The multiplayer shooter scene has been dominated by the same games for the last decade. But exactly one year ago, a new contender entered the ring with Marvel Rivals, and by now, it has more than proven that it has the chops to stick around.
Taking just the right ingredients from the Marvel Universe and from the Overwatch formula, Rivals has carved out its own niche in a highly competitive scene. A big part of that is how the game has doubled down on casual play, and the idea of a hero shooter that’s simply fun to play — no matter what mode. And that ethos is integral to every facet of the game, even the always hotly contested topic of balancing.
