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Review of MultiVersus on Xbox Series X/S

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo May 2024
Cover image of MultiVersus on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 8
Released: 28 May 2024
Genre: Fighting
Developer: Player First Games
Publisher: Warner Bros. Games

Introduction

Hold onto your looney tunes and buckle up, because Warner Bros. just plopped a high-flying, brawling extravaganza known as MultiVersus right into your console! Yes, it’s like Super Smash Bros. but with 100% more cartoon chaos and 0% more Donkey Kong. Not that I have anything against our ape friend, but who wouldn’t want to see LeBron James dunking on Arya Stark? Talk about fantasy basketball meets fantasy combat!

Gameplay

In essence, MultiVersus is a platform fighter where you can assemble a team of your favorite characters from the DC Universe, Scooby-Doo, Looney Tunes, and beyond, blending them into a cacophony of colors and chaos. Match up with buddies (or complete randoms) to unleash some duo-tastic combo moves while the crowd goes wild. Game modes are aplenty: 1v1, 2v2, free-for-all, and even a PvE mode to show off your brawling prowess against AI enemies who probably sat out of gym class. One of the most hyped features is the perk system, which offers customization of abilities to maximize team synergy, allowing you to tweak your characters into brutal fighters or strategic support—just like how your mom does with her collection of adorable but deadly houseplants.

Graphics

Graphically speaking, MultiVersus looks sharp enough to cut through your nostalgia like a hot knife through butter. Character animations are smooth, and the bright colors pop off the screen like confetti at a birthday party—if that party was hosted by the Tasmanian Devil on a sugar high. The levels feature a variety of locations from Warner Bros. franchises, letting you battle it out in urban jungles, enchanted forests, and even ’90s nostalgia trips. Best believe you’ll feel like a kid again while unleashing that ultimate combo attack with an eye-watering special effect that might just leave your retinas a tad singed, but hey, it’s all fun until someone loses an eye, right?

Conclusion

In conclusion, MultiVersus is a delightfully chaotic romp through the wild world of Warner Bros., perfect for anyone who enjoys a bit of brawling mayhem among familiar faces. While it occasionally stumbles under the weight of several systems and monetization commitments (seriously, if I wanted to play a stock market simulator, I’d trade stocks), it carves out a niche that should appeal to casual and competitive players alike. So grab your controller, assemble your team of mismatched lunatics, and prepare for a brawl that’s equal parts chaotic and charming. After all, who wouldn’t want to punch Batman in the face for the glory of Scooby Snacks? Just don't forget to pack your sense of humor and maybe some snacks for yourself!

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