Invincible Vs: A Deep Dive into the Open Beta and the Fight for Supremacy
The upcoming Invincible Vs, a 3-on-3 tag-team fighting game based on Robert Kirkman's comic series and the Amazon Prime adaptation, is set to hit PlayStation 5 on April 30. But before then, players can try the game with an open beta that will include 10 of its superpowered characters, running April 9 to 11.
In this deep dive, we explore the beta's details, the game's development process, and the challenges of translating the brutal and gory battles of Invincible into a fighting game. We also delve into the game's approach to accessibility, the collaboration with Robert Kirkman, and the game's potential to appeal to both newcomers and the fighting game community.
The Beta Experience
The beta will feature 10 characters, including Invincible, Adam Eve, Omni-Man, Thula, Robot, Monster Girl, Battle Beast, Rex Splosion, Bulletproof, and Allen the Alien. The beta will focus on online play and ranked play, with the goal of testing things out and grouping players of similar skill levels.
The beta will also include a training mode, which includes a tutorial and practice mode. Players can queue up into ranked mode from practice mode or just in the online settings. This allows players to try out all the characters, check everything out, and then go into ranked.
PS5 Features and Enhancements
Invincible Vs is working on high-resolution running on PlayStation 5, with the goal of supporting higher resolution while maintaining 60 frames per second. This will allow players to experience the game in stunning detail and at a smooth frame rate.
Treating Brutality and Gore
Invincible features some brutal battles in both the show and the comics. The game's developers had to find a way to translate this brutality and gore into a fighting game. They focused on showcasing the brutality of the characters with powers during conflict, and the outcome of that conflict, without getting into the details of the gore.
The costumes get torn, and players get covered in blood. When players are super low on health, their idle changes, where they're exhausted but still ready to fight. The game expresses all of these things as often as possible, when it makes the most sense, and when it's authentic.
Accessibility and Approachability
The game's developers wanted to make Invincible Vs approachable for Invincible fans who might be new to fighting games. They focused on making it easier for players to get into the game so they can fall in love with fighting games.
They looked at what's the fastest way to teach people combos and combo structure. They included an auto-combo feature, which teaches players some fundamental rules, such as going from normal attacks into special attacks, and canceling special attacks into super moves.
Collaboration with Robert Kirkman
Quarter Up developed an original story for Invincible Vs, working with creator Robert Kirkman and Helen Leigh, the writer and co-executive producer of the Invincible series. The collaboration has been interesting, as Robert loves video games and fighting games.
The team has been able to sell the experience of playing a special episode of the show, which could potentially exist within the timeline. The goal is to create an immersive and engaging experience for players.
Conclusion
Invincible Vs is a fighting game that promises to bring the brutal and gory battles of Invincible to life. The game's developers have worked hard to make it accessible and approachable for players of all skill levels. The collaboration with Robert Kirkman has helped to create an immersive and engaging experience for players.
As the game approaches its release, players can look forward to experiencing the power of Invincible's characters and the thrill of battling against other players. The open beta is a great opportunity for players to get a taste of the game and see what it has to offer.
