
In a seemingly unprecedented situation, hyper-engaged Marvel Rivals players are already calling for a nerf to Human Torch's high-flying, flame-slinging abilities, despite the character not even being added to the game until tomorrow, 21st February, alongside Ben "The Thing" Grimm.
Even if you are entirely unfamiliar with NetEase's extremely popular game (which just laid off the US arm of its development team), it's not hard to see why some are concerned (thanks, IGN). In addition to a high degree of mobility and damage-dealing potential, Jonny Storm will be able to lock off large areas with his Pyro Prison ability, inflicting constant, ticking damage to anyone inside. See for yourself in the clip below:
Further, Human Torch, when paired with Storm of the X-Men, will be able to create a gigantic, flaming tornado. Add to that the ability to fly, which is just one of the reasons Iron Man is so feared, has players predicting that nerfs and competitive bans for the hapless member of The Fantastic Four are all but assured.
What do you think of Jonny Storm's chances of making it more than a week without some kind of nerf, even if just a performative one? Wreath your entire body in flames in the comments section below.
[source ign.com]
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Honestly flying heroes aren’t as hard to deal with as invincible Mr Fantastic or 100mph Black Panther. As a Groot main, if your aim’s decent then you can shred Storm and Iron Man since they’re not getting as regular heals. If Johnny has a decent sized hurtbox then he’ll be another hit and run hero. The main issue is there being obvious bans every patch now, every game of Season 0 was Hela, Hulk and Hawkeye getting banned and now this season it’s Storm, Hulk, Wolverine. Also please make the support ults last a shorter amount of time, 3 support comps with Luna, Dagger and Loki are evil.
F Mabble Rabbles and Netease. Gross.
Eh, let’s see how it is in actual matches before we do anything. I’d rather find a way to combat Spider-Man players doing the constant punch-punch-RUN AWAY bs before nerfing a character we haven’t tried yet.
Thanks, Human Torch, you just broke the game!
RIP Marvel Rivals. It was fun while it lasted!
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