Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1685 Ratings

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  1. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    Completely underrated. Game was so much fun to play. Groot was a little annoying at first but it got much better.
  2. suvon102
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Really solid Marvel game with a surprisingly great story that dives deep into each characters. The game starts slow but really ramps up after the first act with tons of secrets to explore. The combat I felt was basic but still fun if you can get into it. Overall it was a solid experience and I hope to have a sequel its way better than their previous title Marvels Avengers.
  3. Strichstarke
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Good game. Highly recommend if you are looking for a decent single player game that will make you feel like youre watching a movie and taking part in it yourself :)
  4. AlexJugent
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра, сингловые проекты без доната и дрочильни в открытом мире сейчас большая редкость.
  5. Guardsman117
    Oct 31, 2021
    8
    Just completed the game and damn was that a hell of a ride. 18-20 hours of story/ gameplay inc. outfit and collectables hunting. Brilliant story, great combat, awesome acting. Deep comic cuts keeping you on your toes. Very humorous and excellent Score + 80's soundtrack...8/10
  6. Spideyfan4Life
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    The flarkin greatest Superhero game ever made and I say that with Spider-Man being my favorite Hero by far. The combat is engaging and fluid, the dialogue is Mass Effect-esque in all the best ways, the environments are beautiful and at times mind-blowing and the story is simply one of the most well written stories ever put in a video game.. and those final 2 chapters made this the bestThe flarkin greatest Superhero game ever made and I say that with Spider-Man being my favorite Hero by far. The combat is engaging and fluid, the dialogue is Mass Effect-esque in all the best ways, the environments are beautiful and at times mind-blowing and the story is simply one of the most well written stories ever put in a video game.. and those final 2 chapters made this the best finale I ever played. I was one of the very few who believed in it before launch and yet even my own expectations were blown away. Take a bow, Eidos Montreal and let this game be a shining example that Marvel can be so much more than the movies when the right dev with passion is behind it.… Expand
  7. kiddeath36
    Oct 29, 2021
    8
    Guardians from the movies < Guardians from this Game

    This is a story-driven game first while gameplay second. Star-Lord doesn't feel that great to play as, but you might get used to him (You can't switch between characters). I believe Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun story while having awkward characters with human emotions. Some pacing problems, because of my choices towards the    Guardians from the movies < Guardians from this Game

    This is a story-driven game first while gameplay second. Star-Lord doesn't feel that great to play as, but you might get used to him (You can't switch between characters).
    I believe Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun story while having awkward characters with human emotions. Some pacing problems, because of my choices towards the end.
    Also, this game has the same issue as Star Wars Fallen Order, lack of polish. You can find some skins to wear, but They are quite hard to find. Overall you might end up liking these Guardians more.    … Expand
  8. Kalcired
    Mar 21, 2022
    0
    Pessimo.
    Rispettando i requisiti minimi fa fatica a girare con freeze, importanti frame drop arrivando quasi a bloccarsi, avviando la gestione attività si vedono dei picchi nell'uso della CPU, quindi ogni volta che inizia a bloccarsi bisogna passare alla gestione attività e il gioco torna a funzionare normalmente, ben ottimizzato.
    La trama non si collega in alcun modo ai film e non ho    Pessimo.
    Rispettando i requisiti minimi fa fatica a girare con freeze, importanti frame drop arrivando quasi a bloccarsi, avviando la gestione attività si vedono dei picchi nell'uso della CPU, quindi ogni volta che inizia a bloccarsi bisogna passare alla gestione attività e il gioco torna a funzionare normalmente, ben ottimizzato.

    La trama non si collega in alcun modo ai film e non ho apprezzato la cosa, belle le musiche, ma diventano presto tipetitive come i combattimenti,tempi comici da dimenticare dato che si infila black humor affrontando il tema della morte col sorriso e la battuta pronta alternando brevi sprazzi di serietà, sinceramente l'ho trovata una scelta di cattivo gusto e poco capace di coinvolgere il giocatore.    … Expand
  9. JohnnyD2008
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Не ожидал, что эта игра окажется настолько крутой. Если сомневаетесь, можете смело брать, очень хорошая игра.
  10. colt45z
    Nov 5, 2021
    10
    Game of the year.

    This game is a must play for all fans of story driven adventure games. It has everything you could want. I became connected with the characters in a way unlike many other video games.TV
  11. millercarv
    Nov 30, 2021
    0
    Masterpiece, I have no doubt about this. Guardians Of The Galaxy delivery one of the best experience in games.
  12. RevolverCasemir
    Oct 28, 2021
    7
    GAMEPLAY : The gameplay is ok once you level up but some animations are sloppy which makes combat unsatisfying.

