Comics are known for their characters. Thankfully, Marvel Rivals delivers. The excellent characterization of each hero and villain ensures they feel familiar to fans. How they look, act, and speak perfectly fits their comic heritages, especially when talking to each other. Dozens of voice lines and chatter between characters bring comic references, in-game lore, or just a funny punchline.
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Out of the many humorous interactions, some stand out more than others. The conversations between villains and their foils are a great example, everyone throwing sarcasm or judgment at each other as they team up against a multiversal threat. While some character chatter has become familiar to players, there are too many lines to count. Don’t worry, you’ll see any you’ve missed here.
Voice lines are notated from the spoken English dialogue, as currently some captions are inconsistent with their associated lines. Each interaction is attributed to whichever character began the dialogue. Lines containing non-English speech or verbalizations have notes explaining context or meaning.
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Invisible Woman
Invisible Woman – “Reed is glad to have another genius around to help him solve this, Tony.”
Iron Man – “Same! He takes my brilliant ideas and makes them ever-so-slightly better!”
Invisible Woman – “I’ll be sure to tell him exactly what you said.”
Iron Man – “Please don’t. There’s no way I can do this without him.”
The Invisible Woman, Sue Storm, had quite the appeal to the Rivals community on her release. She and Mister Fantastic’s dialogue offers a lot of laughs, especially about Namor, and also gives us a look into the game’s world.
Sue’s thanks to Tony aligns with many of Mister Fantastic’s dialogue interactions. Many of his lines involve requests for help or discussing the state of the current crisis. However, gratitude doesn’t keep Sue from returning Stark’s snarky remark with a jab of her own.
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Jeff The Land Shark
Jeff the Land Shark – “Mrrar!”
Jeff makes a proud and welcoming set of growls, serving as an introduction. Rocket seems thrown by the name Jeff, leaving it unclear whether more was said than his name.
Rocket – “Your name is Jeff? Okay… Jeff.”
Jeff the Land Shark – “Mrrar!”
Context suggests a remark on being forced to work with or against Loki. The multiversal setting could allow both, hence a generalized complaint about seeing him everywhere seems likely.
Rocket – “Yeah, none of us like Loki. So let’s go save Asgard, okay?”
For many gamers, the greatest thing Marvel Rivals brought them is the lovable land shark, Jeff. Before the swelling success of Rivals, Jeff the Land Shark wasn’t known by many, those who encountered him in comics already being the exception.
Jeff’s ability to steal the hearts of players is perhaps the only thing more surprising than the characters he is connected to. Jeff is the pet of Gwenpool and Kate Bishop. He is later put in the care of Deadpool, and has made various appearances across the Marvel universe.
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H.E.R.B.I.E
H.E.R.B.I.E – “According to Doctor Richards, the glow of the moon is nothing more than reflected sunlight. Fascinating, isn’t it?”
Moon Knight – “No one asked for your opinion, robot! Especially Khonshu.”
The playable heroes are not the only ones to drum up conversation; the friendly driver H.E.R.B.I.E will speak from the payload during play. There are more interactions with H.E.R.B.I.E than you’d expect. Although short, the dialogue with Moon Knight is one of the best.
It is rare to hear H.E.R.B.I.E voicelines during a match, as they only occur when there is time to breath between the action. Entering a custom match to explore the in-level interactions and Easter eggs is your best option to experience everything available.
The Fist of Khonshu has never been subtle, but this particular outburst is amusing for two reasons. The vigor in Moon Knight as he yells at H.E.R.B.I.E is surprising, yet feels right for the volatile nature of his character. Another odd aspect to this conversation is that Moon Knight seemingly defends Khonshu from criticism. Considering that often, their relationship is tense at best, the sudden jump in concern about Khonshu’s opinion catches you off-guard in the best of ways.
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Magneto
Magneto – “Fascinating…”
Spider-Man – “I know, right? Wait… What are we talking about here?”
Magneto – “That the multiverse is so vast, and yet it is protected by something as insignificant as a spider.”
Spider-Man – “Uh huh. Shouldn’t you be stuck to the front of a fridge somewhere?”
The master of magnetism is an incredibly powerful mutant. Magneto presents a significant threat to most of the Marvel roster due to his strength, although he is not the only powerful character in the comic multiverse.
While Spider-Man can hold his own well enough, Magneto’s perspective is understandable. He is considered an Omega Level Mutant, the most powerful example of his power on Earth.
