Marvel's Avengers

 PlayStation 4
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4.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 2537 Ratings

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  1. LazyNinjaUK
    Jul 28, 2021
    4
    Bought this game for £20 and I still feel ripped off, why Square Enix / Crystal Dynamics felt an Avengers game needs to be a live service looter is beyond rational thought. The core gameplay is a monotonous trudge through the same corridors and levels, doing the same capture and hold points or defeat all enemies objectives. Melee combat which is 90% of this game feels spongy as all hell,Bought this game for £20 and I still feel ripped off, why Square Enix / Crystal Dynamics felt an Avengers game needs to be a live service looter is beyond rational thought. The core gameplay is a monotonous trudge through the same corridors and levels, doing the same capture and hold points or defeat all enemies objectives. Melee combat which is 90% of this game feels spongy as all hell, like your attacks aren't even connecting. In a world with God of War and the Arkham series, how you can screw up melee combat this bad is baffling. The worst crime this game commits other than the live service nonsense is that it makes all your heroes feel weak as candy floss in a bucket of water - if even basic grunt enemies are as little as 2 power levels higher than you, you die in a just a handful of hits. The Hulk should not die in 3 hits. Well done Crystal / Square - you took the hottest property in the past 20 years and p*ssed all over it.… Expand
  2. Byron_Morse
    Jul 26, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Square Enix just put Marvel's Avengers on free to play. It might bring the game back to life if it's free to play plus put all dlc contents free as well.… Expand
  3. da_auge_9907
    Jul 24, 2021
    4
    The power of the avengers decreases strongly in this game. So disappointing.
  4. dahurtbizness
    Jul 18, 2021
    0
    discount destiny with marvel characters, grindy gameplay lootboxes with cosmetic items upgrading your character is a grind, poorly written dialogues and Kamala Khan is forced into the story, awful faces on the character models, and all u do is punch robots in the entire game, what a disappointment.
    this game is trash!
  5. DSMovieReviewer
    Jul 10, 2021
    4
    First off, it had a good campaign and good DLC and okay gameplay and i am excited for more to come but I have noticed a lot of glitches in my gameplay and the graphics are very mediocre. And the fact they kept trying to put Kamala out there kind of ruins it but very good campaign overall. But the Multiplayer is overall not very good at all, the missions are very repetitive and getsFirst off, it had a good campaign and good DLC and okay gameplay and i am excited for more to come but I have noticed a lot of glitches in my gameplay and the graphics are very mediocre. And the fact they kept trying to put Kamala out there kind of ruins it but very good campaign overall. But the Multiplayer is overall not very good at all, the missions are very repetitive and gets annoying and I wish they put fun and value into them. And they should’ve improved their power system because it gets too greedy at times and drains the energy and fun out of you and if they fixed all that, maybe the game would’ve not flopped. I am very disappointed that this game fell. Hopefully they’ll improve in their GOTG game.… Expand
  6. Lukasgringl
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is funny to play your favorite hereos and fighting against the robots. And the story is great. With a good ending… Expand
  7. Indianaliam1
    Jun 21, 2021
    0
    Buggy **** gameplay, boring protagonist, bland story, **** the monetisation scheme, **** you, Square Enix.
  8. gerson_boson
    Jun 18, 2021
    2
    I was expecting a Spider-man ps4 kind of game. Very pior gameplay although the storytelling had potential.
  9. RIko374
    Jun 16, 2021
    5
    Скукота сильная. Было весьма интересное начало, поэтому и дальше стало интересно, что будет. Но дальше было настолько однообразно, настолько персонажи минимально различались, что доигрывалась игра через силу.
  10. Noah4Life
    Feb 16, 2021
    3
    Marvel's Avengers has some weird quirks to it. On one hand, it can be somewhat fun as a beat-em-up style game, but on the other, it can be a frustratingly micro-transaction-filled experience, with a game design that doesn't fit the context of the game. When I first played this game I was hoping for level designs similar to that of Spider-Man PS4, and the Arkham games, but unfortunatelyMarvel's Avengers has some weird quirks to it. On one hand, it can be somewhat fun as a beat-em-up style game, but on the other, it can be a frustratingly micro-transaction-filled experience, with a game design that doesn't fit the context of the game. When I first played this game I was hoping for level designs similar to that of Spider-Man PS4, and the Arkham games, but unfortunately this game is most similar to that of Destiny and other games where your goal is to grab loot. Which is a weird style of game to rip off for an Avengers game, but even then this game fails at making the loot useful. I never felt like the loot was actually worth picking up, and overall the base of the online component of the game was just... useless to be honest. Now, many people have been saying that this game has a good enough story to warrant a 6 or 7/10, but I don't agree with those people at all. The story isn't bad, but introduces things in a weird way. Like most of the story just kinda shows up, and if you don't read a lot of comics I can see how some of the story can be really confusing. I also feel like this game should've had more villains and boss fights in it, but it only has 2 supervillains. Which is pretty underwhelming. Of course the main problem with the game is the bugs. I have experienced so many glitches that made me restart checkpoints, and tons of frame rate dips, as well as pop-in, the technical issues that were shown in this game were proof in my opinion that this game should've been delayed and better tested before release. Overall, I had some fun with this game, but it wasn't a lot, and I feel really disappointed by this game in general. If I was given the choice I'd probably give it like 2.75/10, but I think 3/10 is fine enough, if you don't care about technical problems, and just want a basic button masher with mediocre combat... I don't know why you would, but I would say that this an okay game for you, but if you're looking for a high quality marvel game... well this ain't it, Overall it was a very disappointing experience… Expand
  11. SidW
    Jun 3, 2021
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Farming endlessly after main storyline in same maps with same enemies but with more and more disgusting skills. But things change after I met Hawkeye storyline’s boss. I found the most annoying boss in my decades’ video game experience: about only 6 times’ mistakes are allowed in about 15min’s battle in which even with a perfect dodge, I can be hit, and beyond attack preview red zone I can be stunned.
    Beginning to hate avengers’ series due to a whole night of torture struggling.    … Expand
  12. A-Lyra
    May 27, 2021
    0
    Everything’s broken, glitched or (in the best scenario) just bugged, DON’T buy this game, it’s been almost a year after launch and we’ve only got more and more lazy MTX €15 each, the “different suits” are just recolors (from €10 to €15), you have to pay for the “free” content if you want to play it fully (€10 for each character except the original 6 avengers). The story’s mediocre at bestEverything’s broken, glitched or (in the best scenario) just bugged, DON’T buy this game, it’s been almost a year after launch and we’ve only got more and more lazy MTX €15 each, the “different suits” are just recolors (from €10 to €15), you have to pay for the “free” content if you want to play it fully (€10 for each character except the original 6 avengers). The story’s mediocre at best and the devs openly censor criticism, both constructive and destructive equally, which is obviously HORRIBLE for a GAAS.



