Since its debut early last month, Marvel Rivals has captured the attention of multiplayer shooter enthusiasts. Players were thrilled by the game’s remarkable launch roster of 33 heroes and its smooth third-person gameplay. In one memorable match, two players chose Bruce Banner and faced off in an exciting 1v1 battle while the rest of the lobby watched.
Similar to Overwatch’s mech hero D.Va, the Hulk in Marvel Rivals functions in two distinct phases. Players start the game as Bruce Banner, the scientist, and must transform into the Hulk to access his formidable abilities. If defeated, the Hulk reverts back to Bruce Banner, who can transform again if he stays alive long enough. Bruce Banner’s basic abilities are quite straightforward, as the character is primarily intended to be played in his Hulk form. He only has the Gamma Ray Gun and Gamma Grenade at his disposal.
Marvel Rivals Media recently shared an exciting clip on Twitter, showcasing an intense 1v1 battle between two Bruce Banners. In this 30-second video, both teams cleared the area around the capture point, allowing Zettarin and Zombieplayer94 to face off. The action kicked off with an arrow from Hawkeye, leading the two Banners to circle the central cube while exchanging Gamma Ray blasts and grenades. As the fight progressed, both players were left with barely any health, but Zombieplayer94 landed the final melee hit to claim victory. However, Zettarin’s Winter Soldier teammate quickly avenged him with a powerful uppercut, prompting both teams to re-engage.
Marvel Rivals Bruce Banner Players Go At It In 1v1 Brawl
Opting for Bruce Banner in a 1v1 duel makes perfect sense, given that a significant part of these online skirmishes involves using minimal weaponry. Regular Bruce Banner has the smallest arsenal in the game. It would have added an interesting twist if both Banners could transform into the Hulk or activate their ultimate ability, Monster Hulk, during the fight. With so many melee heroes like Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Fist, and Wolverine around, it’s likely we’ll see even more thrilling 1v1 battles with these characters.
Marvel Rivals is gearing up for an exciting Season 1 launch on Friday, January 10, and with 33 playable heroes already in the mix, there’s still plenty more to look forward to! This season will introduce the Fantastic Four, featuring Mister Fantastic, The Thing, Invisible Woman, and Human Torch. Just imagine the thrilling 1v1 battles with The Thing and Mister Fantastic, given their incredible abilities!