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Review of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on Xbox Series X/S

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Feb 2024
Cover image of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 6.5
Released: 02 Feb 2024
Genre: Action-adventure, Third-person shooter
Developer: Rocksteady Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic, crime-riddled streets of Metropolis, where the Suicide Squad is failed by their sanity—if they had any to begin with! In "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League," you're thrust into an over-the-top action-adventure shooter wherein you're tasked with taking down none other than the Justice League, now brainwashed and in the nefarious grip of Brainiac. If that doesn't get your heart racing and head shaking, I don't know what will. However, beware—between the outrageous controls and brain-dead AI, you're not just fighting supervillains; you might end up battling your console's sanity, too.

Gameplay

Designed to be played in solo or co-op mode, you get to switch between characters like Deadshot, Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, and King Shark. Each has their unique skills which might make it seem like a diverse playground...but hold your horses. While the idea sounds fantastic, execution could leave you feeling as if your brain got scrambled right alongside the Justice League. Character abilities—think of them as 'the secret recipe for disaster'—often feel inconsistent in how they handle combat or traversal. Sure, throwing a boomerang might be dandy, initially, but when you’re switching between a hyperactive shark and a sniper with charisma less than a plank, the transitions can feel rougher than a shark’s backside during flu season.

Graphics

Let's take a moment to appreciate the visuals. Honestly, it's like they slipped on a fresh coat of paint while stumbling through a comic book store. The graphics are colorful and eye-popping, resembling a comic book jumped straight out of its pages. But like your cousin's hot sauce recipe, some visuals just don't handle well when mixed with the gameplay. There's a sumptuous presentation that could distract from how tedious the gameplay mechanics can feel. Every time you catch a glimpse of a vibrant skyline or a cringe-worthy character pose, just remember: it's all just a smoke screen for a battle against eternally respawning goons—you know, the type that keeps your patience on thin ice.

Conclusion

In the grand scheme of things, "Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League" is like binge-watching a season of a show that's also poorly written but has amazing actors. Sure, you might come out entertained, laughing at some moments, but deep down, did you feel fulfilled? With its mishmash of challenging cooperative dynamics, character-driven chaos, and mind-boggling AI mishaps, it’s a ride worth taking if you’re a die-hard DC fan. But forewarning: it might more resemble that cheap thrill ride at the carnival than a Metro train to super-villain success. Just like Waller herself, you’ll need to brace yourself for some unavoidable headaches along the way.

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