Best character designs, rankings

Key Takeaways

• In Marvel Rivals, Venom's design is made even creepier by his massive frame.
• Land shark Jeff's appearance is a mixture of cuteness and intimidation with his black eyes and deceptive smile.
• Magneto wears red and gray armor and appears as a stoic old man.

marvel rivals There are a ton of iconic Marvel heroes and villains to choose from, all of them recognizable but still having unique designs that fit the colorful and vibrant nature of the game's aesthetic. As a result, many of these characters look really cool from a visual standpoint. This can only be a good thing, considering it's a third-person game that allows players to have a full view of their character during the match.

However, there are still a few standouts among the cast that developer NetEase definitely went above and beyond to make them as visually appealing as possible, and that's what we'll be taking a closer look at in this list today. These are heroes and villains. marvel rivals It has the best design in the game and is fun to watch in action.

9 venom

Although Venom has a very similar character design whenever he appears in the games, comics, and movies. marvel rivalsThe team did their best to make this guy look as scary as humanly possible. One way they achieved this was by making him literally gigantic in size while also having tiny symbiote tentacles constantly sprouting from his body, making him even more creepy.

Venom's enlarged frame also makes the large white spider across his chest more prominent, firmly establishing him as a contrast to his archrival Spider-Man. As far as the Venom design goes, this one knocks it out of the park, especially in terms of the horror elements.

8 Jeff the Land Shark

Jeff is cute and scary at the same time.

In the cartoon, Jeff the adorable shark has a much cuter and more harmless design than this time around. However, his new look fits the character perfectly. Because he can be a real nightmare to play against when he devours people and throws them off the map mid-match.

So while his blacked-out eyes and deceptive smile are a great design choice, the collar surrounding him still adds a minimalist sense of innocence, allowing him to look menacing enough without looking like a mini-Venom. Making Jeff seem more dangerous affects his in-game playstyle and reminds players that he is not an animal to be taken lightly.

7 magneto

The portrayal of Magneto as a stoic old man suits the character perfectly.

Magneto has always been a menacing villain in the X-Men comics, and thankfully his updated design still does a great job of making him look like an absurdly powerful character, and that's even before he sheds his powers. The classic red and purple color scheme is replaced with red and gray, making Magneto's armor look like one giant steel case that can protect him from any damage coming his way.

The designers also made Magneto look a little older, giving him a gray mustache and beard to emphasize that this is a warrior in battle, a perfect fit for a stoic wise man like himself.

6 black widow

Black Widow's appearance feels like a mix of her comics and movie designs.

Black Widow's appearance feels like a modernized version of the design often seen in comics. She still retains her black skinsuit, but her outfit is now equipped with a variety of armor and technological devices, making it easier for her to serve as the crew's stealthy assassin.

Additionally, she still has her signature red hair, but it is much shorter in this game. This appears to be inspired by the character portrayed by Scarlett Johansson in the early Marvel films. As a result, her design feels like a cross between the movies and the comics, plus the flashy armor makes for a really cool character.

5 punisher

With his massive muscles and skull face paint, the Punisher looks like an unstoppable monster.

Here comes Frank Castle in classic punishment fashion. marvel rivals You can always see him with an outrageous muscular build that comes together to create ridiculous designs, along with a mean expression splashed across his face. However, one of the subtle changes to his classic look is that the white skull usually only seen on his chest is now used as face paint, making him look like the Grim Reaper coming to clean up the streets for everyone he thinks he is. A threat to society.

As if he wasn't already menacing enough, the extra shells strapped to his shoulders, along with his bulky armor, make him look scarier than usual, and even scarier when you can see him firing a Gatling gun in the middle. of battle.

4 star lord

An effortlessly stylish look for the effortlessly cool guardian.

Incredibly arrogant yet deadly, Star-Lord has never looked better than he has in the movies. marvel rivals. The most striking feature is his iconic mask, which has been seen in other media, but really stands out this time thanks to the brilliant blue eyes that pierce into the souls of his victims. He also comes with a long, stylish jacket that adds to the cool figure this Guardian of the Galaxy is going for. Especially when paired with his rocket boots.

His energy pistol also deserves special mention. That's because instead of designing a pair of regular pistols, NetEase decided to make them as futuristic as possible so that they look as if they were ripped straight from a pistol. Borderlands game.

3 luna snow

The designers did an amazing job combining the superhero Getup with Luna's K-Pop fashion sense.

Designing a character that is both a K-pop star and a superhero is not easy. But developer NetEase has arguably created something much better than the comics. A prime example of this is her hair. Her hair is styled similarly to many K-pop artists, but separated into white and black, highlighting the two forms of ice that Luna uses in-game.

Considering she's a famous pop artist, it makes sense why Luna rocks so many styles, from colorful jackets to knee-high boots to giant pendants around her neck. She's an excellently designed character who ultimately manages to fulfill both roles.

2 Hawkeye

Without a doubt Hawkeye's coolest design to date.

Who would have thought that Avengers sniper Hawkeye could look this cool? With a mask covering half his face, slicked-back blonde hair, and a sturdy chest plate, Hawkeye looks downright menacing thanks to this drastic redesign. Hawkeye is known to wear a mask in the comics, but it's usually much smaller and only covers his eyes, so many would agree that this version looks much better and more appropriate given his role on the team.

The short gray cape covering Hawkeye's neck is also a small touch that makes him look a lot less goofy than before, giving the impression that he's almost as much an assassin as he is an archer. It's also worth mentioning how the muscular Hawkeye appears in this game. This is somewhat unusual for the sniper type in most hero shooters, but it works well here regardless.

1 Psylocke

Psylocke's redesign added an aura of mystery and intrigue to this X-Men member.

A drastic change from her comic book appearance, Psylocke's new design fits her role as the game's assassin archetype duelist. There are a lot of cool and interesting details here, including a red scarf that covers Psylocke's mouth to give her a mysterious vibe, a katana strapped to her back, and a small, colorful cloak that follows her behind.

A lot of attention was paid to color contrast, with the white, blue and red costume allowing Psylocke to pop off the screen, all working well together without clashing. Psylocke's design is effortlessly stylish without being over the top, creating a look that's pleasing to the eye.