MultiVersus

MultiVersus shows there's enough promise to expand the platform fighter genre with a new focus on 2v2 gameplay and intriguing movesets for each character. We didn't call Mortal Kombat a Street Fighter clone, despite them sharing a 2D plane. Nintendo didn't even begin the platform fighter genre: it only popularized it. The term "Smash Clone" is a demeaning one, which is a huge turnoff for many. Mul...

Warner Bros' all-star battle proves to be a worthy contender to the platform fighter throne.

MultiVersus still has a ways to go, but it's already the closest thing to a rival that Smash has ever seen.

We originally reviewed MultiVersus back in July 2022 based on the version available at the time. This review is based on the latest version of the game available from May 2024.

The Battle Pass for MultiVersus follows a pretty standard format for live-service games, with challenges for players to complete to earn in-game rewards. There are free tiers that are automatically available for everyone, but in order to get the most out of the Seasonal experience, there are premium tiers available for purchase. According to the Multiversus FAQ page, "items earned from a MultiVers...

The Smash-like whiffs on some aspects, but is otherwise a great matchup.

“MultiVersus feels like a corporate product, but Player First Games gets the most out of its ridiculous premise.”

Despite its open beta falling by the wayside, MultiVersus had a ton of potential heading into its full launch. While the netcode, characters and gameplay feel solid, everything else needs extensive improvements.

A free-to-play crossover brawler featuring all your favorite WB characters from Looney Tunes to the Justice League. PS5 version reviewed.

Characterful fighters, a good skill ceiling, and a co-op emphasis with real depth makes Warner Bros. MultiVersus a very pleasant surprise.

MultiVersus lives up to its promise of delivering battles between iconic Warner Bros. characters. It has a solid foundation that could make it a competitor to Nintendo’s Smash Bros.

MultiVersus manages to carve a distinct section of the newly booming platform fighter genre out for itself using some of the biggest fictional names on the planet. The game’s lineup, consisting of cartoon royalty like Bugs Bunny appearing alongside contemporary favorites like Arya Stark from Game of Thrones, is quite telling of how deep WB’s bench can go and how weird the game is willing to get. O...