Injustice™ 2 - Raiden Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-09-06
- Impressive lightning attacks and combos
- Cool ultimate move and visuals
- Faithful classic Raiden recreation
- DLC overpriced and lacks content
- Raiden redundant with Black Lightning
- Raiden overpowered and annoying
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 97%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 3%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 49%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 51%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 34
- Negative points
- 40
- Gameplay points
- 11
- Perf. points
- 0
- Rec. points
- 13
- Misc points
- 17
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Lightning attacks and combos are impressive
| Players highlight the character's lightning-based attacks as visually powerful and capable of executing super combos with electricity. This suggests the move set is both flashy and mechanically satisfying. | 23% |
Ultimate move is exceptionally cool
| The character's ultimate move is repeatedly praised as one of the coolest super moves in the game. This indicates a high level of visual and gameplay appeal tied to the finisher. | 23% |
Great addition to the game
| Players consider the character a great and positive addition, enhancing the overall roster. This reflects general satisfaction with the character's inclusion. | 22% |
Adds Raiden as playable character
| The addition of Raiden as a playable character increases character variety and is seen as a valuable roster expansion. This is a straightforward positive note about the character's inclusion. | 22% |
Overpowered skill set
| The character is described as having one of the most overpowered skill sets in the game, dominating the verse. This suggests a high power level that may be unbalanced. | 22% |
Character is visually attractive
| Some players describe the character as sexy and better looking than Harley Quinn, indicating strong visual appeal. This aesthetic praise contributes to the character's overall positive reception. | 20% |
Faithful recreation of classic Raiden
| The character is seen as a faithful recreation of the old MKX Raiden, appealing to long-time fans. This highlights the importance of staying true to the character's roots. | 13% |
Classic teleportation move retained
| The character has a classic teleportation move, which is a signature ability for Raiden. This move is likely a key part of his gameplay identity. | 12% |
Character is versatile
| The character is noted for being versatile, likely offering multiple playstyles or effective strategies. This is a positive trait for competitive players. | 12% |
Easy to play
| The character is considered easy to play, making him accessible to a wide range of players. This is a positive point for casual gamers. | 12% |
Includes innovative content
| The character brings some innovative content to the game, suggesting new mechanics or features. This is a positive but vague point about the character's contribution. | 12% |
Fun to play as
| The character is described as fun when on the giving end, implying enjoyable offensive gameplay. This suggests a satisfying player experience. | 12% |
Raiden is a cool character
| Players simply state that Raiden is a cool character, reflecting overall positive sentiment. This is a general but positive endorsement. | 12% |
Story role in protecting Earthrealm
| Raiden has a story role in protecting Earthrealm from threats, integrating him into the narrative. This adds depth to his inclusion. | 12% |
Character appears natural and realistic
| One player notes that Catwoman is portrayed as a real and natural woman, suggesting a preference for realistic character design. This is a niche but positive observation about the character's appearance. | 11% |
Incorporates Mortal Kombat dragon logo
| The character design includes elements of the Mortal Kombat dragon logo, adding thematic depth. This detail is appreciated by fans of the franchise. | 11% |
Can be played as Black Lightning
| Players can play the character as 'Black Lightning', offering a cosmetic or thematic alternative. This adds customization and variety. | 11% |