Invincible VS Review

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Invincible VS is an unusual game. It’s the first video game based on the Invincible universe, but instead of a story-focused adventure, it’s a 2D fighting game similar to Injustice, where characters battle each other. Even though it’s based on a popular series and uses a simpler game design, Invincible VS unfortunately feels cheaply made, especially considering its price.

I’m torn on how to view Invincible VS. On one hand, it’s a game that gets straight to the action with very little fluff. It doesn’t offer much in the way of customization or a lengthy single-player mode – it’s a pretty basic experience overall. Because of this, the game really lives or dies based on how fun each match is, and honestly, it’s surprisingly engaging in the moment.

Invincible VS delivers a solid experience thanks to its focus on pleasing fans, simple controls, and enjoyable characters. While it doesn’t offer anything groundbreaking, it succeeds at being fun. It’s a little disappointing to feel the game had potential to be truly special, but it’s also understandable that not every game needs to be revolutionary.

Invincible VS Gets the Job Done

Invincible VS is a team-based fighting game where three players compete as teams of three characters. Similar to games like Marvel Vs. Capcom, you can quickly switch between characters during a fight and call them in to help. This allows for more complex strategies than you typically see in one-on-one fighting games. For example, a quick character good at building resources can be paired with a powerful, durable character to create strong offensive opportunities. When a character isn’t actively fighting, they slowly recover health, adding another strategic element to consider during matches.

The fighting itself is surprisingly straightforward and easy to pick up. You don’t need to learn complicated button combinations, and characters – even within the same class – aren’t drastically different from each other. While this simplicity might not appeal to fans of complex fighting games like Tekken or Soul Calibur, it fits well with the game’s 3-versus-3 team battles. The easy-to-learn moves, combined with quick character switching during combos and powerful special attacks, allow for impressive attack sequences and juggling combos, ultimately creating a high skill ceiling in Invincible VS.

Simply put, Invincible VS is fun to play. Combos are straightforward – you can even succeed by just mashing buttons against easier opponents – and it’s rewarding to unlock new moves and strategies. However, unlike some other fighting games, it doesn’t really focus on becoming a master with a single character. Instead, it’s more about building a strong team. This is a little strange, considering the game features incredibly powerful aliens fighting weaker enemies, but that’s just how the 3-on-3 format works.

Invincible VS Is a Bit Lean On the Content Front

Invincible VS’s Story Is Just Fine

I was really curious when I found out the events of Invincible VS would be officially part of the Invincible TV show’s storyline. I haven’t watched the show since season one, but I’m always drawn to innovative ways of telling stories, and Invincible VS seemed like a cool way to connect different types of media within the same universe. Sadly, the story in Invincible VS doesn’t really add much to the overall narrative.

While Invincible VS includes some nice nods for fans, the story itself doesn’t really grab you and isn’t very memorable. It’s quite short – the cutscenes only add up to about 20 minutes – and the plot rushes forward. It feels comparable in length to a single episode of the Invincible show. This wouldn’t be a problem if the story felt more substantial, but it largely consists of battles without much meaningful plot development. It seems the writers aimed to appeal to both viewers of the show and gamers who aren’t familiar with it, and in doing so, created a story that lacks strong flavor or impact.

While the campaign isn’t amazing, it does have some enjoyable character interactions and a pretty interesting premise. The game’s presentation is also a strong point. Some online have criticized the graphics and cutscenes, but they actually have a distinct style. It might not be the prettiest game of 2026, but the cinematics occasionally rival some of the best moments from the animated show. Combined with a fantastic soundtrack and solid voice acting, these elements really boost the overall entertainment experience.

J.K. Simmons, Gillian Jacobs, and Jay Pharoah, all stars from the animated series Invincible, are returning to their roles in the new show, Invincible VS.

Invincible VS Is a Trim Game Overall

Beyond the main story mode, the game features several arcade ladders—sequences of enemies to defeat. However, completing these only unlocks small bits of backstory about the character you’re playing as. These story rewards come as short, unmoving scenes with voice acting, and they mostly just restate things you already knew about the character’s personality or beliefs. While arcade mode is common in fighting games, in Invincible VS, it feels like it’s included simply because it’s expected.

The game has both local versus and online multiplayer, but honestly, they feel pretty basic. Online, you’ve got the usual: ranked matches if you want to climb the ladder, casual matches for just messing around, and custom matches to set up your own fights. It worked fine – I didn’t run into any connection problems – but after playing games like Tekken 8 and Street Fighter 6 with their amazing, addictive multiplayer, Invincible VS feels a little
empty. There’s almost no way to personalize your experience or progress beyond unlocking different colors and profile pictures. No extra game modes, no fun mini-games, just
the basics. It’s a bit of a letdown.

If you really enjoy how Invincible VS plays, you’ll likely enjoy the whole game. However, Invincible VS is a $50 fighting game for 3 players that doesn’t have a lot of content. While it’s based on a popular series, it feels like an extra for fans rather than a must-have. It’s entering a very competitive fighting game market with established leaders. There’s a specific audience for Invincible VS, but it may be small. Hopefully, that audience is large enough to support the game long-term.

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2026-04-30 17:09