Marvel Rivals: A Masterclass in Mediocrity (and copying from Overwatch)

[Booyah]

Alright, folks, gather around. It’s time for a little education. I know, I know—some of you might not be ready for this. You’re probably still basking in the glow of Marvel Rivals’ flashy trailers and the dopamine hit of seeing your favorite superheroes on screen. But let’s be real here: Marvel Rivals is, objectively speaking, a bad game. And before you start typing furiously in the comments, hear me out. I’m not here to insult anyone (though I can’t promise I won’t be a little condescending—it’s just who I am). I’m here to enlighten you. Because, let’s face it, someone has to.

First, let’s talk about the gameplay. Or should I say, the lack of gameplay. Marvel Rivals is, at its core, a shallow attempt at cashing in on the live-service model. It’s a hero shooter, sure, but it’s one that feels like it was cobbled together by a team that read a Wikipedia summary of what makes a good hero shooter and called it a day. The mechanics are uninspired, the abilities are derivative, and the balance is… well, let’s just say it’s about as balanced as a one-legged stool. But hey, I’m sure some of you enjoy the thrill of pressing the same three buttons over and over again while your screen fills with particle effects. Congratulations, you’ve found your game.

And don’t even get me started on the monetization. Oh, wait, I’m already started. Marvel Rivals is a textbook example of how to squeeze every last penny out of your player base without actually delivering a product worth paying for. The battle pass is a grindfest, the cosmetics are overpriced, and the game is clearly designed to exploit FOMO (that’s “fear of missing out” for those of you who aren’t as well-versed in gaming industry tactics as I am). But sure, keep telling yourself that spending $20 on a recolor of Spider-Man’s suit is a good use of your money. I’m sure the executives at Marvel are very grateful for your contribution.

Now, let’s talk about the story. Or, more accurately, the lack thereof. Marvel Rivals doesn’t even try to justify its existence with a compelling narrative. It’s just a bunch of heroes and villains thrown together in a generic arena because… reasons? I guess? I mean, I get it—writing is hard, and coming up with a coherent plot that ties all these characters together would require actual effort. But come on, is it too much to ask for a little world-building? A little context? Or are we just supposed to accept that Doctor Doom and Captain America are fighting because… well, because the game needs them to?

And let’s not forget the technical issues. The performance is inconsistent, the matchmaking is a mess, and the netcode is about as reliable as a paper umbrella in a hurricane. But hey, I’m sure some of you are perfectly content with rubberbanding across the map or getting disconnected mid-match. After all, who needs a smooth, stable gaming experience when you can have the thrill of wondering whether your next match will even load?

Look, I get it. Some of you are die-hard Marvel fans, and the idea of playing as your favorite characters is enough to blind you to the game’s glaring flaws. And that’s fine. Enjoy what you enjoy. But let’s not pretend that Marvel Rivals is anything more than a cash grab dressed up in spandex. It’s a game that prioritizes style over substance, profit over polish, and hype over heart. And if you can’t see that, well… maybe you’re not as discerning as I am. But hey, that’s why I’m here—to help you see the light.

So, go ahead. Keep playing Marvel Rivals. Keep defending it. Keep spending your hard-earned money on it. But just know that while you’re doing that, I’ll be over here, playing games that actually respect my time, intelligence, and wallet. Because, unlike some people, I know the difference between a good game and a bad one. And Marvel Rivals? It’s definitely the latter.

You’re welcome.

[Teddy Roosevelt]

As someone who hates marvel content except for this game because its way more fun than overwatch cause it has so many interesting abilities and recognizable playable characters, Im not sure you are correct. At least to me and the people i know the game is fun and original enough in its mechanics to be fresh. The worst part about the game is just having to rely on your team to have a good team. Im used to fighting games where i rank really high cause i only have myself to count on. But catching many losses because your team is very bad can be tiring so i take breaks to play more casual and co-op games to relax. Try Deep rock galactic. Its alot of fun.

