Info about Injustice™ 2 - Ultimate Pack:

Official game description:
Upgrade to the Injustice 2™ Ultimate Edition and unlock the following additional content:  
Fighter Pack 1  
• Access to 3 playable characters: Red Hood, Starfire, and Sub-Zero  
• Gods Shader Pack  
• Power Girl Premiere Skin  
Fighter Pack 2  
• Access to 3 playable characters: Black Manta, Raiden, and Hellboy  
• Reverse-Flash Premiere Skin  
Fighter Pack 3  
• Access to 3 playable characters: Atom, Enchantress, and TMNT  
• John Stewart Green Lantern Premiere Skin  
• Demons Shader Pack  
• Black Lightning Premiere Skin

Release date: Nov 14, 2017

Categories: Fighting Game, Character-based Combat, Competitive Multiplayer, Character Collection, DLC, Premier Skins, Cosmetic Customization


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews focus on a DLC, not the base game, but they reveal a strong price sensitivity: the community values even the best DLC at only $5 (via third-party keys) and recommends waiting for discounts. This suggests the overall product is not considered worth full retail price. The base game, being the core purchase, would likely be seen as fairly priced only in a modest range—probably below the typical $30–$60 full price—while still higher than the DLC, given it contains more content. The lack of direct base-game pricing evidence forces a lower confidence.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The reviews discuss DLC content, character availability, and value for money, but none provide any explicit or implicit playtime information for the target game. There are no references to hours played, session durations, story completion, or endgame activities. Therefore, all playtime metrics are unsupported and set to null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes: No data


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:
- DLC content extensive. (weight 0.58): The Legendary Edition bundles all fighter packs and shader packs, covering all DLC characters and exclusive skins. One cluster confirms it includes every DLC character released so far.
- Top-tier fighting game. (weight 0.56): Many consider this one of the best fighting games they've played, even better than competitors like Tekken. The overall quality is highly praised.
- Demon and God shaders valued. (weight 0.52): Players specifically praise the Demon and God shaders as worth purchasing or unlocking. One cluster notes they are accessible when owning the Legendary Edition.
- Character roster praised. (weight 0.39): The diverse roster, including Black Manta and the Atom, is highlighted as fun and engaging. Players are excited to try out specific characters.
- Special skins for characters. (weight 0.37): The edition includes two universal skins and a premier Raiden skin, adding cosmetic variety. Cluster 3 highlights these as notable inclusions.
- Gameplay rewards skill. (weight 0.24): Players appreciate that success relies on skill rather than button-mashing, enhancing the competitive experience. This is a recurring positive theme.
- Additional content appreciated. (weight 0.22): Players regard the edition as providing a nice amount of extra content beyond the base game. This is echoed in the overall positive sentiment.
- Premier skins included. (weight 0.21): The edition includes four premier skins and two shader packs, some exclusive, increasing its value. This is confirmed by cluster 13.

Common complaints:
- Missing Darkseid in packs (weight 0.96): Multiple clusters highlight that Darkseid is not included in the Legendary, Ultimate, or other editions, requiring an extra purchase. This omission frustrates players expecting a complete package.
- Missing Hellboy character (weight 0.67): Reviewers note that Hellboy is absent from the pack and not yet available in a separate purchase. This reduces the value of the advertised content.
- Edition lacks exclusive shaders (weight 0.54): The Legendary Edition does not include premium skins and Gods/Demons shaders, which are gated behind an extra paid edition. Players feel these should be part of the legendary edition.
- Monetization perceived as exploitative (weight 0.4): Feedback describes the monetization as cruel and misleading, with the edition structure designed to extract extra money. This creates a negative impression of the game's business model.
- Ultimate missing TMNT (weight 0.23): The Ultimate edition does not include the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, another expected character. This contributes to the feeling of incomplete content.
- DLC not worth price (weight 0.23): Even though the DLC adds 9 characters, players consider it overpriced relative to what is delivered. The missing characters and content reduce the perceived value.
- Pack includes only 5 characters (weight 0.23): One cluster states the pack includes only 5 of the 9 advertised characters, which is a significant shortfall. This misrepresentation frustrates buyers.
- No Enchantress early access (weight 0.22): PC players who purchased for early access to Enchantress did not receive it, breaking a promise. This leads to disappointment and distrust.
- Enchantress update breaks game (weight 0.21): The Enchantress update reportedly breaks the entire game, causing technical issues. This severe bug undermines the gaming experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Multiverse system echoes Warframe (weight 0.19): Players note that the multiverse alert and reward mechanics are similar to Warframe's system. This comparison suggests the feature is familiar but not necessarily innovative.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes after update (weight 0.41): Players report that the game crashes during practice matches following the Enchantress update. Some matches crash within a minute of starting, indicating a stability issue.

