Injustice 2 for Xbox One review: DC heroes and villains fight it out in the multiverse

Injustice 2 , the follow-up to Mortal Kombat X and the original Injustice, has just arrived on Xbox One. The new Injustice brings together more than 20 iconic DC heroes and villains in a battle for the fate of the world.

A great roster of popular and slightly obscure heroes and villains; One of the best story modes in fighting games; with impressive animation and voice acting; Multiverse mode adds tons of single-player staying power; So much gear to collect

No way to accept random fight requests from other players while in single-player; Gear can imbalance gameplay; No way to autoequip all characters with best gear

Nothing Quite Like It

I bought this game right from the start and it hasn't failed me yet. With a great and emotional story to a never ending about of unlocks and other cool features. The graphics are out of this world and the attention to detail is just amazing.

Injustice 2 Review

Injustice 2's fights improve on Gods Among Us in nearly every way, specifically addressing fan concerns about movement speed and giving you new ways to burn meter. Visually, the DC roll call shines even as they star in a flat and unnecessarily grim story.

Injustice 2 review

Before you fight another player in Injustice 2 , the game tells you your win odds. It's a slightly disconcerting thing to be presented with just before getting stuck into yet another online ranking match. You have a four per cent chance of winning, the game often tells me. Well damn.

These aren't the villains you're looking for.

NetherRealm has been on a roll since 2011's Mortal Kombat reboot, and with the release of Injustice 2, it's come one step closer to perfecting its particular brand of fighting game.

Fighting mechanics that are accessible without sacrificing overall complexity; Impressive story mode cinematics draw you into a surprisingly engaging conflict; Large variety of characters and gear sets inspire player experimentation; Alternative pursuits suited for both casual or competitive...

Convoluted currency system overcomplicates gear management