Injustice: Gods Among Us Review

WB Games/Nethersrealm Studios 2013
Rated T
Review based on XBox 360 Version

Credit: Gamestop

In all honesty, I like fighting games more than they like me. When I play games like Street Fighter IV, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, or the reboot of Mortal Kombat, I can't seem to get the hang of the game. If I play at any difficulty level past easy or medium, I'll easily get my ass kicked by the AI, let alone if I try playing someone online. But in most cases, playing Injustice is one of the few fighting games (the Soul Calibur games and Dead or Alive being the others) I can play (mostly) without getting my ass kicked (too much). The fighting motions and actions feel good and less jerky than other 2D fighters, and what can you say about the Super Attacks. Batman running you over with the Batmobile, Superman punching you into space and knocking you back down again, they're great and hilarious if you think about it. I'm glad they put several personal favorites of mine, mainly former Teen Titans Cyborg and Raven in the game. Although I'm disappointed that Raven's voice is so different than it was in Teen Titans. I have read that Tara Strong is still the voice, but they decided to have her do a lower, darker voice. I guess the sully teenager wasn't right for the game, I guess. The only glaring problem with the game is the same problem with all fighting games with me. I can't play it at the hardest levels and most of the modes in Battle mode are just too hard for me to pull off. Despite that, this is probably my co-favorite fighter along with Soul Calibur IV.

Grade: A-

PrisonerDrW's Review of LEGO Harry Potter, Years 1-4

LEGO Harry Potter, Years 1-4 (Played on Xbox 360)
Released 2010
Rating: E10+

Credit: Gamespot

One thing I've always liked about the LEGO games is that they're fun to play and not too challenging. In this game, obviously, you go through the world of Harry Potter from his first story (The Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone to The Goblet of Fire), basically following the movie time line. Each Year/Movie has six chapters, but they're only connected by being in Hogwarts, which has many rooms and outdoor areas to get the Gold Bricks, Red Boxes, a Hogwarts Student in Peril needed to get the 100% done (I'm at 84%). Like most of the first LEGO games, the characters don't talk, just make noises, like grunts, mumbles and whatnot, but that's not too annoying since we're used to that in a LEGO game. Overall, a fun little game, especially if you're a Potter fan



Grade: A-