First Hit Bonus returns in Injustice -- Is it a fair mechanic?

[Eh SnOwY]

I like it.

 

[G4S Ermacio]

I like getting a first hit string into ex net into garunteed 80%+ with cyrax

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[Metzos]

If its balanced, I support it. A single bar of meter doesn't necessarily mean an advantage.

Depends on the MU man. If it will be balanced though, then why not.

 

[xInfra Deadx]

It's all fair to me.

 

[Ninj]

Love it

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[1man3letters]

i love the 1st hit bonus, it make players push right from start of a match.
if it is in injustice,im very happy about that

 

[Vagrant]

Its matchup dependent. I don't like it.

 

[BrokenAngels00]

Considering no attacks from dashing (which is pretty crucial for combos), and wall bounces for extensions require meter, it seems like the first hit bonus would be a little too much of an advantage.

 

[RYX]

I'm going to use instant air guns to get first hit bonus 100% of the time

Stay free week 1

 

[Rathalos]

Unlike MK, it looks like in Injustice, you don't start with any meter at all. At least not in the pax build.

 

[SwiftTomHanks]

I'm sure some characters will have a better chance at getting the first hit than others, just like in mk. But I do think its a unique feature that adds a sense of tension the very second the fight starts.

If its there, cool. If its not, no big deal.

 

[CCVengeance]

Injustice is doomed.

 

[shaowebb]

First hit bonus huh? Welp...Green Arrow just got even better for me

 

[Verstande]

I'm sure some characters will have a better chance at getting the first hit than others, just like in mk.

This is exactly why I think this tool is terrible.

 

[SwiftTomHanks]

This is exactly why I think this tool is terrible.

One could make the point it helps with overall balance. The Mileena for instance, a mid tier character; but a good bonus to her is the quick ability to snag the first hit with a d4.

I'm just playing devils advocate here, I'm not strongly for or against the whole first hit mechanic.

 

[Axel_Redd]

what exactly do u mean by its gonna be heavily focused on momentum?

 

[THTB]

Unlike MK, it looks like in Injustice, you don't start with any meter at all. At least not in the pax build.

You don't. Practice mode demo reveals this.

 

[theend1114]

BOTH characters start with no meter at all so first hit gives you one bar. I dont think its that big of deal breaker it didnt bother me that much on mk. Still dont waant it lol

 

[BrokenAngels00]

Confirmed that the first hit grants meter.

 

[Jeddite]

Confirmed that the first hit grants meter.

I know its early, but from looking at the stream, it doesn't appear that FHB makes much of a dent in the eb and flow of gameplay, given (1) how fast meter builds, (2) the absence of combo breaks and (3) the plethora of stage intractables.

 

[PANDEMlC]

I don't hate it initially but when a breaker is so powerful in MK9 that one bar you get is huge. Assuming the meter usage isn't so simple in Injustice with all the new ways to use your meter it should be fine.

 

[ProudDisciple]

First hit bonus huh? Welp...Green Arrow just got even better for me

Just like deathstroke for me.