Summary
Marvel has smashed expectations once again with the release of its latest video game endeavor,Marvel Rivals. Crossing over into the hero shooter genre,Marvel Rivalsis a third-person team, team-based, objective-focused shooter game where players can choose from adozen of Marvel’s classic charactersto team up with friends against other teams. Characters in the game fall into designated roles that aid in team composition, such as Vanguard, Strategist, and Duelist.
Classic characterslike Iron-Manand Wolverine make appearances, as well as newly discovered characters like Penny Parker and Jeff The Shark.Marvel Rivalsfeatures multiple game modes to engage players with different tastes. If somehow players get all “Marvel Rivaled-out,” there are other great games in the Hero Shooter genre and beyond to take for a spin.
X-Men Legendswas a smash hit upon release, allowing gamers to dive into the vast world of the X-Men and take on some of their most formidable foes solo or in a group of four.X-Men Legends 2introduced a more bleak story, where players took on the original mutant, Apocalypse, as he returns to lay claim over the Earth.
As the sequel to the previous title,X-Men Legends 2received an increased roster size and a more diverse cast of mutants, both hero and villain — characters like Cyclops, Juggernaut, Bishop, and the Scarlet Witch.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2is another sequel to the team-based system created byX-Men Legends,but expanded to include the entire Marvel universe.Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2follows the jaw-droppingCivil War storylinethat placed heroes against heroes after a grave tragedy occurred due to superhero malpractice.
A great divide sees once-great friends on opposite sides of the battlefield fighting for what they believe in, with Iron Man leading the Registration side and Captain America leading the Resistance.Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2is a vast game that allows players to explore the Marvel universe and take control of some of the most powerful characters in the comics, like Captain Marvel and The Hulk.
Marvel has a long history of fighting games, starting back in the 90s withX-Men Children of the Atom,X-Men Vs. Street Fighter,and the coveted titleMarvel Vs. Capcom. Marvel Vs. Capcom Infiniteis the fourth game in the franchise and takes a different approach to the classic-styled three-versus-three combat, switching to a tag-based system in two-versus-two.
The game pulls from some of the most significant characters in the MCU and Capcom’s history with unique movesets and callbacks to their greatest moments.Marvel Vs. Capcom Infinitehas been out for some time, but thanks to the likes ofMaximilianDood, the game has received a massive overhaul due to a modthat he and his team have created, making it a great time to get back into the game.
Midnight Sunsis one of the most recent video game releases from the Marvel catalog. The game comes from the same developers asXcom,and features similar gameplay. Players can gather a roster of available characters to take on the monstrous threat that has been released in the Marvel Universe.
Hydra has summoned the demon queen Lilith, and now Marvel’s darkest, greatest heroes must send her back where they belong.Midnight Sunsfeaturesturned-based combat with unique skills per character that must be used strategically, along with a built-in card system.
Predecessoris a third-person MOBA game that has recently been re-released from its previous counterpart,Paragon. The game features lane combat with rolled stations where players must fight for real estate, progress to the enemy team’s base, and destroy their core.
The highlight of the game is the high-quality graphics of the team, featuring incredibly detailed and unique character models.Predecessoris available on PC and console and receives frequent updates.
Smite 2is the recently released sequel to the original game, featuring updated visuals, maps, items, and new characters. In top-shelf MOBA-style combat, players can team up in online competitions in teams of three or five using an extensive roster of legendary characters.
Players fight against AI or other players for objectives and lane progression until the enemy team loses their base.Smite 2bases its roster on mythology and religion, pulling legends and myths into the game world. Characters such as Zeus, Baba Yaga, and King Arthur are just a few of the big names available.
Paladinsis a hero-shooter created by the same developers behind theSmitefranchise. The characters are completely original designs and some of the best-crafted kits that combine utility and fun. Teams of five compete on large maps in several different game modes, such as team Deathmatch, Siege, and Onslaught.
Each game mode requires strategy and a unique team composition, where the proper position at the right time can make or break a round. The game features a diverse cast of characters with extraordinary designs that make it stand out from its competitors.
Overwatch 2is the sequel to the game that sparked an entire generation of hero shooter games and still stands supreme as one of the most played games of the genre. Itfeatures several game modes with role-focused combat where players face off against each other in epic combat using the cultured roster of characters available to them.
Overwatch 2excels at competitive and intense gameplay that really pushes players to focus on teamwork instead of solo play. The game continues to receive frequent updates and crosses over with other franchises to implement more content into the game.