    TL;DR

    I’ve never been scammed this bad before, if you want a hero game go play Spider-Man, Batman or the LEGO games, this game is NOT a good choice. Run away while you can.    … Expand
  13. fedehorn
    May 25, 2021
    4
    I've no doubt this is the worst video game i've ever played, after 8 months from the relise the game is still full of bug and the worst part is that seems that no one of the developers cares about it. Mostly of the mission in the end game have mission objectives that don't appear and you are forced to reload the checkpoint and in the worst cases enemies are not spawning and you are forcedI've no doubt this is the worst video game i've ever played, after 8 months from the relise the game is still full of bug and the worst part is that seems that no one of the developers cares about it. Mostly of the mission in the end game have mission objectives that don't appear and you are forced to reload the checkpoint and in the worst cases enemies are not spawning and you are forced to restart the mission. There is no a form you can fill online where you can report all those issues, you can try through Twitter but they don't really care, they are using that only to promote their glitchy game. I'll give up on this and please do a favor to yourself, save your money.… Expand
  14. Oin7fXT
    May 17, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yeah Why … Expand
  15. Ivo_Bustamante
    May 15, 2021
    6
    Historia media sosa, jugabilidad medio rara como de móvil es un poco corto el juego
  16. Filfil
    May 10, 2021
    0
    DONT buy this moneygrab crap of a game. This game is soulless and only wants your money.
  17. Alexmsantos
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Um game muito divertido, com uma boa história. Para quem quer se sentir um vingador, eu recomendo.
  18. Skurttish
    May 3, 2021
    8
    A strong middle segment carries a slow beginning—all in all, I liked the story as a whole, although the beginning wasn’t my favorite.

    My biggest issue was how clunky and floaty the controls were. Each move is a bit longer than you’d hope it to be, meaning you can’t dodge when you want to; each step is a bit more cinematic than is practical, so your character feels like a boat that you    A strong middle segment carries a slow beginning—all in all, I liked the story as a whole, although the beginning wasn’t my favorite.

    My biggest issue was how clunky and floaty the controls were. Each move is a bit longer than you’d hope it to be, meaning you can’t dodge when you want to; each step is a bit more cinematic than is practical, so your character feels like a boat that you have to maneuver. That gets important when you die three or four times on a platforming section.

    I also thought the game was a little bit overcomplicated, with a few too many skill tree categories and gear types/bonuses and mission types and etc—but then again, I like single player campaigns, so that’s what I was looking for: A simple story game. Someone who likes online multiplayer looters will enjoy this more, maybe.

