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[Hagi]

I definitely agree with the over-designed complaint but that's kind of a trademark of Injustice (and Netherrealm at this point -- I thought MK9 had way better designs than MKX).

That being said, if someone showed me her out of context and asked, "Who is this," I would need to think about it for a minute. At least with the other over-designed characters I know who it is in a split second moment.

I don't think the costume is that different from say her look in the new 52 run of Birds of Prey. Seems to be a mix of modern styles actually as she didn't have the jacket in that run from what I remember.

 

[BlizzKrut]

She looks great, I'm glad to see her confirmed.

 

[GwyndolinCinder]

hypeeee

 

[delSai]

KF should return cause of the Flash show.

Nah, Captain Cold is getting her place.

 

[lucebuce12]

Guessing the leak is true.


Can anyone post it? I want to know who got cut from the first (not including dlc). Gundy, Shazam, Killer Frost, Sinestro who else?

KF should return cause of the Flash show.

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Assuming that Mr. Freeze & Cheetah are Premier Skins, here's the split for unique characters.

BATMAN

1. Batman
2. Robin (Damian Wayne)
3. Joker
4. Bane
5. Poison Ivy
6. Catwoman
7. Scarecrow
8. Harley Quinn
9. Deadshot (technically, he first showed up in a Batman comic)

EVERYONE ELSE

1. Superman
2. Wonder Woman
3. Cyborg
4. Aquaman
5. Braniac
6. Atrocitus
7. Flash
8. Captain Cold
9. Gorilla God Grodd
10. Green Arrow
11. Black Canary
12. Firestorm
13. Supergirl
14. Blue Beetle
15. Doctor Fate
16. Black Adam
17. Swamp Thing
18. Green Lantern

That's not a bad split.

 

[Crossing Eden]

I've never played these games so excuse my ignorance, but am a big reader of cawmic bookz. What's the reason someone like Black Canary or Robin can throw someone 50 feet through the air and through a wall? And is there a justification for why Superman can drag someone into space and smash them into the ground and they live?

Just curious. Trailer looks dope.

Because it's a fighting game.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Her design is kind of basic and I know Netherrealms animations have always looked rough and janky, but Canary's stands out more than others in this. Her moveset looks boring too.

 

[SpiceMelange]

The colors and outfit are just bland to me. Playstyle looks boring too, reminds me too much of Syndell. I know nothing of that character though, no idea if it's a good representation of her in the comics.

Because it's a fighting game.

I think there's an actual reason given in the Injustice games, but I never really played the story mode.

 

[ZeoVGM]

Definetely the most boring character revealed yet. It terms of gameplay she also look bland. Overall big meh. If not for Arrow show she surely wouldn't be in the game. Waste of spot if you ask me

Hey man, Canary is an awesome and beloved DC character!

Arrow has certainly given her a boost but as someone who has yet to watch Arrow, she's one of the main female DC characters I think of.

I don't think the costume is that different from say her look in the new 52 run of Birds of Prey. Seems to be a mix of modern styles actually as she didn't have the jacket in that run from what I remember.

Ah, to be fair, I blocked out New 52 because of how awful it was. So many bad character redesigns too.

 

[Vazra]

Guessing the leak is true.


Can anyone post it? I want to know who got cut from the first (not including dlc). Gundy, Shazam, Killer Frost, Sinestro who else?

KF should return cause of the Flash show.

EDIT: LATE

 

[adj_noun]

Everyone has a price.

Money money money money moneyyyyyyyy

 

[lucebuce12]

The colors and outfit are just bland to me. Playstyle looks boring too, reminds me too much of Syndell. I know nothing of that character though, no idea if it's a good representation of her in the comics.

Can't say much about the playstyle, but you can change the colours and the outfit through gear.

I think there's an actual reason given in the Injustice games, but I never really played the story mode.

All non-supers took Super Kryptonite pills which enhanced their abilities to be able to match Superman blow for blow.

Still doesn't explain how they can breathe in space, but hey, it's a fighting game based on comic books.