Magneto is dismissive in his interaction with Spider-Man. However, his remark does underestimate Peter’s capability. The array of Spider-People is an intimidating lineup. Peter Parker, for instance, regularly faces dire odds, including storylines where he combats multiple Avengers at once.
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Peni Parker
Peni Parker – “Peter, have you… その(sono) ever wondered if you’re doing the right thing? You know, going out every night, putting your loved ones in danger?”
Peni says a filler word in Japanese while thinking. It can act similarly to an “uh” or “um” in English speech.
Spider-Man – “Every time I put on the mask, Peni. But we have a responsibility, someone has to stand up to all the bullies out there.”
This is an interaction where humor has nothing to do with its merits. Rather, it earns its place due to excellent voice acting and a poignant moment about what it is to be a hero. Sally Amaki’s performance as Peni Parker feels perfect, with blending between languages in many of her voice lines. Everything comes together to make an excellent representation of the character that feels natural.
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While the specific universe each character was pulled from is unknown, Peter clearly offers advice gained from a longer time in the hero business. As in the Miles Morales movies, Spider-Man is best with others. Aside from bringing excellent character acting with Peni, this interaction is another with information. Between this conversation and what’s known about the multiverse, it’s fair to say that their home dimensions are connected directly to the dangers of Doctor Doom. It seems nowhere is safe in the world of Marvel Rivals.
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Mantis
Mantis – “I sense great worry in you, Peter. What troubles you so?”
Star Lord – “Oh, just the fact that two Doctor Dooms are battling across all space and time, and we’re stuck in the middle. Eh, it’s nothing big.”
Mantis – “I also sense great sarcasm.”
Star Lord – “Please tell me you didn’t need your powers to see that one…”
Since the first Guardians movie, the associated characters have received more and more love from the Marvel community. Mantis was a fan favorite in her first appearance on-screen, mainly for her straightforward but gentle nature.
Her lack of understanding subtlety is the focus, although this is another peek into the game’s story. This dialogue, alongside others, shows that each match is a face-off between groups forced to work alongside one Doctor Doom or the other. The ramifications of heroes fighting other versions of themselves is probably best not to dwell on.
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Spider-Man
Spider-Man – “Doc, I have a question. Squirrel Girl can talk to squirrels, Ant-Man can control ants… How come I can’t control spiders?”
Doctor Strange – “Would you want to?”
Spider-Man – “I mean… Maybe? I bet there are a million spiders in Doomstadt. I could command them all.”
Doctor Strange – “That, is a terrible idea, for reasons I will not bother to enumerate.”
While Spider-Man is considered a genius with a quick wit, not every idea he forms is wise. His conversation with Strange is likely a reference to a particular Doctor Strange. In it, the request Peter makes here is granted. He finds the experience to not be as enjoyable as he imagined.
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It turns out a predator with simple goals doesn’t offer much in the way of common ground. Spider-Man finds himself answering concerning questions from the arachnid he meets. Considering Doctor Strange has limited perception of the multiverse, perhaps this response is a subtle warning.
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Rocket Raccoon
Rocket – “That’s some nice armor you got there, sweetheart. How much you want for it?”
Peni Parker – “もう(mō), Rocket. You know SP//dr isn’t for sale.”
Peni’s response starts with an exclamation. She says “mō” with a sigh, like saying “c’mon” or “oh already.”
Rocket – “How ’bout just one arm? No? Aww, come on! You’re killing me kid.”
Peni Parker – “Not yet. But I’d be careful if I were you.”
In his first appearance, Rocket made a habit of attempting to steal or buy odd equipment. From his request for a prisoner’s leg, to his desire for Bucky’s metal arm. Even if you consider his engineering interests, Rocket’s requests are unreasonable at best.
Turning on full subtitles will help with understanding lines like the one Peni uses here. They are typically displayed as English captions that explain or translate meanings. Regrettably, the subtitles are not perfect, and Peni seems to suffer most from inaccurate captions.
In Rivals, this extends to SP//dr, Peni’s mechanical suit. Peni has no qualms shutting down his desire for her tech. Despite her understanding, if annoyed, initial response, her patience has a limit. Given her strength and skill, Rocket should certainly hope she never follows through on a threat.
Third-Person Shooter
Action
Multiplayer
- Released
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December 6, 2024
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Violence
- Franchise
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Marvel
- Developer(s)
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NetEase Games
- Publisher(s)
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NetEase Games
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- How Long To Beat
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7.5 hours
- PC Release Date
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December 6, 2024
- Number of Players
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1-6
- Steam Deck Compatibility
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Unknown
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
- Cross-Platform Play
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Limited – console crossplay, no PC crossplay