18 Best Video Game Moments Of 2017

7. Harley Realising Joker Is Bad For Her - Injustice 2

Outside of a cartoon where she was first conceptualised, fleshing out Harley Quinn's presence in a semi-realistic context only brings about more problematic readings once you analyse Joker's hold on her.

We're talking about a guy who abused another's love by reducing their psyche down to servitude, repeatedly leaving Harley without a means to escape or think for herself, left more as a punchline than a 'partner in crime'.

No more, as not only does Injustice 2 see Harley switching sides to join Batman, but her real battle comes after being affected by Scarecrow's fear toxin, fighting Joker's conjured personality in her mind.

It's a pretty powerful moment as Quinn not only acknowledges Joker as an abuser, but rebels against and destroys his apparition, emerging evermore powerful and independent as a result.

Very good work, NetherRealm.