There are countless games in the Marvel universe. Some of them are also Free2Play. One of the most successful is finally coming to Steam after 10 years, offering a lot of content and over 300 playable heroes and villains.
Which game is it? Marvel Contest of Champions (or Battle of Superheroes) actually released in December 2014. Those who are not on mobile platforms may not be aware that there are countless Marvel games that can be played for free.
There are various genres, and at its core, Marvel Contest of Champions is a classic fighting game. As announced, the game will finally be available on Steam, bringing a lot of content to PC.
Tons of content and characters for comic fans
What kind of game is this? Marvel Contest of Champions is a classic fighting game like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat. In 1v1 matches, you fight as a villain or hero from the Marvel universe against other players, your friends, or bots.
Compared to genre icons, the game is somewhat simpler. As a Free2Play game, the entry barrier is quite low. However, it should be emphasized that the game is a classic gacha game. You unlock characters randomly through a form of loot boxes, and to upgrade them, you have to grind a lot or dig deep into your pockets.
If you have issues with such games, you should not play it.
Aside from that, the game is already over 10 years old, which means it also offers a lot of content and many playable characters that can be unlocked. In addition to classic heroes like Iron Man, Thor, or Wolverine, there are also lesser-known characters like Mephisto, Bishop, or Annihilus.
If you don’t feel like facing other players, you can also dive into single-player missions to improve your resources and team.
What is special about the PC version? The PC version will feature crossplay and cross-progression with the mobile version, so the updates will also release simultaneously. Additionally, the PC version is said to have improved visuals and UI, and 60 FPS. Furthermore, keyboard and controller support will be available. When the game will be released is still unclear.
If you want to fight for free with friends, you can definitely do so in Contest of Champions, even without spending money on upgrades or many characters. Comic fans can look forward to lesser-known characters that usually don’t find a place in games. This includes Squirrel Girl: A heroine from Marvel who is even sillier than Deadpool and strong enough to defeat 3 of the strongest villains
