Injustice: Gods Among Us
Main Game
RELEASED
7.3
Apr 16, 2013
Xbox 360Wii U+1byNetherRealm Studios•WB Games
Overview:|
This 2013 fighting/adventure main game, developed by NetherRealm Studios, pits DC icons against each other in one-on-one combat featuring deep combo systems. The story explores an alternate reality where Superman enforces a strict world order, forcing heroes into the Regime or the Insurgency. Distinctive features include character-specific Meter Burn enhancements and interactive stages allowing environmental attacks. The base game, available on PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U, has been supplemented by numerous DLC packs adding roster members.
This 2013 fighting and adventure title plunges players into an alternate reality where the established moral compass of DC Comics icons has shattered. Following a devastating tragedy orchestrated by the Joker, Superman establishes a strict, authoritarian world order, forcing heroes and villains alike to choose sides: align with Superman's powerful Regime or join Batman's resistance movement, the Insurgency. This fundamental schism sets the stage for epic, large-scale battles across a world where the traditional lines between good and evil have become dangerously blurred.
Core Gameplay Experience and Mechanics
As a 2D fighting game, the core experience revolves around one-on-one combat utilizing a roster of iconic DC characters. Players engage in fast-paced matches featuring deep combo systems and character-specific move sets. The primary gameplay loop involves mastering these intricate attack strings and defensive maneuvers across various match types.
A unique mechanical feature is the interactive stage environment. Fighters can utilize environmental objects for unique attacks, throws, and traversal, adding a layer of strategic depth beyond standard fighting game inputs. Furthermore, each character possesses a "Meter Burn" system, allowing players to enhance special moves for increased damage or utility during combat sequences.
Story Mode and Atmosphere
The game features a comprehensive story mode that explores the narrative divergence between the two factions. This mode presents the conflict through cinematic sequences and playable battles, allowing players to witness the dramatic consequences of the world's new political landscape. The narrative focuses on the ideological war between the Regime and the Insurgency following Superman's descent into tyranny.
What makes this game unique in the fighting genre?
The primary distinguishing factor is the narrative premise itself—a universe where established heroes operate under drastically different, often tyrannical, moral codes. This internal conflict drives the roster selection and the overall atmosphere of the game, setting it apart from traditional superhero brawlers.
Available Content and Post-Launch Support
The base game, initially released on platforms including the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Wii U, has been supplemented by a significant amount of additional content post-launch. There are 19 downloadable content (DLC) packs available, which primarily introduced new playable characters and alternate character skins to expand the roster and gameplay options substantially.
Current Status
This title remains a standalone main game, having received substantial character additions via DLC since its 2013 debut. No official expansions or remakes have superseded this core version.
Game Details
Primary Name: Injustice: Gods Among Us
Alternative Names:
Injustice: Götter Unter Uns (German title)
Injustice : Les dieux sont parmi nous (French title)
Type: Main Game
Series: Injustice
Developer: NetherRealm Studios
Publisher: WB Games
Engine: Unreal Engine 3
Release Information
Release Date: Apr 16, 2013
Genres & Themes
Genres: Fighting, Adventure
Themes: Action
Platforms
Xbox 360Wii UPlayStation 3
Game Modes
Perspective: Side view
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Single player, Multiplayer
Age Ratings
ESRB:T (Teen)
PEGI:16+
CERO:C (15+)
CLASS_IND:12+
ACB:MA15+ (Mature 15+)
Strong action violence, Gaming experience may change online
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