Recommendations:
- Buy during discount (weight 0.54): Several reviewers advise purchasing this game or pack only when discounted. This suggests the content is good but not worth the full price.
- Consider Legendary Edition (weight 0.52): Reviewers suggest getting the Legendary Edition, especially if you have no DLCs, but warn against buying it if you already own it. This indicates that the Legendary Edition is the most complete bundle.
- Key for exclusive shaders (weight 0.37): Some players recommend buying a key specifically to unlock exclusive Demon and God shaders. This implies that these cosmetic items are a major selling point for the pack.
- Value for engaged players (weight 0.37): For players who want to deeply engage with Injustice 2, this pack is recommended, as it offers more content at a lower cost than buying character packs individually.
- Avoid after standard edition (weight 0.23): Buying this pack after already owning the standard edition is not cost-effective; it is better to buy the final edition directly. This warning helps players avoid redundant purchases.
- Avoid if not invested (weight 0.21): The pack is not recommended unless you are a big fan of Injustice and want all characters. This suggests it is only for dedicated players.

Other player notes:
- Ultimate Edition lacks content (weight 0.82): The Ultimate Edition is perceived as incomplete, notably missing Darkseid, TMNT characters, and some other characters. This makes the purchase feel less valuable and misleading.
- Exclusive shaders are main draw (weight 0.67): The primary reason players purchase this specific edition is to unlock exclusive God/Demon shaders. This is the main differentiating factor and value proposition of the pack.
- Legendary Edition offers better value (weight 0.54): The Legendary Edition is often cheaper and includes most of the content available in the Ultimate Edition. The only missing items are exclusive skins and shaders, making it a more cost-effective choice for many.
- Pricing and sale concerns (weight 0.52): The Ultimate Edition is considered expensive, and it rarely goes on sale. Even when purchased at a discount, some players feel the content is not interesting enough to justify the cost.
- Future content anticipated (weight 0.5): Players are looking forward to future additions like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Ray Palmer (Atom). There is an expectation that these characters will be added over time.
- Content compared favorably to other games (weight 0.37): The game is considered better than Tekken, and its multiverse alert and reward system is likened to Warframe's. This suggests the core game mechanics are valued by the community.
- Edition includes many characters (weight 0.37): The Ultimate Edition adds 9 characters and includes all DLC characters along with two special skins. This provides a substantial amount of content for a complete roster.
- Hellboy availability is confusing (weight 0.35): Hellboy is already available overseas, but not in a separate pack locally, forcing players to wait. This creates confusion and frustration about the release schedule and regional availability.
- DLC characters from other franchises (weight 0.22): The DLC includes characters from other franchises, such as Hellboy and Mortal Kombat characters, which adds variety and appeal for fans of those properties.
- Some DLC perceived as overpriced (weight 0.21): Apart from the main Ultimate Edition, other DLC packs are considered overpriced for the value they provide. This may deter players from purchasing additional content.

Emotions:
- Frustrated (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated because the Ultimate version omits certain characters, forcing an additional purchase, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are excluded. The Enchantress update also introduces game-breaking crashes, compounding the frustration.
- Frustration (weight 0.1): Players feel frustration over having to pay extra for exclusive colors not included in the Legendary Edition. Additionally, the pack includes only 5 of 9 advertised characters, offering poor value compared to the final edition.
- Anger (weight 0.1): The misleading edition structure that milks extra cash angers players. The expensive pack also lacks advertised characters like Darkseid and Hellboy, fueling the anger.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.1): Players are satisfied because the pack provides a lot of additional content at a good sale value, and the demon shader is worth the price paid.
- Satisfied (weight 0.1): The package includes all DLC characters and two special skins, which meets expectations. The Ultimate upgrade offers more content than buying packs separately and is cheaper overall.
- Disappointment (weight 0.05): Disappointment arises because the Legendary Edition does not include the exclusive shaders that players expected.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.05): Players are enthusiastic about the Demon and God shaders, which they consider worth obtaining.
- Liking (weight 0.05): Players like the TMNT and Starfire DLC characters, which are favorite additions to the game.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.05): The characters are fun to play, with good abilities and combos providing an enjoyable experience.
- Dissatisfied (weight 0.05): Players are dissatisfied because the DLC's price is considered too high, even when a discount is applied.
- Puzzled (weight 0.05): Players are puzzled because the purchased pack does not include Darkseid, which was expected to be part of it.
- Disappointed (weight 0.05): Players who purchased for early Enchantress access are disappointed because that access was not provided to PC players.
- Excited (weight 0.05): Players are excited about the character Atom after seeing official gameplay footage, looking forward to playing him.
- Amazed (weight 0.05): Players are amazed that the game surpassed Tekken, which was an unexpected outcome.
- Anticipated (weight 0.05): Players are anticipating the Ninja Turtles and Ray Palmer characters, waiting for their release.}