Marvel Rivals Black Widow Gameplay Has Serious Widowmaker Vibes

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Key Takeaways

  • Marvel Rivals is a free-to-play third-person hero shooter with a massive launch roster of Marvel heroes.
  • Black Widow’s gameplay in Marvel Rivals resembles Overwatch’s Widowmaker, with unique abilities for sniping and defense.
  • The game provides familiar playstyles for migrating Overwatch players while offering its own unique twist on hero shooters.

As a seasoned gamer with over a decade under my belt, I’ve seen quite a few hero shooters come and go, but Marvel Rivals seems to be shaping up as something truly special. Having cut my teeth on Overwatch, I was immediately drawn to Black Widow’s gameplay in the latest trailer – it feels like a familiar dance with a fresh twist.

Players who enjoy using Widowmaker in Overwatch might find a familiar feel when they jump into Marvel Rivals, as it launches later this week. One of the characters they’ll encounter is Black Widow, whose gameplay trailer was just unveiled. Black Widow is among the 33 heroes that will be available to play for free at the game’s launch on December 6, within Marvel Rivals.

As a diehard Marvel fan, I can’t wait for the release of “Marvel Rivals,” which aims to be the ultimate Marvel multiplayer game experience. Drawing heavily from the success of Blizzard’s iconic shooter, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals will pit teams of six against each other in intense battles over payloads and capture points. The action takes place across a diverse range of Marvel multiverse settings, such as Tokyo 2099, Yggsgard, Wakanda, an Antarctic Hydra base, and many more.

In the final countdown before release, Marvel Rivals has shared a sneak peek at gameplay featuring the Avenger, Black Widow. The short 50-second clip offers glimpses of her gameplay, positioning her as a formidable duelist who uses a lethal sniper rifle. Her playing style bears a striking resemblance to Overwatch’s renowned sniper hero, Widowmaker. The trailer highlights Black Widow’s ability for extraordinary sniper shots, demonstrating a series of rapid one-shot headshots.

Marvel Rivals Releases Black Widow Gameplay Trailer

Despite primarily excelling as a long-distance marksman, Black Widow is equipped to handle close combat situations where enemies charge her position. Intriguingly, the trailer features a scene where she performs a roundhouse kick on an approaching Black Panther, then swiftly retreats using her grappling hook for a subsequent dual-baton melee attack that culminates in a lethal strike. It appears that Black Widow’s most powerful skill might be a massive plasma burst capable of weakening enemies, making them easier targets for precise sniper shots.

In the game Marvel Rivals, while Black Widow plays a significant role as a sniper hero, similar to Widowmaker in Overwatch, there are distinct variations. To start, unlike Widowmaker’s sniper, which gains more power when players wait for three shots, Black Widow’s sniper shot doesn’t have a charge-up function that boosts its destructive potential. Secondly, while Black Widow shares with Widowmaker the ability to handle herself defensively, her sniper rifle isn’t also a close-range SMG like hers is in Overwatch. However, she does possess various defensive abilities that require players to manage her cooldowns effectively. In her trailer, it wasn’t explicitly shown that Black Widow can use her grappling hook to reach higher ground, but it’s reasonable to assume she can do so, just like Widowmaker in Overwatch. However, the kick she delivered to Black Panther at the end might imply that her grapple is primarily for attacking opponents rather than movement.

It appears that Marvel Rivals is doing a good job catering to Overwatch players by offering familiar playstyles and comfort zones. On the other hand, Overwatch 2 is set to kick off its crucial 14th season on December 10, introducing a new tank character called Hazard. It’ll be fascinating to observe how these two games perform and whether they can peacefully coexist as top-tier multiplayer hero shooters in the market.

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2024-12-03 23:35