The Ultimate Comparison: Deadshot in Rocksteady's Game vs Injustice by NetherRealm

The upcoming game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has not revealed much gameplay footage yet, but it appears that the core loop will involve battling waves of Brainiac aliens throughout the open world of Metropolis. Each character will offer unique gameplay mechanics, such as Deadshot's ability to traverse with Gizmo's jetpack. However, it remains to be seen if this assumption is accurate, as it may depend on how Rocksteady depicts the characters. Deadshot is likely the most skilled member of Task Force X, and could draw inspiration from his portrayal in NetherRealm's Injustice 2, where he showcased his expertise in gunplay with different types of ammunition.

Injustice 2’s Deadshot Makes the Most of Trick Shot Ammo

Deadshot's arsenal in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League must go beyond just his firearms and include his unique trick shot ammunition. While it may be tempting for Rocksteady to group Deadshot with his less complex teammates, his nuanced abilities deserve individual attention. Injustice 2 showcased the potential of Deadshot's trick shots and full-screen gunshots, making him a top-tier pick in competitive play. However, it was his clever use of ricocheting wrist cannon rounds off surfaces that truly set him apart and made him a more entertaining character than a typical gunman.

In Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Deadshot players have the advantage of being able to use their projectiles to cover more ground and mix up their opponents if they try to close in with a dash or jump. While predicting enemy movements may not be necessary due to the constant presence of Brainiac aliens, landing a well-timed ricochet shot on a perched Batman would certainly make for a satisfying moment. It would also be interesting to see trick shots used as special abilities or finishers that could take out multiple enemies at once, or the ability to switch between different ammunition types such as Incendiary, Explosive, and Poison.

The potential for diverse and unique gameplay mechanics in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is immense. With its already existing range of status effects and stat properties, the game can take advantage of Deadshot's ammunition arsenal to introduce new and exciting combat abilities. This could include draining the opponent's meter or inflicting various status effects beyond what has been seen in the Batman-infused enemies thus far. Fans can expect an action-packed experience when Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League releases on February 2, 2024, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.