Fantastic Four's Meme Stretches Reach New Extremes

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 the Invisible Woman has been generally well-received, Mister Fantastic's unique abilities have sparked a wave of memes and amusement among players.

His elastic powers, designed for both Duelist-style attacks and tanking, are proving to be a challenge to master. However, his often comical animations and transformations have overshadowed strategic discussions. Comparisons to One Piece's Luffy are rampant, fueled by his "Elastic Strength" ability. This has even inspired custom skins from the modding community, despite NetEase's recent crackdown on modifications.

His "Reflexive Rubber" ability, while strategically useful for redirecting enemy damage, is visually quite absurd. The sight of Mister Fantastic expanding to refrigerator-sized proportions has become a source of endless jokes.

Despite the initial comedic reactions, some players appreciate Mister Fantastic's over-the-top nature. One Reddit user commented, "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."

The initial reception suggests Mister Fantastic's impact extends beyond gameplay. His memorable, if somewhat goofy, design has certainly left its mark. With The Thing and Human Torch slated for release later in Season 1, fans eagerly anticipate the complete Fantastic Four's arrival and the potential for even more memorable moments.

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