The
hotly anticipated DC Comics fighting game Injustice:
Gods Among Us is finally here and it’s probably safe to say it’s lived up
to expectations. The gameplay is fluid, the story mode is comprehensive and
there are plenty of extras available for people to unlock. The roster of the
game has been a point of discussion for many but what was never up for
discussion was whether Wonder Woman would end up in it or not. She was one of
the earliest announced characters and remains part of the elite group of
females chosen to be in the game.
Wonder
Woman is one of the more unique characters in Injustice. She is a powerhouse capable of bashing her opponents
with heavy objects scattered around the universe and she does all this with
incredible grace. The Amazing Amazon has two basic fighting styles. Her default
style focuses on dishing out damage with her fists, emphasized by the usage of
her tiara, bracelets and lasso. The lasso in this instance operates as a whip
and a lariat, giving the gamer a varied range of techniques to choose from. Her
other fighting style is a grounded assault based around her sword and shield.
This is approach highlights Wonder Woman’s Amazon training. Her Amazon heritage
is further weaved into her fight style by the appearance of a few Amazons to
help her out in battle during a special move. It’s pretty badass. That said she can be tricky to
fight with. Namely, her projectiles (tiara and shield) need to be timed
properly in order to connect with their target and she's not as quick as you'd expect.
Wonder Woman also has the
distinction of being the sole female to receive a chapter within the story
mode (insert eye-rolls for the blatant sexism here). She’s fairly well-written and is treated faithfully in that her ideals of
truth, love and justice are upheld beautifully. Her appearance, however, in the game is a little iffy
at times. She veers too often into drag queen territory as her overall
physique is far too top-heavy making her look overly masculine. Still, her
costumes are fantastic. Her default costume is a practical option featuring
pants. Luckily, it’s a structured look that respects her iconic star-spangled
tights but maintains its own originality. Her alternate costume is very fierce.
It’s more gladiatorial and truly shows off Wonder Woman’s warrior side.
Fans
of Wonder Woman can rejoice over the treatment she receives in Injustice. She’s the definition of
badass but also retains that golden heart she’s so well-known for. She’s the
sole female powerhouse in the game and is upheld as one of the League’s
essential heroes. Perhaps it’s time we got a Wonder Woman game, hm?
Grade: A-
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