DC Universe, but the studio has done little to shake up the formula and iron out its issues. NetherRealm’s multiple-chapter approach to fighting game campaigns felt fresh back in 2008 with Mortal Kombat vs. The most disappointing aspect of the single player campaign is its structure. Interesting arcs like this deserve time to develop, but Injustice 2 doesn’t seem to want to develop any of the characters outside of Batman and Superman. For example, apparently, Hal Jordan has been struggling with rage for a while, which could have been an interesting character arc had it not been rushed in and out in the span of a few minutes. Characters are rushed in and out, storylines opened and closed abruptly, and there’s not even a purpose for a particular faction in the game. It’s unfortunate that the middle of the plot feels like it’s just treading water and wasting time. NetherRealm’s writing has continuously improved with each game, and Injustice 2 is the best script yet. The story is about seeing if two opposing forces can put aside their differences in the face of a greater threat, and it’s executed well at the start and close.

Injustice 2’s story is surprisingly darker than its predecessor with a strong opening and strong closing.

Black Adam and Wonder Woman hide from Batman as they plot to bring back the Regime, Gorilla Grodd gather’s the remaining villains to form the Society, and on the horizon, is Brainiac who has come to Earth capture the last Kryptonians. Soon, however, new and old threats start to arise. Superman’s Regime has fallen, allowing Batman and his Insurgency to begin rebuilding the world’s societies. Injustice 2 picks up after the events of Injustice: Gods Among Us.

With plenty of content, a deeper campaign and a brand-new RPG-inspired gear system, is Injustice 2 the game we deserve or should it be locked away in a Red Sun cell? Four years later, the studio is back with a sequel, Injustice 2. Combining some of the best elements of their Mortal Kombat games with new mechanics, NetherRealm gave us something new and refreshing. Back in 2013, NetherRealm Studios got the chance to make a new type of fighting game featuring some of the world’s most beloved heroes.

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