Injustice 2

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"Injustice 2" is a fighting game featuring DC superheroes and villains with an intriguing storyline, impressive visuals, and engaging game mechanics. Despite being very grinding, it provides a hilarious experience, though it does have some bugs. Players can expect action-packed encounters with their favorite characters in this game. Overall, it's a wonderful choice for fans of fighting games and the DC universe.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

57%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,998 reviews

graphics933 positive mentions

stability346 negative mentions

Great graphics and character designs that appeal to DC fans.
Engaging gameplay with a variety of characters and abilities.
Fun story mode that mirrors the console experience.

Frequent crashes and loading issues, often getting stuck at 25% or 100%.
Pay-to-win mechanics make it difficult to progress without spending money.
Slow response times and unresponsive controls during battles.

graphics
1,325 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
25%
5%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and detail, often comparing them favorably to console graphics. However, several users have reported issues such as low resolution, lag, and the inability to adjust graphics settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are generally considered impressive, especially in story mode, there are calls for improvements and optimizations to enhance performance on various devices.
- “The graphics are beautiful.”
- “The graphics are great and the combat mechanics are amazing.”
- “The graphics are amazing, and the story sticks true to the injustice universe.”
- “The graphics of the game have fallen a long way down from when it was launched 3 years back.”
- “Graphics look really grainy and low res, which is not what I'd expect from an S7 Edge.”
- “The graphics are nothing compared to the other Injustice 2 on a PlayStation; I really want you to increase the graphics and make it like the one on the console.”
story
1,002 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
64%
4%
The story mode of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its engaging narrative and cinematic quality, likening it to console experiences. However, numerous users express frustration over the incomplete storyline, as it currently ends abruptly after chapter 8, leaving players eager for more content. Additionally, issues such as long loading times, bugs, and difficulty spikes in battles have been highlighted, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story mode.
- “The graphics, controls, and cinematics are really good; the characters and storyline are also very realistic, and the combos are just the best.”
- “The game is very addicting, and I love the graphics and the story that it has; basically, it's an interactive movie.”
- “This game is awesome! It even has a story mode with a great storyline, and I love the characters.”
- “Just one thing is story mode shouldn't have any needs like reach this level to unlock the story ahead; it takes a lot of time to reach the next level.”
- “Just one thing is story mode shouldn't have any needs like reach this level to unlock the story ahead; it takes a lot of time to reach the next level.”
- “The story mode is buggy and glitchy starting from 'girl meets green'.”
gameplay
662 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
38%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its mechanics and graphics, describing it as fun and engaging. However, numerous players have reported issues such as lag, slow response times, and frequent crashes, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, some users expressed frustration with the game's pay-to-win model and the repetitive nature of gameplay, suggesting that improvements are needed to enhance performance and player satisfaction.
- “The gameplay is amazing, graphics are amazing, though, it'll be way better if you could make the characters a bit easier to get. I've never seen a Marvel/DC game like this before, and I'm in love with it.”
- “Gameplay is the best, being able to do actual combos instead of tapping the screen three times and doing a QTE to do extra damage.”
- “The gameplay is great but the only reason why I gave it 1 star instead of 4 or 5 is because of the poor optimization.”
- “Gameplay is frustrating.”
- “The gameplay is so bad.”
- “Gameplay is plagued with lag, sometimes freezing the entire app.”
stability
356 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues during critical moments, such as battles or loading screens, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Despite the game's appealing graphics and gameplay, the persistent bugs and lack of effective support from the developers have resulted in a largely negative reception regarding its stability.
- “Graphics are really good with no glitches.”
- “No glitches, fast loading, and very nice graphics.”
- “Injustice 2 is better than number one; there are no problems with the game and no glitches found yet, so I rate it a 5-star.”
- “I really wish I could leave a positive review, but it glitches or crashes every single time I play it.”
- “The game is very buggy; I had to redownload my game because it was stuck on the login reward screen and didn't go further.”
- “The game freezes whenever I deploy 3 heroes of mine to operation missions.”
monetization
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
39%
46%
The monetization model of the game has been widely criticized as excessively aggressive and akin to a cash grab, with many players reporting high prices for in-app purchases and a strong push towards spending money to progress. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, the overwhelming reliance on microtransactions has led to frustration, particularly regarding the value and effectiveness of these purchases. Overall, players feel that the game prioritizes profit over player experience, making it difficult to enjoy without spending significant amounts of money.
- “There are in-app purchases, but they aren't needed to play the game; they just speed up character development or make gear easier to get.”
- “Key point - no ads - you can progress without spending money - proper arcade game - several players and modes - very good amount of energy (energy is required for each match) - awesome characters.”
- “I love this game because it has no ads.”
- “I've spent about $1100 on this game in microtransactions over the last year and none of it made the game any better or fun.”
- “The microtransactions are ridiculous and expensive, but the game is great.”
- “Just another soulless cash grab from the developers via microtransactions.”
optimization
93 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
46%
26%
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with players reporting significant lag, slow loading times, and frequent disconnections, even on high-end devices. Many users express frustration over the lack of device-specific optimization and the absence of options to adjust graphics settings for better performance. Overall, while the game has enjoyable content, its poor optimization severely detracts from the user experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and is fun to play.”