[Arc]

Originally posted by Thogal76:

let us not forget...before there was overwatch, there was DC and Marvel. the only thing overwatch did was give us a game to use charactors we loved.....excet at the time, overwatch didn't have heroes we knew or loved.....so who copied who again?

This game copied OW.
Stupid post.
"OW gave us the ability to do X, except it didn't let us do X"
How do people even post **** this dumb.

[Teddy Roosevelt]

Originally posted by Fruitseer:

So, like how much do you get paid for using chatgpt to post these things? Is it a good living? I'm curious.

how can you tell? Im trying to ignore people who use chat gpt because they cant even build their own arguments but i cant tell by looking at it. Is it just the way it talks?

[yeehaw]

cool review, maybe put this in the steam reviews page for this game so i dont have to see it

[Steve]

Originally posted by 🎀Booyah🎀:

(snip)

Sorry/happy that happened to you, good luck/congratulations

[Steve]

Originally posted by Teddy Roosevelt:

Originally posted by Fruitseer:

So, like how much do you get paid for using chatgpt to post these things? Is it a good living? I'm curious.

how can you tell? Im trying to ignore people who use chat gpt because they cant even build their own arguments but i cant tell by looking at it. Is it just the way it talks?

This isn't ChatGPT. It's just long-winded.

[Thogal76]

Originally posted by Arc:

Originally posted by Thogal76:

let us not forget...before there was overwatch, there was DC and Marvel. the only thing overwatch did was give us a game to use charactors we loved.....excet at the time, overwatch didn't have heroes we knew or loved.....so who copied who again?

This game copied OW.
Stupid post.
"OW gave us the ability to do X, except it didn't let us do X"
How do people even post **** this dumb.

the gameplay is an OW copy.........but heroes were already around long before overwatch......blizzard fans are just jealous marvel can do it better with little effort.

[Space DVAs69]

Pretty harsh! But you do make some good points. I like your random tangents and colorful metaphors 😅

In some ways, MR feels rushed. Specific heroes like Peni, Magneto and Iron Man just dont feel well-designed. But some hereos, like many Dualists and Strategists, do feel well-designed. Its a mixed bag. And the whole currency/shop is a werid and somewhat expensive mess. Oh, and the sound design needs some work as well as optimization on PCs!

Overall thou, I think its a decent game. I rate it a solid C.

[Arc]

*dab*

[HakeemP]

Originally posted by Teddy Roosevelt:

Originally posted by Fartin' Futa King:

92.43% AI GPT*, LMAO

Lots of people recently are calling posts out for using chatgpt. Im old and dont use any AI but would like to be able to spot it when i see it. Could you help me understand how people are noticing it? Is it just the way it talks?

Very long-winded but without saying much. Perfect grammar, awful sense of humor that comes across as very fake. No personal voice and sounds exactly like you told an AI to write-out someone snarky, condescending and sarcastic. Those are things that tipped me off.

[an actual bingus]

this dude has 2k hours in Dota 2 lmfao, what a loser

[PortalShifter]

Overwatch sucks.

You're welcome.

[Booyah]

Originally posted by PortalShifter:

Overwatch sucks.

You're welcome.

Oh, that must be why they copied so much from it, because it sucks.

This isn't an Overwatch vs Marvel Rivals thread though, so let's try to think a little bit more critically about the topic.

[Teddy Roosevelt]

Originally posted by 🎀Booyah🎀:

Originally posted by PortalShifter:

Overwatch sucks.

You're welcome.

Oh, that must be why they copied so much from it, because it sucks.

This isn't an Overwatch vs Marvel Rivals thread though, so let's try to think a little bit more critically about the topic.

Hero shooters existed before overwatch. Most of what has been adopted from other games did not originate with overwatch. What exactly was copied from OW? Cause i dont think the logic adds up.

[rad_knight]

ah yes, famously super original game that totally didn't rip off almost all of its game modes and mechanics from other games; overwatch.