I have next to no idea what Invincible is. I know of Omni-Man, though only through osmosis and crossovers and such – but that’s the extent of my knowledge. I admit this to one of the developers of Invincible VS when I sat down to play the new game based on the comic book series, just revealed at Xbox’s most recent showcase. Briefly, they look a little crestfallen.
But, I then add – I bloody love fighting games. Their expression lightens. One can sense them relax.
“Well, then,” my Invincible VS guide grins. “We’ve got you covered.”
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It’s true that while beloved by many, the cast of Invincible is not as recognisable as might be found in some other fighting games. I saw and heard that refrain a little around Summer Games Fest – the idea that Sony had a new Marvel fighting game and Xbox had a much less famous comic book fighter. This narrative was usually presented as Xbox’s loss.