 

[ElFly]

I love Netherrealm games, but something about their animations are just hideous. Everyone just looks so robotic.

my theory is that this is a problem coming from the MK1 days, where they just filmed actors doing movements, and, for whatever reason -probably to make them simpler to incorporate in the game-, had them not move too much while walking, throwing projectiles, etc

somehow this animating style has survived to this day, with even this game using the weirdly stilted way of walking MK1 had, except now they have dashes. it's prolly due to motion capture?

other stuff that looks Mortal Kombatesque to me is the projectile Black Canary throws. She spins on her torso to release it, in a way that makes me think of Striker's projectile in MK3 (IIRC Stryker did it from the other side tho)

I think that they just don't animate things like traditional animators have done from the times of mickey mouse animated movies. punches lack wind up and follow through, they are done in a swift continuous motion -one large and great exception was the X-ray moves in mk9-


something else...that I am not sure if it is in this game? is the dumb turning around button. that shit only makes moves look worse. just have them turn around and have attacks look always the best possible on one direction. what's even the point of this? of course this comes from the 3d mortal kombats but still a weird feature

 

[delSai]

Everyone has a price.

Money money money money moneyyyyyyyy

lmao

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Because it's a fighting game.

In the Injustice lore almost every hero and villain took a special pill that allows them to go toe to toe with Superman.

 

[Vengal]

Wonder how close to the comic they'll go here, because she shouldn't be around.

 

[Salty Rice]

By the way this doesnt really prove the leak to be more true or false.

Black Canary was one of the first characters rumored to be in the game when the game was announced.

Most people put her on their list because of motion capture pictures of Black Canary from Arrow on twitter.

Also Black Canary almost made it in Injustice 1 but was cut (Concept art exists).

 

[Kinyou]

I've never played these games so excuse my ignorance, but am a big reader of cawmic bookz. What's the reason someone like Black Canary or Robin can throw someone 50 feet through the air and through a wall? And is there a justification for why Superman can drag someone into space and smash them into the ground and they live? Is it just the rule of cool?

Just curious. Trailer looks dope.

In the alternate universe of the game they used krpytonian tech to develop a pill that gives them superman like strength and durability

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Man they have really improved the faces in this game. The earlier previews especially the women looked funky.

Holy shit, that wedgie she is strutting around with.

LMAO

 

[adj_noun]

I've never played these games so excuse my ignorance, but am a big reader of cawmic bookz. What's the reason someone like Black Canary or Robin can throw someone 50 feet through the air and through a wall? And is there a justification for why Superman can drag someone into space and smash them into the ground and they live? Is it just the rule of cool?

Magic tech pills. It's not something the game really gets into very much.

 

[Manu]

Hmm. She's got a weird case of MKX anatomy going on compared to the rest of the women in the game.

 

[LordOfLore]

For those asking why her fighting style is boring: In-universe Canary has almost always been a fighting master who only bring out the scream when it's the only option/she knows the ones she's fighting can survive it/she's trying to stop someone.

She isn't someone like Flash who built his whole style around his power.

She isn't a sound based fighter but a fighter who has sound moves.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

I don't think the costume is that different from say her look in the new 52 run of Birds of Prey. Seems to be a mix of modern styles actually as she didn't have the jacket in that run from what I remember.

They should have based it on her current Rebirth look.

 

[Hagi]

Hey man, Canary is an awesome and beloved DC character!

Arrow has certainly given her a boost but as someone who has yet to watch Arrow, she's one of the main female DC characters I think of.



Ah, to be fair, I blocked out New 52 because of how awful it was. So many bad character redesigns too.

Hah there's a lot of good there in the new 52 but yeah.

Never played the first game but hopefully I'll find some enjoyment in this.

They should have based it on her current Rebirth look.

Sure that'll be in a dlc pack with the rest of the current costumes.

 

[lucebuce12]

For those asking why her fighting style is boring: In-universe Canary has almost always been a fighting master who only bring out the scream when it's the only option/she knows the ones she's fighting can survive it/she's trying to stop someone.

She isn't someone like Flash who built his whole style around his power.

I personally like it. She utilizes throws, parries and has high mobility. Makes me want to play here and reminds me a lot of Sonya Blade even though I didn't like Sonya Blade's playstyle.

