Summary
Concordwill forever be regarded as one of gaming’s biggest-ever failures. Areported toxic work environmentsaw the gamefail to attract any kind of audience, leading to itclosing down after two weeksandits director leaving Firewalk Studios.
WithMarvel Rivalssoon to enter a similar space in the gaming landscape, I got to chat with the game’s director, Guangyun Chen, at this year’sTokyo Game Show. During our conversation, we spoke about everything, from theMarvelIP to the comparisons to Concord.
Marvel Rivals Won’t Be Another Concord
When I asked Chen whether he had any concerns about what happened with Concord happening to his game, he simply responded, “No. We’re confident with our game.”
“The ideology behind our design is to make it fun for people, for the players,” Chen added, citing the Marvel brand as something that “allows us to have unique gameplay and really stands us out from the shooting game perspective.”
The ideology behind our design is to make it fun for people, for the players.
Chen once again confirmed that NetEase games has full access to Marvel’s vast library of characters, including those in the comics, the MCU, and past video games, and he feels this alone is enough to attract players. “We want to show is our specialty. We have the Marvel IP. We are under the Marvel storyline. We have over 85 years of Marvel history, and we have countless heroes and maps,” he said.
NetEase’s confidence in Marvel Rivals doesn’t seem misplaced either. According to Chen, a recent player survey released after one of the game’s betas “received like 100,000 pieces of feedback from players.” The survey reportedly determined that 70 percent of players would recommend the game to a friend, scoring an average of 4.5/5.
Marvel Rivals
WHERE TO PLAY
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
