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Marvel Rivalscontinues to dominate the hero-shooter genre, surpassing 10 million players in just three days. The fact that it features a familiar playstyle, the legendary cast of superheroes, destructible environments, and stylized visuals has allowed it to gather praise from critics and fans alike.
Developer NetEase Games has given players a roster of 33 characters from which they can choose, and all of them are quite effective in their respective roles. However, there’s one character in particular that’s grabbed everyone’s attention: The Punisher.
This Duelist character can absolutely wreak havoc upon your enemies if you’re using his close-range capabilities, just like Reaper fromOverwatch.
This is how you must play The Punisher inMarvel Rivals
InMarvel Rivals, The Punisheris one of the many Duelist characterswho has 275 HP and a 1-star difficulty rating. This means that he’s an ideal character for players who’re looking to be a hitscan main, as well as newcomers to the game. He has one of the most straightforward ability kits in the game, making him an easy pick and reliable.
The Punisher has incredible potential in the game, but most of the players play him all wrong. Often, he is compared to Soldier 76 and Bastion fromOverwatchdue to his hitscan capabilities and how his turret resembles the old Bastion. Due to this, players often set themselves up with The Punisher in backlines, shooting choke points or doing poke damage to enemies.
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Sure,this is an effective strategy, but it doesn’t bring out the best of The Punisher’s lethal toolkit. People forget the fact that The Punisher is also similar to Reaper fromOverwatch, who’s known for being a close-quarters menace. Seriously, once you’re up close to a Reaper, you’re not surviving his shotguns.
Just like Reaper, The Punisher also has a shotgun. Instead of playing from backlines, this weapon can be used to apply pressure to targets within close proximity of The Punisher. Like we’ve said before, he also has 275 HP, which will allow you to survive for quite a while being on the frontline with your tank.
The Punisher’s shotgun has the ability to one-shot every 250 HP hero, which makes him a constant threat even if he hasn’t achieved a kill. It would take him four shots to take down all tanks in the game. So, if you’re not playing him like Reaper, you’re throwing your matches inMarvel Rivals.
Marvel Rivalsis setting new standards for live-service games
Upon its reveal, many were skeptical aboutMarvel Rivals. It was believed thatthe game was nothing but anOverwatchclone, and just like the last Marvel live-service game,Marvel’s Avengers, it would be a complete bust. However, NetEase proved everyone wrong by bringing a game that redefines the live-service gaming industry.
Why isMarvel Rivalssuch a success? Well, it’s due to a number of reasons. One of the best things about the title is the sheer number of things players can do without paying a single buck. NetEase has nailed the free part of the title, as the only things players can purchase are the cosmetics.
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All of the 33 heroes in the game are completely free, with future heroes to follow the same path. Don’t want to buy cosmetics? There are a number of free ones you’re able to get through Twitch drops, PlayStation deals, and many more.
Alongside all the incredible content, the game is relatively bug-free. Players can complete the game’s premium battle pass at their own pace, removing the fear of missing out, which other live-service titles love to capitalize on.
All of this has allowedMarvel Rivalsto set itself apart from the competition. If the developers can continue this momentum, the title has a chance to set itself as the king of the hero-shooter genre.
With that said, have you tried experimenting with The Punisher’s close-range capabilities? Let us know in the comments below.
Dhruv Bhatnagar
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