Summary
Back in December 2022, Marvel fans received one of the most critically-acclaimed video games in the company’s long history, but it’s a title that’s still overlooked today. Developed byXCOMandCivilizationstudio Firaxis,Marvel’s Midnight Sunsreceived a wealth of critical praise upon its launch in 2022, but it failed to meet publisher 2K’s commercial expectations and remains a game that so many fans have yet to play, likely due to its turn-based, deck-building strategy gameplay.
But few games have managed to portray the Marvel universe quite likeMarvel’s Midnight Suns, which brings together an impressive total of 16 playable Marvel heroes and villains, each with their own distinct moveset that perfectly captures the essence of the character’s comic book appearances. Characterization was an integral part ofMarvel’s Midnight Suns, and thankfully, it seems like the upcomingMarvel Rivalsis also leaning into that strength.
Marvel Rivals Is Borrowing Midnight Suns' Character Trailers
Midnight Suns' Character Spotlight Trailers Were Short But Sweet
Beginning in July 2022,Marvel’s Midnight Sunsreleased one short trailer every week, almost right up until its release in December. Called “Character Spotlights,” these extremely short 30-45-second trailers were designed to introduce both veteran fans and newcomers alike to the game’s uniqueroster of titular Midnight Suns, a team that’s changed faces multiple times since its debut in 1990.
EachMarvel’s Midnight SunsCharacter Spotlight trailer contained a handful of gameplay snippets, each one giving fans a pretty good look at this universe’s version oficonic characters like Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, and Doctor Strange. These gameplay snippets also revealed a bit more about how each character would play inMidnight Suns, giving brief teases of in-game attacks and special abilities. Each of these trailers was also injected with a few voicelines from the game, cementing the type of characterization that players could expect in the final product. Not only did these trailers serve as a way to keep fans excited in the lead-up toMidnight Suns' release, but they also served as a short and sweet introduction to some lesser-known Marvel characters like Nico and Magik.
Marvel Rivals Is The Perfect Game for Character Trailers
Announced just over a month ago,Marvel Rivalsis an upcoming 6v6 hero shooter that seems to play very similarly togames likeOverwatch, but rather than play as a range of original characters,Marvel Rivalswill see players take control of a plethora of iconic Marvel heroes and villains, each with a unique form of attack, special moves, and an ultimate ability. With almost 20 playable characters already confirmed forMarvel Rivals, there’s no better way to spotlight each one than with someMidnight Suns-like trailers, and that seems to be exactly what the game is doing.
Just a few weeks ago,Marvel Rivalsreleased a short 40-second trailer highlighting Loki and his unique moveset. Just likeMidnight Suns' Character Spotlights, thisMarvel Rivalstrailer gave fans a good overview of the character’s gameplay and characterization, with a few voicelines being played over the top of the gameplay footage. At this time,Marvel Rivalshas also just released a short 45-second trailer focusing on Hela, which would seem to imply that it’s going to continue to release these spotlights right up until release, which is a great way to introduce fans to these specific iterations of such beloved characters.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns
WHERE TO PLAY
UNLEASH THE DARKER SIDE OF MARVELWhen the demonic Lilith and her fearsome horde unite with the evil armies of Hydra, it’s time to unleash Marvel’s dark side. As The Hunter, your mission is to lead an unlikely team of seasoned Super Heroes and dangerous supernatural warriors to victory. Can legends such as Doctor Strange, Iron Man, and Blade put aside their differences in the face of a growing apocalyptic threat? If you’re going to save the world, you’ll have to forge alliances and lead the team into battle as the legendary Midnight Suns.With an array of upgradeable characters and skills allowing you to build your own unique version of The Hunter, you will choose how to send Lilith’s army back to the underworld.
