Marvel Rivals
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Critic Reviews for Marvel Rivals
NetEase's spin on the hero battler is complex and moreish, but rarely much actual fun. Its biggest impact is a renewed appreciation for the rivals that do it better.
Marvel Rivals is a well-made hero shooter that is easy to enjoy, and while it's managed to distinguish itself from Overwatch 2 in terms of heroes, it's fallen into the same pitfalls.
It may be following closely in the slipstream of the hero shooters that have come before it, but by doing so Marvel Rivals has firmly placed itself in a strong position to take the crown for itself.
Marvel Rivals' deep roster of 33 characters keeps battles fresh and exciting, with enough variety here that I don't know if I'll ever get bored, especially if the new characters and maps come at a regular pace.
Marvel Rivals wants to reinvent the hero shooter genre with its complex characters and special synergies, but it's so preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths. Its oversized roster also needs more balacing – and more differentiation from Blizzard's stable of heroes.
Marvel Rivals has come out of the gate swinging, delivering a fresh blast of adrenaline to the hero shooter genre.
In its current state, Marvel Rivals is an absolute blast, no matter what role you play. The roster is balanced surprisingly well, especially since three heroes were added very close to public release.
For now, Marvel Rivals is a fine foray into the realm of hero shooters. It's tough to imagine making a splash in such saturated waters, but NetEase has managed to do it with its diverse hero roster, its monetization model, and its usage of destructible worlds. This will be a fun game to watch develop over time, and I'm excited to see where it is at this time next year, but for what it is now, this is a stellar debut.
Industry Coverage
Marvel Rivals Feature Divides the Community
A new Marvel Rivals feature splits the community, with some calling it a helpful tool while others worry it will make the game more toxic.
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PSA: Jeff Can Use His Ult To Bring Enemies To Your Spawn Room In Marvel Rivals
More evidence that Jeff's Ultimate is far and away the best on the Rivals roster.
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Captain Marvel Actor Addresses Marvel Rivals Rumors
A statement from one of the actresses who plays Captain Marvel prompts a discussion among Marvel Rivals fans as to who may join the game next.
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PSA: Marvel Rivals Now Lets You Vote To Surrender A Match
Just don't use it to be toxic.
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