    But with all that out of the way, I liked the cinematic value of the game, and I liked that they stayed true to making the Avengers look as awesome as possible, which is a big part of the Avengers schtick. This game gave me and my 11-year-old kid, an Avengers fan, a happy memory together.

    7.5/10, but for Metacritic purposes I’ll round it up to an 8.    … Expand
  19. hinfectos
    May 1, 2021
    5
    Comprado de salida por 69.99€ y... Gran decepción.

    Si eres fan de Marvel y te gustan los hack and slash, ahora que está a precios más bajos, puede ser recomendable. El juego en sí es divertido, pero no te hace mucha gracia si has pagado lo que pagué yo. Tiene muchos aspectos que dejan que desear, empezando por el obvio handicap de no tener las licencias de las voces y caras de los    Comprado de salida por 69.99€ y... Gran decepción.

    Si eres fan de Marvel y te gustan los hack and slash, ahora que está a precios más bajos, puede ser recomendable. El juego en sí es divertido, pero no te hace mucha gracia si has pagado lo que pagué yo.

    Tiene muchos aspectos que dejan que desear, empezando por el obvio handicap de no tener las licencias de las voces y caras de los personajes de UCM. Dejando eso de lado, los gráficos no lo mejoran, el doblaje es ridículo (al menos en español) y la gran cantidad de bugs sumado a que no hay muchos jugadores on-line, hacen de lo que pudo ser una obra maestra un juego muy sin más.

    La historia muy blandita e insulsa, podría ser BASTANTE mejor, y en mi caso, viniendo de Marvel's Spiderman vine de una obra maestra y me topé con un juego a medias.

    ¿Te lo regalán? Genial, te parecerá un regalo muy bueno, pero comprarlo de salida fue un auténtico atraco a mano armada sólo a la altura de Cybepunk 2077.    … Expand
  20. PlayerBoy95
    Apr 26, 2021
    0
    This game never should've been released on 8 gen. 720p and 20fps is a **** joke, ridiculous. Not worth any money. If you really need to try it play it through ps now, but don't pay for ps now just for avengers, not worth it as well.
  21. EdwardG
    Apr 25, 2021
    5
    Marvel's Avengers is a bland, passable game which fails to do anything special with its source material.

    It's a mediocre game but the main campaign has some decent moments - I enjoyed the storyline and the characters enough to see it through to the end. There are some cool bits as you run into each of the Avengers, reassemble the team and get to explore each playable character's    Marvel's Avengers is a bland, passable game which fails to do anything special with its source material.

    It's a mediocre game but the main campaign has some decent moments - I enjoyed the storyline and the characters enough to see it through to the end. There are some cool bits as you run into each of the Avengers, reassemble the team and get to explore each playable character's arsenal, but the missions are just so boring that I didn't feel like getting through the rest of the content.

    Its disappointing how uninspired everything is, from the tired, repetitious level design to the drab environments, nameless enemies and the unnecessary loot structure. Although each character has a fairly unique moveset, the combat doesn't have a good feel to it and the fights lack impact. The game also runs very poorly on the PS4.

    Overall this is a very middling package and one that falls way short of the mark given the source material. Marvel's Avengers is a live service but I don't believe it offers enough compelling gameplay to warrant sticking with it.    … Expand
  22. maverickAvatar
    Apr 24, 2021
    10
    Our whole family loves this game. The reviews scared me away but our youngest really wanted it so we took a chance. Glad we did. Looking forward to more from this but this is a really fun game.
  23. eighthhokage
    Apr 23, 2021
    0
    I can’t even calm down enough to write a review. If you have any respect for yourself and marvel STAY AWAY FROM THIS GAME
  24. Trilheiros
    Apr 22, 2021
    0
    Jogo parece um caça-níquel e modo on LINE e muito bugado. Não vale a pena comprar pelo preço que está hoje.
  25. Ceteth
    Apr 20, 2021
    2
    I actually created an account to write how disapointed I am. Don't be fooled by the games title. It let's you play avenger from time to time, but after about 5 hours with the game, I can say that for majority of it, game makes you play unknown teenage girl, which is not only boring but simply bad character. Right now I'm at the point when I struggle to come back to the game, as I'm forcedI actually created an account to write how disapointed I am. Don't be fooled by the games title. It let's you play avenger from time to time, but after about 5 hours with the game, I can say that for majority of it, game makes you play unknown teenage girl, which is not only boring but simply bad character. Right now I'm at the point when I struggle to come back to the game, as I'm forced to play with some Kamala Khan, instead of THE AVENGERS. It's very rare for me to dislike a character so much that if I could, I would return the game.… Expand
  26. cylentstorm
    Apr 14, 2021
    6
    Take one part Ultimate Alliance and add one part extract of Destiny, then stir vigorously. Bake until only half-done, then cover with a thick layer of F2P jank and pointless microtransactions. Serve with a fat blunt garnish, and try to imagine that you're playing a worthy successor to old-school superhero brawlers.
  27. CoreGamer1408
    Apr 14, 2021
    4
    Not the movie MCU characters, oh well. Kamala Khan who? So no wider general audience recognition. One for the comic book nerds I suppose? Gameplay + currency = cash grab. Experiences like this don't warrant or are worthy of in-depth review. Game was purchased pre-owned 40% of retail price and borrowed it off a family member. Time wasted, but at least no money wasted. People will forgetNot the movie MCU characters, oh well. Kamala Khan who? So no wider general audience recognition. One for the comic book nerds I suppose? Gameplay + currency = cash grab. Experiences like this don't warrant or are worthy of in-depth review. Game was purchased pre-owned 40% of retail price and borrowed it off a family member. Time wasted, but at least no money wasted. People will forget this game faster than they forget what they emptied in to the trashcan.… Expand
  28. MikeOlivier
    Apr 13, 2021
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Story is Fine, the graphic is fine I guess, I hate that the level is repetitive and that the game is a live service. I just hope that the DLC is good if not **** Game… Expand
  29. alank8704
    Apr 11, 2021
    5
    Extremely boring gameplay. I just stopped after playing the campaign which had a really good story but the gameplay had me force myself even through that.
  30. bersi84
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Avengers is visually and acoustically impressive. Especially with the next-gen patch and a good surround system the gameplay is really fun, smooth, fluent and the destruction you do is immersive and now the inevitable BUT is coming. This game has so much potential with all the characters you can play and the levels they created but the gameplay itself feels very boring to me.

