Black Panther: Wakanda Foreveris now in theaters, and thanks to positive word of mouth, it is expected to perform very well at the box office. The well-reviewed film not only manages to pay tribute to the lateChadwick Bosemanthrough multiple moving scenes, but it sets up the future of theBlack PantherIP through a few different characters. Further, it features a terrific antagonist inNamor, and hopefully the character reaches mainstream appeal thanks to his appearance in the film.
While a Namor film orDisney+ seriesis one way that the character could continue to grow more popular, it could be interesting to see a video game centered on the Submariner one day. If a developer were to take inspiration from how he is depicted inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, taking control of the arrogant ruler of Talokan could lead to an extremely fun experience.
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Namor’s Abilities Are Perfect For a Game
Though underwater levels in video games are notoriously weak, Namor’s abilities could help make these sections significantly more fun. Players could ally with sea creatures like whales, zoom through the sea at incredible speed, and command troops into battle. However, what could make aMarvelgame about Namor particularly fun is that gameplay would not be limited to underwater combat.
Namormay be stronger when he is in the water, as his healing factor and strength are both increased, his wings allow him to be a formidable threat on land as well. If they function like they did in the film, players would essentially be able to double jump and dash through the sky, and the developer of this hypothetical game could keep things fair by adding cooldowns for Namor’s midair movement. Being able to fight in the sky, dive in the water, and battle another enemy under the sea could make for a stellar gameplay loop.
The siren songfeatured inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forevercould be another fun ability to mess around with when controlling Namor in a game. While it could be used to make enemies kill themselves like in the film, skill tree upgrades could allow players to modify the ability, with one siren song debuffing enemies and another brainwashing them so that they will fight alongside the player.
A Namor Game Could Take Players To Talokan
Much likeRyan Cooglermade the nation of Wakanda feel like a real place with its own culture, the director imbued Namor’s city of Talokan with tons of personality and history. The scene where the city is showcased was breathtaking, and players would surely like to see more of the city. A video game could provide that experience, letting players explore various locations in Talokan as well as key areas around Namor’s home. Going from a vibrant underwater city to a deep part of the ocean with mysterious creatures and enemies to fight could be a ton of fun, offering experiences and locations that are rarely seen in games.
Namor’s anti-hero status makes him an interesting protagonist, as though he cares greatly for his people, his hatred for surface dwellers and those different from him usually sees him thrust into the villain role. Whilethe rumored Black Panther gamecould use him as a villain, which would still let gamers see Talokan and could result in a great boss battle both in the sky and on land, he could absolutely carry his own game. A hero that shines in the air and sea would be tough to craft combat systems for, but the payoff could absolutely be worth it. WithNamorshining so brightly inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, he could do the same in the realm of video games.
