![]() Eidos Montreal has done an incredible job of creating a visually diverse and fascinating universe, and oftentimes it feels like you’re staring at an animated page of the comics. Topping off the positives on story and gameplay is the visual style of GotG. Once you get the whole team and some abilities, Guardians of the Galaxy’s combat is an absolute blast. ![]() Just like with the story, there’s a real sense of camaraderie in battles, and the other Guardians do a surprisingly good job of holding their own. ![]() Add a few extra skills, and things really start to take off. Everything feels surprisingly fluid, especially once you get the whole group together. GotG’s combat feels like a mix between a third-person shooter and a brawler, but it works surprisingly well. Past that, though, your team can interact with different parts of the environment, like Drax picking up and throwing a boulder. Each Guardian has a gauge that builds up, and when full you can command them to execute a special attack. In combat, you control Star-Lord directly but can issue a variety of different commands to your team. The team dynamic applies to much more than the story, however, as it ties in directly to every gameplay system as well. For example, if you choose to go off the beaten path and look for treasure, Rocket might comment on how Star-Lord is always wasting time and getting distracted. Even more impressive is how reactive so much of it feels, with party members commenting on whatever you choose to have Star-Lord do. The party is constantly chatting as you explore various different worlds around the galaxy, and the amount of dialogue in the game is truly staggering. One particular scene between Star-Lord and Drax shows surprising vulnerability and emotion. You just don’t see that kind of vulnerability in games that often. One of the most poignant scenes in recent memory depicts Drax and Star-Lord opening up about their trauma. Drax is the other standout as he manages to be comedic, like his film counterpart, but also brings an incredible emotional depth. Star-Lord is the beating heart of the group, with a fascinating story that puts a unique spin on the overused father-daughter trope. ![]() The game’s strongest quality is its steadfast dedication to storytelling, with each member of the Guardians getting their own development arc across the wider narrative. The game is currently 40 percent off on the PlayStation Store, until February 10, 2022, and it’s the perfect time to jump in.Īlthough it’s based on the comics, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy takes place in a new universe featuring brand new versions of the characters, just like Avengers and Spider-Man. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy truly embraces the spirit of its source material and manages to create one of the most engaging, emotional experiences in years. Already, less than six months later, the game is now on a pretty big sale discount that’s hard to pass up. Amidst the fall rush of titles, one of the biggest surprises of the year might have been passed up by many players, especially going off the negative reception to Marvel’s Avengers. 2021 was a big year for gaming, from a wealth of stellar indies to massive AAA hits like Halo Infinite and Deathloop. ![]()
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