Marvel Rivals' Mister Fantastic: A Hilariously Stretchy Debut
Mister Fantastic and the Invisible Woman joined the Marvel Rivals fray this past weekend, kicking off Season 1 on January 10th. While Invisible Woman's reception has been generally positive, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of memes and humorous reactions.
His elastic powers, designed for both dueling and tanking roles, offer a dynamic playstyle. However, his ability to contort his body into unusual shapes has proven incredibly meme-worthy. Comparisons to One Piece's Luffy are rampant, fueled by his "Elastic Strength" ability. This has even inspired the modding community to create a custom One Piece skin, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modding.
His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while tactically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually comical. The sheer size Mister Fantastic attains while using this move – likened to a refrigerator – has provided ample comedic fodder.
The character's design, particularly his new beard (or lack thereof, as depicted in fan art), has also become a source of amusement. One Reddit user perfectly summarized the sentiment: "Ngl I think Mr. Fantastic's design encapsulates everything great about this game. He's stupid and silly and cheesy and the game just lets him be that and is better for it."
Despite the initial wave of laughter, Mister Fantastic's impact is undeniable. The arrival of the remaining Fantastic Four members – The Thing and Human Torch – in the latter half of Season 1 is highly anticipated. The team's full presence promises even more exciting (and potentially hilarious) moments.
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