Info about Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition:

Official game description:
Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition enhances the bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios. Featuring six new playable characters, over 30 new skins, and 60 new S.T.A.R. Labs missions, this edition packs a punch. In addition to DC Comics icons such as Batman, The Joker, Green Lantern, The Flash, Superman and Wonder Woman, the latest title from the award-winning studio presents a deep original story. Heroes and villains will engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred.

Release date: Nov 12, 2013

Categories: Fighting Game, Character-based Combat, Story-driven Gameplay, Single-player Story, Multiplayer, Cooperative Multiplayer, Player Customization

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Highly Satisfied; summary: The user reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the inclusion of all DLC characters and costumes in the standard edition of the game. This comprehensive package is seen as providing excellent value, enhancing the overall gaming experience. The availability of diverse characters and customization options is particularly noted as a positive aspect, contributing significantly to user satisfaction.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game exhibits strong compatibility with Linux and Proton, as evidenced by multiple users reporting smooth performance on Steam Deck and native Linux systems with minimal tweaking required.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues affecting the game experience. Control issues are the most prominent, with many users reporting significant problems with both controllers and keyboard inputs. Visual and animation quality is another concern, with users noting that the game appears dated and visually unappealing. Steam Deck compatibility is mixed, with some users experiencing smooth performance while others encounter significant issues. Gameplay mechanics, particularly the difficulty in executing combos and unforgiving AI, also pose challenges for players. These issues collectively impact the user experience, leading to a verdict of 'Tinkering Required' and a score reflecting the need for improvements.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $1.00 - $5.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence indicates that the community generally finds the game worth purchasing when it is on sale for a few dollars. Many users mention buying it for prices ranging from $1 to $5, suggesting that this is a fair price range. Additionally, comments about the game not being worth full price further support the idea that the community considers a lower price range more appropriate.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 7.0h
  - Story completion: 3.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: 60.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct references to playtime metrics. The first quote mentions the story mode duration of around 2-3 hours, which supports the story completion time. The second quote indicates extensive playtime with over 150 hours, suggesting a high total playtime including endgame content. The third quote provides a detailed breakdown of campaign and single-player challenge durations, supporting both the game completion and endgame metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is enjoyable primarily for its story mode and single-player challenges, which can be fun but repetitive. Multiplayer is a significant friction point due to connectivity issues, but local multiplayer with friends is a positive experience.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Completing the tutorial and starting the story mode
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Multiplayer connectivity issues; Repetitive single-player challenges; Lack of active online players
  - Unlock drivers: Engaging story mode; Local multiplayer with friends
  - Conditions: Playing with friends locally; Focusing on single-player content; Appreciating the story and mechanics
- Player Archetypes:
  - Multiplayer-Curious Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Exploring multiplayer and single-player content.
    - Playstyle: Casual and exploratory, focusing on both multiplayer and single-player modes.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; multiplayer enthusiast
    - Reference games: Injustice 2; Mortal Kombat
  - Completionist Grinder (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Unlocking all achievements and completing all content.
    - Playstyle: Grinding and completing all in-game challenges and achievements.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: achievement hunter; completionist
    - Reference games: Injustice 2; Mortal Kombat
  - Story-First Explorer (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying the story and narrative elements.
    - Playstyle: Focused on story mode and single-player content.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: story enthusiast; narrative fan
    - Reference games: Injustice 2; Mortal Kombat
  - Casual Fighter (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoying the game despite not being highly skilled.
    - Playstyle: Casual and exploratory, focusing on learning and enjoying the game mechanics.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; newcomer
    - Reference games: Injustice 2; Mortal Kombat


