Injustice: Gods Among Us might just be the best story ever told in the fighting game space. That's not really a bold statement though, when you consider some of the ludicrous stories that have been tacked onto fighting games of the past, but with its comic book foundation and established characters...

Injustice: Gods Among Us is a game for comic fans. It tells an intriguing DC story first, across alternate universes where roles are reversed, and is a fighting game second -- whereas most games in the genre take the opposite approach.

+ Awesome story; + Brutal combat; + DC fan service; + Superman v Batman

- Wagers suck; - Minor control issues; - Heavy characters are rubbish

As fighting games go, few have had the longevity and hype that the Marvel vs Capcom series has generated over the last decade. Even Capcom themselves have had a hard time recreating the excitement generated in the ups and downs of a comeback-heavy night of Marvel tournament streaming, but that...

"Well is it better than Marvel vs Capcom" my friend eventually asked. He had started off asking me, "So how is Injustice" But until I've played enough to write a review, I never know how to answer so open a question. So I just stammered noncommittally.

When NetherRealm Studios developed Mortal Kombat in 2011, it delivered one of the best fighting game experiences in recent memory and arguably the best fighter of that year. The developer is now at the forefront of Injustice: Gods Among Us , a game that pits some of DC Comics' greatest heroes and...

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The folks at NetherRealm have given us a taste.  With Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe they gave us just a touch of what a game based on the DC comic world would be like, and we loved it.

Gorgeous graphics; Blisteringly quick load times; or none at all for story missions; Cinematic presentation it top-notch; Fantastic voice and music across the board; Multiple control schemes to fit your play style; 5 difficulty levels and a very deep training system welcomes all players; Online...

Easily-triggered special attacks might get dull after a while? (except for Aquaman – that's never getting old

XBOX or PS3 doesn't matter.

If you love DC material, you'll love and appreciate this game; Yes, it's awesome and exciting to play; The netherrealm studios made this game so don't expect mortal kombat; in fact, expecting Injustice to be just like mortal kombat with it's fatalites and blood is an insult to DC and to the folk's...

Well....this is were I'm supposed to write some thing bad about Injustice; so here goes....game doesn't have EVERY single DC character ever made.

Picking up perfectly where Mortal Kombat left off, Injustice: Gods Among Us cements NetherRealm's reputation as a purveyor of fighting games with real heft and substance. A heroic effort that'll put a smile upon the face of all but the most demanding DC fighting fan. Shazam!

Platforms: PS3 (Reviewed), Xbox 360 Release Date: April 16, 2013 Genre(s): Arcade, Fighting Publisher(s): Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Developer: NetherRealm Studios For the world of thrill seeking comic book lovers, there are only two factions to choose from.

NetherRealm Studios are most famous for making the massively popular Mortal Kombat series, which brought blood, guts and fatalities to the fighting game world back in 1992. But after Mortal Kombat 3 , the series got a bit stale until the release of the excellent Mortal Kombat 9 in 2011.