    The game gives the illusion of choice but your choices don't really matter. There's minor changes to the path you take but no consequence to the overall story. Don't sell people on making choices if its not gonna effect the story line. Tons and Tons of forced walking and    GAMEPLAY : The gameplay is ok once you level up but some animations are sloppy which makes combat unsatisfying.

    The game gives the illusion of choice but your choices don't really matter. There's minor changes to the path you take but no consequence to the overall story. Don't sell people on making choices if its not gonna effect the story line.

    Tons and Tons of forced walking and talking sections, that are very painful to get through

    Puzzles are way too simple

    You can't skip cutscenes.

    MUSIC: I love the 80's soundtrack but i honestly don't think they took advantage of those licensed tracks. There is barely a quite moment in the game so you can barely hear the music. At one point i just muted the VO.

    GRAPHIC: Stunning, Beautiful, thats where the budget went. The biggest take away for me is that the male characters looks handsome and great and even have curves to them but the women don't. Every women is shaped like a brick, with very ugly haircuts. Hellbender look like she has Drax body but Cassandra's face from Assassins creed. Makes no sense and it feels like a double standard.

    VO: Its not as endearing as the creators think it is. There is barely a quite moment for you to take in the sights or just digest what happened. Just talking talking talking.

    CHARACTERS: DRAX, PETER, ROCKET, GROOT, LIPLESS all fantastic. I did not care about anyone else. The females in this game especially i found annoying and unlikeable, like most western AAA games.

    STORY: I did not care for the story at all. Star Lords daughter? why? I hate that this annoying little girl was the whole focus for this game. Why could it not be a space romp of random adventure with the guardians similar to a season of cowboy bebop. I did not care for this kid from the start, found her painful to listen to. Also why are most of the major characters females? Did you have to hit a quota?

    The overrated Last of Us influence continues to plague AAA single player games to this day. As expected this is yet another walky talkie game, a movie-game, a game that much rather be a movie than a game. The cutscenes are rendered and animated to perfection, everything is photo mode ready because thats important right? Does that mean the GAMEPLAY received the same level of attention? No of course not. GAMEPLAY IN A VIDEO GAME takes a back seat to cinematic. This game broke me, i can't do this anymore. Western corp have ruined gaming, every other day is a multiplayer, coop lazy garbage game announced, and when we finally get a single player game, that isnt a lazy FPS or a big for nothing ubisoft open world game, we get this Sony style overrated movie game that barely has gameplay. I can't win.    … Expand
  13. Dzz1rt
    Aug 8, 2022
    0
    Well another "film" instead of a game. Linear, boring, always talking characters... No open world.
    No gameplay at all for me.. With games like Horizon, RDR2, God of War, Elden Ring how can people be seduced by trash like this ones.. in comparison it's 0 against 10. Don't get me wrong, it's a very good FILM, but it's not a GAME, where u can live in a world.
  14. Stevekg
    Oct 28, 2021
    4
    Looks great but the handholding utterly ruins it. at times it pretty much plays itself and it's littered with QTE's. The space battles are pitiful, it's almost on rails and it's like 'babies first space game'. GotG is great but this game is a mammoth disappointment indeed.
  15. Correa
    Nov 2, 2021
    9
    Seguramente o melhor jogo que joguei esse ano.
    Experiência obrigatória para quem curte o universo Marvel.
    Personagens envolventes, história incrível com um ritmo perfeito! Diversão do início ao fim com muitas surpresas e reviravoltas, boas risadas garantidas também. O encantamento crescente com o jogo é garantido! Vale cada centavo, confesso que fiquei com receio por conta do péssimo    Seguramente o melhor jogo que joguei esse ano.
    Experiência obrigatória para quem curte o universo Marvel.

    Personagens envolventes, história incrível com um ritmo perfeito! Diversão do início ao fim com muitas surpresas e reviravoltas, boas risadas garantidas também. O encantamento crescente com o jogo é garantido!

    Vale cada centavo, confesso que fiquei com receio por conta do péssimo trabalho feito anteriormente com os Avengers mas esse game é único não tem nada haver com o Avengers, nada. Parabéns Eidos Montreal,e que venha logo uma sequência com um gameplay melhorado.

    Lugar garantido ao lado do Last of Us e God Of War , jogo maravilhoso.

    O gameplay em si precisa de aprimoramentos mas funciona para a proposta do jogo, se não fosse isso seria nota 10 com certeza.    … Expand
  16. Ranger_River
    Oct 31, 2021
    10
    I really like this game. The colorful environment is very beautiful. The gameplay and atmosphere of the game have fascinated me a lot .

