Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals has come out of the gate swinging, delivering a fresh blast of adrenaline to the hero shooter genre.

Marvel Rivals wants to reinvent the hero shooter genre with its complex characters and special synergies, but it's so preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths. Its oversized roster also needs more balancing – and more differentiation from Blizzard's stable of heroes.

Marvel Rivals has plenty going for it, and like the Avengers themselves, it’s a team effort that just works. Fun, fresh, and bursting with creativity—not to mention packed to the brim with superheroes—it’s a solidly crafted game with eye-popping visuals and endless fun, especially with friends. While it may not snag Game of the Year, it easily stands out in a genre full of overhyped letdowns, proving itself as the best hero shooter we’ve seen in years.