At Gamescom 2024, I got my hands on Marvel Rivals, a game that brings the thrill of superhero battles directly on your screen. If you have ever wanted to see your favorite Marvel heroes and villains face off in fast-paced, strategic combat, this is the game for you. Let’s jump in!
Pick your team
The setup is classic Marvel. You assemble a team of iconic characters, each with their own unique abilities and playstyles. Whether you are leading with Iron Man’s tech, Black Panther’s agility, or Doctor Strange’s mystic arts, your choices will define your strategy. The roster is packed with fan favorites, giving you endless combinations to experiment with. Finding the right balance of heroes and villains is key to dominating the battlefield. Like typical for the genre, heroes are divided in different classes, tanks, all-rounders, and support characters. Picking the right heroes and combining there powers to have added benefits is crucial for the flow of combat. Not every hero is as easy to control as the other so there’s a level of grinding to it too.
Tactic combat
Where Marvel Rivals really shines is in its combat system. This is not a game where you can just button-mash your way to victory. Each match demands strategic thinking, as you decide when to attack, when to defend, and when to unleash your character’s special abilities. The combat feels like a chess match, with every move counting toward your ultimate victory or defeat.
What makes Marvel Rivals stand out is how it captures the essence of a superhero battle. The action is fast, intense, and full of surprises. Each hero’s powers are faithfully recreated, bringing a unique flavor to the fight. But it is not just about flashy moves; it is about using your team’s strengths to exploit your opponent’s weaknesses, making every encounter feel deeply tactical.
Visually, Marvel Rivals is stunning, the character models are incredibly detailed and are truly their own, and the environments are rich with Easter eggs and dynamic elements that make each battle feel like a scene from the Marvel movies.
Early conclusion
Marvel Rivals is shaping up to be a must-play for anyone who loves Marvel and hero-based shooters. It combines the excitement of superhero battles with deep gameplay that rewards strategy and quick thinking. If you are ready to assemble your dream team and take on the Marvel universe’s greatest heroes and villains, this is the one you need to play.
