Info about Injustice™ 2 - Black Lightning:

Official game description:
Special skin that turns Raiden into Black Lightning – includes new appearance, moves, and dialogue.

Release date: Nov 14, 2017

Categories: Fighting Game, Character-based Combat, Cosmetic DLC, Single-player, Local Multiplayer


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews consistently advise purchasing only during discounts or as part of a bundle, implying the base game is overpriced at full retail. One specific quote suggests a $5–10 price point for the bundle, which likely includes the base game, indicating the community values the game at a much lower tier. Combined with praise for DLC value rather than the base content, a fair base-game price range appears to be $5–15.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The provided reviews contain no explicit playtime hours, session length, or completion time. They only offer qualitative opinions on value and character quality. No evidence is available to support any playtime metric, so all fields are 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:
- Black Lightning skin praised (weight 0.68): 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 (weight 0.66): 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 (weight 0.44): 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 (weight 0.31): Black Lightning is available as a selectable fighter, and the game features a large selection of fighters overall.
- Special moves and dialogues (weight 0.31): The skin comes with special dialogues and special moves, adding unique content to the character.
- Bundles provide great value (weight 0.31): Ultimate and Legendary packs give many DLCs and are considered better value than individual DLC purchases.
- Great sequel continuation (weight 0.31): The game is a great continuation of the first part and improved on all fronts, satisfying returning players.
- Super move considered best (weight 0.18): Raiden's super move is described as insane and possibly the best in the game, indicating a standout gameplay moment.
- Fun in local multiplayer (weight 0.18): The game is fun in 1v1 play with a friend, highlighting its appeal in local versus modes.
- Detailed backstory provided (weight 0.18): A detailed backstory of Black Lightning is included, enriching the character's presentation and lore.
- Worth having despite issues (weight 0.18): Black Lightning is worth having despite movement issues, indicating some minor gameplay flaws but overall positive reception.
- Fully worth money with DLC (weight 0.18): The game is fully worth its money including DLC, reinforcing the positive value assessment.
- High graphics quality (weight 0.17): The game's graphics are noted as high quality, contributing to the overall positive impression.
- Fair pricing (weight 0.17): The price is considered fair for the content offered, enhancing the game's overall value proposition.

Common complaints:
- Black Lightning should be standalone (weight 0.97): 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 (weight 0.44): 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 (weight 0.31): 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 (weight 0.3): 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 (weight 0.28): 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.
- Moves too slow and short (weight 0.26): A couple of reviews point out that some moves are too slow and have short reach, making the character less effective in combat. This is a gameplay balance issue.
- Skin fit incongruous (weight 0.19): The decision to use Black Lightning as a Raiden skin is seen as odd because their fighting styles are completely different. This mismatch reduces the appeal of the DLC for some players.
- Game is a reskin (weight 0.19): A review states that the game feels like a reskin with minor changes rather than a brand-new title. This points to a lack of innovation or substantial content.
- Not recommended to buy (weight 0.18): Some reviews advise against purchasing the skin separately, implying that it offers limited value for the price. This aligns with the general sentiment of disappointment.
- Custom build requirement drawback (weight 0.17): Players note that using the character requires setting up a custom build in-game, which is seen as a negative aspect. This adds friction to the player experience.
- Story ending unchanged (weight 0.17): Feedback mentions that the story ending remains unchanged, indicating that the DLC does not add narrative value. This could be a source of disappointment for story-driven players.
- Combat unchanged without mods (weight 0.17): Some players state that combat remains unchanged without modifications, suggesting that the DLC does not introduce new mechanics. This reduces the incentive to purchase.
- Cultural icon conversion odd (weight 0.16): There is concern about turning a white character into a black cultural icon through the DLC, which feels odd to some reviewers. This touches on cultural representation issues.
- Dislike MK characters in Injustice (weight 0.16): Some players are not fans of Mortal Kombat characters appearing in the Injustice universe, finding it jarring. This reflects a preference for character consistency.
- Dislike of character overall (weight 0.16): Some players simply did not like the character, which may stem from gameplay or aesthetic issues. This is a general negative sentiment.
- Ultimate attack visual oddity (weight 0.14): The ultimate attack features a yellow fist reminiscent of Sinestro, which feels weird to some players. This stylistic choice detracts from the character's identity.
- Skin perceived as silly (weight 0.14): A review describes the skin as silly, highlighting a lack of seriousness or appeal. This contributes to the negative reception.

Gameplay feedback:
- Game is a reskin (weight 0.19): 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 (weight 0.19): 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 (weight 0.18): 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 (weight 0.18): 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 (weight 0.18): The character has movements and moves with limited reach, which can hinder combos or spacing. This is a gameplay limitation for Black Lightning.
- Character movements are slow (weight 0.18): Black Lightning's movements are slow, potentially affecting pacing and responsiveness in combat. This is a notable drawback for players.
- Multiple character selection available (weight 0.17): The game offers character selection with multiple fighters, providing variety in gameplay. This feature is likely expected by players.
- Custom build setup required (weight 0.17): The game requires custom build setup in-game, indicating a need for player configuration. This can be a barrier or an engaging feature depending on preference.

Performance notes:
No performancepoints

Recommendations:
- Acquire via bundles on sale (weight 0.83): 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 (weight 0.4): 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.

Other player notes:
- Black Lightning is Raiden skin (weight 0.88): 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 (weight 0.64): 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 (weight 0.56): 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 (weight 0.31): 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 (weight 0.28): Cluster 8 and 19 mention the crossover with Mortal Kombat, noting that the creators of Mortal Kombat also made Injustice, providing context.
- Comparison to other skin swaps (weight 0.18): Cluster 7 notes the reviewer compares this skin to reasonable swaps like Captain Cold to Mr. Freeze and Cheetah to Vixen, indicating it is acceptable.
- Raiden not Black Lightning (weight 0.16): Cluster 5 states that a review notes Raiden is included instead of Black Lightning, suggesting some confusion or dissatisfaction about the character.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.29): Players are upset because Black Lightning is delivered as a skin rather than a full character, especially since he was expected as a playable fighter. His inclusion as a Raiden skin feels incongruous, and his moves are criticized as bland, slow, and having short reach.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Players feel the DLC is worth its price, adding Black Lightning to increase variety. The design closely matches the TV series, which is appreciated.
- Preference (weight 0.12): Players express a clear preference for Black Lightning as a fully playable character rather than a skin. They feel he should have been a main character, not just an alternate appearance.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.06): The game provides fun experiences during 1v1 matches with friends, as highlighted by players.
- Dissatisfaction (weight 0.06): Players are dissatisfied because the character is considered mediocre overall.
- Appreciation (weight 0.06): The large character selection is appreciated for including Black Lightning, even if as a skin.
- Approval (weight 0.06): The Ultimate and Legendary packs are approved by players, especially when purchased at a discount.
- Happiness (weight 0.06): Players are happy that the game was improved on all fronts, indicating a positive overall impression.
- Confusion (weight 0.06): Players are confused by the ultimate attack, which features a yellow fist similar to Sinestro's, sparking curiosity about the design choice.
- Discomfort (weight 0.06): Players feel uncomfortable that a white character like Raiden is turned into a black cultural icon through a DLC skin, which they find problematic.
- Contentment (weight 0.06): Some players are content that the skin replaces Raiden with Black Lightning, effectively giving him a spot in the game.
- Liking (weight 0.06): Players like the character because they see him as well-worked with good effects, despite some criticisms.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Players are frustrated by the difficulty of obtaining the code from the mobile Injustice 2 game.}