Invincible Vs. Review: A superpowered knockout for casuals and fans alike

Invincible Vs. is a fighting game in the vein of Marvel vs. Capcom, Mortal Kombat, Dragon Ball Z, and more, just with characters from the Invincible universe. I don’t watch the show, so this is a perspective from someone who simply likes fighting games.

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Gameplay & Mechanics

The game features 3-on-3 battles and feels more casual than Street Fighter, for example, making it highly accessible to newcomers in the genre. The inclusion of a robust, interactive training mode really helps ease players into the mechanics. If you have Mortal Kombat muscle memory, you will need to unlearn a few things before getting into the groove of this game. I don’t know why, but it reminds me a lot of Killer Instinct. That was a brilliant game on the Xbox and one I really miss, so this is perfectly filling that Killer Instinct vibe for me personally.

Character swapping and using special powers are an absolute must to win fights, allowing you to develop a tag-team strategy. The input responsiveness is incredibly snappy, which is crucial for a fast-paced team fighter. Mechanically, you have a diverse range of characters: from zoners who use projectiles, to heavy hitters, all-rounders, and slow-but-deadly grapplers. You can easily find a character you like and stick with them, but it’s a lot of fun to play around and get the hang of the different playable fighters.

Visuals & Roster

The roster is solid with 15+ characters to choose from, each with their own personalities, fighting styles, and finishers. The moves are visually very appealing with a good amount of camera flair, even for basic attacks. It is very akin to the Injustice: Gods Among Us fighting games. The big finishers are also very similar to what we’ve seen in Injustice, and that’s not a bad thing. They add a lot of cinematic flair while showcasing impressive environmental destruction—it gives you that great feeling of putting down your controller to make fun of your friend during a couch co-op session.

The visuals of the game look stunning. The animations perfectly capture the style of the show, backed by butter-smooth framerates and gorgeous environments. On an OLED TV, this game is an absolute treat to play. The stage variety is also fantastic, featuring iconic, dynamic backdrops from the franchise.

Game Modes & Replayability

There is a story mode, but the arcade and local co-op modes are where most people will find the core gameplay loop to be the most fun. The story isn’t very long, and while it provides context as to why these characters are fighting, it didn’t completely draw me in. As I mentioned, I haven’t seen the show, so it was hard for me to relate to the lore. Having said that, the game is still an incredibly fun fighting game to play, which is a testament to its core mechanics. Furthermore, the game could benefit from more unlockable content or in-game currency rewards to keep solo players invested long-term.

The game can get quite bloody, but if you are playing with younger gamers, you have the option to switch the blood off. This isn’t Mortal Kombat with extreme gore fatalities.

I wouldn’t call myself a pro at fighting games—I am just okay—but for someone playing on the beginner difficulty, this game was appealing and a blast. For local play, it was incredibly fun, even for my casual friends who do nothing more than button-mash. There is an online mode as well. I didn’t play much online, so I can’t comment extensively on the online performance.

Sound Design

When it comes to the audio, a massive shout-out to J.K. Simmons. I did not know he was in the show, but he has a very recognisable and commanding voice. The overall voice cast does a great job for the duration of the story. The sound effects in the fights are top-notch, with the satisfying swish and thud of landing punches and kicks, alongside the slick audio cues of superpowers being used. There are also decent vocal grunts and an energetic background score to keep you engaged for the duration of a fight.

Final Verdict

Overall, Invincible Vs. is a very good game that stands tall alongside the other fighting games available today. It will definitely appeal most to those who are into the IP. However, the current roster size may be slightly limiting to genre veterans who are used to playing fighting games with massive character counts, and the quick story mode is over before you know it. Hopefully, the developers will support the game with more content down the road to keep things fresh, and ideally avoid heavy, predatory microtransactions.

Editor’s Rating: 8 / 10

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