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging and Well-Presented Story (weight 0.68): The story mode is highly praised for being engaging, well-written, and enjoyable. Players appreciate the dark and captivating narrative, as well as the easy-to-understand plot. The story is noted for its interesting twists and faithfulness to the comics, making it a standout feature.
- Solid and Enjoyable Gameplay (weight 0.54): The gameplay is described as solid, enjoyable, and well-mastered. It is praised for being casual-friendly, fast-paced, and high-quality. Players find the gameplay rewarding and fun, with good replayability.
- Variety of DC Characters (weight 0.41): The game features a good variety of DC heroes and villains, which is appreciated by DC fans. The roster includes many iconic characters, and the story is enhanced by the inclusion of these well-known figures from the DC universe.
- Dynamic and Interactive Combat (weight 0.38): The combat system is highlighted for being fun, dynamic, and intense. Players enjoy the unique fighting styles and the interactive environments that add tactical depth to the fights.
- Good Value for Price (weight 0.27): Players feel that the game is worth the price, especially when purchased on sale. It is considered a good value for the content provided, including all DLC characters and skins.
- Memorable and Well-Developed Characters (weight 0.25): The game features a wide range of memorable and well-developed characters. Each character has unique combos, powers, and charm, making them feel distinct in combat.
- Variety of Game Modes (weight 0.17): The game offers a variety of modes, including story mode, arcade mode, challenge missions, and survival mode. This diversity in game modes adds to the overall enjoyment and replayability of the game.
- Enjoyable Multiplayer Experience (weight 0.14): The game is noted for being fun to play with friends, with enjoyable multiplayer modes. Players find it best and most fun when playing with friends, enhancing the overall experience.
- High-Quality Voice Acting (weight 0.14): The voice acting is praised for being good, impeccable, and terrific. Many characters have the same voices as the classic DC animated series, adding to the authenticity and enjoyment of the game.
- Good Graphics for Its Time (weight 0.12): The graphics are considered good and detailed, especially for the time the game was released. Players appreciate the stylish and visually impressive arenas and characters.
- Similar to Mortal Kombat (weight 0.12): The game is compared to Mortal Kombat in terms of fighting mechanics and character control. Players who enjoy Mortal Kombat games find this game to be a good alternative with similar gameplay.

Common complaints:
- Dead or problematic online multiplayer (weight 0.43): The online multiplayer mode is often reported as dead or non-functional. Players struggle to find active servers, and the online experience is generally problematic.
- Poor optimization and performance (weight 0.31): The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to poor graphics, low framerate, and bad performance. Players frequently report abysmal lag and performance problems.
- Outdated and poor graphics (weight 0.17): Graphics are frequently described as horrible, outdated, and not refined. The visual quality is considered weak and showing its age.
- Poor keyboard controls (weight 0.16): Keyboard controls are described as awkward and awful. Players find the keyboard and mouse support to be poorly implemented, leading to a frustrating experience.
- Character balance issues (weight 0.15): There are notable balance issues with some characters being overpowered. This affects the competitive aspect of the game and can lead to frustration.
- Game freezing issues (weight 0.08): Players report consistent game freezing and screen freezes. These issues significantly disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Unresponsive and clunky controls (weight 0.08): Controls can feel unresponsive and clunky, affecting the overall gameplay experience. This issue contributes to the game feeling less fluid and enjoyable.
- Frustrating and exasperating fights (weight 0.08): Fights in the game are often frustrating and exasperating. Players find the combat mechanics to be unnecessarily difficult and not enjoyable.
- Bad port quality (weight 0.08): The game is criticized for being a bad port with quality issues. Players report that the port feels abandoned and poorly executed.
- Poor character designs (weight 0.08): Character designs are criticized as horrible and controversial. Players find the designs to be poorly executed and unappealing.
- Controversial story elements (weight 0.07): The story has controversial elements, such as the portrayal of Superman as a villain and heroes siding with a fascist regime. These aspects are criticized by players.
- Complex character mastery (weight 0.07): Each character requires significant time to learn and master due to different inputs and similar moves. This can be a barrier for new players.
- Second keyboard player issues (weight 0.07): Second keyboard players often face issues and may need to use a controller or keyboard emulator. This can cause control problems and limit multiplayer options.

Gameplay feedback:
- Combo and special move mechanics (weight 0.55): The game features a robust combo system and special moves, similar to Mortal Kombat, allowing players to execute a variety of combat techniques.
- Character uniqueness and variety (weight 0.38): Each character has unique abilities, special moves, and fighting styles, contributing to a well-differentiated roster of characters.
- Multiple gameplay modes (weight 0.3): The game offers various modes including story mode, arcade mode, campaign mode, and multiplayer modes, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
- Good combat system (weight 0.25): The combat mechanics are generally praised for being good and fluid, though some reviews mention clunkiness.
- Interactive environments (weight 0.24): The game includes interactive environments and objects, adding strategic depth and variety to the combat.
- Rich and well-written story (weight 0.23): The story mode is praised for being well-written and entertaining, with fights that contribute to the narrative.
- Similar to Mortal Kombat (weight 0.22): The gameplay and mechanics are frequently compared to Mortal Kombat, with similar combat styles and character controls.
- S.T.A.R. Labs missions (weight 0.17): The game features S.T.A.R. Labs missions, which include various challenges and mini-stories, adding to the replayability.
- Difficulty settings (weight 0.16): The game offers various difficulty settings, making it accessible and challenging depending on the player's preference.
- Controls and accessibility (weight 0.12): The game offers simplified controls and easily accessible move lists, making it user-friendly.
- Online and multiplayer gameplay (weight 0.06): The game includes online multiplayer modes, allowing players to compete against each other.
- Replayability and achievements (weight 0.06): The game is replayable, especially for those interested in achieving all the in-game accomplishments.
- Casual and advanced gameplay (weight 0.06): The game offers fun gameplay for both casual players and advanced players looking for depth.
- Stage transitions and super moves (weight 0.05): The game features dynamic stage transitions and super moves, adding to the visual and gameplay excitement.
- Character customization (weight 0.05): The game allows for character customization with various skins, providing players with options to personalize their characters.
- Control issues (weight 0.05): Some reviews mention issues with keyboard controls and console key bindings, indicating potential areas for improvement.

