Summary
Marvel Rivalshas been eating up the multiplayer shooter zeitgeist since it arrived on the scene early last month. The game’s impressive 33-hero launch roster wowed fans of Marvel, as did its tight third-person gameplay. In oneMarvel Rivalsmatch, two Bruce Banner players were given the space to duke it out 1v1 as the rest of the lobby looked on.
Much likeOverwatch’s mech-based hero D.Va,Marvel Rivals’Hulk operates in two phases. Players spawn into the match as scientist Bruce Banner, and need to manually Hulk out to gain the powerful moveset of his alter ego. Once killed, the Hulk shrinks back down into Bruce Banner, who can Hulk out once more if he survives long enough. Bruce Banner’s base kit is very simple, seeing that the character is designed to mostly be used in Hulk form. His Gamma Ray Gun and Gamma Grenade are the only two tools at his disposal.
On Twitter, Marvel Rivals Media highlighted a clip posted by imaginary priority of an epic 1v1 duel between two Bruce Banners. The 30-second clip saw both teams clear out a space on the capture point for both Banners, Zettarin and Zombieplayer94, to go at it. An arrow from Hawkeye initiated the fight and the two Banners began circling around the cube in the center of the point before trading Gamma Ray shots and grenades. Eventually, both players were down to just a sliver of health before Zombieplayer94 had the winning melee blow. Zettarin’sWinter Soldier teammate immediately retaliated, finishing off Zombieplayer with a fierce uppercut, triggering both teams to jump back in.
Marvel Rivals Bruce Banner Players Go At It In 1v1 Brawl
Using Bruce Banners for a 1v1 fight makes a lot of sense, considering an important aspect of many of these online duels is to use as little weaponry as possible; non-Hulked out Bruce Banner has the smallest kit in the whole game. It would’ve been even more interesting if both Banners were allowed toHulk out during the battle, or even use their ultimates, Monster Hulk. With so many other melee-based heroes, like Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Fist, Wolverine, and others, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see even more 1v1 brawls with these heroes.
Even with 33 playable heroes filling up the roster,Marvel Rivalsstill has a ton more in store for fans, as Season 1 is set to begin on Friday, January 10.Marvel Rivals' first seasonwill add the Fantastic Four, which includes Mister Fantastic, The Thing, Invisible Woman, and Human Torch. Rest assured, The Thing and Mister Fantastic would likely make for fun heroes to have 1v1 battles with, considering their powers.
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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!
