Marvel Rivals has released a first look at the Human Torch and The Thing team-up, together with a dirty bomb, and gamers are going crazy. The RivalsLeaks tweet just went berserk with hype, disbelief, and an atmosphere that erupted into chaos in the replies.
So, what chaos are we talking about? The leaked gameplay shows Human Torch and The Thing performing some crazy combo moves that everyone is gabbed-about. The Thing, known for being your slow, heavy-hitting tank, can now FLY with Human Torch. Do you have any idea what that means? The big rocky guy is flying in the sky as if it were nothing, and players are either very happy or horrified by how this would shape the current meta.
One player summed up the panic situation quite well: “I been banning Thing all season. This nigga will never see another comp game on my watch. Why did they make a tank whose only weakness is poor mobility and then give him this shit?” Meanwhile, @THATKlD could not hold his laughter: “Not only did they make him LEAP to flying characters this nigga can now FLY WITH the flying characters 😂😂.”
The reactions are split: one half thinks this is cool, while the rest is already drafting their ban lists. @Weirdo_Geek1 begged, “Please let Ben be the one to get the stat boost,” while @ChickenNugLover, who claimed to be a healer main, just admitted openly, “As a healer main I WANNA CRY seeing this.”
Then comes the debate about whether it’s broken or not. Some put forth that The Thing’s ultimate is still manageable, as @TheColeslawMan said: “It only hits in front of him, so if you’re just oblivious and your whole team is standing in his path then he’ll get you. But if you surround him it’s ez.” Others, like @HytaleLost, say he’s broken: “Look at his kit. It’s literally punch, punch, punch with range + overhealth, run away/go in with overhealth + can’t be stunned + blocks movement abilities, can’t be displaced, and stun that only travels on ground for 15 meters.”
And you thought that was it? That chaos is going to be enriched by a whole lotta memes mocking how it changes team fights forever. @KMK85764183: “Team fight initiations are now a completely new thing,” while @zolanskimiraj said jokingly, “BRUUUUHUHH THIS NIGGA GONNA BE DEPLOYED IN THE BACKLINES.”
Well, not everyone is angry about this. Some still are elated to see their favorite duo getting some love. @TerrorDragn said, “I love this game,” while @Solo_Virt joked, “Yo this team up is insane too bad Thing and Torch players are a rare breed.”
Either you are excited to see Change, or terrified because of the implications; one thing is for sure; Marvel Rivals has just rocked the meta. Now, the real question: How long will it take to get nerfed? Or how fast will the players work on abusing it to the max? Either way, the next patch notes are going to be interesting.
And if you’re a healer main? Well… lucky you. You’re going to need it.
