The single-player mode brings something different to the table altogether: instead of the usual 1v1 arena type matches, in Imperfects the player is led though a series of short missions for each character involving the aliens which are at the core of the Imperfects plot. The plot itself revolves around a scientist experimenting with humans to create an army of super warriors to take back his home planet from another force of beings. The only thing standing in his way is an army of Marvel characters, each with its own special abilities and weaknesses.

Multiplayer is a fairly standard arena based throwdown, which is a welcome change from the 1v1 or tag combat varieties of the past. The arenas all have fuel tanks, lamp posts and other equally destructible objects to throw at your opponents. Environments match the tone of the game: gritty and dark. The real highlight of this game's multiplayer mode, however, is the ability to upload scores to Xbox Live. Imperfects also boasts an online multiplayer mode as well as bots for practice matches.