Injustice™ 2 - Black Lightning Review Summary

Black Lightning's skin and character design impress with great bundle value, but sluggish short movements, no standalone access, and its reskin nature hold it back.

Black Lightning skin praised: Reviewers appreciate the Black Lightning skin for Raiden, noting it is decent, nice, cool, and fits his moves into the DC universe. The transformation includes new appearance, moves, and dialogue.

Character design highly praised: Black Lightning's design is considered well worked with good effects, quite identical to the television series, and generally praised. Voice acting also receives positive mentions.

Adds Black Lightning character: This content adds Black Lightning as a character to the game, with a skin that replaces Raiden, providing a faithful representation from the series.

Selectable fighter and roster: Black Lightning is available as a selectable fighter, and the game features a large selection of fighters overall.

Special moves and dialogues: The skin comes with special dialogues and special moves, adding unique content to the character.

Black Lightning should be standalone: Players frequently express that Black Lightning should have been introduced as a separate character rather than a skin for Raiden. This feedback appears across multiple clusters, indicating a strong consensus.

Preference for separate character: Several reviews express a preference for a paid Black Lightning character instead of a Raiden skin, indicating a willingness to invest more for a genuine character. This is a common request.

Missing character inclusion concerns: Some reviews note that Black Lightning was not fully included as a character, and others point out that Static Shock is absent from the game. This highlights a broader disappointment with character roster choices.

Character perceived as mediocre: Some feedback describes the character as mediocre, with particular criticism about bland special attacks and poorly executed moves. This suggests the gameplay quality of the DLC is underwhelming.

Purchase availability issue: A few players mention that the character cannot be bought normally or that the code is hard to obtain, which affects accessibility. This is a minor but notable drawback for potential buyers.

Game is a reskin: The game is a reskin with some changes, implying it reuses existing assets or mechanics with alterations. This may disappoint players seeking originality.

New moves and dialogue added: The skin adds new moves and dialogue for the character, enhancing the experience. This suggests the skin offers more than cosmetic changes.

Black Lightning is ground-based fighter: Black Lightning is primarily a ground-based fighter, contrasting with air-based electric characters like Raiden. This affects gameplay strategy and positioning.

Electromagnetic powers detailed: Black Lightning's abilities include an electromagnetic field for protection and shooting electromagnetic shocks from his hands. These powers define his combat style and utility.

Limited movement reach: The character has movements and moves with limited reach, which can hinder combos or spacing. This is a gameplay limitation for Black Lightning.

Acquire via bundles on sale: Players recommend getting the content through Ultimate or Legendary Edition packs, especially when discounted, as these bundles offer better value than standalone purchases. Buying the DLC or skin separately is generally not advised.

DLC recommended as free: The DLC is positively recommended because it is free, adding content without extra cost. This makes it a worthwhile addition for players seeking more character variety.

Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00.

Black Lightning is Raiden skin: Cluster 1, 4, and 15 indicate that the DLC adds Black Lightning as a skin for Raiden, altering the character's identity. This is a common point across multiple reviews.

Black Lightning lore detailed: Cluster 2, 10, 11, and 20 describe Black Lightning's real name, Jefferson Pierce, his old-school hero status, his special belt from Peter Gambi, and his creation before Raiden. These details enrich the character's background.

DLC part of ultimate pack: Cluster 3, 12, and 13 state that the skin is included in Ultimate and Legendary Edition packs and cannot be purchased individually. Reviewers note these packs offer better value than individual DLCs.

Skin free compared to others: Cluster 6 and 9 highlight that the Black Lightning skin is free, unlike other skin swaps. This is seen as positive by reviewers.

Mortal Kombat crossover mention: Cluster 8 and 19 mention the crossover with Mortal Kombat, noting that the creators of Mortal Kombat also made Injustice, providing context.