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[8BiTw0LF]

Yeah. The sky's the limit, but it is a cartoon styled game. I wouldn't count on gory WB franchises like Nightmare on Elm Street

For sure they will be added - if not this halloween then next years halloween.

I'm looking forward to Scorpion and Sub-Zero being added.

 

[ManaByte]

The game of thrones character in the game already suggests otherwise. There's also a profanity menu option. Aside from that, promoting characters found in R rated movies to children through toys and other media has a long history.

Robocop isn't a great example of that as the franchise eventually was reduced to a kids franchise. Robocop 1 and 2 were rated R, but Robocop 3 was PG-13. Then they did a short-lived live-action TV show as well as a cartoon, which is what those toys are based on:


They actually made THREE separate Robocop animated series.

 

[Luipadre]

Game is amazing. Cant stop playing it. Servers are gonna be on fire today tho. I bought the basic founders pack too and i rarely buy shit like this if ever. Art and animations are 10/10 and the ringouts are really satisfying

 

[LegendOfKage]

Robocop isn't a great example of that as the franchise eventually was reduced to a kids franchise. Robocop 1 and 2 were rated R, but Robocop 3 was PG-13. Then they did a short-lived live-action TV show as well as a cartoon, which is what those toys are based on:


They actually made THREE separate Robocop animated series.

Thanks for pointing that out, and I wasn't aware of that, but my point still stands. You said, "Robocop isn't a great example of that as the franchise eventually was reduced to a kids franchise." But that's my entire point. An R-rated movie character was repackaged and resold to children in a less violent form. That is a thing that happens. It doesn't matter if it's a toy series, a cartoon, or an NES era video game. It happens, and we will see likely continue to see "R-rated" characters added to Multiverses, just as we see them in other forms of children's media.

 

[Sniper McBlaze]

Great game and all of my friends are excited to try it. Normally fighting games don't even make their brow twitch, but this game make their dicks spin like washing machines.

 

[anthony2690]

I'm genuinely surprised it's only sitting at 10k now, I thought with being fully free now (no stream watching or premium versions to buy to play) I thought it would've peaked today.

Not interested in the game myself, but I guess those that were interested have tried it out now?

 

[Diddy X]

Under manteinance right now, anybody knows when it'll be back?

 

[8BiTw0LF]

Thanks for pointing that out, and I wasn't aware of that, but my point still stands. You said, "Robocop isn't a great example of that as the franchise eventually was reduced to a kids franchise." But that's my entire point. An R-rated movie character was repackaged and resold to children in a less violent form. That is a thing that happens. It doesn't matter if it's a toy series, a cartoon, or an NES era video game. It happens, and we will see likely continue to see "R-rated" characters added to Multiverses, just as we see them in other forms of children's media.

Absolutely.

Reminds me of all the R-rated characters that's been added to Fortnite.

Multiversus will add a bunch of R-rated characters down the line.

 

[8BiTw0LF]

I'm genuinely surprised it's only sitting at 10k now, I thought with being fully free now (no stream watching or premium versions to buy to play) I thought it would've peaked today.

Not interested in the game myself, but I guess those that were interested have tried it out now?

Under manteinance right now, anybody knows when it'll be back?

 

[jaysius]

Robocop isn't a great example of that as the franchise eventually was reduced to a kids franchise. Robocop 1 and 2 were rated R, but Robocop 3 was PG-13. Then they did a short-lived live-action TV show as well as a cartoon, which is what those toys are based on:


They actually made THREE separate Robocop animated series.

Holy shit that reminds me C.O.P.S is it the same art people or copy cats?

 

[anthony2690]

That makes sense! I haven't really followed the game, but I'm kinda rooting for it do well, even if I don't like the game, as I'm hoping it will push for crossplay/rollback to become the norm going forwards.

 

[jaysius]

Eh, I don't know if I'd say it's "super-popular IPs"? Batman is big, but him being a character in another fighter doesn't make it a blockbuster. After that you have GoT characters and Harley and I guess Shaggy is trendy weirdly? The Adventure Time and Steven Universe characters are big with gamers in a perfect demo but neither has sold a game by themselves to a great degree. And then you get into Tom and Jerry, or Bugs Bunny, or Wonder Woman, or other characters from the 1940s...