Performance notes:
- Poor optimization and performance (weight 0.27): Many players report issues with poor optimization, leading to low framerates, occasional slowdowns, and general performance problems.
- Game freezing issues (weight 0.14): Several players have experienced issues with the game freezing, both during fights and general gameplay.
- Good optimization on older PCs (weight 0.13): The game runs well on older systems, indicating good optimization for low-end hardware.
- Runs well on Steam Deck (weight 0.11): The game runs well on Steam Deck, with some players reporting smooth performance without any tweaking.
- Stuttering during transitions (weight 0.11): Players report stuttering issues during stage transitions, which can be quite severe.
- Dated graphics (weight 0.11): The graphics are considered outdated by many players, with some mentioning weird character animations.
- Frequent crashes (weight 0.09): The game is reported to crash frequently, causing disruptions in gameplay.
- Decent PC requirements (weight 0.08): The game has decent PC requirements, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
- Online stability issues (weight 0.06): The online mode is reported to be unreliable, with stability issues affecting gameplay.
- Unresponsive controls (weight 0.06): Controls are reported to feel unresponsive by some players.
- Level transitions capped at 30FPS (weight 0.06): Level transitions are capped at 30FPS, causing a jarring experience for some players.
- Consistent visual bugs (weight 0.04): Players have noted consistent visual bugs throughout the game.
- Occasional stuttering (weight 0.04): Occasional stuttering is reported by some players, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Stuttering on high-end machines (weight 0.04): Stuttering issues are reported even on high-end machines from 2025.
- Improved graphics on PC (weight 0.04): The PC version offers higher framerates and improved graphics compared to other versions.
- Strange menu controls (weight 0.03): Some players find the menu controls to be strange, possibly due to a console port.
- Gameplay locked at 60FPS (weight 0.03): The gameplay is locked at 60FPS, which some players find limiting.
- Crashes on PlayStation (weight 0.03): Some players have experienced crashes specifically on the PlayStation.
- Outdated animations and online play (weight 0.03): The passage of time is noticeable in animations and online play, making them feel outdated.
- Compatibility issues with Windows 11 (weight 0.03): Some players report compatibility issues with Windows 11.
- Unstable frame rate in cutscenes (weight 0.03): The frame rate is reported to be unstable during cutscenes.
- Netcode issues (weight 0.03): The netcode is reported to be a bit rough, affecting online gameplay.
- Need to lower details (weight 0.03): Players report needing to lower graphical details for smoother performance.
- Translation patch causes crashes (weight 0.03): The translation patch is reported to cause crashes for some players.
- Audio issues (weight 0.03): There are reports of audio issues affecting the gameplay experience.
- Runs poorly on Intel ARC (weight 0.03): The game runs poorly on Intel ARC graphics cards.
- No drivers made (weight 0.03): There are issues with no drivers being made for certain hardware configurations.
- Heavy game (weight 0.03): The game is described as heavy, possibly indicating high system requirements.
- Problems with character textures (weight 0.03): There are reports of problems with character textures in the game.
- Graphical settings reset issue (weight 0.03): Some players experience issues with graphical settings resetting.
- Slow Motion Bug (weight 0.03): There is a reported slow motion bug affecting gameplay.

