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Marvel Rivals
Action
Free To Play
Multi-player
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
In-App Purchases

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

Developers: NetEase Games
Publishers: NetEase Games
Release Date: 5 Dec, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 55k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(78%)
Marvel character roster
visually appealing
content updates
engaging gameplay
competitive nature
tank roles
character skins
matchmaking
optimization issues
toxic community
character balance
The general sentiment towards the game is heavily divided. While players appreciate the expanding roster of Marvel characters and find it visually appealing, there is widespread dissatisfaction with the matchmaking system, which is perceived as unbalanced and contributes to a toxic community. Criticisms extend to the optimization, which many claim results in poor performance. The regular updates and introduction of new characters are highlighted positively, but there is strong criticism against persistently unbalanced gameplay related to character roles such as tanks being undervalued or certain characters being overpowered.

Positive Points

  • The game offers a large and constantly expanding roster of Marvel characters, appealing to Marvel fans.
  • The gameplay is described as engaging and fun, especially when playing with friends.
  • Marvel Rivals features visually pleasing graphics and a range of character skins, despite some criticisms about their cost.
  • The game regularly receives content updates, introducing new characters and events, which some players appreciate.

    • Negative Points

  • The matchmaking system is often criticized for being unfair, resulting in unbalanced and frustrating games.
  • There are numerous complaints about the game's poor optimization, affecting performance and causing crashes.
  • Many players find the game's community to be toxic, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The balance of characters is frequently criticized, with new characters often being overpowered and older characters neglected.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some players enjoy the game's competitive nature, others find it stressful due to issues like toxicity and unfair matchmaking.
  • The role of tank characters is particularly contentious, with some players noting that tanks are undervalued in the current meta.

    • Common Themes

  • There is a prevalent sense that while the core mechanics and concept of the game are solid, execution issues like optimization and balance detract significantly from player enjoyment.
  • The game's visuals and character designs are generally praised, although there is some dissatisfaction with the repetitive focus on certain character types in updates.
  • The game's frequent updates and new content are appreciated, but there is frustration that these do not address longstanding balance issues.
    • Updated 6/17/2026, 12:00:58 AM UTC
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