They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that’s a saying that feels tailor-made for Marvel Rivals. It’s undeniable that Marvel Rivals has quite literally copied Overwatch’s homework, but to be honest, I don’t care. Despite the obvious inspirations, Marvel Rivals has a lot going for it, so much so that it’s the first game in years to remind me why I love hero shooters. There’s clearly work that needs to be done, especially when it comes to balancing, but Marvel Rivals might just have the chops to take on the best hero shooters around.
