“Feels super clunky to me”: Marvel Rivals’ Thor May Not Be the Dominant Character We Expected After All
The god of thunder has kicked up a storm among Marvel Rivals players for a few good reasons - and some bad ones.
Marvel Rivals is all set to deliver a fresh take on the tried and tested third-person shooter formula with an experience that blends its intense action with the best of what Marvel Comics has to offer. With two teams of six polar Marvel heroes, each battling for dominance in a variety of arenas taken straight out of the pages of players’ favorite comics, it’s a game that has Marvel fans hooked.
With a closed beta made available to its players in order to get some feedback about the game’s mechanics and its individual characters’ strengths and weaknesses, developers NetEase Games and Marvel Games have given their players a lot to discuss in terms of how their heroes measure up against others.
Marvel Rivals’ Fresh Take on PvP Shooters
Introducing Marvel heroes to the PvP shooter space seems to be a great idea for NetEase Games if the success of Marvel Rivals’ closed beta is any indication. Indeed, it has served as a wake-up call for some of the game’s competitors, prompting them to attempt some damage control in order to stay relevant in the wake of its astounding success.
While there were concerns about how some of Marvel’s more powerful characters could be balanced in order to give its more grounded heroes and villains a chance at taking them down, it seems that the game has managed to find a balance between raw power and strategy for the majority of its roster. That includes everyone’s favorite god of thunder Thor, whose in-game mechanics have drawn mixed reactions from players lucky enough to get access to the closed beta.
Is Thor Truly Worthy in Marvel Rivals?
The answer to that question is entirely dependent on which player is controlling the Norse legend. While some players on Reddit feel that Thor’s move set and mechanics are a little hard to get a grip on, making him feel limited in his ability to dominate a battlefield, other players seem to have found ways to maximize his raw power and charismatic presence.
The post below and its responses showcase just how diverse the game truly is, with players debating the best ways to utilize Thor’s abilities effectively and efficiently.
Some players believe that Thor could use a bit of tweaking, as they were unable to make the most out of his abilities despite finding his presence in the field imposing and well-animated.
Another player agreed, but added that Thor’s limited utility might be due to the need for further tweaks to the game before its release.
However, other players disagree as they found ways to optimally manage Thor’s downtime from ability cooldowns in order to properly use him in battle.
However players have chosen to play Thor, it’s clear that Marvel Rivals’ roster comes with a lot of nuance for individual characters, which can give its players a fun experience and a lot of time spent in figuring out how each character works.
It’s going to be a fun time for fans of PvP shooters when Marvel Rivals finally gets to its final release.
