With Dr. Doom the focal point of the currentFortniteseason, players will have to confront one of the better-known antagonists from Marvel Comics. However, those with a keen eye who play fighting games may notice that Doom has an attack hearkening back to hisMarvel vs. Capcom(MvC) days.
Players partaking in the newAbsolute Doomseason are feeling the wrath of the very notorious “foot dive” move he performs inMarvel vs. Capcom 3. On Twitter, user CaptainGalxy highlighted Dr. Doom’s signature hit as it appears inFortnite— and it looks like plenty of folks have nostalgia for it.
It seems like Victor von Doom leaps into the air, charges up with a glowing green aura, and announces his attack with an insult-to-injury “you’re beneath me” quip. Take the hit or move out of the way, as it won’t kill you, but it will disorient you from its pushback. This has to be an intentional nod to theMarvel vs. Capcomfighting game franchise.
With the resurgence of the Marvel fighting games, namely the first two, this obvious nod to the franchise is just what we need to keep the momentum going. What better way is there to build hype than to possibly reenact the iconic moments between characters who appear in these older titles and who are now inFortnite?
As someone who puts dozens of hours a month into fighting games, this crossover, especially with its detailed fan-service additions, makethe new season ofFortnitethat much more enticing to hop back into. This really is the “New Age of Heroes” in a different coat of paint. Hopefully, some of these collaborations bring those who aren’t even intoFortniteout, at least to see how far it has evolved since the “OG” days.
