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.
Ultimately, Marvel Rivals is not a revolution in game design, but a culmination of the successful shooters that came before it. Its gameplay is tight and balanced, its characters are satisfying to use, and I'm coming back to play more every night. I have gripes with the distribution of hero roles, but it doesn't spoil the game as a whole. Marvel Rivals isn't finding success because it's a cash grab, it's finding success because it's earned it.
Marvel Rivals is a refined take on the hero shooter genre that offers more than just being a comic-themed clone
Marvel Rivals is one of the most exciting multiplayer games in years.
Industry Coverage
Marvel Rivals Has Permission To Add Original Characters, And The Director Is Telling Us To "Stay Tuned"
NetEase isn't restricted to Marvel characters when it comes to new heroes for Marvel Rivals.
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"It’s Getting Ridiculous They Don’t Have Them": Marvel Rivals Fans Want Cloak And Dagger's Polarity Bond Skin To Have Custom VFX
Dagger's attacks in her Polarity Bond skin are still bright blue, despite the whole fire theme.
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Marvel Rivals Is One Of The Leakiest Games Out There, But That Might Be Coming To An End Soon
NetEase is clearly sick of us all knowing what's coming to Marvel Rivals at every turn.
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Suggestion That Marvel Rivals Will Get More Gaming Crossover Skins Gives Blade, Iron Man, And Wolverine Fans Hope
There's a chance Netease is working on crossover skins from games we're worried might never be released.
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