Invincible VS

Invincible VS is a fighting game developed by veterans from the Killer Instinct team, delivering a fluid and strategic 3v3 tag system with active tag and counter mechanics that add depth beyond simple button mashing. The gameplay is praised for being accessible yet layered, appealing to both casual players and fighting game enthusiasts. Visually, the game captures the brutal and cinematic tone of the Invincible universe with solid graphics and animations. However, the launch was marred by significant issues including missing pre-order and deluxe edition content, overpriced cosmetic skins, and some technical problems such as performance drops and limited control customization on PC.

The story mode is short, roughly around one to two hours, and ends on a cliffhanger, suggesting more content is expected in the future. The roster is considered small for a tag fighter, and some players felt the gameplay was too easy and lacked complexity. Despite these drawbacks, the game shows promise and is enjoyable especially for Invincible fans, with hopes for future patches and additional content to expand its appeal.

Highlights

Players particularly praise the fluid 3v3 tag combat system that allows chaining combos and strategic character switching. The combat mechanics are described as accessible yet deep, with an engaging counter system. The graphics and art design effectively capture the brutal and cinematic style of the Invincible series, with smooth animations and satisfying visual effects. The story mode, while short, offers a fresh narrative within the Invincible universe and introduces original characters, adding to the game's appeal. The involvement of seasoned developers from Killer Instinct adds credibility and polish to the gameplay experience.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include the missing pre-order and deluxe edition content at launch, frustrating many players who paid premium prices. The cosmetic skins are considered outrageously overpriced, with some costing nearly as much as the base game. The story mode is very short and leaves players on a cliffhanger, lacking depth and replayability. The roster size is small for a tag fighter, limiting variety. Some players find the gameplay too easy and lacking challenge, especially for experienced fighting game fans. Technical issues such as poor PC optimization, frame drops, and clunky control remapping further detract from the experience. Matchmaking and online stability were also noted as problematic by some users.