Invincible VS could well be the next big fighting game, and it feels like it has been a long time since we had the chance to say that. That is especially true for tie-in games, where only the likes of Dragon Ball really seem to get consistent love.
Still, Invincible VS looks like a proper contender. It is a 3v3 fighting game with an impressively large cast, meaning both new players and genre veterans will have plenty of characters to experiment with.
But what can you expect from each fighter, and what kind of playstyle do they bring to the table? Let’s dig into it.
Invincible, also known as Mark Grayson, is the titular hero of the series, and the son of a normal mum and a very abnormal dad. He was happily living his life before his powers started showing up, and things have been a little chaotic ever since.
Chaos is not really what you will be getting in gameplay, though. In Invincible Vs., Mark fits the balanced archetype, meaning he is solid at everything but not overwhelmingly strong in any one area.
His style focuses on fast hits and strong aerial abilities, making him a great pick for newer players who want a reliable character to build combos with. That said, he may struggle against tougher fighters who can simply tank his rapid attacks.
Atom Eve is a government experiment with the ability to manipulate matter on a subatomic level, which would be hilariously overpowered if she did not constantly hold herself back. She is incredibly strong, but also not exactly someone who enjoys excessive violence.
In Invincible Vs., she is all about mid-range control. Your goal is to dictate when and where the opponent can move, keeping them at arm’s length while you punish their mistakes.
She also has excellent mobility thanks to her ability to hover, meaning she can reposition quickly and stay frustratingly difficult to pin down.
Zandale Randolph is another character who has been experimented on a fair bit and now has flight and a body that is extremely difficult to damage. It is not flawless, but it makes him ridiculously resilient, and it is enough to land him a role as one of the Guardians of the Globe.
As a fighter, Bulletproof thrives in close-range combat, relying on combo strings that mix low and high attacks. He is hard to predict, and that makes him especially useful for catching opponents off guard once they have started learning your other characters.
Thula is one of the oldest Viltrumites, the alien species Omni-Man belongs to, and the reason Mark is only half-human. She is a brutal warrior who takes her time toying with opponents using her Blade Braid, and she nearly always comes out on top.
In-game, her playstyle is built around a mix of medium and long-range pressure, using reach to keep opponents where she wants them. Once she is in control, she can rush enemies down with powerful combo attacks that are hard to counter.
Rex Splode is probably the most annoying character in the series, at least if you ask literally anyone else in the cast. Still, he is undeniably effective. He can make anything he touches explode, including himself, which is a fairly wild power to have.
Rex’s kit is built around traps and explosive setups, letting you control space and keep your opponent constantly guessing. You can vary when and where explosions trigger, and when combined with solid mobility and decent hand-to-hand skills, he becomes a fighter with a lot of options.
Thokk is a cat-man who exists for one reason: violence. He wants carnage, and he wants it now. If there is a fight happening somewhere in the galaxy, he is probably already on his way.
Unsurprisingly, Battle Beast is a heavy-hitter. He has strong range, massive damage output, and Super Armour that lets him absorb attacks without flinching. He is a little slower to keep him balanced, but if he gets his hands on you, you are going to feel it.
Omni-Man lives a normal life as Nolan Grayson, at least on the surface. In reality, he was sent to Earth to conquer it for the Viltrum Empire, and while his story evolves over time, his raw strength never fades.
In Invincible Vs., Omni-Man is built around relentless offence. He sacrifices defence for overwhelming pressure, meaning he is often the first to hit and one of the hardest characters to stop once he starts rolling.
He is a powerhouse, just as he should be.
Cecil is not a superhero. He is a combat veteran and intelligence officer with access to a ridiculous number of gadgets, and an even more ridiculous amount of preparation.
In gameplay terms, Cecil is a ranged harassment character, relying on tech-based attacks to stay far away from the universe’s absurdly powerful beings. He is not here to trade punches. He is here to avoid getting hit altogether.
If he gets caught, he is in trouble, but his grenades, tools, and ability to call in support can make him a nightmare to deal with.
Monster Girl is actually Amanda, a sarcastic woman who is technically 26. Her transformation power is extremely strong, but comes with an odd cost: every time she uses it, she becomes younger.
