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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: Dec 5, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 134k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(79%)
Marvel characters
fun with friends
comic-style art
better than Overwatch
variety
competitive play
casual enjoyment
addictive
frustrating
poor matchmaking
optimization issues
toxic community
unbalanced characters
The game's sentiment is polarized, with players expressing enjoyment of the hero variety and comic-style art while decrying the poor matchmaking and optimization issues. Many find the game fun yet also frustrating due to a toxic community and character balance concerns. It’s recommended for casual, Marvel fans but cautioned against for serious competitive players due to its flaws.

Positive Points

  • Players appreciate the wide variety of Marvel characters and their unique playstyles, which fans of the Marvel universe find highly appealing.
  • The game is described as 'fun,' especially when played casually or with friends, providing an engaging and entertaining experience for many users.
  • Some players enjoy the game's fast-paced, ability-driven combat and commend the game's comic book-style art and visuals.
  • There are praises comparing it favorably against games like Overwatch, highlighting its unique elements and improvements over similar titles.

    • Negative Points

  • Matchmaking is consistently criticized as poor, with many players experiencing imbalanced teams and frustration with one-sided matches.
  • Optimization issues are frequently noted, with complaints about large file sizes, game crashes, and poor performance on PC being common.
  • There is considerable dissatisfaction with the toxic community and the prevalence of trolls and throwers, particularly in ranked matches.
  • Players have criticized the game's meta and character balancing as problematic, with certain characters being perceived as overpowered or unfair.

    • Mixed Points

  • While some find competitive play challenging and rewarding, others describe it as a source of frustration due to the game's design and matchmaking.
  • The game's monetization practices are seen as both generous with cosmetic rewards and sometimes a negative due to the perceived focus on skins over gameplay enhancements.
  • Several players describe the game as addictive but also as a source of anger or stress, indicating a love-hate relationship.

    • Common Themes

  • The game's resemblance to Overwatch is mentioned frequently, both positively and negatively, with its similarities and differences being a common discussion point.
  • The frustration with matchmaking and character balancing is a recurring theme, highlighted by both positive and negative reviewers.
  • The game's appeal to Marvel fans, due to character design and universe integration, is commonly mentioned as a significant positive aspect.
  • Despite various technical and community issues, the game’s core gameplay is often described as enjoyable, keeping many players engaged.
    • Updated 2/7/2026, 12:01:22 AM UTC
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