Marvel Rivals: A Popular New Shooter Faces Cheating Concerns
The newly released Marvel Rivals, often dubbed the "Overwatch killer," has seen explosive success on Steam, boasting over 444,000 concurrent players on its launch day. This impressive player base, however, is unfortunately accompanied by a growing problem: cheating.
Reports indicate a rise in players using cheats to gain unfair advantages, such as instant targeting, wall-hacking, and one-hit kills. While the community acknowledges that NetEase Games' anti-cheat measures are actively identifying and flagging cheater activity, the sheer number of incidents remains a concern.
Despite the cheating issue, Marvel Rivals has garnered significant praise. Many players find the game enjoyable and appreciate its less demanding monetization system, particularly the non-expiring battle passes. This feature eliminates the pressure to constantly grind, a welcome change for many shooter players.
Performance optimization, however, is a recurring complaint. Users with mid-range graphics cards, such as the Nvidia GeForce 3050, report noticeable frame rate drops. Nevertheless, the overall positive reception suggests that Marvel Rivals' engaging gameplay and fair monetization outweigh these technical shortcomings for a large portion of its player base.
