Welcome to another episode of Play Comics, where we dive into the pixelated world of superheroes and their digital escapades! This week, we’re strapping on our capes and booting up our Game Boy Advances to tackle Justice League: Injustice for All. Based on the beloved Justice League Unlimited cartoon, this game lets you step into the boots of your favorite heroes, even if the gameplay sometimes feels like it’s stuck in the Phantom Zone.
Joining us for this heroic journey is the illustrious AJ Malacarne from Gamma Head Press. Known for their penchant for the absurd and psychedelic storytelling, AJ brings a unique perspective to our discussion. Will they find the game as thrilling as a battle with Darkseid, or as perplexing as The Riddler’s latest scheme? Tune in to find out!
So grab your Batarang, call in your sidekicks, and prepare for a supercharged episode that promises more twists and turns than a Luthor-led plot. Let’s see if Injustice for All can truly do justice to the Justice League!
Learn such things as:
How can you create a show where off screen characters are treated as if they actually exist all the time?
How does the platform a game is going on impact the development and design of that game?
Which characters really need to show up in new Justice League experiences?
And so much more!
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A big thanks to Chatsunami and Tales from the Backlog for the promos today.
Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who might actually be multiple heroes in a trench coat.
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