Marvel Rivals: Fun Team Game, Lacks Detail

Marvel Rivals: A Detailed Look

NetEase’s Marvel Rivals is a playable and engaging team battler, yet it falls short of being truly enjoyable. The game’s biggest flaw lies in its lack of attention to detail, resulting in a less-than-satisfying experience.

Gameplay and Mechanics

Two teams of six Marvel heroes battle across various objectives. The roster includes popular characters and some surprising inclusions like Squirrel Girl and Jeff the Land Shark. While the core gameplay is similar to Overwatch, Marvel Rivals lacks the strategic depth and memorable moments that define its competitors. The maps are visually unappealing, lacking clear structure and flow. Character abilities often blend together visually, hindering strategic decision-making.

Character Design and Team-Ups

The game introduces a unique team-up mechanic, allowing certain characters to synergize for special bonuses. While this adds a novel element, the overall character design is inconsistent. Characters often have abilities that blur class distinctions, and the sheer number of heroes contributes to a chaotic and overwhelming experience. The writing and voice acting are also subpar.

Overall Impression

Marvel Rivals ultimately highlights the importance of detail in competitive games. While it offers some innovative ideas, its lack of strategic depth, poor visual design, and underwhelming characterization prevent it from reaching its full potential. The game’s success serves to underscore the significant effort required to create a truly exceptional hero-based team battler.

Marvel Rivals accessibility options

The game includes color blind modes, customizable colors, remapable controls, and various audio and subtitle settings.

A copy of Marvel Rivals was independently sourced for review.