The DLC Report: Power Rangers - Battle for the Grid Free Content Update

 Morphin the game into a complete state. Sorta.

 Well, it's here, the promised free content update, and boy, is it a doozy. It's so good it almost makes me think that sold the game in an incomplete state in an effort to avoid competing with Mortal Kombat.... Which makes sense, since the original plan had 15 Rangers playable out of the box, whcih would explain the new additions and the... cameos. And, call me crazy, but I think they improved load times too.

 Firstly, the three new rangers, starting with Cenozoic Blue. He is a blast to play, the game desperately required a Blue Ranger and he totally steals the show, being able to enhance his strength and special moves with his Neutral special. His moves looks strong, and I love the hit effects when he lands attacks, I adore how amazing they made the 2017 movie's Ranger. Mystic Force's White Ranger Udonna is a bit on the slow-side, but she can freeze enemies to extend her combos, she's alright. As for Trini... well, it's yet another character pandering to fans of the MMPR, even if she's wearing the comic's Black Dragon Armor. She's slow but has great range on her moves. I didn't like her too much. This update also added voice acting for every character as well as three new stages.

 Lastly, we get Story Mode. This is a 12 chapter affair told through a few gorgeous hand-drawn stills and voice-acted dialogue, as well as a few text-only quips through character portraits. The story is an adaptation of the comic's Shattered Grid storyline, featuring an alternate Tommy-gone-even-eviler after defeating all the Power Rangers of his time. Now he marches with his army through alternate dimensions hoping to kill every single ranger. I liked this mode, it's not too long, but not too short either and the story is pretty serviceable... even if it ends on a 'To be Continued' cliffhanger. On the other hand, the game has you playing as and against MMPR Kimberly AKA the season-pass pre-order costume, which is all kinds of shady. The game also has portraits for Kruger and SPD's Pink ranger, as well as a hand-drawn appearance of the female Samurai Red Ranger, so we know who's gonna be sold later down the line. Gold Zeo Ranger might come before the Red Ranger, since his render was leaked a few weeks ago.

 On the whole, this content update makes the game a whole bunch better, a few more characters will do wonders for its longevity, but it can't be called 'incomplete' anymore. And, finally, I'm happy I can say that this is the best Power Rangers game ever made and, hopefully, the upcoming DLC characters will make it even better, and maybe they'll see it fit to add a few more modes, like 2 on 2 or 1 on 1 battles, as well as a simple Survival Mode. A man can dream.
 7.0 out of 10