Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut
Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals fray this past weekend, kicking off Season 1 on January 10th. While Invisible Woman's reception seems positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of memes and amusement among players.
His elastic powers, designed for both Duelist-style attacks and tanking, are proving a challenge to master. However, his ability to contort his body into absurd shapes has made him a comedic goldmine. Comparisons to One Piece's Luffy are rampant, fueled by his "Elastic Strength" ability, even inspiring a custom One Piece skin from the modding community, despite NetEase's recent crackdown. The sheer silliness of his rubbery physique, amplified by some fan edits removing his beard, has only added to the fun.
His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually over-the-top. The sight of Mister Fantastic expanding to refrigerator-sized proportions has become another source of comedic commentary.
Despite the initial struggles with mastering his gameplay, many players embrace his comedic nature. One Reddit user perfectly summed it up: "Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game. He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."
While his long-term popularity remains to be seen, Mister Fantastic's debut has undoubtedly left a memorable mark. The arrival of The Thing and Human Torch in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated, promising more Fantastic Four fun and potentially more meme-worthy moments.
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