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GF Rating
8.1

835 ratings

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Fun 2 player game, replay value high, minor cons

posted by apples14 (YORK, PA) Apr 22, 2013

Member since Feb 2013

3 out of 3 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

When the main theme song for a game is good that's when I get the feeling the game will be excellent as well...I still haven't given this game back because I've been playing as all 24 characters, which have their own unique set of moves, combos, special moves, and super moves. Injustice:Gods Among Us was made by the same people who made MK9, and just like MK9 the replay value comes from messing around with all the characters and the online experience.

The Story - I've sunk three hours into it so far and still haven't beaten it, mixture of cinematic sequences which are sometimes interactive and fights. You also have battles, S.T.A.R. labs (you have to do specific missions), single fight, and training (tutorial and practice)

Multiplayer - Once you press x on this option you have two more options - versus and online. Versus is where you can do some local fighting but a drawback is that two players is the maximum. That stinks, and you can't do any multiplayer team ladders like MK9 (Mortal Kombat 9). You can do it in single player however and choose battles where you fight heroes only, villains only, survive as long as possible, and many more. Other options include ranked match, player match, private match, join room, and create room. After choosing player match then more options open up, including: 1v1, koth, and survivor. I'm not sure what the difference is between the last two but how it works is you sit in a lobby with other people and watch as the king (someone who's been beating everyone else) and a rival fight. You can place bets on who you think will win and this gives you xp. There's also an "xp po_t", and the longer a king stays the more it goes up, and when a rival beats the king they get it. While you're waiting in line to fight the king you can watch the fight, chat, view stats, etc.

This is one of those games where the replay value lies in spending an enormous amount of time memorizing combos and beating up you're family and friends =D.

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GF Rating
8

Very Good

Alternate Worlds Collide

posted by Godot (BRONX, NY) Apr 28, 2013

Member since Apr 2013

2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

As one who thoroughly enjoys the DC Comics and games, not to mention being a fan of the fighting game genre as well, Injustice was right up my alley. If you ever played the recent Mortal Kombat game (2011 release) Injustice may be reminiscent of MK gameplay wise. While many of the characters in Injustice wields their own unique, individual play styles, i got that oddly familiar sense from time to time that reminded me of MK combat style (makes sense i guess, since it is a NetherRealm game.) New and compelling in-game mechanics, big character roster, plenty of Online and Single Player Modes, and a captivating Story Mode make this game a must have for gamers looking for a challenge, or some looking for a more casual crowd to learn the basics. However, with all of the good, there's usually some bad as well. The graphics tend to be slightly choppy, making some of the action in Story Mode lackluster at times. Like most online games, lag happens. In Injustice it's quite painful at times, sometimes forcing you to quit a match because it's moving so slow. But these are just some personal pet peeves .Overall, this game had exceeded my expectations well beyond the giant disappointment that was MK vs. DC. After a very successful franchise reboot to MK, and after some hands-on time with Injustice:Gods Among Us, NetherRealm Studios has indeed wowed me over with their in- character heroes and villains, and their over-the-top stage changing scenes. Now if you'll excuse me, I shall leave to prepare a cup of my finest, exquisite coffee in homage to NR Studios for a job well earned.

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GF Rating
9

Excellent

Great game!

posted by zachs7 (METROPOLIS, IL) Apr 23, 2013

Member since Feb 2012

2 out of 2 gamers (100%) found this review helpful

This game was epic! It is one of the best fighting games out there! While there was excellent sound, graphics, and story-line, I believe that Netherrealm Studios could have made the story a whole lot bigger. It was pretty short because I beat it in about 2 hours while watching cinema. Two more things they could have done was add more characters and add more costumes. I felt that most people playing the game had no clue who the bad guys (actual bad guys, not in game) were. I love DC Universe, I had no clue who have the bad guys were. The costume problem is a big problem with most games. Netherrealm Studios needs to follow Dead Or Alive 5 with there costumes; new costumes every week just to spice things up a little. The best thing about this game (and probably what it is gonna be known for) is the heroes and villains due to people growing up with them

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