A platform-fighter relies heavily on its roster, and that’s especially true for crossover fighters likeMultiVersus, where a major appeal of the game is seeing a wide variety of pop-culture icons coming together.MultiVersus' original beta roster was fairly solid, delivering a good mix of characters from across Warner Bros.' IP. That roster has only gotten more diverse sinceMultiVersus' re-release in May, with the likes of Beetlejuice, Agent Smith, Jason Voorhees, Samurai Jack, and most recently,Adventure Time’s Marcelineall joining the ongoing brawl.
Some recent leaks suggest thatMultiVersus' roster is far from finished. Back in November, leaker NotAusilMV (who’s since been suspended from Twitter) posted a supposed screenshot of one ofMultiVersus' upcoming stages, depicting a river boat filled with frog passengers set against an autumnal backdrop.Over the Garden Wallfans recognized this setting immediately, with it referencing the miniseries' sixth episode. While it hasn’t been confirmed yet, it’d be great to see anOver the Garden Wallstage inMultiVersus, though there are arguments both for and against it receiving fighters as well.
The Argument For Over the Garden Wall Characters in MultiVersus
Despite only lasting 10 episodes,Over the Garden Wallis home to a varied cast of colorful characters, many of whom could fit the bill as aMultiVersusfighter. Of course, the most obvious pick for aMultiVersusxOver the Garden Wallfighterwould be central protagonist Wirt (voiced by Elijah Wood), but it might be more interesting if his little brother Greg was added alongside him, the two acting as a duo fighter similar to the recently released Powerpuff Girls who swap in and out of combat.
Wirt and Greg’s trusty allies could also appear in the form of the duo’s special attacks. For instance, Wirt could call upon the human-turned-bluebird Beatrice to swoop in and strike an enemy, while Greg could throw his trusty frog companion into enemies to knock them back. Wirt and Greg’s moveset could also feature references to some of the miniseries' most memorable moments and quotes, such as Greg taunting a foe with a “Rock Fact.”
Over the Garden Wall Deserves More Recognition
One of the biggest arguments forMultiVersusgetting fighters fromOver the Garden Wallis that it would give the miniseries more widespread recognition, which it certainly deserves. Heartfelt, surprisingly complex, funny, charming, and absolutely oozing with atmosphere,Over the Garden Wallhas gradually gained more popularity with older audiences in the decade since its initial 2014 release, but it’s still relatively unknown. Anappearance inMultiVersuscould finally giveOver the Garden Wallthe attention it’s owed.
The Argument Against Over the Garden Wall Characters in MultiVersus
Over the Garden Wall Is Not an Action-Oriented Series
But there’s one major argument againstOver the Garden Wallgetting its own fighter inMultiVersus, and that’s the miniseries' almost complete lack of action. WhileMultiVersushas plenty of kids cartoon characters, they all come from shows that at least dabble a little in action.Adventure Time,Steven Universe, and evenTom and Jerryall have their fair share of on-screen tussles. EvenScooby-Doohas brief moments of slapstick violence and frequent chase sequences.
Over the Garden Wall, however, features practically no action. Though it has scary monsters and other fairy-tale threats, most ofOver the Garden Wall’s antagonists are defeated through less overtly violent means, and many turn out to not be villains at all.
It might be a bit tonally-jarring and even unfaithful to the source material if characters like Wirt and Greg were suddenly thrown into a fighting game likeMultiVersus, where they’d face off against the likes ofFriday the 13th’s Jason VoorheesorThe Matrix’s Agent Smith.
MultiVersus
WHERE TO PLAY
CHARACTERS: Choose from Bugs Bunny, Batman, Arya Stark, Rick Sanchez, and many more. In MultiVersus, every star brings their unique moves, worlds and attitudes to fight. And as the roster expands, so does the spectacle — with new personalities and play styles turning up the heat in every battle.MAPS: Our maps turn legendary realms like the Batman’s Bat Cave, Jake and Finn’s Treefort, Game of Thrones’ Throne Room into epic battle grounds. And the best part? We’re adding new maps regularly, so the party never stops!MODES: Whether you’re seeking the intensity of 1v1, the frenzy of a 4-player mayhem, or team up for strategic 2v2 battles, we’ve got you covered. Plus, introducing an all new PvE mode, a thrilling realm of limitless combat possibilities designed for solo or co-op play.CROSS-PLATFORM: MultiVersus has full cross-play and cross-progression support across all platforms.
