As far as smartphones and tablets go, it feels like Android devices seem to get the shaft over iOS ones, which often get games exclusively, or considerably earlier than Android. However, games make their way over to the platform eventually, and this case is no different.
It's been confirmed that the DC brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us will arrive on Android at some point when the leaves start changing all those purdy colors. Developer NetherRealm Studios announced the game's eventual launch on devices running the OS on Twitter, saying, "Good News! The Injustice mobile game will be available for Android users this fall!"
Much like the iOS version, the Android version of Injustice will come with unlocks for the game on console versions. Just keep in mind that while it's a free download, it's a completely different experience than its console counterpart. As you'd expect, the game features touch screen controls, but unlike other iOS fighters like Marvel Superheroes, or Street Fighter Volt, there's no virtual joystick, so player movement is controlled automatically. Light attacks, heavy attacks, super movies, special moves, they're all present, but without the joystick, they're performed by simple taps on the game screen.
The game itself is a free download, but you know what that means: micro transactions. Coins, the brawler's in game currency of choice can be used to expand the game beyond its beginning roster of a measly three characters, all the way up to 36 in all, as well as more bonuses like costumes, weapons, and the like.
You can grind away for the coins if you'd prefer to protect your wallet, or just buy them outright. The decision is up to you. Thankfully, anything you can buy in the game can also be earned, so there are no exclusives taunting you.
The iOS version of Injustice currently has a 69 rating over at Metacritic compared to the 80ish average between the console versions. Unless the Android version comes loaded with some additional extras, it will probably be rated as about the same as the iOS version.
We'll keep you posted once NetherRealms provides an official release date.
