Injustice does DC Justice
Having played MKvsDC before...and MK9, there is a healthy balance to what a DC fighter can and should be. I've read a bunch of reviews that talk about re skinning MK9 and no innovation involved with the game. Those comments are off of the mark by a mile.
Game play: The game play here is just what you'd expect if you have played MK9 or any other decent caliber fighter. It's a little frustrating at first but once you get the hang of it and start recalling the moves without hesitation, it becomes a very beautiful controlled chaos. The little touches of flavor here and there in the form of picking stuff up and environmental attacks add just enough to keep it interesting. The super moves, while not a fatality by any stretch, are still fun to watch and even better to land (It will never get old with Green Lantern slamming buses on your face) and will fill you with a sense of 'eff yea' if you are a fan of the character you're playing with. Top shelf game play, which sadly is standard now a days, makes the game handle as expected. Which is totally fine by me.
Graphics: What can I say here...they are superb. I really can't gush enough about how fun it is to crash through the environments with your favorite super heroes. All the super moves and little special effects that come from each character just adds more "awwww yea" when you play. Shazam's pulsing lightning bolt is super cool, for example. Really, really great graphics. The game runs smooth too.
Sounds: While the score is second rate...and nothing I would ever possibly consider buying a sound track for, the voice acting is just sublime. Its nice to hear some old veterans doing the voice work for some of the most beloved characters around. The foley sounds leave a little to be desired but nothing that should be bashed.
Characters: The character selection, right out of the gate, is pretty awesome. They have DLC planned for more characters too. All the fan favorites from the comics are here, and a few that fly a little closer to the "who's that?" trail. If you are a DC fan at all, then you should have SOME idea who everyone is. They all have some decent costume selection, but on the whole I'm disappointed with that aspect. It's so minor that it's almost not worth bringing up save for the simple fact that I'm a big vanity oriented player. Having people unlock new costumes with iOS app stuff (being an android user) seems a little under handed, but alas that is the day and age we live in. If they do release new costume packs for each character with 3-4 options...and really make them fancentric then I think that minor gripe will be washed clean.
Story: With a plot you'd expect from the comics, I do have to say I ran through the story mode very quickly. This isn't a complaint for me. If a game can get me to commit without wanting to go to the bathroom or find something else to do, then I am very pleased with it. Though the whole story (I really didn't look to see what time I started playing) seemed like it didn't take long to complete, I really didn't look at the clock once or worry at all about the time. The writing and dialog feels good when you listen to it, it isn't stiff or boring. I was genuinely interested in what was going on. I don't want to give anything away..its not really a "SURPRISE MOTHER EFFER!" type twisty plot but that didn't bother me at all. It's very Superman heavy on the story line, while taking you through different POV with new characters. If you've ever wondered about "How would they deal with this or that?" it's a great story to interact with and you'll certainly be pleased.
Overall: This game panders to the comic book/gamer fans more then the hard core fighter series audience. I found little to no flaws through out the time I've spent with the game (15 hours since yesterday) and don't anticipate in doing so anytime soon. With slick graphics, fun character play styles, intuitive controls with easy to learn & hard to perfect skill sets a character list that will make any fan boy/girl wet him/her self in delight Injustice is a fighting game worth the price of admission if you're a devout DC fan, or at least a good time rental if you're a fighting hobbiest.
I really don't think you could go wrong if watching your favorite DC Heroes go toe to toe and smack the bejezus out of each other is what you're looking for. Hell, even if it isn't what you are looking for you should still do yourself a favor and try it out. While it isn't a "perfect" game, I do think its 15 feet and 9 inches above most. Call it a reskin if you want, MK9 was a great game. Cheap money grab?, NO. Worst fighting game out there?, are you serious?! The bottom line is picky people are always going to complain and whine about a game they aren't good at. I'm not particularly skilled here, but I do know a well made, fun game when I play it...and boy howdy does Injustice have that in spades.
