MultiVersus
What to Know
Average Score
- July 19, 2022
- Player First Games
- Action, Fighting
Critics Consensus
- In-Game Purchases
- Users Interact
- July 19, 2022
- Action, Fighting
- In-Game Purchases
- Users Interact
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 18
MultiVersus' tight gameplay loop is incredibly fun and welcoming for newcomers. Despite its flaws, this is a polished experience with beautiful art direction and massive potential.
Rate and Review
Critic Reviews for MultiVersus
Critic Reviews
Distribution
18
Reviews
Bronze TIER
67% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
Warner Bros’ all-star battle proves to be a worthy contender to the platform fighter throne.
Even in open beta, MultiVersus is a worthy competitor to Super Smash Bros. While it may not be able to quite match the scope and production values of Nintendo’s flagship platform fighter, its gameplay goes toe-to-toe with its incredibly established rival – and its excellent netcode completely outshines it. The most exciting thing is that this release is guaranteed to grow over time, and with the Warner Bros vaults practically bursting with iconic IP, this is one live service that looks to have a lot of life in it.
MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online.
Jason Fanelli (GameSpot)
8/10 - (Read Review)
Warner Bros’ all-star battle proves to be a worthy contender to the platform fighter throne.
Staff (Push Square)
8//10 - (Read Review)
Even in open beta, MultiVersus is a worthy competitor to Super Smash Bros. While it may not be able to quite match the scope and production values of Nintendo’s flagship platform fighter, its gameplay goes toe-to-toe with its incredibly established rival – and its excellent netcode completely outshines it. The most exciting thing is that this release is guaranteed to grow over time, and with the Warner Bros vaults practically bursting with iconic IP, this is one live service that looks to have a lot of life in it.
John Carson (IGN)
8/10 - (Read Review)
MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online.
Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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Digital Trends | Tomas Franzese | 3.5 / 5 stars | 08-12-2022 | MultiVersus feels like a corporate product, but Player First Games gets the most out of its ridiculous premise. | Read review |
Game Informer | Bryan Vore | 8 / 10 | 08-10-2022 | Living games have the potential to go in frustrating directions, but MultiVersus has a strong foundation. If it can meaningfully roll out content and smooth out its rough edges, this could become a new crossover obsession for years to come. | Read review |
Gamefa | Mehdi Reazaei | 7.8 / 10 | 08-12-2022 | Sporadic issues and slow battle pass progression aside, MultiVersus is one of the most entertaining 2D fighting games in recent years. If it receive continuous support, MultiVersus has the Potential to become a successful live service game. | Read review |
GameSpot | Jason Fanelli | 8 / 10 | 08-03-2022 | Warner Bros' all-star battle proves to be a worthy contender to the platform fighter throne. | Read review |
IGN | John Carson | 8 / 10 | 07-27-2022 | MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online. | Read review |
LevelUp | Fernando Salinas | 8 / 10 | 08-04-2022 | MultiVersus is an ambitious game with a competitive focus that manages to deliver a strategic and versatile game system. The result is a fun title that is constantly growing, although its early release and intention to introduce microtransactions makes the lack of content evident. | Read review |
Metro GameCentral | Adam Starkey | Recommended | 07-26-2022 | MultiVersus has some shortcomings; stages feel uninspired and the controls don’t feel quite as tactile or satisfying compared to Nintendo’s fighting king, but this is an impressive foundation for what could become a genuine competitor. | Read review |
Paste Magazine | Charlie Wacholz | 8.3 / 10 | 08-15-2022 | The game itself is also incredibly fun. It presents a tight gameplay loop that's enthralling and welcoming for newcomers and refreshing for fans of the genre. Compare it to Smash all you want, but Multiversus seeks to innovate rather than imitate, and it does so with aplomb. | Read review |
PC Gamer | Mollie Taylor | 78 / 100 | 08-16-2022 | A fun Smash Bros. on PC that needs a little more fine-tuning to reach its full potential. | Read review |
