MultiVersus

"With a strong initial roster, great visual presence and focus on cooperative combat, MultiVersus carves out a distinct spot for itself in the platform brawler genre."

"MultiVersus has some shortcomings; stages feel uninspired and the controls don’t feel quite as tactile or satisfying compared to Nintendo’s fighting king, but this is an impressive foundation for what could become a genuine competitor."

"MultiVersus is a solid Smash Bros. clone that&s;s definitely promising, especially with its distinctly-playing characters and flexible gameplay. It may currently be slightly underwhelming in some regards but I&s;m looking forward to seeing how this project evolves over time."

"Despite the possibility of predatory microtransactions, MultiVersus is currently on my daily login list: the fighting is fun, the characters are varied, and it gives me something to do every day."

"Living games have the potential to go in frustrating directions, but MultiVersus has a strong foundation. If it can meaningfully roll out content and smooth out its rough edges, this could become a new crossover obsession for years to come."

"Each round lasts exactly the right amount of time, and each MultiVersus character has a distinctive enough set of skills that many players will find one they connect with. MultiVersus is definitely a game worth checking out, even if it …"

"MultiVersus is one of the rare online competitive games that is fun even when you&s;re not playing with your friends. That means you should definitely give it a chance even if your friends turn down your "let&s;s play!" offers."

"The game itself is also incredibly fun. It presents a tight gameplay loop that&s;s enthralling and welcoming for newcomers and refreshing for fans of the genre. Compare it to Smash all you want, but Multiversus seeks to innovate rather than …"

"MultiVersus shows there&s;s enough promise to expand the platform fighter genre with a new focus on 2v2 gameplay and intriguing movesets for each character. We didn&s;t call Mortal Kombat a Street Fighter clone, despite them sharing a 2D plane. Nintendo …"

"MultiVersus is a fun, competitive twist on the Super Smash Bros. formula with an extremely bright future ahead of it."

"As someone who was quite high on MultiVersus after playing its Closed Alpha in 2022, I was hoping that its 1.0 release would deliver a polished platform fighter that fully realized its sky-high potential. While it still leaves several features …"

"MultiVersus is an ambitious game with a competitive focus that manages to deliver a strategic and versatile game system. The result is a fun title that is constantly growing, although its early release and intention to introduce microtransactions makes the …"

"MultiVersus&s; return is a platform fighter that, while still fun as it used to be, decided to start from scratch, removing useful features and making its life more difficult than it had to."

"Multiversus is what it is and doesn&s;t pretend to be more than what it offers. It is a free-to-play title that returns after a long hiatus, with a new opportunity to enjoy these beloved stars that surround us and will …"

"Even with the balancing issues and a clear rough start to its first season, MultiVersus’ incredibly solid and unique core mechanics, along with its clear love and respect for every character and series that it represents, let it stand close …"

"Characterful fighters, a good skill ceiling, and a co-op emphasis with real depth makes Warner Bros. MultiVersus a very pleasant surprise."

"MultiVersus is a fantastic foundation for a great platform that will only grow with time. It combines a solid fighting system with an excellent starting roster of characters to offer a platforming fighter like no other. There are some kinks …"

"Warner Bros&s; all-star battle proves to be a worthy contender to the platform fighter throne."

"MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online."

"If all you want to see is a powered-up Shaggy throwing a sandwich at Batman, then MultiVersus is already a success. . . . The foundation, while flawed, has potential, but this is only the beginning."

"Even when stripping away the glossy licenses and arenas, Multiversus remains an excellent fighter that feels like a great barometer of how to do free-to-play right. That low barrier to entry makes it a great way to spend an evening …"

"MultiVersus is by no means irredeemable; there’s potential here for a competent Smash-like fighter and real effort to be found in elements like the characters and stages, but this is its second shot at living up to that potential and …"

"Sporadic issues and slow battle pass progression aside, MultiVersus is one of the most entertaining 2D fighting games in recent years. If it receive continuous support, MultiVersus has the Potential to become a successful live service game."

"While the comparisons to Super Smash Bros. are impossible to ignore, the team at Player First Games has quickly established MultiVersus as a platform fighter that&s;s a force to be reckoned with in the competitive community. The title’s focus on …"

"A fun Smash Bros. on PC that needs a little more fine-tuning to reach its full potential."

"It&s;s definitely a title worth noting, even if you haven&s;t tried this genre before, and it would be a good choice to start your adventure with it. However, it&s;s worth pointing out that the game is currently searching for its …"

"Despite its open beta falling by the wayside, MultiVersus had a ton of potential heading into its full launch. While the netcode, characters and gameplay feel solid, everything else needs extensive improvements."

"MultiVersus feels like a corporate product, but Player First Games gets the most out of its ridiculous premise."