 

[BronsonLee]

Ya the Injustice reason for this power equality is stupid as hell but whatever

For those asking why her fighting style is boring: In-universe Canary has almost always been a fighting master who only bring out the scream when it's the only option/she knows the ones she's fighting can survive it/she's trying to stop someone.

She isn't someone like Flash who built his whole style around his power.

She isn't a sound based fighter but a fighter who has sound moves.

Ya Flash is a bitch anyways
Barry is the Ultimate L Holder

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Is she voiced by Katie Cassidy?

No, Young Justice voice.

 

[ryseing]

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Wait, no Slade?

I guess Deadshot took his place.

 

[Ducktail]

I love Netherrealm games, but something about their animations are just hideous. Everyone just looks so robotic.

My thoughts exactly as I watched this trailer.

 

[Nirolak]

I've never played these games so excuse my ignorance, but am a big reader of cawmic bookz. What's the reason someone like Black Canary or Robin can throw someone 50 feet through the air and through a wall? And is there a justification for why Superman can drag someone into space and smash them into the ground and they live? Is it just the rule of cool?

Just curious. Trailer looks dope.

In the first Injustice, they all ate nano pills that made them superhuman so they could compete with Superman.

But in general they need to be able to do this for gameplay reasons (knocking opponents away and in the air ties into gameplay mechanics), so they come up with a random justification plot wise.

 

[Alienous]

Black Canary seems to have a boring moveset, but it's probably about as interesting a moveset as you could make for the character. She does seem to have some grapples, so that's cool.

 

[Lulubop]

They still have that stupid thing from Injustice 1 where when you K.O. your opponent they get back up only to kneel on the ground. Looks awful, and they don't even have any special super K.O. animations.

 

[Lyte Edge]

She looks like Christina Applegate as Kelly Bundy. Cannot unsee, lol.

 

[What did he mean by this?]

Jeez that's really rough, but that'll improve naturally

It's funny: people want character reveals and everything consistently til release, but honestly you kind of don't want that if you know what I mean

 

[DR2K]

I really hope DLC has a better selection of characters than the main roster. Need my Hawkgirl, Zatanna, Star Fire, and Raven.

Black Canary is so boring.

 

[GinoFelino]

Black Canary?

They're just making superheroes up as they go now.

 

[Razgriz-Specter]

Wait, no Slade?

I guess Deadshot took his place.

He should be an alt for Deadshot considering he is likely in the JL movie in some capacity.

 

[Ryce]

Black Canary?

They're just making superheroes up as they go now.

Black Canary was created in 1947.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Surprised she doesn't have a Sindel scream. I would've liked some Mileena rolls in that shit too.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

They still have that stupid thing from Injustice 1 where when you K.O. your opponent they get back up only to kneel on the ground. Looks awful, and they don't even have any special super K.O. animations.

DC probably doesn't want their characters to look dead.

 

[Koobion]

Hell Yesssss!

 

[Anung]

Jeez, it looks like they put more effort into modelling her arse than they did her face or animations

Joking aside she looks pretty good I prefer her more iconic look.

 

[Toki767]

Black Canary?

They're just making superheroes up as they go now.

Yeah...nevermind that she's been around since the 40s.

 

[Ducktail]

Black Canary?

They're just making superheroes up as they go now.

LMAO. That's DC for you, man. The character does exist.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Black Canary?

They're just making superheroes up as they go now.

Are you new to DC Comics?

 

[LaserHawk]

I know very little about the character, but that screech she does is hilarious and I can't take her seriously.

 

[Stormhammer]

the attack sounds still bug me. almost sound like slapping a wet chamois around

 

[PSqueak]

Not feeling the outfit. Looks a little generic.

I think it's good they managed to make it less sexualized than her iconic one.

 

[Crossing Eden]

The colors and outfit are just bland to me. Playstyle looks boring too, reminds me too much of Syndell. I know nothing of that character though, no idea if it's a good representation of her in the comics.



I think there's an actual reason given in the Injustice games, but I never really played the story mode.

In the Injustice lore almost every hero and villain took a special pill that allows them to go toe to toe with Superman.

I had completely forgotten about that.

 

[kadotsu]

Her pants are probably hitting some pressure spots inside her asschecks to give her super reflexes. /Kojima