Invincible VS - Official Powerplex Deep Dive Trailer

Bringing Powerplex to life was a really cool experience, with the team giving him an explosive appearance and demeanor. He harbors intense hatred for Invincible and takes little responsibility for his actions, making him an unhinged yet favorite character. Powerplex is highly emotional, existing in a gray area between villain and someone suffering from intense drama. His facial features are exaggerated, emphasizing his anguish, which the creators aimed to channel into his mental state. When creating Powerplex, the team ensured his abilities filled a specific need. His lore states he can absorb impacts to amplify his powers. Instead of a resource, this was translated into a "just frame" skill check. A sparkle above his head indicates the precise moment to press a button, determining if the action is successful and resulting in a larger sparkle. Powerplex is a technical and unique character, with his just frame mechanic affecting all his moves. For instance, a normal projectile hit causes a standard reaction, but a just frame hit creates a pop-up. The just frame version of his projectile also knocks down, resetting momentum and making it difficult to evade due to its high trajectory, often clipping opponents trying to jump over it. As a zoner, Powerplex lacks strong close-range combat, but he possesses effective approach tools. His forward special can close gaps, and its just frame mechanic leads to a pop-up, allowing for a jump cancel. He truly shines when airborne, with air dashes that allow him to move upwards, downwards, or diagonally. His triple jump is also a significant advantage, enabling him to escape heavy attacks and surprise opponents with dive kicks, which can be combined with assists for continuous pressure. One of his down specials is an uppercut, and a just frame follow-up smashes the opponent into the ground, launching them for a jump cancel combo. Powerplex is best utilized as a point character. An assist with a projectile can support him, reducing his reliance on ground approaches and leveraging his strong air mobility. While he may not initially have meter for large combos, assists can help build it. His air mobility also allows for cross-up situations, making him adaptable to various team compositions. Ideally, he pairs well with characters who can lock down opponents, allowing him to get in, or provide pressure from a distance, letting him build meter with his projectiles. Powerplex is a character that requires extensive practice to fully explore his potential.