Marvel Rivals Season One Already Has Fans Talking About Mr. Fantastic, Deciding How They Feel About The New Fantastic Four Member
The addition of Mr. Fantastic to Marvel Rivalshas sparked a discussion among fans online. The new character has been praised for his enjoyability, but aspects of his design have been constructively criticized.
NetEase Games' 6v6 superhero shooter has received acclaim from fans of the genre, with huge player counts after the release of its first season on January 10. The Eternal Night Falls update saw The Fantastic Four added to the roster as playable characters, with Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman being added during the season's debut. The new superheroes have been widely discussed online, with a recent Reddit post by Smash96leo leading to countless Marvel Rivals players sharing their thoughts on Mr. Fantastic.
Mr. Fantastic Brings An Interesting Toolkit To Marvel Rivals
Flexible In Role And Appearance
While Mr. Fantastic is categorized as a Duelist inMarvel Rivals,his unique abilitieshave been compared to that of a "support tank" instead.Akin to his comic book persona, his stretchy limbs are utilized for his attacks, with moves like Reflexive Rubber even absorbing incoming damage and launching it back at enemies.On the Reddit post, userPaintAccomplished515summarized playing as Mr. Fantastic, stating "he's flexible. Able to be a bit of a tank, a bit of a support, a bit of a DPS." Whether it's intentional or not, fans have found Mr. Fantastic's flexibility in gameplay and appearance to be humorous.
He [Mr. Fantastic] should not be seen as a tank, but like a support tank, if the team has no tank he is useless, but if the team has one tank he can kinda help out, one strategy I've found with Luna Snow is to put your E on him and focus healing the other tank, works great - Xx_Infinito_xX, Reddit
Mr. Fantastic's damage output has been greatly enjoyed by fans of Marvel Rivals, with his forgiving hitbox leading to comparisons to Overwatch's Reinhardt. However, some fans have noted disappointment as they expected his stretching abilities to allow for more dynamic movement.Commenter cheemsterr expressed their criticisms by stating "my only complaint is he does nothing with his legs, I wish he had a high jump or something that lets him extend his legs instead of just his arms and torso."
Our Take: Invisible Woman And Mr. Fantastic Are Fun, But Are They Top Tier?
Future Potential To Break The Marvel Rivals Meta
Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman's addition to Marvel Rivals' roster has been met with enthusiasm, but their effectiveness in a competitive or meta environment is yet to be fulfilled. While some fans have considered whether Mr. Fantastic's hybridity could enable a 1-3-2 meta rather than the pre-existing 2-2-2 due to his off-tank role, Invisible Woman's abilities have received a different analysis. While she remains effective and enjoyable to play, her high skill ceiling and healing abilities don't compare to characters like Luna Snow or Mantis.
The introduction of Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman has reinvigorated the Marvel Rivals community, with praise for their unique gameplay dynamics. As the season progresses, players will have access to the remaining members of The Fantastic Four: Human Torch and The Thing. Marvel Rivals' launch of multiple characters is a fresh experience for hero shooters, with commercial success and excellent reviews for the game. This season may see a change in competitive viability once The Fantastic Four make their full debut in Marvel Rivals, however.
Sources: Reddit - r/marvelrivals, YouTube - Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals
OpenCritic Reviews- Released
- December 6, 2024
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Violence
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
- NetEase Games
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Limited - console crossplay, no PC crossplay
- Franchise
- Marvel
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
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