Marvel Rivals has made already made a huge splash, and it hasn’t even launched. The game’s recent beta test revealed a polished hero shooter that liberally takes inspiration from Overwatch but manages to provide its own unique spin on the genre. Of course, a huge part of the game’s appeal is the chance to play as beloved Marvel heroes and villains. The sheer appeal of the Marvel brand is already doing a lot for the game, and while it has some of the essentials, the roster for Marvel Rivals feels a bit odd at the moment. It’s a hodgepodge of iconic and obscure characters that lack a distinct theme, and the best way to fix is staring the game’s developer NetEase in the face. It’s right in the game’s name: Marvel Rivals.
