Summary
When it comes to superhero games, a diverse roster of playable characters can make all the difference, and that is especially true of a universe as massive as Marvel. Netease Games’Marvel Rivalsrises to that challenge by not only including some of the franchise’s most recognizable superheroes and villains, but also many of its lesser-known characters. Ultimately, this helps increase its appeal to a more varied audience, providing more casual fans a chance to play with beloved characters like Iron Man and Spider-Man, and more hardcore fans a shot at mastering characters like Magik and Peni Parker. However, in the midst ofMarvel Rivals' massive roster of heroes and villains, both familiar and unfamiliar, one character effortlessly captures hearts with his adorable smile: Jeff the Land Shark.
Jeff the Land Shark is undoubtedly one ofMarvel Rivals' most distinctive characters, if not the one character in the game who gives definition to the word “distinctive.” As a bit of a black sheep in this particular roster of Marvel heroes and villains, Jeff the Land Shark doesn’t have the same level of fame as other characters in the Marvel universe, but that has already begun changing with the release ofMarvel Rivals. With his quirky personality, powerful abilities, and all-around huggable adorableness, Jeff the Land Shark is, by far,Marvel Rivals' breakout star.
Jeff the Land Shark Stands Tall in Marvel Rivals
Jeff the Land Shark Is Marvel Rivals' Most Distinctive Character
Anyone who has spent even a few minutes withMarvel Rivalshas likely become familiar with Jeff the Land Shark. Either they’ve taken Jeff’s reins and experienced what it’s like to control him on the battlefield, or they’ve been unexpectedly swallowed by Jeff while attempting to capture a zone, only to for the adorable land shark to then send them careening off the edge of the map in a desperate kamikaze maneuver to put his team ahead in the score. After Jeff was captured and put on display at the Collector’s Theme Park, he broke free whenMarvel Rivals' Timestream Entanglementfractured reality. Now a part ofMarvel Rivals' extensive roster, Jeff is out to prove that he’s a hero, and he does so with aplomb.
Quite obviously, Jeff’s standout characteristic is his personality, which ultimately distinguishes him from the rest of thecharacters inMarvel Rivals' roster. Whereas almost every character inMarvel Rivals' roster has a more serious, calculated persona, Jeff is wacky, charismatic, unpredictable, and really difficult to hate. His captivating smile can warm the coldest heart, and that’s especially true during one of his MVP animations, which sees him eating the camera, regurgitating it, and then licking the screen as if to let players know he was just teasing when he ate them.
Jeff the Land Shark Is a Powerhouse on the Battlefield
Jeff the Land Shark’s adorable personality isn’t his only strength, as he is also quite a powerhouse on the battlefield. Despite his small stature and seemingly lighthearted nature, Jeff’s agility and unpredictability make him a formidable weapon in the right hands. Using his unique Hide and Seek ability, Jeff can submerge himself in the ground for a movement boost, a smaller hit box, and gradual healing, all while he’s muttering theJawstheme song. He has other healing abilities as well, but hisJeff’s ultimate skill, It’s Jeff, is without a doubt his most powerful. It’s Jeff causes Jeff to create a massive maelstrom in the ground that pulls down any enemies caught within it, only for Jeff to spit them out later.
Players have also been known to use It’s Jeff to carry foes off the map for a quick death.
With his deceptively powerful abilities, lovable personality, and unexpected inclusion in the game’s lineup,Jeff the Land Sharkis more than worthy of the title of “breakout star” forMarvel Rivals. Everyone likely expected to play as characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Widow, and Captain America, but Jeff the Land Shark brings an entirely different element to the game with his lovable sense of humor and whimsy. Hopefully, Jeff the Land Shark is just a sign of things to come forMarvel Rivalsand the game will see more unconventional characters added to its roster.
