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By Marc Saltzman
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DC Comics characters pummel each other -- with some blood.
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Injustice: Gods Among Us
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Based on 56 kid reviews
Kids say the game offers a fun and engaging fighting experience, with plenty of iconic DC characters, but it does contain some violence and mild blood effects, making it suitable for mature players aged 10 and up. While the language is minimal and often mild, the presence of suggestive themes and character designs may not be ideal for all children, prompting parents to assess their child's maturity before allowing play.
- fun gameplay
- iconic characters
- minimal language
- mature themes
- moderate violence
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What's It About?
INJUSTICE: GODS AMONG US is a fighting game from the same studio responsible for the best-selling Mortal Kombat franchise. While not as violent, this all-new game takes familiar icons from DC Comics -- including Superman, Batman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, and The Joker -- and pits one against the other in a brutal fight to the finish. A mature storyline involves The Joker destroying Metropolis and tricking Superman into killing Lois Lane and their unborn child; the Man of Steel then murders The Joker, which sparks an epic battle between rival camps supporting Batman or Superman. Deceased characters like The Joker are also brought into fight, thanks to an alternate universe where the Joker's malevolent plan did not succeed. The game can be played against the computer-controlled opponents, against a friend or sibling beside you, or online against other human players.
Is It Any Good?
For the most part, Injustice: Gods Among Us is a good fighting game. Fighting game fans and DC Comics lovers alike will enjoy choosing their favorite superheroes and villains, and trying out all their signature moves against one another -- in unique, destructible environments. And as the makers of Mortal Kombat, the team at NetherRealm Studios have crafted a deep fighting system that feels great, looks spectacular, and delivers powerful, over-the-top moves and combos that'll make you wince. The developers also added extra content called S.T.A.R. Labs missions (think Mortal Kombat's Challenge Tower) and a few other models like a Survival mode and King-of-the-Hill style match. Even with the few modes, there is limited replayability with this game, and a weak and sometimes confusing story. Overall, though, Injustice: Gods Among Us is a very good fighting game based on DC Comics' finest.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the appeal of the game. Is it the familiar DC Comics characters? The ability to play as both the good and bad guys? The visceral, violent action in this brawler?
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Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Wii U , PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Skills : Thinking & Reasoning : applying information , strategy , Self-Direction : identifying strengths and weaknesses , self-assessment
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Warner Bros. Games
- Release date : April 16, 2013
- Genre : Fighting
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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