REVIEW | Invincible VS

Ever since Invincible first hit screens, its mix of raw emotion and brutal superhero action has stood out from the crowd. The show’s world feels alive, full of power, consequence, and characters who never quite fit the mould. That same intensity now carries over into gaming with Invincible VS, a title that aims to capture the spirit of the series while giving players control of its most iconic heroes.

The roster reads like a fan’s dream list, featuring familiar faces such as Invincible, Omni‑Man, Atom Eve, and Rex Splode, each with their own distinct fighting style. This time, it’s all about teamwork and precision in a 3‑on‑3 tag‑team fighting experience filled with combos and moves to master.

Now let’s power up and get into the review. 

Things I liked!

• Story | The story in Invincible VS plays out through short cutscenes and character dialogue before and after fights. It isn’t trying to be a big or complex campaign, but it does a good job capturing the tone and personality of the show. I enjoyed seeing the characters bounce off each other, and the little moments between matches add just enough flavour to keep things moving. I also liked how bloody it was, which fits the world of Invincible and gives the fights a bit more impact without going overboard. There’s plenty of swearing too, which feels true to the source material and adds to the overall tone. The only real downside is how quickly it’s over. What’s here is fun and well presented, and I just wish it lasted a bit longer because it feels like it ends right as it’s getting going. 
  
  
• Visual Art Style | Every fight in Invincible VS bursts to life with superhero spectacle. When characters enter the arena, the floor shakes, the camera jolts, and the pace instantly ramps up, giving the impression that powerful teams are about to clash. The camera moves quickly to capture each blow, keeping the action fluid and intense as fighters tag in and out.
  
  It’s fast, dramatic, and sets the tone perfectly for the chaos that follows. Even after more than twelve hours of play, those intros never lose their impact. The comic‑book style keeps the action vibrant and readable, with bold outlines, saturated colours, and expressive animations that make every punch and explosion pop.
  
  The cutscenes are equally impressive, blending smooth animation with striking comic‑panel transitions that make story moments feel cinematic and true to the series. It’s a visual rhythm that stays exciting no matter how many matches you’ve fought, perfectly capturing the larger‑than‑life energy of the Invincible universe.
  
  
• Sound | From the moment I first loaded up Invincible VS, the soundtrack made an impression. Drum and bass fills the main menu, and as a fan of the genre, that was already a big plus for me. As I played through the story mode, the music only got better, matching the intensity of each fight and giving every scene its own pulse.
  
  The sound effects and voice acting are equally impressive. Every hit lands with satisfying impact, and the voices bring real personality to the characters, making each exchange feel authentic. There are seventeen music tracks in total, unlocked gradually as you play, which adds a nice sense of progression and keeps the soundtrack feeling fresh. While I’d love to see a few more tracks added, what’s here hits hard and fits the game perfectly, keeping the energy high from start to finish. Together, the audio design amplifies the pace and power of the action while staying true to the Invincible vibe.

• Gameplay | Fast, flashy, and surprisingly strategic, Invincible VS nails the thrill of superhero combat. The game opens with a detailed tutorial split into twenty‑three parts, each teaching a different mechanic or combo. Some sections can be a little fiddly to pull off at first, but with practice they start to click, and completing the tutorial feels genuinely rewarding.
  
  The controls are simple but tough to master. As someone who’s played plenty of beat ’em ups over the years, I found Invincible VS easy to pick up but challenging to truly excel at. Timing, positioning, and knowing when to tag in teammates all matter, and once you get into the rhythm, fights become fast, fluid, and satisfying.
  
  When a character’s health gets low, you can tag them out to recover a portion of their health over time, though never completely. The same goes for your opponent, which adds a layer of strategy to every match. Tag mechanics add a lot of depth, letting you swap fighters mid‑combo or turn defence into offense with the right timing. Once I got the hang of these systems, matches felt like a constant back and forth, and every second mattered.
  
  Each match feels like a test of timing and awareness, with just enough challenge to keep things exciting. Even after finishing the tutorial, I kept finding new ways to improve, and that sense of growth makes every fight rewarding.

Mixed & disliked!

• Online Performance | While online multiplayer offers solid replayability, I ran into several matchmaking issues when playing versus Robby. The game occasionally froze or crashed, leaving no option but to close and restart. Over the course of a few hours, this happened multiple times; sometimes the screen would lock up entirely, and other times a message appears saying “server failure” or something similar. While it never happened every time, it was frustrating when it did. Once you’re in a match, though, online runs very smoothly. I didn’t encounter any major issues, with only minor lag appearing a few times when facing random players in ranked or casual matches.
  
  
• Challenge | There are four difficulty settings to choose from: Easy, Normal, Hard and Viltrumite. They make a noticeable difference depending on the mode you are playing. In Arcade Mode, I found Easy and Normal both fun and enjoyable, offering a fair challenge without ever feeling overwhelming. Story Mode, however, felt noticeably tougher. Even on Normal, some fights were much more demanding, almost as if the difficulty was tuned a step higher. It kept things exciting, but it definitely surprised me at first. 

• Controls and Accessibility | The controls are simple and responsive, making it easy to jump straight into matches. Combat uses a straightforward layout with light, medium, heavy, and special attacks, plus assist, dash, and boost buttons. Inputs feel responsive, with no noticeable delay between button presses and on-screen actions. I liked that during a match, I could easily access all the moves at the push of a button in the pause menu; it’s a small but helpful touch.
  
  Accessibility options are minimal, though. You can enable Creator Mode, which disables blood and other effects, and change the language if you prefer. Subtitles can be toggled on, but when I tried enabling them, they didn’t appear during cutscenes in Story Mode. There are also various volume sliders in the audio settings, plus an option to enable motion blur. Overall, it’s functional but limited, leaving room for improvement in future updates.
  
  
• Modes and Replayability | While Story Mode is great, it’s surprisingly short, lasting only about an hour. You play as set characters as the story unfolds, and I really enjoyed the story itself; it’s engaging and well paced, but I was genuinely surprised when it ended so suddenly. Arcade Mode is even briefer, offering five fights at the lowest difficulty and more as you increase the challenge. Here, you choose three characters, and the first one determines which ending you’ll see. With eighteen possible endings in total, there’s genuine replay value for players who want to see everything. Online multiplayer is where most of the long‑term replayability lies, supporting full cross‑platform play so players on different systems can compete together. 

How long did I play the review before publishing? 12 Hours
How long to beat the story? 1 Hour
How many Achievements did I earn before publishing? 26/46 OR 455/1000G
How long to achieve 1000G | 50 Hours +
You’ll love this game if you like these | Killer Instinct and Dragon Ball FighterZ

CONCLUSION

Score: 77/100

A sharp, accessible brawler that’s great in short bursts, though it leaves you wanting more. 

Invincible VS delivers fast, hard‑hitting action that’s genuinely fun and easy to pick up, with combat that feels great from the very first match. It shines when you’re swapping between characters or diving into quick battles. However, the extremely short story mode and limited selection of modes hold it back from reaching its full potential. There’s a strong foundation here, but it needs more content to truly stand out.