The addition of Mr. Fantastic toMarvel 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, withhuge player countsafter the release of its first season on January 10.The Eternal Night Fallsupdate 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 recentReddit post by Smash96leoleading to countlessMarvel Rivalsplayers sharing their thoughts on Mr. Fantastic.
Flexible In Role And Appearance
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 ofMarvel Rivals, withhis forgiving hitboxleading to comparisons toOverwatch’sReinhardt.However, some fans have noted disappointment as they expected his stretching abilities to allow for more dynamic movement.Commenter cheemsterrexpressed 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.”
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Future Potential To Break The Marvel Rivals Meta
Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman’s addition toMarvel 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 abilitieshave received a different analysis. While she remains effective and enjoyable to play, her high skill ceiling and healing abilities don’t compare to characters likeLuna Snowor Mantis.
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The introduction of Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman has reinvigorated theMarvel Rivalscommunity, with praise for their unique gameplay dynamics. As the season progresses, players will have access to the remaining members ofThe Fantastic Four: Human Torch and The Thing.Marvel Rivals’launch of multiple characters is a fresh experience for hero shooters, withcommercial successand excellent reviews for the game.This season may see a change in competitive viability once The Fantastic Four make their full debut inMarvel Rivals, however.
Sources:Reddit - r/marvelrivals,YouTube - Marvel Rivals
