Overwatch 2 is Superior to Marvel’s Rivals [Here’s Why]

[NJK]

EDIT: Bad dps, bad tank, bad healer. No cross-progression with console (Fortnite did this in 2017...) and terrible lanes + Chinese spyware.

Uninstall and go back to Overwatch 2... plz.

Look, I’ve given Marvel’s Rivals a fair shot [EPIC GAMES/XBSX]. I really have. On the surface, it promises a lot—big-name heroes, team-based gameplay, flashy action. But once you dive in, the cracks are not only visible—they’re gaping. And when you put it next to Overwatch 2, it’s like comparing a master-crafted sword to a plastic toy. Overwatch 2 does so much right that Rivals simply cannot compete, and I’m not just here to hate—I’m here to break it down.

Let’s start with the elephant in the room: class balance. Rivals’ idea of balance is a chaotic mess. It feels like every time you load into a match, one class is laughably overpowered while others are just there for decoration. I’m looking at you, hulking brawlers that delete half the team in one ult. Rivals lacks the nuance and dynamic interplay of Overwatch 2’s roles. Blizzard understood that tanks, DPS, and supports each needed a defined purpose to make a team work. Meanwhile, Rivals feels like it slapped random numbers onto characters and hoped for the best.

Speaking of teamwork, this is where Overwatch 2 really shines. The synergy between roles is second to none. Want to make a big play? Get your Reinhardt to shield your team, your Lucio to amp it up, and your Soldier to finish the job. Every match feels like a chess game where you’re not just playing your character—you’re thinking about how they fit into the grander scheme. In Rivals, it’s more like dodgeball. Everyone’s out for themselves, coordination is an afterthought, and the game punishes players who try to think tactically.

Then there’s the roster. Yes, Rivals has iconic names, but Overwatch 2’s heroes are leagues better in terms of design and playability. Each Overwatch hero feels like they’ve been meticulously crafted, with unique abilities and personality that make them shine. When you pick Echo, Cassidy, or Kiriko, you know what you’re getting: a distinct experience. In Rivals, so many characters feel interchangeable. You’ve got your bruisers, your glass-cannon DPS, your half-baked support classes, and… that’s about it. Good luck remembering who’s who when most abilities boil down to “spam buttons until something dies.”

And don’t get me started on the overall pacing. Rivals’ matches often devolve into steamrolls where one team dominates because of broken characters or bad matchmaking. Overwatch 2 has its flaws here (we’ve all been in those losing streak lobbies), but at least it tries to create balance. Between proper role queues, dynamic maps, and constant reworks to keep things fresh, Blizzard shows that they understand what makes a competitive game fun. Rivals? It feels like they threw their balancing team out the window halfway through development.

Finally, let’s talk polish. Overwatch 2 isn’t perfect, but it’s undeniably slick. From the art style to the voice acting to the sheer quality of the animations, it feels like a labor of love. Rivals, on the other hand, feels like a rushed cash grab—shiny on the surface but lacking depth or refinement. The UI is clunky, the maps are uninspired, and the game doesn’t seem to understand what makes its own gameplay loop enjoyable.

In the end, Overwatch 2 is a game that rewards strategy, teamwork, and skill. Rivals is a chaotic mess that feels more like a missed opportunity than a true competitor. If you’re looking for a team-based shooter that actually values its players’ time and effort, there’s no contest: Overwatch 2 is the clear winner.

[Gabe Ate My Zombies]

AI generated bait post.

No, writing half of it does not hide that you used AI.

[JG2thend]

Urm no OverWatch when it first released with no patches was good went down hill from there, Overwatch 2 is awful. Oh and enjoy your 20 min ques...

[GabyOwens]

Finally! I’ve been playing marvel rivals and I can’t believe people think it’s better than overwatch? Ow1 was ♥♥♥♥, it’s was way too confusing for new players like me at the time, ow2 is good and well balanced unlike marvel rivals.. I don’t know shait about super heroes like the ones in marvel rivals and I felt so lost.. the habilities are weird and not always do what the info says? Idk what I’m missing but definitely like ow2 way more

[Awesomeguy9510]

dude is copy pasta this everywhere in OW and MR discussions. dude blizzard has good competition now so the shop slop aint gonna cut it. put the copium down

[Killuminati Victoria]

Marvel rivals look like cartoony crap delete that trash is best solution...

[Caveman]

OP bought the account for the 21 year badge.
Post history and reviews only go back to 2023.
Pretty sad to do that OP.
Shame them.

[H 4 Z E]

Publicado originalmente por Caveman:

OP bought the account for the 21 year badge.
Post history and reviews only go back to 2023.
Pretty sad to do that OP.
Shame them.

or it couldve just been stolen from the op at some point

[Caveman]

Publicado originalmente por H 4 Z E:

Publicado originalmente por Caveman:

OP bought the account for the 21 year badge.
Post history and reviews only go back to 2023.
Pretty sad to do that OP.
Shame them.

or it couldve just been stolen

That as well.

[OMEGA]

this is obvious AI

[H 4 Z E]

Publicado originalmente por Caveman:

Publicado originalmente por H 4 Z E:

or it couldve just been stolen

That as well.

he's weird. his login is clearly swedish, and his past names indicate a completely different person.
However thats not conclusive at all

He also doesnt have any games that would be released 19 years ago, or at least like 15

And he has 4000 free games on his account. Super weird.

[WhiteKnight]

OW is superior. That's for sure.

[stepwizard]

overwatch has low fov, even maxed out at 102 the fov is super low making it a trash game

[CaliTurian]

>load into marvels match
>not blasted with they/them sexually confused heroes and maps filled with rainbow flags

marvels better

[CaliTurian]

Publicado originalmente por WhiteKnight:

OW is superior. That's for sure.

Is that why it's barely keeping afloat?

[Rayman.]

Ah the wokewatch 2.