS CONTENT!!! That’s worse that greedy, it’s deceptive. I seriously feel lied-to by the advertising. I thought I was buying the WHOLE game, but I didn’t get the whole    Total rip-off.
    For starters, 'Ultimate Edition' does not include DARKSEID!!!
    How it this ‘Ultimate'?
    I paid for the most-expensive version of this game, then found out they want EVEN MORE MONEY FOR DLC CHARACTERS/BONUS CONTENT!!!
    That’s worse that greedy, it’s deceptive.
    I seriously feel lied-to by the advertising.
    I thought I was buying the WHOLE game, but I didn’t get the whole game.

    The regular game is $60, and I paid $40 more to get exactly this:
    2 'shaders' that let you change the color palate of a character, and 3 ‘skins’:
    alternate looks for Flash, Green Lantern, and Super Girl.
    That's its.
    So I basically paid a little more than $13 a skin for 3 skins I didn’t really want because I was under the impression I would get ALL the others characters in the game too.
    Nope.
    The claim new content will come for the ultimate edition, but, so far, literally nothing.
    I got a message saying I could not play ‘Red Hood’, but no, he isn’t available even after beating the story mode.
    I can BUY him though.
    They say it’s a ‘bug’ but until it’s fixed, it sure feels like a scam.
    Darkseid definitely isn’t a bug through, they definitely want you to pay more for him, and they have made it pretty clear there will be plenty more content that you can only get if you pay extra.

    The game itself is mediocre - control interface and graphics are slightly improved from Injustice 1, but FULL of of bugs, and the story is both short and boring.
    Less than 6 hours, and you don't even fight all the available characters, instead they have you fight a lot of the same characters over and over....got really tired of Bane popping up everywhere.
    Despite being a direct sequel, nothing about this game had the same feel as Injustice 1.
    Injustice 1 was fun because it was a broken-mirror universe where heroes and villains swap roles and Superman is a jerk!
    Injustice 2 takes that away and, almost without exception, the heroes act heroically, the villains act villainous, and things plays out very predictably.
    I'd actually buy a regular DC universe fighting game like that, it's only disappointing because I was expecting another game like Injustice 1.

    As fort he bugs, missing dialogue, glitchy graphics, missing DLC characters, and if you have major problems and try to re-install the game, the bugs just get worse, and you will NEVER again be able to link that account with the mobile app, denying you the 'Grid' skin literally forever unless you start a whole new PSN account.
    Believe me, I know, I was on the phone with tech support for DAYS.
    If they fix all the bugs, I’d say ‘Ultimate Edition’ is worth $30 and I’d give it 2 stars.
    If they actually included ALL the contact in Ultimate Edition, Id give it a 3 stars.
    Really though, unless they announce a major overhaul, don’t buy this game.

    The 1-star comes from the fact that an OK/Mediocre game is completely spoiled when you feel like they lied to you about what you were paying for.
    I paid extra for the 'full game' and I didn't get it.
    I got a broken game with missing pieces that I had to pay extra to complete....which is the experience I could have had for $60 instead of $100.

    So now I'm either the chump who spent $100 on a bad product, or I’m the chump who spends even more hoping it will make the product better.
    If you want to play it, rent it, wait a year or two then buy the cheapest version of the disc.
    The download version of the game is the worst-possible value – you return it, you can’t trade it in, you don’t get the limited-edition comic book that comes with the disc, and you DON’T Get DARKSEID (they mockingly tell you he was only available with digital copies as a pre-order, and that ship has sailed).    … Expand
  48. PrimeSpeaker
    Sep 29, 2017
    0
    An alright fighting game but with way too many issues to recommend to anyone. The gear, which was a main selling point has been extremely poorly implemented. Even if you buy the Ultimate Edition they lock additional content behind a paywall (skins). They released a patch which has deleted a lot of the gear that people have worked for months to obtain. All while providing little to noAn alright fighting game but with way too many issues to recommend to anyone. The gear, which was a main selling point has been extremely poorly implemented. Even if you buy the Ultimate Edition they lock additional content behind a paywall (skins). They released a patch which has deleted a lot of the gear that people have worked for months to obtain. All while providing little to no information and support.… Expand
  49. karelpica99
    Dec 20, 2017
    0
    The amount of DLC they throw at you every time Netherrealm makes a fighting game is getting really old. Getting prompted to spend money after dropping $60 is disgusting.
  50. nobugs
    Nov 14, 2020
    0
    Worst fighting game ever made. People who give this game high scores are whst is wrong with the industry. The game is trash in everyway but you have all the fan boy$ loving mictotransactions coming out the a$$
  51. IHATEINJUSTICE2
    Aug 9, 2023
    0
    I HATE THIS GAME! to the developers there is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shownI HATE THIS GAME! to the developers there is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shown me that you are so incredibly hopeless that you will only devolve into a more idiotic and wretched creature than you already are. The only possible way in which your future would be brighter than the black hole your existence currently is would exclusively be because there is absolutely no conceivable way that you would even be able to sink lower than the pathetic place your current failure has put you in.There is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shown me that you are so incredibly hopeless that you will only devolve into a more idiotic and wretched creature than you already are. The only possible way in which your future would be brighter than the black hole your existence currently is would exclusively be because there is absolutely no conceivable way that you would even be able to sink lower than the pathetic place your current failure has put you in.There is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shown me that you are so incredibly hopeless that you will only devolve into a more idiotic and wretched creature than you already are. The only possible way in which your future would be brighter than the black hole your existence currently is would exclusively be because there is absolutely no conceivable way that you would even be able to sink lower than the pathetic place your current failure has put you in.There is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shown me that you are so incredibly hopeless that you will only devolve into a more idiotic and wretched creature than you already are. The only possible way in which your future would be brighter than the black hole your existence currently is would exclusively be because there is absolutely no conceivable way that you would even be able to sink lower than the pathetic place your current failure has put you in.There is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shown me that you are so incredibly hopeless that you will only devolve into a more idiotic and wretched creature than you already are. The only possible way in which your future would be brighter than the black hole your existence currently is would exclusively be because there is absolutely no conceivable way that you would even be able to sink lower than the pathetic place your current failure has put you in.There is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true. By making the mistake that you just did, you have shown me that you are so incredibly hopeless that you will only devolve into a more idiotic and wretched creature than you already are. The only possible way in which your future would be brighter than the black hole your existence currently is would exclusively be because there is absolutely no conceivable way that you would even be able to sink lower than the pathetic place your current failure has put you in.There is no one in this world that has ever loved you, and especially after what you just did, no one will ever love you in the future either. There is no hope that your idiotic behavior and especially your crooked soul will ever change for the better, and in fact quite the opposite might be true.… Expand
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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 90
  3. Negative: 0 out of 90
  1. Power Unlimited
    Oct 19, 2017
    90
    What a rush to be able to play a sequel that exceeds its predecessor in almost every way. Injustice 2 is in terms of looks, gameplay and the amount of (interesting) characters leaps ahead of the previous installment without losing its accessability. And then there's the loot... my god, THE LOOT. The current system might not (yet) be perfectly balanced, but it is definitely the ultimate addition to a fighter filled with super heroes. The loot fighter: finally it has returned.
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  2. GameCritics
    Aug 21, 2017
    90
    Some players (like me) who aren’t fans of online competition may question whether Injustice 2 is worth a full price purchase, but there’s a lot more content in this package than in the average fighting game, for DC fans and fighting game fans alike. Highly recommended!
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 24, 2017
    100
    Excellent game and must-have for any fan of this genre. Sophisticated gaming mechanisms are complemented by a good campaign and an addictive Multiverse. [Issue#274]
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