I think it's partly the meme culture and then it's the aggressive Twitch promotion of this (WB apparently went after streamers, knowing that both sides love giveaways) to hook players with a clever version of the F2P model where initial joiners have the idea that they're still getting something of exclusive value even though it'll ultimately be free. Plus the character unlock system keeps players persistent longer, hooking them to play an extended amount to get all the initial stuff.

On paper, MultiVersus looks like it's got little chance of standing out as more than just another forgettable Smash Clone for kids, but there's something to the rollout that is working.

I was never a HUGE fan of Smash Bros as I got burned on the Wii one buying into the hype of reviews saying it was vastly different. So I never bought another once since, because Nintendo games never go on any real sale only $55 CND which is TOO MUCH for Smash. This game presents the perfect opportunity to play the game while it's hot instead of having to wait until a sale as this game is free out of the gate.

I played last night for a few rounds, it's dumb mindless mashy fun, and if that's as deep as I go with it, then I'm ok with that because I paid nothing to access it.

There are more like me that either don't own a Switch or other Nintendo consoles but want to play a Smash style game because it's just dumb fun, that's all it's meant to be.

I agree that the hypeshitdemons are keeping this one going now because they're being paid either directly or in-directly, but I think after that dies down, if this game keeps adding fresh characters then it might have a chance.

Nintendo really shat in it's own mouth with charging for Smash characters.

I'm glad another company has made an attempt at this kind of game, I'd gladly welcome the same people to make a Mario Kart game seeing as Nintendo has NO intention of making a new one any year soon.

 

[LegendOfKage]

I'm glad another company has made an attempt at this kind of game, I'd gladly welcome the same people to make a Mario Kart game seeing as Nintendo has NO intention of making a new one any year soon.

The same people won't be doing anything but this for quite some time, most likely, but there is this from another developer. Also free to play and supported with cosmetics.

 

[bitbydeath]

I just tried it as Finn the Human but not feeling it, why even have side gaps if everyone can just jump back in again? Seems like the only/best way to get people out is by hitting them up.

 

[MaKTaiL]

I just tried it as Finn the Human but not feeling it, why even have side gaps if everyone can just jump back in again? Seems like the only/best way to get people out is by hitting them up.

Fighting game requires you to fight in order to win.

 

[ManaByte]

Ok Arya Stark is awesome.

 

[MegaBustet]

I've been playing it all day. I definitely like it way more than all the other Smash like games, aside from Smash. That's still the best. But since Ultimate is old news, this is what I'll be occupying that space with. If they can get new characters in here with a good frequency I'll be sticking with it.

 

[bitbydeath]

Fighting game requires you to fight in order to win.

It’s not that hard if you hit them up because it ends the match straight away.

 

[LegendOfKage]

I just tried it as Finn the Human but not feeling it, why even have side gaps if everyone can just jump back in again? Seems like the only/best way to get people out is by hitting them up.

Like most fighting games, you have a lot more depth at higher level play than you might think at first. Sure you can wait until you've done 150+ damage and get an instant ring out, but you can also get a ring out much earlier by knocking someone off the platform and then following up with another attack. Smash works the same way.

Notice after the ring out, the player with over 100 damage is able to secure another ring out by playing aggressively.

 

[Petopia]

Whatd you expect it's a smash game aka platform fighter no brain cells involved.

 

[BlackTron]

Whatd you expect it's a smash game aka platform fighter no brain cells involved.

It doesn't require any more brain cells to play than any other fighting game from Soul Calibur to FighterZ.

But brain cells will def be "involved" if you want to play well or compete with anyone who really knows what they're doing.

 

[01011001]

Whatd you expect it's a smash game aka platform fighter no brain cells involved.

we found the guy who sucks at smash

 

[V1LÆM]

looks fun i will be downloading that.

also are Tom + Jerry a team? they're really missing out on letting us have a fight between Tom and Jerry. I hate that little bitch Jerry and I would love to kick his ass as Tom.

