"Lore accurate does not make for good gameplay": Community debates over controversial hero power levels in Marvel Rivals

Community debating over lore accuracy and power levels in Marvel Rivals (Image via NetEase Games)

Marvel Rivals has gained immense popularity for bringing a hero shooter experience featuring Marvel characters. Fans of the Marvel comics and movies are drawn to the game not only for its dynamic gameplay but also for its portrayal of these iconic heroes. Considering this, staying true to the lore could be crucial for true fans.

However, a recent meme shared on Reddit has sparked a debate about whether lore accuracy should take precedence over gameplay balance. The post by u/Spooder_001 humorously contrasts between the Wolverine and Iron Fist power levels. One of the users commented:

"Lore accurate does not make for good gameplay."

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Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and based on the writer's opinion.

The meme juxtaposes Wolverine, known in the comics for his exceptional healing abilities, with Iron Fist who despite being just a martial artist, has more health regeneration in Marvel Rivals than Wolverine. The post went viral on the official game Subreddit, with over 12,000 Upvotes and hundreds of comments.

Many players seemed to support the devs for not sticking completely to the original lore. The community had varying opinions and elements to point out rin this regard. u/zeusjay pointed out that if Marvel Rivals adhered strictly to comic book lore, characters like Hulk and Thor could one-shot most of the heroes.

u/MrMushroomMan corrected the post by mentioning that healing from a drop of blood was only a one-time thing, to which u/Nearby-Strength-1640 also agreed and explained that Wolverine’s healing factor varied widely across comic stories. u/jackoftrades002 believed that lore accuracy does not make gameplay good.

Comments from the community (Image via Reddit || r/MarvelRivals)

u/Gyro_Zeppeli13 compared Marvel Rivals to Midnight Suns, noting that the latter also gave Wolverine a weak healing ability while later introducing Deadpool with far superior health regeneration, which was amusing to them. Meanwhile, u/Disponsor lightheartedly joked that Jeff had the best health regeneration while swimming, drawing over 1,100 upvotes.

Also read: Who is the Magneto voice actor in MR?

Should Marvel Rivals stay 100% lore accurate?

No, making Marvel Rivals entirely canon-accurate isn’t realistic. Heroes powers and abilities vary widely in the comics, and replicating that in a balanced game would be challenging. It’s better to aim for visual accuracy and capture the essence of each hero’s identity instead. This approach ensures the game remains fun and competitive while still paying homage to the beloved Marvel comic and cinematic universes.

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Edited by Aatreyee Aich