Marvel Rivals, dubbed the "Overwatch killer," has enjoyed a hugely successful Steam launch, boasting over 444,000 concurrent players on its first day—a number rivaling the population of Miami. However, the game's popularity is shadowed by a growing concern: cheating.

Reports indicate a surge in players employing cheats to gain unfair advantages, including instant-kill auto-targeting and wall-hacking. Despite this, the community acknowledges NetEase Games' anti-cheat measures are showing effectiveness in detecting and flagging suspicious activity.

Performance optimization remains a key player complaint. Users with graphics cards like the Nvidia GeForce 3050 have reported noticeable frame rate drops. However, many players agree that the game is fun and avoids the time-consuming, money-draining aspects of many similar titles. Marvel Rivals' streamlined monetization system, particularly the non-expiring battle passes, is also praised for reducing pressure on players. This feature alone significantly influences player perception of the game's overall value proposition.