Overall, players find Marvel Rivals engaging and enjoyable when it comes to the variety of characters and fast-paced gameplay, especially when playing with friends. However, there is significant criticism over balance issues and poor optimization, along with a toxic community where racism and sexism are rampant. While the game has great character designs, the focus on monetization through skins is seen as a negative, leading to dissatisfaction despite the ongoing love-hate relationship players have with the game's addictive nature.