Marvel Rivals Players Urge NetEase to Fix Human Torch’s Visual Clarity Issues

Marvel Rivals has been on a roll, consistently expanding its roster with exciting new heroes. The recent addition of The Thing and Human Torch marked the arrival of the final two members of the Fantastic Four. However, not everything is perfect—especially when it comes to Human Torch’s in-game visuals. Many players are calling on NetEase to address a major issue with his fiery effects, which are causing confusion and frustration during matches.

Marvel Rivals Players Struggle to Distinguish Between Friendly and Enemy Human Torch Abilities

Human Torch’s design in Marvel Rivals is visually striking, from his fiery demeanor to the impressive animations that accompany his attacks. However, this same visual flair is at the core of a growing problem. Players have reported that when both teams have a Human Torch, it becomes extremely difficult to distinguish between friendly and enemy fire-based abilities.

The issue stems from the fact that the flames from both teams’ Human Torch abilities look nearly identical. This creates frustrating situations where players unknowingly step into enemy fire, mistakenly believing it to be from an ally. In the middle of chaotic team fights, this lack of clear visual distinction forces players to rely on guesswork. As one user put it: "You basically have to do ‘mental math’ to figure out if it’s safe to engage when there are flames everywhere."

A discussion on Reddit has brought significant attention to this issue, with many players expressing similar frustrations and offering potential solutions. One widely supported suggestion is to change the color of an ally Human Torch’s flames (making them blue, for example) to help distinguish them from enemy attacks.

This change would not only benefit the average player but also make the game more accessible for those with colorblindness. As one user pointed out, Marvel Rivals currently lacks key accessibility settings: “There should be options to change a lot of things to differentiate between enemies and teammates. I’m colorblind, so things like Peni’s mines and Human Torch’s fire are a nightmare.”

This highlights a broader design issue that goes beyond Human Torch, making certain gameplay elements difficult for a portion of the player base. It remains to be seen whether NetEase will acknowledge and resolve this problem.

Potential fixes could include tweaking Human Torch’s visuals, making similar adjustments for characters like Peni Parker, or implementing new in-game settings to improve accessibility. Many players, including myself, hope that NetEase takes action to ensure Marvel Rivals is enjoyable for everyone, not just those with perfect vision but also those struggling with visual clarity in fast-paced battles.