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 Isn't Worried About Throwers Ruining Competitive With Chrono Shield Cards
Marvel Rivals' executive producer says Chronos Shield Cards won't encourage throwers, and that players should just report them when they find them.
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Marvel Rivals Fan Discovers "Game Changing" Way To Use Scarlet Witch's Ultimate
Beware the fog.
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"It’s Just A Bit Of Free Server-Wide Rank Inflation": Marvel Rivals Players Are Rallying Against The Game's New Chrono Shield Cards
Ranked somehow just got worse.
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Marvel Rivals Is Giving Newer Players The Chance To Unlock Its Original Battle Pass
If you jumped into Marvel Rivals a bit late, the season 0 battle pass is available again.
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