Injustice 2 ( PS4 , Xbox One , Out Now )
Amongst its many achievements - and there are far more than a 1-on-1 fighting game should really be able to lay claim to - Injustice 2 succeeded in doing something very few licensed DC Comics properties have ever been able to do : It made me give a damn about this cast of Superheroes and villains . turning somewhat murderous . Now intergalactic mastermind Braniac is on the way , and Batman and Superman must put aside their ethical differences to stop him . Or just fight each other until the world is destroyed , whatever . The story certainly goes places , told over a course of 50 + battles bookended by lavishly directed cut scenes , and even has two different endings to unlock .
That it can stand proud alongside Wonder Woman , the Batman : Arkham series , and the CW ’ s The Flash TV series in making me feel something for most of the rogues gallery that Nether Realm has assembled is impressive , and a testament to the storytelling skills of the developer . It ’ s a great example of what can be done when a studio is given a pretty free reign to conjure up a storyline with fan-favourite characters : you get things that will surprise you . This shouldn ’ t come as much of a surprise , given that the original Injustice opened with Superman - under the influence of the Joker - killing Lois Lane and
The game is just as generous with its other single player offerings , which include a myriad of training modes and game types . The most robust is the Multiverse , a series of timed challenges that rotate in and out every few hours / days / weeks . Many are themed battles with special conditions and modifiers , and most unlock themed loot and loot boxes as well .
Wait . Loot ? In a fighting game ?
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