A new 3D, 3v3 tag-team fighter based on the popular Invincible IP, Invincible VS lands with mixed impressions. While critics laud its visceral combat and faithful adaptation of the source material's ultraviolence, a pervasive sense of narrative thinness and a lack of deeper mechanical innovation leave some reviewers questioning its lasting appeal.
The game's combat is described as exceptionally enjoyable, with a core mechanic that feels "rhythmic" and satisfying. Mechanics like 'Counter Tags' and 'Assist Breaks' offer moments of strategic depth, allowing players to escape long combos or punish opponents. The sheer brutality and gore, a hallmark of the Invincible animated series, are present and accounted for, contributing to the game's visceral appeal. This fidelity to the source material is a significant draw, with voice performances, particularly Aleks Le's portrayal of Invincible, noted for their eerie closeness to the show's actors.
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However, beneath the surface of its "joyfully gory" brawls, Invincible VS appears to struggle. Reviewers consistently point to a "flavorless" or "inconsequential" story mode that fails to capture the emotional weight or narrative complexity of the Invincible television series. The developer's ambition to tell a story on par with the show falters due to an "absence of reflection on violence and its aftereffects."
While the roster is considered "well varied," some fighters reportedly share overlapping power sets. The game is also noted for being "lean on the content front," with a basic training mode but a lack of advanced tools like combo trials or character guides. This absence of deeper learning resources, coupled with the ease with which assists can counter complex combos, suggests a potential barrier for those seeking deep, intricate fighting game mastery.
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"Invincible VS brings the hyper-violent aesthetic of the source material to an exciting, easy-to-learn fighting game, with a healthy roster of playable characters and a decent amount of game modes." - GamesRadar+
Background:
Released on April 30, 2026, Invincible VS is a tag-team fighter developed by Quarter Up and published by Skybound Games. It features characters from the Invincible comic series, including iconic figures like Omni-Man, Atom Eve, and Invincible himself. The game aims to deliver an experience that resonates with fans of both the Invincible universe and the fighting game genre. Early reception placed the game around a 79 on OpenCritic, with individual outlets offering scores such as 4/5 and 8.5/10. The game is available on PC and consoles. While reviewers acknowledge the game's connection to the Killer Instinct series in terms of feel, they also note its unique mechanics.
