Marvel Rivals is a mix of Overwatch and superhero battles
Marvel is doing really well with its recent game announcements. After dropping hints and rumors, they finally unveiled Marvel Rivals - a hero shooter where teams of six players battle it out. This game combines the exciting action of titles like Ultimate Alliance with the strategic multiplayer gameplay of games like Overwatch and Valorant.
In the game Marvel Rivals, gamers can gather a team of heroes and villains from various parts of the Marvel multiverse, such as Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians. Initially, the group will consist of 16 figures, including Black Panther, Storm, and Magneto, with NetEase, the game's creator, pledging to introduce additional heroes with each seasonal release. You can view all the available characters on this webpage.
The video game is currently being created for use on personal computers. It will be available to play for free and gives players the ability to change the battlefield by damaging certain parts of the environment. The characters in the game have unique abilities and powerful finishing moves, much like in other games of its genre. As a fan of Loki, it was exciting to see him transform into Black Panther and take down his enemies. However, what really caught my attention were the skills that allow players to collaborate and work together as a team.
The game Rivals allows two superheroes to join forces and create an attack that packs a punch. As seen in the trailer, the Hulk can use his gamma ray abilities to charge up Iron Man's laser shots. Additionally, Rocket Raccoon can sit atop Groot, creating a Voltron-like creature. It's important for hero-based games to have something unique, and Rivals' ability to let players combine their favorite Marvel characters' powers is very appealing. While some popular characters like Colossus and Wolverine aren't currently in the game, there's a good chance they'll be added in the future. If so, their special team-up move should be the legendary Fastball Special, or else the game developers may face legal action. That's just how it is.
Honestly, I'm feeling exhausted with hero shooters and the wider Marvel world. Nevertheless, after watching the trailer, finding out that it'll be available on PC, and seeing the remarkable team-up moves, I think that Marvel Rivals could be compelling enough to give it a shot. At this moment, there isn't any confirmed launch date, but there will be a closed alpha round in May. Those who'd like to take part in the beta can register on this site.
