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- Warner Bros. Games
- Warner Bros. Games
- Warner Bros. Games
- Warner Bros. Games
MultiVersus
Released On: May 28, 2024
80
User Score
User reviews are not available yet
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
80
91% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
9% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
80
91% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
9% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
MultiVersus from Player First Games is a good fighting game. It does a good job of competing against the likes of Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros. series. While it may not yet have the longevity of Nintendo’s golden child, MultiVersus’ characters, maps, and welcoming atmosphere are enough to convince any future wannabe fighter to give it a try.
Full of love for the characters, and crunchy
to play, you owe it to yourself to give this a
go – though the monetisation methods are
off-putting. [Issue#18, p.89]
Even with the balancing issues and a clear rough start to its first season, MultiVersus’ incredibly solid and unique core mechanics, along with its clear love and respect for every character and series that it represents, let it stand close to the top of the genre. It still needs some fine-tuning, but I’m confident that in a year’s time, MultiVersus will be standing strong next to Smash.
With a strong initial roster, great visual presence and focus on cooperative combat, MultiVersus carves out a distinct spot for itself in the platform brawler genre.
While it’s clear that some things need work on MultiVersus, it’s encouraging to see that the things that truly matter – the unlocking of characters and the core gameplay systems – are the things that have received the most attention. These are easily the two strongest tenets of MultiVersus’ offerings thus far. With time, I can only hope that the lack of variety in levels, lacklustre music, and slower cosmetic offerings can be remedied.
MultiVersus, currently in Beta but already available, enters the ring with a gameplay accessible to all, a bit technical and immediately fun. It provides the show with its five-star cast and colorful artistic direction. The number of characters is still low and the clashes are sometimes rough, yet this does not prevent the title of Player First Games from doing well. The Free to Play economic model could well put off some fighting game aficionados while by being a ready-made gateway for neophytes wishing to discover the genre.
MultiVersus is a solid Smash Bros. clone that's definitely promising, especially with its distinctly-playing characters and flexible gameplay. It may currently be slightly underwhelming in some regards but I'm looking forward to seeing how this project evolves over time.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 78 User Ratings
6.7
54% Positive
42 Ratings
42 Ratings
26% Mixed
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
21% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 78 User Ratings
6.7
54% Positive
42 Ratings
42 Ratings
26% Mixed
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
21% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
tbd
Summary In MultiVersus, the Multiverse is at your fingertips as you battle it out in intense 2v2 matches. Up against Batman & Shaggy? Try using Bugs Bunny & Arya Stark! This platform fighter lets you play out your fantasy matchups in a fun co-op or head-to-head fight for supremacy.
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PC
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date: May 28, 2024
Developer:
- Player First Games
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
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