PCMag | Jordan Minor | 3.5 / 5 stars | 05-19-2022 | If all you want to see is a powered-up Shaggy throwing a sandwich at Batman, then MultiVersus is already a success. . . . The foundation, while flawed, has potential, but this is only the beginning. | Read review |
Press Start | James Berich | 8 / 10 | 08-01-2022 | MultiVersus is a fantastic foundation for a great platform that will only grow with time. It combines a solid fighting system with an excellent starting roster of characters to offer a platforming fighter like no other. There are some kinks to be ironed out, but MultiVersus is in a prime position to hit the ground running. | Read review |
Push Square | Push Square Staff | 8 / 10 | 07-26-2022 | Even in open beta, MultiVersus is a worthy competitor to Super Smash Bros. While it may not be able to quite match the scope and production values of Nintendo's flagship platform fighter, its gameplay goes toe-to-toe with its incredibly established rival – and its excellent netcode completely outshines it. The most exciting thing is that this release is guaranteed to grow over time, and with the Warner Bros vaults practically bursting with iconic IP, this is one live service that looks to have a lot of life in it. | Read review |
Rapid Reviews UK | Joseph Barrood | 4 / 5 stars | 07-26-2022 | MultiVersus is a new platform fighter that focuses on two versus two team combat. Published by Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment, I was immediately excited to see what this publisher could do with its plethora of popular intellectual properties. Does this crossover stand out from the others? Find out in this Rapid Review. | Read review |
Rice Digital | Pete Davison | Recommended | 08-11-2022 | My one hesitation with MultiVersus right now is that there just aren’t any characters that I really care about. Wonder Woman is neat, yes, and I’ll always have a soft spot for Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry, but there just isn’t the same “magic” that Smash has in terms of the roster. I’m sure this will change over time — Warner Bros. has a vast catalogue of characters they could potentially draw from over the long term, after all — but right now Smash absolutely still has a significant lead in terms of making me excited to try different fighters. | Read review |
The Outerhaven Productions | Chris Penwell | 4 / 5 stars | 08-09-2022 | MultiVersus succeeds at making this crossover an epic clash, but the online needs to be improved across the board to keep players invested. | Read review |
Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 7 / 10 | 08-10-2022 | MultiVersus is a solid Smash Bros. clone that's definitely promising, especially with its distinctly-playing characters and flexible gameplay. It may currently be slightly underwhelming in some regards but I'm looking forward to seeing how this project evolves over time. | Read review |
Washington Post | Jonathan Lee | Recommended | 08-02-2022 | And if you’re a fellow average joe fighting gamer like myself, “MultiVersus” is still a smooth, polished experience with beautiful art direction, zany characters and chaotic but deep gameplay. Grab three friends and give it a whirl. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday night. | Read review |
WellPlayed | Adam Ryan | 8 / 10 | 08-07-2022 | With a strong initial roster, great visual presence and focus on cooperative combat, MultiVersus carves out a distinct spot for itself in the platform brawler genre. | Read review |
Game Info
MultiVersus is a platform fighter that lets you team up with or against your friends using some of the world’s most iconic characters including Batman, Shaggy, Superman, Bugs Bunny & more. Use unique co-op abilities, find your favorite fighter combos and save the Multiverse!
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Player First Games
PUBLISHER(S):
- WB Games
GENRES:
- Action, Fighting
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- n/a
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Tony Huynh
PRODUCER(S):
- -
DESIGNER(S):
- -
PROGRAMMER(S):
- -
ARTIST(S):
- -
WRITER(S):
- -
COMPOSER(S):
- Stephen Barton, Gordy Haab, Kevin Notar, Edouard Brenneisen
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Tony Huynh
PRODUCER(S):
- n/a
DESIGNER(S):
- n/a
PROGRAMMER(S):
- n/a
ARTIST(S):
- n/a
WRITER(S):
- n/a
COMPOSER(S):
- Stephen Barton, Gordy Haab, Kevin Notar, Edouard Brenneisen
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