MultiVersus

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Siliconera
    Jun 9, 2024
    40
    MultiVersus could have been a fun multi-platform answer to Super Smash Bros, but the choice to adopt a free-to-play model with staggering costs for characters locks much of the fun behind paywalls or extensive grinding. While it succeeds in delivering whimsical, cross-franchise battles that players love, the free-to-play model makes it all feel worthless. This mishandling results in a game that I feel, despite its potential, won’t retain players once they realize the hassle.
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  1. GLHF on Sports Illustrated
    Jun 6, 2024
    This doesn’t feel like a game you can reasonably “get good” at anymore, it just feels like a mess. Win, lose, it doesn’t matter. Perhaps younger gamers can forgive the gameplay quirks in exchange for seeing characters they love duke it out, but that alone is not what made Super Smash Bros. a sensation. MultiVersus’ online net code is great, which should be a massive selling point, but why would you want to play this game? [Review in Progress]
  2. Kotaku
    Jul 2, 2024
    MultiVersus is great. But I wouldn’t feel good about letting my own kid play it. That sucks.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    May 30, 2024
    The future of MultiVersus remains to be seen, but if it is aspiring to become a go-to fighting game for both offline and online gatherings, nothing spoils the party more than the free-to-play shell it’s encased in. This model might make it more accessible to players in the short term, but when it’s weighing down the overall experience like this, it’s hard not to see history repeating itself sooner or later – even if you can butcher Shaggy with a machete. [Review in Progress]

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#1 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2024

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User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 78
  3. Negative: 16 out of 78
  1. Seth842
    Jul 30, 2022
    3
    I can see where people can enjoy this game. With a fun roster of characters and more variations in play, fans should enjoy playing. However,I can see where people can enjoy this game. With a fun roster of characters and more variations in play, fans should enjoy playing. However, if you are coming to this as a fan of Smash Bro’s and expecting a similar experience, curb your expectations. The gameplay feels slow and clunky. Character movements don’t feel easy to control while getting into combat. Attacking in the air keeps you floating for so long which made air strikes difficult to land at times. On the plus side, some mechanics with support type characters were a fun addition and got me excited to try it. The game, like many others in this modern day, includes a battle pass and in game micro transactions to buy cosmetics. While the inspiration is clearly Smash, the execution leaves an amount to be desired. Perhaps I am being too comparative but it is a road block in the game for me. Some gamers will enjoy this and will have a lot of fun, however, if you are looking for the next Smash style game, perhaps it will be best to stick with the classic.… Full Review »
  2. Bzone
    Jul 29, 2022
    0
    It's definitely overatted at this point. I had more fun with brawlhalla and all its items than this game. This game is more of a button masherIt's definitely overatted at this point. I had more fun with brawlhalla and all its items than this game. This game is more of a button masher than any other brawl style game that I've ever played. I played against opponents with fully kitted perks, this game is definitely pay to win.… Full Review »
  3. destinyfan1
    Jul 29, 2022
    8
    Fun game! Best free to play in a while. Every character has a unique moveset and they clearly put a lot attention in designing these. Don'tFun game! Best free to play in a while. Every character has a unique moveset and they clearly put a lot attention in designing these. Don't listen to playpod , he is obviously a noob, there is nothing wrong with the hitboxes nor do we need a single player mode. The controls are fine to although you need to be a master in using your joystick. But if you have played fighting games before , this should not be a big problem. Also , yes it uses a free to play model. How else would it make money? As long multiverse will not get pay to win i don't see the issue. If this game would have costed 40 euros/bucks , im shure the game would have 90% less players. Plus guess what if you aren't a spoiled brat, you don't need to spend a dime on cosmetics!!!… Full Review »
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