Injustice™ 2 - Hellboy Review Summary

Hellboy is a great addition with effective combat and well-received DLC, though the price feels steep, stance switching causes visual glitches, and he moves clumsily and slowly.

Hellboy is a great addition: Players consistently praise Hellboy as a fun, satisfying, and powerful character who fits well into the roster. He is considered one of the best DLC characters and a favorite guest character.

DLC content is well-received: The DLC is considered one of the best, not disappointing, and includes easter eggs. It adds Hellboy to Injustice 2 and provides an ending in Arcade mode.

Hellboy's combat is effective: Hellboy's right hand deals heavy damage, and his super move is powerful. He specializes in monster destruction with his revolver and 'Killing Right Hand', making him strong in close combat and damage dealing.

Hellboy's animations are entertaining: Hellboy's animations are entertaining and make his attacks feel powerful. His combo chains are excellent, and the aerial grab adds fun to combos.

Hellboy's voice acting is great: The voice acting for Hellboy is fantastic, with Bruce Barker doing a good job. The written dialogue is also good, featuring sarcasm that fits the character.

DLC not worth the price: The single-character DLC is considered too expensive for what it adds, with poor quality and no story content. Players advise against buying it at full price.

Stance switching causes visual glitch: When switching stances, Hellboy's left hand becomes the 'Left Hand of Doom' in both gameplay and cutscenes, which is silly and breaks immersion. The stone hand should always be on the right, but it switches sides during stance changes and some attacks.

Hellboy feels clumsy and slow: Players report that Hellboy's movement is sluggish and awkward, making him an easy target for opponents who keep their distance and shoot. This reduces his effectiveness in combat.

Hellboy doesn't fit the game: Reviewers feel that Hellboy's inclusion in the roster is jarring and that he doesn't mesh well with the game's style or mechanics. This makes him a poor fit for the overall experience.

Developers mishandled Hellboy: There is a general sentiment that the developers did not do justice to the Hellboy character, from his gameplay to his presentation. This includes the inability to secure Ron Perlman for the voice role.

Special power offers four options: Hellboy's special power provides four choices: increased strength, increased defense, a tank mode, and reviving with 15% health during the buff. This adds strategic depth.

Hellboy is slow but powerful: Hellboy is described as a slow, powerful character, indicating a trade-off between mobility and damage output. This affects gameplay pacing and strategy.

Ultimate sends enemies to hell: Hellboy's ultimate ability transports enemies to a demon-filled hell, likely dealing massive damage or crowd control. This is a high-impact, thematic move.

Hellboy's simple melee playstyle: Hellboy's combat revolves around approaching enemies, hitting them, and drinking to recover. This straightforward loop is noted as a defining characteristic of the character.

Hellboy has destructive hand and gun: The character wields a destructive hand and a projectile gun, providing both melee and ranged combat options. This adds versatility to his kit.

Avoid single character DLC: Reviewers warn against buying the single character DLC, suggesting it is not worth the cost. They recommend purchasing bundles or ultimate editions instead.

Buy only for Hellboy fans: Multiple reviewers state that the Hellboy character is only worth purchasing if you are a fan of the franchise. Non-fans are advised to hold off.

Buy ultimate pack instead: Reviewers suggest buying the Ultimate Pack or Legendary Edition to get better value. This is a common recommendation for those interested in the DLC.

Grab DLCs in bundle on sale: A reviewer recommends grabbing all DLCs in a bundle when on sale, emphasizing cost-effectiveness. This aligns with the advice to avoid full-price single purchases.

Recommended for brutal character fans: The Hellboy character is recommended for players who enjoy powerful, brutal, close-combat characters. This highlights the character's playstyle appeal.

Hellboy is crossover DLC: Hellboy is added as a crossover DLC character in Injustice 2, available through the Ultimate Pack and Legendary Edition. Reviewers note he is sold as a single DLC for cash.

Hellboy's backstory and origin: Hellboy's backstory involves being summoned by Rasputin and raised by Professor Trevor Bruttenholm to fight evil. This origin is from the comics by Mike Mignola.

Hellboy's abilities and traits: Hellboy possesses superhuman strength, endurance, regeneration, and physical resistance. These abilities are highlighted as key aspects of the character.

Purchase motivated by Hellboy: One reviewer bought the game solely for Hellboy, indicating strong appeal of the character. This suggests the DLC can drive sales.

DLC policy criticized: The DLC policy is not liked, likely due to the character being sold separately for cash. This may affect player satisfaction.