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As an Overwatch player, it felt natural to give the newest hero shooter, a try—especially with the hype branding it as the potential successor to the genre’s throne. And yes, the moment I jumped into the game, I understood why the hype was justified.

The game undeniably has its strengths and weaknesses, but it’s evident that the developers did their homework, learning from the mistakes of their predecessors.

First off, yes, there are bugs. But, for a game of this scale, it’s easily one of the most polished titles I’ve seen on day one.

Some bugs I’ve noticed include the camera occasionally pulling too far back before snapping back into place (common for a third-person perspective) and noticeable FPS drops when Doctor Strange’s portal ability is activated during chaotic matches.

That aside, the idea of using Marvel heroes in a hero shooter is, quite frankly, genius. It’s a perfect fit, and the developers leaned into that concept well.

The game’s resemblance to Paragon is apparent, especially since it was also built on Unreal Engine. But this isn’t a bad thing—it actually gives Marvel Rivals a significant edge over competitors, as the powerful engine supports its ambitious design.

As a third-person shooter, the aiming mechanics bring a unique challenge. The right-hand side feels more accurate when shooting due to the camera’s positioning. While this isn’t a dealbreaker in the short term, it could frustrate more competitive players over time if not addressed.

Environmental destruction is a double-edged sword. It’s strategic and fun when used wisely, allowing players to block enemy progress with debris. But it can also be frustrating, as the scattered debris sometimes obstructs movement, especially for players still adjusting to the mechanic.

Lastly, the game clearly borrows elements from other hits. The battle pass system has strong Fortnite vibes, while its HUD and some in-game interactions are reminiscent of League of Legends. These influences aren’t a bad thing, as they blend well into the game’s overall identity.

In conclusion, Marvel Rivals has the potential to dethrone Overwatch, which has been on shaky ground. However, the next few months will determine whether this game is here to stay or just a flash in the pan.

Well, usually I don't write reviews specially because I'm a game developer so I waited to not cause any impact with it.
I bought this game since it came out a few years ago and it was unplayable. Lots of bugs, almost no content to play and a lot of promises. I love simulators and I was trying to find a good bus simulator to spend some time on it. So I kept reinstalling this game every other month to give a try.
After almost 3 years, THE GAME IS STILL UNPLAYABLE.
Look, I know as a game developer that the first build, second, even the 10th build sometimes is not ready, but I really don't know what happened with this game.
Bus falling off the map.
Radio that you can't easily turn off. (sometimes it just starts even when you turn it off)
There is no clue on how to turn on/off simple things.
I have a RTX 4090 and even with that, the game sometimes drops to 10 or 5 fps, or just freezes for a few seconds.
So, I don't think this game is ready, so early access is more an alpha access because it's almost a propotype of what this game could be in future.
So I don't recommend this game. Not yet.