5 Ways Injustice 2 Is The Best Justice League Video Game (& 5 Ways It's DC Universe Online)
After four long years of waiting, hoping, and campaigning, the Snyder Cut of Justice League has finally been released and fans across the world can enjoy the definitive live-action team-up of DC's greatest heroes. Beyond that, those fans may want to transfer their excitement to the best Justice League video game they can find.
While there is no definitive game with Justice League in the title (as of yet), the best game with the whole League that carries on several of the themes of Zack Snyder's Justice League is Netherrealm's Injustice 2. Then again, Daybreak's DC Universe Online might be a more appropriate choice.
10 Injustice 2: It Was The Basis For The Knightmare Timeline
One of the biggest deals in Zack Snyder's Justice League is the return of the apocalyptic "Knightmare" timeline, as previously seen as Bruce Wayne's premonition in Batman V Superman. This features a corrupted Superman, traumatized by the death of Lois Lane, enforcing his brutal rule on Earth with the help of his own black-clad stormtroopers.
This is exactly the plot of the Injustice games, right down to Batman being Superman's main opponent, and it's not a complete coincidence - Zack Snyder actually consulted on it with the team at Netherrealm.
9 DC Universe Online: The Setup Is The Same As The Planned Justice League 2
The general plot of DC Universe Online is summed up by the fantastic opening sequence, which features Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom outsmarting and defeating the Justice League. They swiftly regret this when the cosmic evil Brainiac invades with no heroes to fight him, so Lex has to go back in time to warn the Justice League so they can defeat Brainiac together.
As revealed by the leaked storyboards for Justice League 2, just swap Brainiac for Darkseid and this is essentially the plot of the planned movie. Fans may never see Justice League 2, so DC Universe Online may be the only way to experience it.
8 Injustice 2: An Epic Cinematic Storyline
As its own Mortal Kombat series has proven, Netherrealm loves to create fighting games with exciting and deeply engaging storylines. The Injustice series is no different. Mostly written by beloved comics writer Tom Taylor, the plot of the second game is arguably even more exciting than the first.
Superman is imprisoned and his Regime is disbanded, with Batman ensuring a fragile peace - which is shattered when Brainiac invades, with the help of the new Secret Society lead by Gorilla Grodd. The story involves the introduction of Supergirl and a fantastic uneasy reunion of the Justice League, plus it has an alternate ending depending on what character the player chooses.
7 DC Universe Online: An Ongoing Storyline In A More Recognizable DC Universe
One of the biggest problems with Injustice 2 for fans looking for the ultimate Justice League video game is that the story is deliberately set in an almost-unrecognizable DC universe. The first game at least had a crossover with the regular DC timeline, but Injustice 2 solely features an Earth where Superman was a brutal dictator, Wonder Woman is cruel, and many characters (including Shazam and Nightwing) are dead.
DC Universe Online features far more recognizable versions of these beloved characters, and the storyline continues to be added to even ten years after its release.
6 Injustice 2: Play As All The Major DC Heroes And Villains
What needs to be the vital hallmark of the greatest Justice League video game is being able to play as all the fan-favorite characters, including all the members of the League seen in the movie, and they need to be fun to play. Injustice 2 definitely qualifies here, with a playable roster that includes Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg, Aquaman, and The Flash.
It's even possible to unlock their movie costumes too. Playable villains include Harley Quinn, Joker, Black Adam, and even Darkseid, who's now finally been added back into Zack Snyder's Justice League. It's truly the ultimate DC experience.
5 DC Universe Online: Play As A New DC Hero Or Villain
While it's certainly compelling to play as the beloved members of the Justice League, it's more involving for the player to create their own hero (or villain) in an RPG-like way, take on threats such as Brainiac and Bizarro, and finally be able to join either the Justice League or Legion of Doom themselves.
It's one thing to be able to inhabit a role, but it's arguably far better to actually bring a fresh creation into the DC universe. If that's not good enough, DC Universe Online also features many missions where players can play as the likes of Superman and Wonder Woman too. It's the whole Justice League package.
4 Injustice 2: Excellent Comics Expand The Lore
In general, tie-in comics for video games are merely okay at best. Batman: Arkham City was fortunate to get a series by writing legend Paul Dini (as he helped write the game), but most aren't so fortunate, which is why no-one was expecting the Injustice: Gods Among Us prequel comic to be any good.
Thanks to the skills of writer Tom Taylor, who penned the first few series and the more recent Injustice 2 and Year Zero comics, the tie-in became a must-read property that expanded the lore in exciting ways, as well as giving plenty of depth to Superman's fall from grace.
3 DC Universe Online: It's Still Going Strong And Will Receive Enhancements This Year
It's hard to believe but DC Universe Online launched on the PS3 in 2011, so it's an incredible ten years old this year. What's even more impressive is that it's still extremely popular. Head into a server on PC or console and every area will be full of players. Developer Daybreak even launched a Nintendo Switch version this year, which is doing equally well.
Even better, the game's clunky systems and outdated graphics will get a revamp in time for the next-gen launch later this year. If any Justice League fan wants to jump into DC Universe Online, 2021 is the perfect year to do it.
2 Injustice 2: One Of The Best Fighting Games Around
The almost unheralded secret of what makes Batman: Arkham Asylum (and the rest of the Arkham series) so good is that they're great games first and great comic book games second. Likewise, part of the reason Injustice 2 is one of the greatest DC Comics games around is that it's actually one of the best-designed fighting games ever made.
The Mortal Kombat series is already excellent and Injustice shares the same design but is a little easier to play so it also makes these hardcore fighting games fun for less-experienced players too.
1 DC Universe Online: A Full Open-World To Explore
Probably the fact that makes it the most difficult to completely recommend Injustice 2 as the best Justice League game is that it's a fighting game, and consequently all of its gameplay is tied to a small arena. Players want to explore the likes of Gotham and Metropolis and take on enemies in exciting stories, which is where DC Universe Online comes in.
It's a full open-world that players can traverse at will - even fly over, if their character has that power - with many missions and side-quests to uncover and take on. It's a proper Justice League RPG, which is just what many fans are after.
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