Coming from Soul Calibur series to Injustice. Advice?

[Danny-boy]

I've been trying to get into the Injustice system and gameplay but I'm finding it very difficult to adjust to the way this combat system works. In addition, it really frustrates me that the slightest error in hitting the buttons/directions for my combos and abilities can make me use the wrong move. How can I better acclimate to this sort of gameplay?

 

[FReaKoNaLeaSH]

hmmm practice my friend.... all you gotta do is make it muscle memory to hit your combos in this or any game and you'll eventually adjust. Good luck though

 

[STB Sgt Reed]

Be Legendary.

 

[Justice]

First up, hit the lab with a very hard AI and just Block for hours. Then practice moving around since dashing and general movement is handled differently between 3d and 2d fighters (and Injustice specifically). After that, you should be comfortable enough to start tackling your fundamentals and spacing

 

[Danny-boy]

Thank you very much!

 

[Mr. Mileena]

I could never get the hang of Sc5, and I love Viola

 

[Danny-boy]

What are some tells or calls that indicate whether a player is going to use a low attack or a mid/overhead attack? Or a grab?

In Soul Calibur after any blocked attack it is very likely for example that the attacker will immediately go into mid/high block, expecting a counter-attack. On the other hand, characters like Wonder Woman can easily wail on Lex if Lex is backed into a corner by laying down sword-n-board combos and blocking/interrupting when necessary.

It becomes difficult for a slow-hitter to escape a situation like this, doesn't it?

 

[PITsteeler43]

You could also try using the SF inputs instead of the MK ones.

 

[Rathalos]

What are some tells or calls that indicate whether a player is going to use a low attack or a mid/overhead attack? Or a grab?

In Soul Calibur after any blocked attack it is very likely for example that the attacker will immediately go into mid/high block, expecting a counter-attack. On the other hand, characters like Wonder Woman can easily wail on Lex if Lex is backed into a corner by laying down sword-n-board combos and blocking/interrupting when necessary.

It becomes difficult for a slow-hitter to escape a situation like this, doesn't it?

N real tells, you have to either make good reads on your opponent, or have a lot of matchup experience to know the weakness's of their strings, and when you can counter attack, either after a string, or in a gap in the string.

Right now if you are having problems, you can try and pushblock, just push the meter button during block stun and you will knock them away from you, but it costs a bar of meter.

 

[theend1114]

Stop playing Sc5 all together until you get the hang of Injustice.
Do not compare the game to Sc5 come up with new strats.
DO NOT GIVE UP. Keep trying! if you are willing to learn, you will learn.
Study, Study, Study! Study not only what are good tactics to injustice, but for all 2D fighters as well.

 

[MashPotatoTower]

the games are pretty similar. I would focus of zoning the most since its gonna be the most different in the 2d environment