Injustice™ 2 - Darkseid Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-09
- Darkseid uses unique abilities
- Character design is excellent
- Darkseid is powerful character
- Character movement is slow
- Worst defense in the game
- Absent from story mode
Emotions
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 59%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 41%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 74%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 26%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 26
- Negative points
- 8
- Gameplay points
- 5
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 14
- Misc points
- 9
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Darkseid uses unique abilities
| His moveset includes Omega beams, Boom Tubes, and summoning Parademons, which are distinctive and not generic. These abilities effectively keep opponents at bay and burn them. | 91% |
Character design is excellent
| Reviews praise the character's design, combos, and moves as well-crafted and fun. The stare that follows opponents adds a unique touch, and his personality reflects arrogant superiority. | 91% |
Darkseid is a powerful character
| Multiple reviews highlight Darkseid's immense power, both in lore and gameplay. He is described as one of the most powerful beings, a strong character, and his hits pack a punch. | 82% |
Darkseid is a great addition
| Adding Darkseid, a popular Superman villain and one of the best villains ever, is seen positively. He is acquired for free in launch week or via the ultimate pack. | 65% |
Not overpowered or spammy
| Some reviews counter the claim that Darkseid is overpowered and spammy, suggesting he is balanced. Getting good with him makes the player feel like a god. | 37% |
Unpredictable and fun to play
| His unpredictability and fun teleport footsmash combo are highlighted as enjoyable aspects. Combos are well-designed, and the character feels rewarding to master. | 35% |
Effective against online opponents
| Darkseid is effective at keeping opponents at bay, and online opponents often struggle to approach, leading to easy victories. | 22% |