Key Takeaways
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marvel rivals
Adapt iconic Marvel heroes and villains with a unique visual style to stand out in the world of Marvel video games. - Characters like Psylocke and The Punisher show what creative freedom can do with famous character designs.
- NetEase Games' attention to detail, unique gameplay style, and iconic design make characters like Cloak & Dagger and Hawkeye stand out.
With a successful launch marvel rivalsComic book fans and gamers will be introduced to their favorite Marvel characters in a new way. It is not only a hero shooter in the same vein as Overwatch and bad companyHowever, it applies to the visual style that defines famous Marvel heroes and villains.
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In some cases, the characters are consistent with their comic book counterparts, and in some, they are radically different, but in a good way. Visuals are the first thing that draws players to a character, and NetEase Games has done just that and helped by providing the community with a ton of instantly memorable default costumes. marvel rivals It stands out from other games.
10 punisher
Frank Castle would also be suitable for other third-person shooter games
- Class: Duelist
- Difficulty: 1/5
- First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #129
Frank Castle has made many appearances over the years. punisherFrom simple T-shirts and pants with a skull logo to pants reminiscent of special forces. marvel rivals It's closer to the latter, armored from top to bottom, but the white skull warpaint on its face combined with its ridiculously large proportions makes it a more fantastical design.
As a result of NetEase Games' redesign, The Punisher can be compared to the following characters: Gears of War It's a franchise, but in a good way. It matches the tone of the Punisher in the game, who wields an assault rifle, shotgun, machine gun turret, and exosuit, and has a sharp personality to cut down enemies.
9 Jeff the Land Shark
The cutest shark that ever lived
- Class: Strategist
- Difficulty: 2/5
- First appearance: West Coast Avengers #6
Characters like Yoshi from the Mario Universe show that cuteness can make a great character even better. Jeff the Land Shark. Few people would have expected a dog-like shark with two legs to be a part of a hero shooter like this, but he quickly won the hearts of players with his big eyes, innocence, and puppy-dog attitude that make him look like a living doll. doll.
Jeff The Land Shark's overall design is actually adorable, but Jon Bailey's high-pitched vocalization of the character makes him even more enjoyable. Add animations like swimming on your back to swim backwards and eating fish to refresh your attacks. Even shooting bubbles and jets to heal your teammates is cute in concept and gameplay.
8 magic
Limbo's ultimate goth warrior
- Class: Duelist
- Difficulty: 3/5
- First appearance: Giant-Sized X-Men #1
In comics magic They are known for mixing urban gothic aesthetics with a bit of punk, combining black outfits with some armor. marvel rivals It takes that concept and strengthens it. Magik has more ornate armor pieces, making her more warrior-like, similar to an emo punk. warcraft personality.
The meticulous attention to detail is commendable, with tattered decorations on the shirt and leggings not only highlighting the character's indifferent personality but also highlighting the punk aesthetic. Adding her massive sword and the game's unique visual style is just the icing on the cake – a top-notch Magik design.
7 cloak and dagger
Two exquisitely designed characters for the price of one
- Class: Strategist
- Difficulty: 3/5
- First appearance: Peter Parker, Spectacular Spider-Man #64
NetEase Games has demonstrated its commitment to the character's story by creating a unique gameplay style that: cloak and dagger. They are two characters in one and players must swap them for different abilities such as damage or healing. The fact that the interchangeable visuals are dynamic and do not stop the flow of the game is already worthy of praise.
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However, Cloak & Dagger both have their own unique details. Cloak appears as a floating ghostly void, while Dagger runs with unique animations and abilities. Above all, the bright and dark appearances of the two people seem to be contradictory, but they complement each other enough to create an iconic appearance as a duo.
6 thor
God of Thunder, aged like fine wine
- Class: Vanguard
- Difficulty: 2/5
- First appearance: Journey into Mystery #83
Rather than typical youth thor Because the fans are used to it marvel rivals There is an older Thor with gray hair, a long beard, and more mature features. He also wears a less ornate uniform, with runic armor, leather, and a red shirt with sturdy gauntlets, a clear reference to his Unworthy era in the comics.
