When I first started playing Marvel Rivals, I told myself I wasn’t going to take it seriously. Just hop in, have some fun, and log off. Easy, right? Yeah, no. It’s not that easy.
Somehow, this game has me in a chokehold. One minute, I’m having a blast, pulling off crazy plays, and the next, I’m questioning all my life choices after a brutal losing streak. It’s like a rollercoaster that I refuse to get off.
A big part of the fun is playing with my friend—we usually four-stack together. Our original goal? Just reach Gold. Simple. But then I hit Diamond. And suddenly, that wasn’t enough. I NEEDED Grandmaster. Desperation kicked in, and before I knew it, I was in the ranked grind, where winning meant pure relief, and losing felt like actual pain.
Ranked games are pure chaos. Winning streaks feel unstoppable, but losing streaks are just as brutal. Some matches are balanced, but others feel impossible, especially when I encounter teammates that instantly lock in duelists role without considering team composition. To counter this, my friends and I stick to a strategy—two Vanguards and two healers. I usually play Luna Snow, while my teammates pick Doctor Strange, Peni Parker, and Mantis. This setup helps us stay alive longer and deal with unpredictable teammates. Despite all the ups and downs, Marvel Rivals is ridiculously fun. It’s frustrating, addicting, and sometimes emotionally damaging, but I can’t stop playing. Will I ever actually reach Grandmaster? No clue. But one thing’s for sure—I’m not quitting anytime soon.