Summary
While it certainly wasn’t the first of its genre,Overwatchmanaged to popularize the genre in a way that had never really happened before, and a great deal of the series' success comes down to its cast of playable heroes. ThoughTeam Fortress 2’s nine playable classesare distinct and memorable, each ofOverwatch’s original 21 heroes is truly iconic, both in terms of their visual design and their unique set of abilities. If it wasn’t for its vibrant cast of characters,Overwatchprobably wouldn’t have been as hugely successful as it was, and games likeMarvel Rivalswould have a hard time finding their niche.
A 6v6 objective-based hero shooter,Marvel Rivalsbears a striking resemblance toOverwatch, but the big difference here is that players are suiting up as some of the most iconic superheroes and supervillains of all time.Marvel Rivalsis currently in its Alpha testing phase and the initial reception seems to be fairly positive from most fans, with many pointing to the game’s current roster of 19 characters as a major strength, and there’s oneMarvel Rivalshero that actually makes good on a long-lostOverwatchconcept.
Marvel Rivals Has Its Own Version of Overwatch’s Jetpack Cat
Overwatch’s Scrapped Jetpack Cat Hero Explained
All the way back in April 2017, just a year after the game’s initial release,Overwatch’s Director Jeff Kaplanwas interviewed by GameSpot. In this interview, Kaplan mentioned that there was once an idea for a jetpack-wearing cat hero forOverwatch, but the idea didn’t make it to the final cut as it was deemed a step too far for the game’s universe. This little tidbit of news gained quite a bit of traction in theOverwatchcommunity, and for a little while many fans petitioned to see this cut hero come to the game.
In November 2017, duringa BlizzCon panel, Jeff Kaplan andOverwatchcharacter concept artist Arnold Tsang revealed a bit more information about the cut jetpack cat hero, along with releasing never-before-seen concept art for the character. The concept art depicts two very different versions of the hero, one being a laid-back, completely disinterested cat that primarily used the jetpack as a means to travel without needing to physically move, and the other being a more daring, heroic feline.
While jetpack cat was cut for seeming a bit too outlandish, the existence of heroes like Wrecking Ball - an intelligent hamster controlling a rolling tank - makes that decision look a little dated now. Many fans are still desperate to seejetpack cat inOverwatch 2, whether it’s as a standalone playable hero or some kind of new Ultimate ability for someone like Brigitte.
Marvel Rivals' Rocket Raccoon Scratches That Jetpack Cat Hero Itch
While it may be seven years too late,Marvel Rivalsoffers a nice alternative toOverwatch’s long-gone jetpack cat playable hero. A now-iconic Marvel hero and leading member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket Raccoon has a number of jetpack-related abilities inMarvel Rivals. As aStrategist-type hero, Rocket Raccoon’s main purpose inMarvel Rivalsis to zip around the arena using his Jetpack Dash ability and fire off his Repair Mode orbs that gradually heal allies. Rocket Raccoon’s animalistic behaviors are also integrated well into hisMarvel Rivalsplaystyle, with the hero being able to quickly crawl up walls. He may not be a cat, but Rocket Raccoon is the closest thingOverwatchplayers are going to get for the time being.
Marvel Rivals
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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!