As a fighter, Monster Girl keeps things simple. She is a straightforward brawler, relying on raw strength to land heavy hits. She also has grapples and throws, letting her control opponents and slam them into the ground before they even realise what is happening.
Robot is a drone controlled by Rudolph Conners, a brilliant scientist whose physical deformities kept him from living a normal life. Becoming Robot was his way of stepping into the world as a hero, at least at first.
Despite being made of metal, Robot is all about technical ranged pressure. He uses a superior arsenal to overwhelm enemies with attacks from multiple angles, keeping them at bay with an unending barrage of high-tech firepower.
Ella Mental, yes, apparently that is her real name, is her grandfather’s favourite, which comes with a lot of money attached. She is also hardworking, conscientious, and eventually gained a magical totem that lets her control the four elements.
She did not even bother changing her name.
In Invincible Vs., Ella is another ranged fighter, but she stands out thanks to the variety of her elemental attacks. Depending on what she throws out, the speed, power, and movement of her projectiles can change drastically, letting her constantly mix things up and keep opponents guessing.
Anissa is another powerful Viltrumite warrior, but she prides herself on being even faster than Omni-Man. That is quite a claim, and she backs it up by being a constant problem for the heroes in the series.
In-game, Anissa plays like a more complex version of Invincible. She is built around aggressive close-range pressure, using long combos that are difficult to escape and even harder to survive.
If you like fast characters, she will probably be your favourite.
Lucan is another Viltrumite soldier who uses his larger frame to wrestle enemies into the dirt. He is also bald. It is not a big deal, but it is surprisingly uncommon in the game at least. This has gotten silly.
Anyway.
Lucan is all about grabs, throws, and crushing pressure, with nasty low attacks that punish opponents who get too close. Faster characters that try to overwhelm him may find themselves knocked flat and bullied into submission.
Once a scientist, Scott Duvall snapped after one of Invincible’s battles led to the death of his sister. He used his knowledge to gain power of his own, becoming an electricity-themed villain who has sworn to make Mark pay.
Powerplex controls space using powerful electrical shocks both on the ground and in the air. He is also surprisingly mobile, making him a terrifying character in the hands of an expert. Once he finds an opening, he can string together brutal combos with ease.
Kate Cha is cursed, and the government turned her into a one-woman army. Her power is the ability to create multiple copies of herself and then reabsorb them, allowing her to function as a single fighter or an overwhelming coordinated swarm.
In gameplay, Dupli-Kate uses duplicates to create absurdly long combo chains. She is already fast, but once her copies get involved, she gains impressive reach and pressure. She does not even always need to move to hit opponents, giving her better range than most melee fighters.
Allen is a Unopan born in a breeding facility, basically hand-crafted as a being capable of taking on Viltrumites and winning. That is no small feat, and it is what makes him one-of-a-kind.
He is also weirdly chill about the whole existential nightmare of it all.
In Invincible Vs., Allen sits in a strong middle ground. He uses grapples and counters to take advantage of his size and durability, giving him a playstyle that bridges the gap between heavy sluggers and faster combo characters.
Titan is one of the few characters whose real name we do not know. His power is the ability to encase himself in solid rock, making him extremely hard to hurt and giving his fighting style an appropriately heavy feel.
Titan is loaded with Super Armour, meaning he can walk through attacks that would normally interrupt other fighters. Opponents who overcommit will quickly find themselves smashed into the ground, then bullied out of the fight through sheer brute force.
Conquest is possibly the most brutal being in existence. He adores violence, and his strength is so overwhelming that even other Viltrumites look tame by comparison. This Viltrumite is not interested in conquest for politics or empire-building. He is here for destruction, and nothing else.
In-game, Conquest is a terrifying pressure character. He has huge reach, enough power to push through attacks, and the ability to close the gap almost instantly. Once he gets started, he is excellent at launching opponents and keeping them trapped in a cycle of punishment.
It will take some practice to master his rhythm. Once you do, he is the kind of character who can maintain control almost nonstop.
With a stacked roster and a mix of playstyles ranging from ranged control to pure Viltrumite brutality, Invincible VS is shaping up to be a fighting game worth watching closely.
Whether you want to explode people, outsmart them with gadgets, overwhelm them with clones, or simply punch them into next week, there is a fighter here for you.
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