Marvel Rivals

Like many of you, I jumped for joy when Squirrel Girl was confirmed for Marvel Rivals! She's such a unique and hilarious character, and I truly believe she'll bring a fresh dynamic to the hero shooter genre. Her ability to command squirrels and her upbeat personality are exactly what makes her stand out, and I can't wait to master her moves in-game. Speaking of awesome characters and future possibilities, I can't help but wonder about potential character variants. The idea of a 'Symbiote Squirrel Girl' has been buzzing in my head lately, especially with how popular characters like Venom and Carnage are. Imagine the blend of Squirrel Girl's playful fighting style with the raw power and edgy aesthetics of a symbiote! In the Marvel universe, symbiotes bond with hosts, granting them enhanced physical abilities, shapeshifting, and often a more aggressive demeanor. For Squirrel Girl, this could mean an amazing visual transformation – perhaps darker fur, sharper claws, and glowing eyes, while still retaining her iconic bushy tail. From a gameplay perspective in Marvel Rivals, a Symbiote Squirrel Girl could introduce some incredibly fun and strategic elements. Perhaps her squirrel minions could also get a symbiote upgrade, becoming more formidable or even gaining new debuffing abilities for enemies. Her existing powers like enhanced agility and super strength could be amplified, allowing for even more acrobatic maneuvers or harder-hitting attacks. Maybe she could have a temporary 'rage mode' where the symbiote takes over, boosting her damage and defense for a short period, making her an even more terrifying force on the battlefield. I'm picturing a move where she unleashes a swarm of symbiote-infused squirrels that aggressively track down opponents! This kind of variant wouldn't just be cool visually; it could offer a completely different playstyle for Squirrel Girl mains, or entice new players to try her out. The game already features a diverse roster, and introducing symbiote variants for popular heroes like Spider-Man, Miles Morales, or even Ghost-Spider (Gwen Stacy) would be an incredible way to keep the content fresh and exciting. Think about the strategic depth if a Symbiote Spider-Man had different web-slinging mechanics or combat abilities compared to his standard version. It's truly exciting to think about how these iconic Marvel elements could be integrated into the fast-paced action of Marvel Rivals. What do you all think? Would a Symbiote Squirrel Girl be too powerful, or just what the game needs for a fresh twist? Are there other characters you'd love to see get a symbiote variant in Marvel Rivals? I'm always hyped for new content, and the thought of these creative character additions just makes the game even more appealing!