    I love this game.
  17. Thomasev92
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    Awesome game that seemed to come from knowhere. Great story, watching the team grow as you progress through the game is great fun. Combat is alot better than I expected after you get most of your abilities. The Writing is great throughout with a few laugh out loud moments. If you like the mcu Guardian's of the galaxy you should definitely play this game.
  18. R_lizer
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Wow this game came out of nowhere it looks and feels awesome on the master console PS5 I highly recommend!!!
  19. facorreia
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    It looks fabulous, it plays great, the story is like a movie, and the dialog is hilarious.
  20. AnRem
    Nov 6, 2021
    9
    Really hope for the continuation of this game ! We all need to thank the developers! Some issues with the performance (frames rates) but overall great game. wish for more games like that.
  21. JSleaze
    Nov 13, 2021
    10
    Thank you square Enix for this game. And when i see that a lot of dudes speak in their mother language, I'll could do the same, but damn, I just hope a lot of people can read and understand this. Guardians of the Galaxy is my game of the year. Yes we had Ratchet, there was Resident Evil 8, Life is strange True Colors, Returnal, or Hades as the PlaySta tion version. Those games were great,Thank you square Enix for this game. And when i see that a lot of dudes speak in their mother language, I'll could do the same, but damn, I just hope a lot of people can read and understand this. Guardians of the Galaxy is my game of the year. Yes we had Ratchet, there was Resident Evil 8, Life is strange True Colors, Returnal, or Hades as the PlaySta tion version. Those games were great, yes. But this one was beyond that. The Characters, the soundtrack, these graphics and of course the story, are like the perfect symbiosis.
    If you like humor, if you like a great story, If you like awesome fights and great particles effects you have to play this game! And when you listen to hard rock and metal from the 80s this is the perfect game for you. If not, you should f*ck yourself     … Expand
  22. Aquelfoly
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    OMG that was so good and i directly whant to play a second time. Good job eidos montreal
  23. Jay1724
    Oct 31, 2021
    9
    Just beat GotG. Very enjoyable game. I still am not high on the combat, but the story and characters were really fun. They did a great job capturing the funness of the good Marvel movies.
  24. Murador
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    This game is so good. Great story, fun and likable characters, great music and I also found the gameplay fun. You also make some decisions during the course of the game and it seems to have some impact, like, there is one chapter that can go completly different depend on some choices... and in the very end it seems that your choices have some impact, tho Im not really sure about this, itThis game is so good. Great story, fun and likable characters, great music and I also found the gameplay fun. You also make some decisions during the course of the game and it seems to have some impact, like, there is one chapter that can go completly different depend on some choices... and in the very end it seems that your choices have some impact, tho Im not really sure about this, it reminded me a lot of mass effect here (nothing major like someone dying, etc)... anyway, I really enjoyed this game, and I really want it to be a sucess, so Eidos can do a sequence.… Expand
  25. moraisrailson
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Cool interactive adventure in the campaign of the most idiotic weirdos in all the galaxy, the main thing to praise the game for is the interaction and chemistry of the characters, the same gameplay needs to be improved in terms of improved shooting and animations. In general, the game looks great visually, the soundtrack is just incredible (thanks to the music of the 80s), and the scriptCool interactive adventure in the campaign of the most idiotic weirdos in all the galaxy, the main thing to praise the game for is the interaction and chemistry of the characters, the same gameplay needs to be improved in terms of improved shooting and animations. In general, the game looks great visually, the soundtrack is just incredible (thanks to the music of the 80s), and the script is very strong and good.… Expand
  26. Tommycbs
    Nov 13, 2021
    9
    Guardians of the galaxy review Well **** I didn’t expect it to be that good. The gameplay was so fun and well made with the team. The story is filled with cameos and Easter eggs I’m shocked at how many huge people they got in. You can tell the people who made this are fans of marvel because one of the first things you can unlock is the OG costumes from the 2014 movie. About 20 hours longGuardians of the galaxy review Well **** I didn’t expect it to be that good. The gameplay was so fun and well made with the team. The story is filled with cameos and Easter eggs I’m shocked at how many huge people they got in. You can tell the people who made this are fans of marvel because one of the first things you can unlock is the OG costumes from the 2014 movie. About 20 hours long which is perfect. Really expands the story of the characters. Graphics are pretty good and the soundtrack is obviously brilliant. So much fun. The sequel will be a day one buy.