    The game    Avengers is visually and acoustically impressive. Especially with the next-gen patch and a good surround system the gameplay is really fun, smooth, fluent and the destruction you do is immersive and now the inevitable BUT is coming. This game has so much potential with all the characters you can play and the levels they created but the gameplay itself feels very boring to me.

    The game loop is basically find your new level clean it up, do some sidestuff (which is basically all the same: either unlocking a door for loot or finding loot). The levels are too bland especially the ones now in a city. Again, the visuals are impressive but the gameplay felt so boring to me. Also one thing I realized is that I didnt feel like skilling into anything because the skill descriptions were unintuitive. So I pushed my specials most of the time. I felt like missing out on stuff but it felt really complicated.

    The other thing is that the missions are quite repetitive and for the story missions you have to swap between characters (you are forced to) which is kind of nice because you play them all at times but the item and level system feel so enraging because every new character will be level 1 and naked. So you level them again, the enemies scale to you so it is okay but you loot yourself through crap over and over and over. And there are like.. more then a handful characters. The campaign length with the latest Future Imperfect DLC feature around 20hrs of playtime if you dont rush through and so some side stuff (not 100%ing everything).

    My verdict is very undecisive. I had fun with this game. I love the sound and the visuals. But the game loop and the skill system feel horrible to me. I liked the characters a lot but levling and looting them all over again sucked. I bought it for around 20 bucks which seems a fair price, even 30 might be okay. I m no hardcore fan so it was okay for me but I feel some really die-hard fans will be very disappointed. I think they missed a huge opportunity with this game but it is still by all means not bad.    … Expand
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#10 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2020

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Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 91 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 91
  3. Negative: 5 out of 91
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2020
    65
    It could’ve been a great single player title. The publisher chose to go down the game as a service path though, and those who prefer to play solo need to tackle run-of-the-mill co-op missions. The multiplayer on the other hand is messy, chaotic and in the long run boring. When the developers manage to fix the most pressing bugs and find a way to bring more variety to co-op, this might become a solid game. Right now, I can only recommend it to the biggest fans of the Avengers. [11/2020, p.26]
  2. Cubed3
    Nov 2, 2020
    70
    This is the perfect example of "Games as a Service" done right. Marvel's Avengers offers up a superb campaign story to play through that is promised to be expanded on in the future. The gameplay may be repetitive, but it includes just enough to keep players interested and invested in the endgame content that is available now to keep this game going until the next step in its roadmap. The possibilities and potential in the future here are hugely exciting.
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  3. GamingBolt
    Nov 1, 2020
    50
    There have been plenty of moments during my time with Marvel's Avengers where I’ve genuinely had a great time. But this game keeps finding ways to drag itself down- at times it almost feels like it goes out of its way to do so. There’s just so much here that I can’t overlook, no matter how hard I may try. An unnecessary and broken loot system, a litany of horrible technical issues, uninspired and one-note mission design, and a story that fails just as much as it succeeds- it doesn’t matter how mindlessly fun the combat is, it isn't enough to overcome such a heavy list of problems.
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