Marvel Rivals Reviews

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6.5 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2024

Marvel Rivals is a solid hero shooter, undoubtedly fun, but it conceals a stale game design beneath the mask of a fresh and effective aesthetic. Those who are tired of hero shooters will find little of interest in the few gameplay innovations Marvel Rivals offers. However, others will enjoy what is certainly the best title in the genre currently on the market, bolstered by an active community (at least for now).

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gameranx
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Unscored
Dec 9, 2024
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8 / 10.0
Dec 16, 2024

Marvel Rivals understands that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". While it borrows a lot of ideas from its competitors, it stands out thanks to its excellent roster of characters and some innovative systems, like team abilities. Most importantly, it's incredibly fun and has great potential to expand with new heroes, game modes and more. Watch out, Overwatch... you have a new rival!

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7 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2024

Marvel Rivals is not a perfect game, it does not bring novelty and innovation to the playing field. It's just a clever use of branding, and it's fun to play as your favourite characters.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 16, 2024

One free game leads to another, Marvel heroes and villains are welcome if the goal is simply to have fun. Between questionable balance and general lack of originality, some will turn up their noses, but how fun is Marvel Rivals.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2024

Marvel Rivals is a lot of fun. A game that takes a lot of inspiration on other titles but still manages to deliver a gameplay experience with a lot of personality. A must-play if you like hero-shooters, and if you're a Marvel fan on top of that, your up for a treat

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8 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2024

Marvel Rivals is a better hero shooter for remaining unbalanced, prioritizing fun over competitive play which allows it to shine.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2024

I can’t help but point out that I see a lot of haters saying this game wouldn’t be successful without the IP. I think Crystal Dynamic’s Marvel Avengers is proof that IP isn’t everything. It’s the love and care put into how the characters are crafted that shines through to make this game unique and make you feel like you are playing the definitive Marvel experience. Leaving IP out of the conversation, this hero shooter is worthy of your time when so many are fighting for it. I urge you to download and give this game a proper shot. Whether you are flying around shooting missiles as Iron Man or throwing 10,000 punches in .01 second as Iron Fist, you will truly feel like you are a hero in this well crafted shooter game.

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9 / 10
Dec 17, 2024

There are plenty of new moves, and the Team-Up mechanic adds a new layer to the competitive spirit of the genre. The lack of modes may be bothersome, but the game is still fun to play nonetheless. It’s obvious that a particular hero shooter inspires a lot of the game, but Marvel Rivals proves that is able to stand tall, even taller on its own.

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INVEN
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Dec 17, 2024

Marvel Rivals is a must-play for fans of the Marvel universe and hero shooters like Overwatch. With its polished, well-rounded gameplay and engaging design, it stands out as a near-perfect entry in the genre. This title has all the makings of a new flagship for team-based hero shooters.

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8 / 10
Dec 14, 2024

Marvel Rivals manages to feel both familiar and like a breath of fresh air. The cast of characters is exciting across the board, and once the game adds more maps and hopefully better matchmaking, I think NetEase could be onto a winner.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2024

All in all, Marvel Rivals is a massive success. Already at this stage the game is very enjoyable to play and after each completed match you want to click again to search for the next one. The full transparency of the developers and the presentation of plans for the future definitely fuels players with optimism, and may it stay that way forever.

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95 / 100
Dec 11, 2024

If you are looking for a casual or competitive hero shooter to play alone or with your friends, I recommend diving into Marvel Rivals; you will easily end up putting a few hundred hours into the game once you get a hang of the heroes and core gameplay loop.

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Dec 11, 2024

Marvel Rivals boasts immense potential with its roster of 33 distinct characters, but balancing issues, a steep learning curve for newcomers, and its heavy resemblance to games like Overwatch 2 hinder its uniqueness, leaving its success dependent on whether it gains the time and player base to fully realize its Marvel license's possibilities.

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10 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2024

Marvel Rivals has hooked me back into the hero shooter genre with its huge roster of characters, exciting gameplay, and excellent sense of style.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2024

Marvel Rivals is fantastic.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 9, 2024

Marvel Rivals is an excellent start to what should be a long-running franchise. NetEase has done a great job of proudly using mechanics that are well-known while crafting a uniquely crazy experience all their own. This 6v6 hero shooter/fighter has started from a place of strength. With proper leadership, it should only improve and grow as the years pass this multiverse by.

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