    9/10.    … Expand
  27. Venomisakiller
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    This definitely exceeded my expectations. This is Square actually using their creativity and efforts in delivering the best Guardians game we would hope to get; not surrounded by corporate greed. This definitely blows Avengers out of the water; wish Avengers had the same treatment. Great story, engaging characters and amazing graphics, it has it all. Not a big Guardians fan, but this madeThis definitely exceeded my expectations. This is Square actually using their creativity and efforts in delivering the best Guardians game we would hope to get; not surrounded by corporate greed. This definitely blows Avengers out of the water; wish Avengers had the same treatment. Great story, engaging characters and amazing graphics, it has it all. Not a big Guardians fan, but this made me one; great job Square.… Expand
  28. NYFAN23
    Mar 2, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. *** No real spoilers but may seem like there are***

    Ultimately, I think this game will end up being around a 7. At the time of writing this I'm about to start chapter 3 so take that for what it's worth. I just have to get some stuff off my chest about this game at this moment. The initial impression was very very good and I will say that this is NOT a bad game at all. But I'd be lying if I said it was without many flaws. It was all going nice until the end of chapter 1. It ends with you flying your ship (or you think your flying your ship). The game literally has an intense scene and all you do is watch it play out. The second I realized I wasn't actually controlling anything, I started to have the doubts creep in. I did overlook it until chapter 2. My F-in oath. I did F all for 35 minutes. It was essentially a 35 min interactive cutscene where all you have to do is press a button every 15-20 seconds and the game will do the rest for you. Oh you do a little walking .. that was the extent of the "gameplay" in chapter 2. I'm going to play the game through and just enjoy it for what it is, a great story driven game with good characters. That's it. if your looking for an immersive experience, this game will not do any of that for you. If your looking for a silly, solid story driven game where you can just sit back and watch the movie then buy it. I'm sure it will get a little better once more skills are unlocked and more upgrades become available but, when you really really look at this game and get past all the great music, graphics, etc. you will realize that it is very flawed. It IS better than Avengers I will give it that but buyer beware here. You will not feel like your Star lord because the game doesn't allow that. It constantly takes control away from you breaking any immersion that there could have been. I would not recommend this game at full price, wait until it's around the $30 mark or so. Has a lot of potential but overall, not very good.

    EDIT: Came around to love this game! Turned out to be one of my fav games from last year, not saying a lot but it was quite a good game.    … Expand
  29. DemonicRobots
    Oct 29, 2021
    9
    I was seriously surprised with how good this game was. I expected to enjoy it more than my little time with Marvel's Avengers but not this much. Guardians of the Galaxy oozes with personality, sticking with that merry band of misfits well and creating amazing connections between all of them. All the team members are important in the writing, gameplay, and story. Nothing was lacking inI was seriously surprised with how good this game was. I expected to enjoy it more than my little time with Marvel's Avengers but not this much. Guardians of the Galaxy oozes with personality, sticking with that merry band of misfits well and creating amazing connections between all of them. All the team members are important in the writing, gameplay, and story. Nothing was lacking in these regards and they all synced well. The combat is a little simplistic as well as the upgrade system, but it really starts to pick up the more abilities you upgrade, and it was insanely fun to combine all of the Guardian's abilities, syncing them together with the correct items to do large amounts of damage to one heavy enemy of lay waste to a bunch of smaller enemies. The level design is excellent and the soundtrack, while horrendous for streamers with all the copyrighted music, has great choices. I think the biggest flaw of the game is that the mechanics of the game are really too simple, and there isn't a whole lot of depth despite the almost DMC-style of ranking system after every battle. You don't really get combos with melee or your guns, and the main way of showing style is how you combine and use your team's abilities. Overall you can tell this game had much more flavor and personality in comparison to Avengers, and doens't feel nearly as generic. It is fresh and fun, and I'm happy because there is probably going to be young kids playing this game and absolutely loving it. That, and no microtransactions plus a NG+ mode means I'll probably do another playthrough soon.… Expand
  30. Grizzlycat
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Great game, finally some single player that is just fun to play. Interesting plot, fantastic combat and the graphic looks really good too. Looking forward to more games from this studio.
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 98 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 98
  3. Negative: 0 out of 98
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    Guardians of Galaxy are the real blast that Marvel fans needed after more than mediocre Avengers. The “worst” part of the game is a mere fact, that you are not able to enjoy every single comment in the background and enjoy very well written characters.
  2. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jan 6, 2022
    100
    The story is entertaining, and it features characters from the Marvel universe that haven't yet surfaced in the movies, such as Fin Fang Foom, Lady Hellbender and the Nova Corps. Add in the requisite humor and self-deprecation and an eclectic killer soundtrack, and you get one of the most enjoyable games of the year.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Dec 2, 2021
    70
    Guardians keeps you strapped in for the ride, and while it does dip once too often, the emotional highs outweigh the patience-testing lows. [Issue#366, p.108]
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