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Injustice 2 (2017)

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Available on Xbox One and PS4 (version tested)Injustice 2 is excellent. It’s just as simple as that. In 2017, where so many games try to be excessively serious, it’s a treat to play one that completely understands and embraces what it is. That doesn’t mean it’s not well put together and technically proficient – because it is – but it’s very clear the whole point is to entertain.It doesn’t hurt that the premise revolves around famous DC comic book heroes and villains trying to beat the stuffing out of one another. Much like the original that released in 2013, Injustice 2 lives and dies on this premise, wanting to ensure fans of the license don’t feel short-changed – and they most definitely won’t. From the more prominent stars like Batman and Superman, to niche arrivals such as Cheetah and Doctor Fate, every character stands out and offers a different way to play.Related: Best Fighting Games That’s important, too, and not just because a fighting game needs that kind of variety. When it comes to the genre, you’re always going to get two camps: those who would like to learn every nook and cranny, and those who just want to mash some buttons and have fun. There’s nothing wrong with either approach, but some titles do shy away from the latter and focus way too much on the former. That’s instantly going to raise a lot of issues.With Injustice 2, the balance is excellent. If you do just want to sit down, pick Batman and break your thumbs pretending to be The Dark Knight, you can. You may struggle online when you come up against a seasoned pro, but in terms of just enjoying what’s here, it’s fine, if not exceedingly pleasant. Developer NetherRealm has done a fantastic job in capturing that DC atmosphere, so smashing your way to victory while in the streets of Gotham or Metropolis ticks more than enough boxes.Should this not be enough, however, Ed Boon and his team has proved once again they understand what’s needed in terms of depth. There is a wealth of game here to learn, and a lot of comes from understanding how each character operates. Combos and certain inputs may double up for much of the roster, but the execution is wildly different. If you choose Cheetah, for example, and decide to rely on distance to defeat your opponent, you’re not going to get very far.  Get up close and personal, however – and use that speed – and all of a sudden you’ll begin to appreciate what she can do.All of this also ties into the ‘Gear System’, a new arrival in this sequel that helps to separate it from its predecessor. Almost acting in the same way as an RPG, every fight sees you earn points to improve your hero in either strength, defence, ability or health. Yet again, this adds to how unique each combatant feels, because you can set them up how you see fit. If you want a version of Superman who is an ability-king, that’s possible to a degree. The options aren’t endless, but it is a great way to encourage individual styles to shine through.Related: Marvel vs Capcom In
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