It’s the sort of characterisation that you and your mates would ponder back in school, brought to life in this title. Shaggy is a lanky, food-obsessed character who is able to power up ( a reference to popular memes) for devastating attacks, while Velma is at her best searching for clues which provide powerful buffs to her attacks.
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Shaggy and Velma from Scooby Doo each have various distinct moves that play directly into their character, fitting perfectly into pre-existing portrayals. Once you actually get into a match, this quality continues to remain present in the various attacks and animations of every character. Each character is presented wonderfully - making it hard for any of your excitement to be dampened as you find yourself in the colourful character select screen. The game itself is slickly presented, but also not so serious as to separate itself from some of the more goofy aspects of its cast. The first thing that struck us, even with this early version of Multiversus, is the quality of presentation.
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Watch Warner Bros.Check out our own footage of Multiversus here! Pre-registration for upcoming “MultiVersus” playtests is available now at. Interactive Entertainment) is set to become part of the WarnerMedia-Discovery merged entity after that deal closes, expected in mid-2022. WB Games’ “MultiVersus” announcement comes as Disney preps the launch of its own battle game, “Disney Melee Mania,” exclusively on Apple Arcade, letting players face off with squads comprised of Disney and Pixar characters like Mickey Mouse, Elsa, Wreck-It Ralph, Moana, Buzz Lightyear and more. “MultiVersus” is the first game developed by L.A.-based studio Player First Games. Tony Huynh, co-founder and game director of Player First Games, said the title has been built from the ground up to be “a cooperative, social game that embraces teamwork and strategy.” He added that the studio also is focused on providing “first-class online gameplay” through dedicated server-based rollback netcode. “MultiVersus” will also include one-on-one clashes and a four-player free-for-all mode where only one fighter can come out on top. The game’s multiplayer bouts can be set against the backdrop of various reimagined environments, including Batman’s Batcave and Jake and Finn’s Tree Fort.
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For example, Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth attack will be paired with Shaggy and his sandwich projectile - while Arya Stark’s face-swapping ability will complement Superman’s laser vision. In the game, every fighter will be outfitted with a set of combat mechanics, including customizable movesets that combine dynamically with other characters in the battles. “And this is just the beginning, as we are excited to support upcoming seasons and ongoing game content.”
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“With ‘MultiVersus’ we are creating a distinct competitive game that allows us to combine a deep roster of celebrated WarnerMedia franchises for gamers to enjoy,” said David Haddad, president of Warner Bros. the Fatal Five, Injustice 2) as Superman, Abby Trott (Carmen Sandiego) as Wonder Woman, Tara Strong (Batman Ninja, Batman: Arkham series) as Harley Quinn, Matthew Lillard (Scooby-Doo) as Shaggy, Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes Cartoons) as Bugs Bunny and Tom and Jerry, Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones) as Arya Stark, John DiMaggio (Adventure Time) as Jake the Dog, Jeremy Shada (Adventure Time) as Finn the Human, Daniel DiVenere (Spirit Riding Free) as Steven Universe, Estelle (Steven Universe) as Garnet and Andrew Frankel (Jellystone) as Reindog. The game will feature an all-star cast of talent lending their voices to the game, including Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Arkham series) as Batman, George Newbern (Justice League vs.