 

[01011001]

looks fun i will be downloading that.

also are Tom + Jerry a team? they're really missing out on letting us have a fight between Tom and Jerry. I hate that little bitch Jerry and I would love to kick his ass as Tom.

yeah but all of their moves involve them fighting eachother, it's really geniusly made tbh.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Smash is better, but this is genuinely good. I'm surprised.

 

[Ailynn]

Loving the game so far! I've got a level 15 Jake the Dog now- He and Aria Stark are my favorites.

 

[Robb]

Not surprised, the game looks fun and surprisingly polished. I’m all for more good Super Smash Bros.-type games.

Wouldn’t mind if Sony gave it another go either. All Stars was pretty fun imo.

 

[Petopia]

we found the guy who sucks at smash

Sucks don't you guys have chomos and mom murderers in your crew?

 

[01011001]

Sucks don't you guys have chomos and mom murderers in your crew?

I don't really play Smash, I just am not stupid enough to claim it's not a game with a lot of depth to it

also wtf is a chomo?

edit: google tells me it's prison slang... what were you in prison for to know that term? did ya diddle a kid?

 

[Petopia]

I don't really play Smash, I just am not stupid enough to claim it's not a game with a lot of depth to it

also wtf is a chomo?

edit: google tells me it's prison slang... what were you in prison for to know that term? did ya diddle a kid?

Don't smash players do that shit?

 

[The Skull]

Enjoying it more than I thought I would and I've unlocked quite a few characters just from playing. Does enough to differentiate itself from Smash. Hope it has long legs!

 

[01011001]

Don't smash players do that shit?

are you a smash player? do you wanna tell us something?

 

[Whitecrow]

Played about 5 minuts. Yes, its just like smash. I cant see wtf is going on. Uninstall : (

 

[Valonquar]

Imagine comparing this shit to Tekken....get a grip

 

[Petopia]

are you a smash player? do you wanna tell us something?

You tell me I mean your defending it.

 

[MaKTaiL]

Played about 5 minuts. Yes, its just like smash. I cant see wtf is going on. Uninstall : (

You should go to the eye doctor.

 

[Whitecrow]

You should go to the eye doctor.

No i dont. I already did and have perfect vision. I even play at 30 fps without crying so... No thanks

 

[01011001]

You tell me I mean your defending it.

yeah, I defend games from stupid takes even if I am not the biggest fan, that's what I do you're welcome

 

[hangdang69]

It's a flavor of the month. Check back in three months or so and I bet the player count will have taken a nosedive

 

[Javthusiast]

It's a flavor of the month. Check back in three months or so and I bet the player count will have taken a nosedive

And yet still be higher than any other fighting game on there.

 

[hangdang69]

And yet still be higher than any other fighting game on there.

Yea, they're all either old or bad. Congrats!

 

[LegendOfKage]

Loving the game so far! I've got a level 15 Jake the Dog now- He and Aria Stark are my favorites.

It's pretty impressive watching high level play in this game, just as it is with Smash. People who think this game isn't skillful probably haven't gone against anyone with actual skill.

 

[Griffon]

Imagine comparing this shit to Tekken....get a grip

Tekken is good, but it really should change its business model.

Selling 70$ sequels with season passes is a dead end for that genre.

 

[The_Mike]

Normally I am not into these games but I am so hooked ngl.

Every time I say to myself that I just take a few matches, I end up having played for a few hours.

 

[Javthusiast]

Yea, they're all either old or bad. Congrats!

 

[Spearheadz]

Game is straight trash. Characters are ass. Whole thing is butt.

 

[Javthusiast]

Game is straight trash. Characters are ass. Whole thing is butt.

 

[Fuz]

And yet still be higher than any other fighting game on there.

Spoiler

It's free.

 

[The_Mike]

Game is straight trash. Characters are ass. Whole thing is butt.

Wow that's some constructive criticism

 

[64bitmodels]

A lot of Japanese developers ignored PC. Sega was good for it back during their console days but they killed their 2D franchises, all 3D franchises aside from VF, and shelved VF anyway to the point that the fan base just assumes Sega hates money. Even now, VF5US is locked to PS4 and is a nothing burger of an update.

to be fair, what's the point of playing Virtua fighter anyways when tekken exists? same concept but done better