Thick as Thieves’ Characters Sound A Lot Like Marvel Villains

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As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I must say that the upcoming game “Thick as Thieves” has piqued my interest with its unique blend of stealth-based gameplay and multiplayer functionality. The roster of playable characters may seem small at first glance, but the potential for diverse gameplay styles is immense, especially considering the apparent inspiration drawn from Marvel’s heroes and villains.

Although primarily a multiplayer stealth game, the characters in the newly unveiled “Thick as Thieves” seem to share characteristics with some of Marvel’s heroes and villains, such as those featured in “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.” During The Game Awards in 2024, “Thick as Thieves” was introduced, providing glimpses into aspects like stealth mechanics and multiplayer features. However, the limited yet varied selection of playable characters appears to provide players with more than just diverse gameplay styles, as each seems to be inspired by multiple Marvel characters.

It’s quite possible that the game “Thick as Thieves” drew more influence from the “Thief” series than games like “Marvel’s Rivals” or “Spider-Man 2”. However, there might be some overlap in terms of the game’s playable characters and those owned by Marvel. For example, although only three playable characters have been announced thus far, they appear to share similar names with certain Marvel heroes and villains, which could offer players a hint about what to anticipate from “Thick as Thieves” and its cast of three characters. These shared names and potential connections to Marvel could provide some insight into the game’s themes and characters.

Exploring Thick as Thieves’ Confirmed Playable Characters

Despite the expansive nature of “Thick as Thieves,” its Steam page details a rich living world, PvPvE gameplay, and dynamic narratives, but it’s the playable characters that add another dimension to the experience, as suggested by the trailer. The current lineup for “Thick as Thieves” consists of three characters: The Hood, The Spider, and The Chameleon. Each character seems to possess unique traits or gameplay mechanics that players can explore. Preliminary insights from the trailer hint that these characters may resemble certain Marvel figures in terms of their characteristics.

Comparing Thick as Thieves’ The Hood to Marvel Villains and Antiheroes

In simpler terms, both Marvel and the game ‘Thick as Thieves’ have a character called The Hood, but they are different in their portrayal. In Marvel, The Hood is a villain with supernatural abilities like invisibility, levitation, and expert marksmanship. On the other hand, the Hood from ‘Thick as Thieves’, set in an alternate history, might be more like Marvel’s characters such as the Black Cat, given its focus on cat burglary. However, the Hood in ‘Thick as Thieves’ seems to favor physical weapons like a baton or club, implying that the character may cater to players who prefer aggressive gameplay rather than those who avoid confrontations.

Comparing Thick as Thieves’ The Spider to Marvel’s Spider-Man and Venom

In the same vein, Black Cat from Marvel comics frequently appears with Spider-Man as a foe, friend, and love interest, making way for the next character in the Thick as Thieves trailer: the Spider. Given the name and potential similarities to Spider-Man, the Spider in Thick as Thieves might offer a comparable gameplay mechanic, perhaps allowing for wall-climbing, ceiling traversal, and more. However, unlike the heroic Spider-Man, the character in Thick as Thieves’ Spider seems to be more like Venom, who has recently played the antagonist in games such as Marvel’s Rivals or Spider-Man 2, and an antihero in Sony’s Venom movie trilogy.

Comparing Thick as Thieves’ The Chameleon to Marvel’s Own Chameleon

In a similar fashion, it’s worth noting that the latest character confirmed for ‘Thick as Thieves’, the Chameleon, shares a name with a recurring villain from Marvel Comics, who is frequently involved in Spider-Man’s adversarial encounters. Notably, Marvel’s Chameleon, as portrayed in ‘Kraven’ the Hunter’, has the knack for shape-shifting or imitating others. This ability could be mirrored in ‘Thick as Thieves’, as the character might be able to blend into the environment by disguising itself as other characters, offering a unique stealth gameplay element. If the Hood encourages players to adopt aggressive strategies and the Spider allows them to evade confrontations by climbing away, the Chameleon could leverage its Marvel counterpart’s abilities and let players hide in plain sight.

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2024-12-18 20:37