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A cleverMarvel Rivalsplayer in control of Spider-Man took an opportunity to recreate an unforgettable moment from PS3 classicSpider-Man: Web of Shadows.The player managed to pull off the stunt even in the middle of a pitchedMarvel Rivalsmatch, and was observed by allies and opponents alike.
Marvel Rivalsis rapidly becoming the game of choice for Marvel superhero fans and those looking for a new hero shooter to play. The ease with whichMarvel Rivalsbroke records on its debut shows the excitement developer NetEase Games managed to drum up for its unique take on iconic Marvel characters. And despite concerns about game balance and complaints aboutMarvel Rivalscheatersruining matches, the game appears to be growing healthily. Players are looking forward to new characters joining the roster and seeing opportunities to indulge further in Marvel fandom.
One clever fan dipped into Spider-Man’s long video game history for a stunt pulled off in the middle of a match. As recorded and shared by Reddit user tddcghnn, a Spider-Man player going by Shreklover2008 in-game managed to recreate the memorable opening scene fromunderrated PS3 open world gameSpider-Man: Web of Shadows. In the years since its release, the scene has achieved meme status among Spider-Man fans owing to its bizarre framing.
Marvel Rivals Player Reenacts Spider-Man: Web of Shadows Meme Scene in the Middle of a Match
As shown in tddcghnn’s video, rather than usingSpider-Man as the trickiestMarvel Rivalscharacter, Shreklover2008 just walks slowly across the arena floor, ignoring all the surrounding combat, and even ignoring tddcghnn’s attacks as Captain America. The clip itself is interspersed with footage fromWeb of Shadows' opening, which shows Spider-Man walking somberly through a chaotic battle atop a SHIELD Helicarrier, surrounded by soldiers battling Venom symbiotes. This bizarre combination of an emotional walk framed against the intense fighting in the background quickly became a meme among fans.
Players were amused by the stunt, and a few were impressed by the fact that Shreklover2008 managed to walk for as long as they did without being eliminated. A few asked how such a slow, combat-ineffective walk is even possible. According to tddcghnn, the “slow walk” was accomplished on a gamepad, with the player simply nudging the analog stick forward to walk while staring at the floor. A few other commenters recalled fond memories ofWeb of Shadows, which, despite middling reviews at the time, drew a cult followingover time.Web of Shadowseven influenced later games likeMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, in particular its handling of Venom in the narrative.
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