Recommendations:
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.42): Many reviews suggest that the game is worth purchasing when it is on sale. This includes buying it in a bundle or during mega sales for better value.
- Recommended for fighting game fans (weight 0.35): The game is recommended for fans of fighting games, especially those who enjoy Mortal Kombat-style combat systems. It is also suggested for intermediate players.
- Highly recommended for DC fans (weight 0.32): The game is frequently recommended for fans of the DC Universe, including those who enjoy the Justice League and DC Comics. It is considered essential for hardcore DC fans and those interested in the story.
- Use a controller for better experience (weight 0.17): Using a controller, such as a DualShock controller, is recommended for a better gaming experience, especially on PC.
- Consider Injustice 2 or Mortal Kombat (weight 0.14): Some reviews suggest skipping the prequel and trying Injustice 2 instead for better gameplay. Mortal Kombat is also recommended over Injustice by some users.
- Play with friends for best experience (weight 0.09): Playing with friends is highly recommended for an enhanced gaming experience. It is suggested as a classic and affordable game to enjoy with friends.
- Worth it for single-player content (weight 0.08): The game is considered worth purchasing for its single-player content, including the story mode which is highly recommended.
- Desire for a sequel (weight 0.07): There is a notable desire among players for a sequel, with some specifically asking for Injustice 3.
- Buy for the story (weight 0.05): The game is recommended for its storyline, with some suggesting to buy it specifically for the story or to watch the story on YouTube.
- Works well on Steam Deck (weight 0.03): The game is reported to work perfectly on Steam Deck, making it a good option for those using this platform.
- Recommended to play before comics (weight 0.03): It is recommended to play the game before reading the related comics for a better understanding and experience.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.2): Players are frustrated primarily due to technical issues such as poor optimization, visual bugs, and performance problems on PC. Additionally, the game's difficulty, including challenging combo mechanics, AI behavior, and grinding requirements, contributes significantly to this frustration. Online matchmaking issues, controller problems, and specific bugs in missions also add to the overall dissatisfaction.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.17): Players enjoy the game's story mode, which is fun and includes many great DC Comics characters. The engaging narrative, cinematic battles, and variety of characters contribute to a positive experience. Additionally, the fun fighting mechanics and the ability to play with friends and family enhance the overall enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players find satisfaction in the game's story quality, engaging narrative, and fun gameplay. The ability to fully complete the game, including clearing all challenges, adds to the sense of accomplishment. Despite some issues like menu control and graphics, the overall gameplay experience and character freedom are highly satisfying.
- Disappointment (weight 0.12): Players express disappointment due to several factors, including poor graphics, lack of language support, and non-functional online modes. The game's outdated visuals, lack of individual character stories, and dead online multiplayer contribute to a sense of letdown. Additionally, performance issues and a lackluster story further add to the disappointment.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.11): Players feel nostalgic due to personal connections with the game, often revisiting it after playing it during their childhood. The game's historical significance, classic storyline, and iconic voice actors evoke fond memories. Many players appreciate the game's influence and its impact on the DC universe, enhancing their nostalgic experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.08): Players are excited about the game's engaging story, dynamic combat, and impressive visual effects. The inclusion of favorite characters, cinematic super moves, and epic battles contribute to this excitement. The engaging narrative and dynamic scenarios, along with the anticipation of future releases, further enhance the overall excitement.
- Joy (weight 0.03): Players experience joy from playing the game with family and friends, enjoying the gameplay on multiple platforms. The enjoyable gameplay, good story, and unique perspective contribute to this joy. The game's concept, story, and combo system also add to the overall positive experience.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Players are enthusiastic about the game's positive aspects, such as the DC universe, gameplay, and character design. The inclusion of favorite characters, interactive objects, and character customization contribute to this enthusiasm. The overall positive experience and the game's compatibility with different controllers also enhance the enthusiasm.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.02): Игроки выражают удовлетворение разнообразием персонажей и режимов, а также интересным сюжетом и историей. Хороший сюжет, механика и графика также способствуют этому чувству удовлетворения. Кроме того, хорошая графика и музыка усиливают общее положительное впечатление.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players find amusement in the humorous moments involving the Joker character and the funny humor and dialogues throughout the game. Playing with friends and the lack of online players, which can be seen as a humorous take on the gameplay, also contribute to the overall amusement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.02): Игроки выражают разочарование из-за графики и боевой системы, а также технических недостатков. Короткая продолжительность и повторяющийся геймплей, а также проблемы с неткодом и ИИ также способствуют этому чувству разочарования. Кроме того, нехватка бюджета и монетзация усиливают общее негативное впечатление.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the game's story and how fights contribute to the narrative. The ability to use two keyboards with the same bindings and the high-quality gameplay are also highly appreciated. Character representations and final attacks, along with user-made translations, further enhance the overall appreciation.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Players admire the game's narrative depth and gameplay mechanics. The incredible visuals and the overall narrative and gameplay are also highly admired. The game's ability to captivate players with its story and mechanics contributes significantly to this admiration.
- Love (weight 0.01): Players who are comic book fans enjoy the story and the overall game experience. The love for the game is enhanced by the enjoyment of other DC games, creating a strong emotional connection.
- Anger (weight 0): Players express anger due to specific issues such as outfits not being available as skins. This frustration is targeted at particular aspects of the game that do not meet their expectations.
- Anticipation (weight 0): Players are anticipating the release of the third part of the game, showing excitement and eagerness for future content and improvements.}