I first hated what they did to Lin Lie, robbing him of his title and his purpose as Sword Master, but because he became popular because of Marvel Rivals I didn't mind.
But what they did to the story built in the solo series of Sword Master until this story is simply C-R-I-M-I-N-A-L!!!!
We went from amazingly illustrated and meticulously crafted Chinese epic tale
to another cash grab with no soul.
To this amazing monstrosity... feared in all the realms
to this... measly wannabe warrior in the body of an upstart with delusions of grandeur, which are never explained.
Not to mention the literal character assassination and erasure of important characters for the story.
After all, they're were meant to be 3 Warriors wielding powerful weapons created to defeat Chiyou, known as the "Warriors of Three Sovereigns" in the original chinese release
First, Ji Shuangshuang, badass co-protagonist
She is the one who explains to Lin Lie about Chiyou and the Sword of Fu Xi and meant to become the wielder of the bands and accompany Lie into his quest.
And then, she is unceremoniously defeated, her weapon taken, not because it was needed to release Chiyou, because it's never brought again. She isn't even mention afterwards nor she get to participate in this arc on K'un-Lun
Then, Lin Lie's best friend, a street rat with a heart of gold and absolutely destined to become one of the Warriors, Ah Cheng
He was clearly meant to be the wielder of the whip and was meant to be important for the story but because the story never got to get there the next writer to take this story didn't even bother and simply erase him and the whip. THIS GETS ME ABSOLUTELY MAAAADDDD
Next is our "big bad", Lie's brother, Lin Feng, who honestly there isn't that much to talk
who we never get explained what happened to him when he disappeared, how he got involved with Chiyou and if he really was possessed or he actually was on the side of the Demon God of War.
And we can't forget about a pivotal character for the story, Lin's own missing father!!! What the s@#$%it happened to him??!!
And what the hell happened to the "Whip of Shen Nong" or "Bands of Nü-wa"??? What happened to this KEY items for the story!!!!
I'm so mad about this story.
It's like if they made a The Legend of Zelda, where Link gets the Master Sword destroyed and later ends up in, I dunno, the Mushroom Kingdom and needs to learn how to jump over enemies as his new set of moves.
IS ABSURD!!!
MARVEL RIVALS, IF YOU READ THIS AND CONSIDERING WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED WITH LIN LIE, THE IRON FIST AND CHIYOU (because of the Shenloong Tournament) IS YOUR CHANCE TO AMEND THINGS
MAKE JI SHUANGSHUANG AND AH CHENG EITHER PLAYABLE CHARACTERS WIELDING THE BANDS OF NÜ-WA AND THE WHIP OF SHEN NONG OR AT LEAST MAKE THEM RELEVANT IN A FUTURE PLOT OR SOMETHING. PLEASE
Ok. Movie watched, so I'll do a little movie review. Free of spoilers:
This was... an experience.
It's clear that this wasn't your typical commercial long featured movie as it was more the finale of a web series, yet it had a lot of sentiments put in it.
But the question remains: should you go watch it in theaters or wait two weeks to see it for free on YouTube?
It depends.
Personally, I watched it in theaters on its release date simply because I couldn't wait two weeks. I'm that impatient. Plus I didn't want any spoilers.
Even so, for most people, I think it would be better to wait a little.
But, if you enjoyed the series until now, waited for each episode to release with great expectation and enjoyed either talk about, buy its merch and even create some content or art of the show, then definitely go watch it in theaters. Because I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
With that said, please enjoy the movie, don't spoil it and prepare yourself emotionally.
The moment I saw Vandal Savage with that dissected mammoth behind him I couldn't stop but think of Mammoth Mogul, considering how similar both characters origins and powers are.
Anyone familiar with the DC Comics could confirm if Vandal Savage, who assume is the one with Zavok, is usually seen with a dissected mammoth?
Magica and Mirage, in what I imagine would be the occasionally worn Sorority of Darkness equivalent of the Organization coat, robes based on Maleficent's.
Just an idea of Maleficent, Ultimecia and others coming together to organize plans to take power in a post Organization XIII world, armed with their (substantial) individual powers and with these guys in their back pocket as well.
I just learned that Chris Kent was/is a thing, and I had an idea… Let me know if you can guess which villain I’m thinking of pairing him with, and if you think that’s a good idea. Also, thoughts on the outfit? I’m really trying to make something work here, but I’m still polishing the concept.