This fits his story within the game as Thor, who was exiled from the timeline by Loki, and makes him seem like a Viking warrior closer to his father, Odin All-Father. Compared to most Marvel Rivals characters, Thor is a bit more realistic and may not fit in with the others, but instead, the older Thor stands out the most.
5 Psylocke
Her new Japanese origins have given her an iconic look
- Class: Duelist
- Difficulty: 5/5
- First appearance: Captain Britain #8
The developers make heavy use of oriental influences. marvel rivals and Psylocke This is a representative example. influenced by Demon Days: X-MenPsylocke features the purple hair, scarf, and overall aesthetic that fans have come to expect from the character, but has been updated to match the developer's vision of a demon-slaying warrior from Japan.
Psylocke still has her signature blades and psionic abilities, but they're expanded in the best way possible. Psylocke now looks, sounds, and feels like the character from the anime, showing that changes from the comics aren't inherently a bad thing.
4 Hawkeye
Clint Barton's Costume and Career Peak
- Class: Duelist
- Difficulty: 4/5
- First appearance: Tales of Suspense #57
Working as a member of the Avengers for many years Hawkeye They have appeared in a variety of costumes across movies, video games, and animation, and some remain iconic. Hawkeye's Costume marvel rivals It feels like the developers took some of those and fused them together.
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One of the better ideas that NetEase Games implemented was to have a part of Clint Barton's alternate vigilante persona, Ronin. He wields a Japanese-style blade, mask, and scarf that makes his purple superhero costume resemble a shinobi, and grants him some of the Ronin's abilities in the game.
3 storm
An instant classic that showcases Ororo's love of comics history
- Class: Duelist
- Difficulty: 3/5
- First appearance: Giant-Sized X-Men #1
storm As the leader of the X-Men, she is known for her dignity and grace combined with fierce intensity, and her costume is intended to enhance this. NetEase Games seemed to get it, and created a suit to match the fantastical aesthetic. marvel rivals While maintaining Storm's blueprint that gives her a queenly look.
Additionally, Storm is mentioned in the comics. Her hair is derived from her famous mohawk look from the 1980s. The small details were a big hit with fans, showing respect for the source material and making the suit stand out while still being fresh yet familiar. marvel rivals Visuals and gameplay.
2 venom
Getting back to the basics for Lethal Guardians
- Class: Vanguard
- Difficulty: 3/5
- First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #300
Developers seem to like to fetch things. venom How often a character appears in your video game life marvel rivals Included. Venom's costume is as classic as Venom can be. He's a slimy alien monster with a long tongue and huge, sharp teeth with a white spider symbol extending across his chest, but it's executed just right to make Venom look like a star.
Sometimes you don't need to fix what's not broken, but that doesn't mean NetEase Games didn't put some flair into Venom. that marvel rivals A version has Venom with his body and top a constant swirl of symbiotic material swimming around at heavy proportions. visual style marvel rivals It gives a lot of expression and personality to the deadly guardian's movements.
1 moon knight
Fist of Vengeance Armor that shines like the moon
- Class: Duelist
- Difficulty: 3/5
- First appearance: Werewolf of the Night #32
while moon knight He's not new to the Marvel video game universe, and has barely made any iconic appearances. Thankfully, marvel rivals It does what it does best with it, mixing ancient Egyptian mythology, style, and culture with a healthy dose of modernized superhero elements that make Moon Knight stand out.
The armor allows him to look like a knight to the gods without looking too busy, but Moon Knight also boasts design aspects meant to reference Khonshu, the god he serves. For example, his hood resembles the bird skull that Khonshu takes shape in the comics. Other parts of the costume, such as the cloak that changes into a crescent moon shape and the Ankh symbol, are nice bonuses.