Marvel Contest of Champions

 iOS
  • Publisher: Kabam
  • Release Date: Dec 10, 2014
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. IGN Italia
    Dec 30, 2014
    85
    A very good fighting game, with nice graphics, finely tuned touch controls and a lot of Marvel charachters. Sadly, you need to be online even for the single player mode.
  2. 148Apps
    Jan 9, 2015
    80
    While the gameplay may be repetitive and a bit on the shallow side, Marvel Contest of Champions looks darn good while doing so!
  3. Gamezebo
    Jan 3, 2015
    80
    If you’re looking for complex moves or the kind of variety that wildly different fighters can provide, it will be too shallow to hold your interest for long. But if you’re just looking for something that’s fun and accessible, or have just been waiting for Marvel to give us an alternative to the DC-powered mobile version of Injustice: Gods Among Us, Contest of Champions is a super game to add to your collection.
  5. TouchArcade
    Dec 19, 2014
    80
    If you're looking for a Marvel-flavored version of the DC brawler, this is probably close enough to satisfy you, and it might even pleasantly surprise you in some ways.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 18, 2014
    80
    While the core gameplay grows a little samey, Marvel Contest of Champions is hugely fun and accessible, despite freemium annoyances.
  7. Apple'N'Apps
    Dec 12, 2014
    70
    Marvel Contest of Champions gives you a familiar game that leverages familiar characters to give you free fighting fun that anyone can enjoy.
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  8. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 12, 2015
    63
    Extremely beautiful to see, the game has a lot of problems in terms of gameplay and a freemium mechanism that's too pervasive.
  9. Arcade Sushi
    Dec 15, 2014
    60
    The character models are impressive, the levels are dark and mysterious, and battles are legitimately fun most of the time. However, the constant repetition of the game’s format and the crippling loading faux pas bring this Contest down a few notches.

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
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#18 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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User Score
4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 20 out of 46
  1. MadclownJack
    Jan 2, 2015
    0
    Worst cash grab I've seen yet. Disney is whoring Marvel for every cent they got.

    - Barely any heroes (15 or so, with 4 discernible models    Worst cash grab I've seen yet. Disney is whoring Marvel for every cent they got.

    - Barely any heroes (15 or so, with 4 discernible models and recycled attack and special attack animations.)
    - Insanely unfair odds (paying doesn't always mean you'll get what you paid for) and you will constantly get baited with "close calls" when opening champion crystals.
    - DULL gameplay, even for freemium standards. It roughly took me 48hrs to get bored with it. On the other hand you hit paywall first minute in.
    - Nothing about this game is any fun. It's literally void of anything that would justify its existence other than to pimp out marvel characters to dumb children with credit card information.    … Full Review »
  2. AMCJediSchmoe
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    Don't play this garbage. This game COULD have been good if Kabam wasn't out for your MONEY. Seriously.... can the crystals ever giveDon't play this garbage. This game COULD have been good if Kabam wasn't out for your MONEY. Seriously.... can the crystals ever give anything good?!? This game is a time consuming, pisspoor excuse for a freemium title. AVOID!!… Full Review »
  3. ColeyBear
    Feb 13, 2015
    0
    Total cashgrab. Very frustrating. Too hard to get characters; and the tournaments are stupid. The game gives you endless amount of in-gameTotal cashgrab. Very frustrating. Too hard to get characters; and the tournaments are stupid. The game gives you endless amount of in-game gold that is completely worthless and it gives you duplicates of characters you already have. Not as fun as Injustice.… Full Review »
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