I have found that Marvel, at least in the communities I’ve seen, continues to be played for multiple reasons outside of the actual gameplay itself. Catch phrases (pringles, mustache etc etc), jokes and hype are created continuously. New “rivalries” spark up out of nowhere and make for great money matches. It is also the reason why people travel 2000 plus miles and all over the country. I think these are the true characteristics that make Marvel crack. Its like that one favorite toy you had when youre a kid. Sure youll play with your new Christmas toys for a while, but eventually you go back to your favorite.
In actual gameplay, I relate Marvel somewhat to poker, where no matter how skillful your strategy might be, anything can happen at anytime in the blink of an eye. It can really suck, but isn’t that itself another reason why there are incredible comebacks and so many evo moments?
I guess I’m a Marvel optimist because I have only played the game “seriously” for not that long. Last years evo was my first time in going at it against top players from both coasts in money matches and the tournament. For players like wong I would assume that theyre used to it and obviously not as exciting. As a so called “up and comer” I would like marvel to continue being the main event, despite the one hit kills, random infinites and America’s favorite dhc (which I love btw lol)
I will say that sf4 is not anywhere near as broken… at least not yet haha jk
I truly believe the only reason older players still play is due to the investment of time marvel has taken from them. When you’re that good, why not still play? You don’t have to like the game. I feel these people more than have the right to declare their feelings/opinions. What makes your arguments/statements more valid? You think we’re annoying? People defending marvel are equally, if not more, annoying.
P.S. You should want us to leave, its the only chance you have to win.
i dunno why mixup appears do be the marvel defender? It his fault he missed the best 4 years of marvel imo. Wuda been interesting if o.g. training mode magnus got to play at more evos imo
Marvel will either die, or become the next ST. How many people travel for ST? If you play ST, and ST happens to be at a local tournament or one you traveled to for a different game–chances are, you’ll enter ST.
I believe Marvel will eventually hit the same route. Sure, maybe a handful of dedicated players will continue to travel. But, I truly don’t see that happening forever. Games just get old and tired. When things are no longer fun and exciting, it becomes routine, and you start to point out everything that is wrong with it.
Marvel has stopped evolving. Sure, there could be some new things left, but no one cares to invest time into that. But, that is a whole other rant.
I can see why some complain, and others embrace it. It’s fun and exciting for new players, some players only have Marvel to hold on to, while others are willing to leave it behind.
I thought back in the day that Cable was the last evolution in Marvel. Marvel could very well evolve again. Problem is: No one is working toward that evolution.