- “This game is pretty amazing, the graphics are okay, and it runs smoothly, even on phones with low RAM.”
- “Nice graphics, smooth performance on my mobile, playing it for my past time, amazing game.”
- “It is impossible to open this game now... I need to keep switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data because no matter how good my internet is, it gives me the 'Injustice 2 can't connect to the server' error on startup. Plus, the game is extremely slow and not optimized at all. All the loading speeds are slow, switching between menus takes an eternity. It's just the battles that don't have any lag; everything else is super laggy, even on a decent phone like the LG G7.”
- “What is a fun game is ruined by poor optimization that causes horrible lag and stuttering, and AI that outright cheats at every chance, even reacting in ways impossible to the player.”
- “The game crashes every time, not to mention that when you actually get the chance to play it, the bad optimization just makes it impossible to play decently.”
grinding
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and unfulfilling, often leading players to feel that their efforts yield little reward. Many reviews highlight a pay-to-win model, where significant financial investment is required to progress effectively, making it unfriendly for free-to-play users. While some players find the grind addictive, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game demands too much time and effort for minimal satisfaction, often resulting in frustration and boredom.
- “Beautiful graphics, addictive gameplay, not too grindy; characters feel like they do in the movies, whether that's good or bad is up to you.”
- “What is the point of all the grinding if the game isn't fun to play.”
- “Do not play this game unless you are willing to spend hundreds of dollars; this game is very grindy and not free-to-play friendly. The service doesn't even work correctly, which is the only way for free players to progress in this game. You won't be rewarded for the time you put into this game that you'll never get back.”
- “Grinding in arena is straight-up unrewarding and impossible to rank up.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting issues such as music disappearing during combat, sound effects interrupting the background music, and overall synchronization problems. While some users appreciate the soundtrack when it works, others find it dull or inconsistent, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the music aspect appears to be plagued by technical issues that detract from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Great game, very enjoyable...realistic graphics with extra epic music and sound effects... so many great heroes to play with and a great challenge to get them.”
- “This game music is so good.”
- “Amazing graphics, cute soundtrack, gameplay feels satisfying enough and keeps you immersed, but unfortunately my Galaxy Tab S2 can't keep up at a playable framerate.”
- “The music disappears during gameplay.”
- “While fighting, the music sometimes automatically shuts off like I am on silent mode.”
- “Very bad experience... the music and sounds are not in sync with the video.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with players finding some aspects genuinely funny, such as character interactions and unexpected glitches, while others express frustration over technical issues and game mechanics that detract from the experience. Many users appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in character design and storylines, but also highlight that the game's flaws can lead to a sense of irony, making it "hilariously bad" at times. Overall, the humor seems to stem from both enjoyable moments and the absurdity of the game's shortcomings.
- “This is the most fun mobile game, I love how all your favorite superheroes are in one game about war. It's funny; trust me, sometimes it makes you rage, but that's fine, right?”
- “The funny thing is that you can earn the items by playing the game. Sure, it might take longer than you expected, but it will pay off.”
- “It's very funny, hahaha!!”
- “There are issues and flaws with this game that are so unreal, it's not funny.”
- “Even after the maintenance and the update, it's still crashing; not funny.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
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Character development in the game is noted to be slow and inconsistent, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the realism of character designs compared to previous titles. While the graphics and overall character design are praised, there are complaints about the pacing of character progression and the impact of in-app purchases on development speed. Overall, opinions on character development vary significantly among players.
- “Excellent graphics and character design.”
- “One of the best games I have played, and the graphics are incredible; so are the character designs.”
- “Character development is slow and uneven.”
- “There are in-app purchases, but they aren't needed to play the game; they just speed up character development or make gear easier to get.”
- “No Ra's al Ghul in Injustice 2; developers, why are you slow with character development?”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a mix of emotional engagement and frustration with the game. While some appreciate the compelling story mode that evokes strong feelings, others are hindered by technical issues and gameplay mechanics that detract from their overall experience, leading to moments of disappointment and even tears.
- “This is the best game! I love the story mode; when you see the story, the fight is more interesting and emotional.”
- “It's a good game, but I took two stars because it made me cry. It said elite 1 for 160 shards, then when I got my stuff, it said something else for 100 shards. I was going to cry the second it happened, but I will not quit because of that.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its extensive variety of weapons, armor, items, and unlockable characters, which enhance the overall experience. While the graphics and gameplay are praised, some users express a desire for more playable characters and easier energy management to further improve replay value. Despite occasional updates causing issues, many consider it one of the most replayable games available on Google Play.
- “Weapons, armor, and items—there's a lot of each, which just adds to the replay value.”
- “Great graphics, fun to play, and lots of unlockable characters with a lot of replay value.”
- “Even though updates consistently break this game and need to be designed to remedy that issue, this game is hands-down the most replayable on the whole of Google Play.”
- “I would have given it 5 stars but you need to add more playable characters for example Atom, Black Manta, Killer Frost, Shazam, etc. Then this would be a 5-star game.”
- “Disadvantage: none but I wish to have infinite energy to play continuously. Thank you DC Comics and WB Entertainment for providing such a platform for gamers. We also wish to see more playable characters as well as an easy way to earn energy within 2 minutes.”