Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1685 Ratings

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  1. JWil
    Nov 4, 2021
    6
    Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is Square Enix’s attempt to come back after the disaster that was Marvels Avengers. Well I’m glad to say this game is better in a few ways. Let’s get into it. The game is quite linear and there aren’t many paths to follow but the paths there are are few. You’ll have to keep an eye out for components that Rocket works on Peter Quill’s suit for upgrades.Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is Square Enix’s attempt to come back after the disaster that was Marvels Avengers. Well I’m glad to say this game is better in a few ways. Let’s get into it. The game is quite linear and there aren’t many paths to follow but the paths there are are few. You’ll have to keep an eye out for components that Rocket works on Peter Quill’s suit for upgrades. Being an RPG man myself I would have liked abilities to be unlocked via levels and natural progression rather than finding things in each level. For the special moves there are skill points earned in battles with enemies. You can only upgrade Star Lord’s (Peter Quill’s) suit via the found components. Not anyone else’s suit. The other character have 4 different special moves they can do like Star Lord. I didn’t realize this til later chapters though. Silly me. The suits are only cosmetic and give no in game effect. This being a square game and a somewhat of an RPG I expected the suits to actually do something in game since the price of the game was 70$ with those extra suits bought for the preorder. I was let down due to that. I’ve never been that into the GOTG but this was a nice Action RPG from Square so I wanted to show my support. The games story is okay I suppose. The crazy cultists bad guys always seem to be in media these days and it gets annoying. It especially gets annoying when they don’t know wether they are a cult or a church. They are two different things but the characters don’t seem to be educated enough to know the difference. I was surprised at the music that Star Lord liked in this particular game. It was much different than that of the GOTG movie. No Jackson 5, no Come and Get Your Love…. There were songs missing that could have made the game more enjoyable. The huddling mechanic where the team comes together to have a pep talk mid battle seemed a bit out of place and when fighting enemies mid battle you really wouldn’t even dream of doing that or you’d definitely die. Overall the game is a unique experience but it isn’t without flaws. The game had glitches in it multiple times. I can count them on one hand but they made me redo parts of the game which wasted precious time and I didn’t quite enjoy that. I feel Square has a long way to go to get this genre of game to be enjoyable as their classic JRPG works. It stated to fee repetitive and exhausting toward the end. They talk a lot!! I mean ALOT!! I wanted them to be quiet sometimes, but I’m an introverted person maybe that’s why. That made me not able to play this game all at once. The customizing options for the game was good however and it makes it accessible to anyone. That I was glad about. I didn’t want a Dark Souls or Sekiro title here every thought those have their place. I’m glad GOTG doesn’t play like that. So for the conclusion game is better than Avengers. No online. Single player, fun to a degree. The story isn’t very good. The music wasn’t all that. The voice acting was good. Glitches may throw you back a few hours. The game gets repetitive and looks beautiful but lacks something older Square Enix titles have. It didn’t feel all that special. The gameplay takes a backseat for the narrative which pushes you where it wants you to go rather than you having the freedom to choose. I give The Guardians of the Galaxy a 6 out of 10. I played may Square games over the years so maybe my expectations for this one was a bit high. I hope they get the formula for their superhero games down in the future. I’ll see y’all later. Hopefully this review makes you consider wether this title is for you or not. Thanks for reading, and have a great day!… Expand
  2. 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
  3. AbsorbingSheath
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    It is a good single-player adventure with relaxed gameplay, nice characters, beautiful locations and finished plot. Took about 20 hours to complete and it was the most interesting AAA game that has been released released this year. Do not be afraid of something similar to Marvel's Avengers, it is completely different videogame
  4. Nawa
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Special…just special …. The experience was fulfilling…… and the the writing of this game is among the best ever in the industry… I had a blast and it is my GOTY
  5. djclubberlang
    Oct 27, 2021
    7
    UPDATE: I have encountered a game breaking bug on chapter 10. Alerted the deva on reddit and still no fix. I only have one save and cant progress. Only option is to completely restart the campaign. Beware, very very buggy. Story is great but not if you can’t ply it…bumping from a 9 to a 7. The most fun I’ve had playing a single player campaign in a long, long time.
  6. Metaversal
    Nov 3, 2021
    9
    Excellent storyline. However, it’s very linear. My only conclusion is to give it a Perfect score, 5/7.
  7. Ayvan
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Great story, awesome characters, good gameplay. Gorgeous graphics! A little bit of bugs on release. Best game of 2021 for me.
  8. Consumemedia2
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Literally created an account for the first time to say how underrated this game is. Great single player triple A experience which most studios wouldn't take a risk of making. Reminds me of old linear games I would enjoy like Uncharted 2. I'm playing on an OLED tv, the visuals and graphics are stunning. I expected to hate the writing and bickering but it's fantastic and not cringe. FacialLiterally created an account for the first time to say how underrated this game is. Great single player triple A experience which most studios wouldn't take a risk of making. Reminds me of old linear games I would enjoy like Uncharted 2. I'm playing on an OLED tv, the visuals and graphics are stunning. I expected to hate the writing and bickering but it's fantastic and not cringe. Facial animation and acting is really great. Hope this game sells well and there's a sequel. Levels and gameplay is immersive. I understand the wait for sale mentality but this is worth 60 dollars. Yet a poor open sandbox is considered worth 60 all the time because of meaningless hours spent. You can also replay this on new game plus with other dialogue choices, many costumes and collectibles, abilities upgrades etc.… Expand
  9. xxsaqerxx
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing the story is perfect and the characters are perfect and the visuals are perfect but there are some bugs I hope they will fix it in the future overall one of the best games I’ve played in the last 5 years
  10. Ponds98
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Extremely FUN, the game is really awesome, too bad It got a "bad marketing" because is really a surprise.
    It's not a perfect game on the technical side because of his "cross-gen nature" but the story is GREAT, far better than the movies of MCU, gameplay funny and action.
    Best plot ever, brilliant character development (Mantis in this game is far better than the **** one of the MCU) and    Extremely FUN, the game is really awesome, too bad It got a "bad marketing" because is really a surprise.
    It's not a perfect game on the technical side because of his "cross-gen nature" but the story is GREAT, far better than the movies of MCU, gameplay funny and action.
    Best plot ever, brilliant character development (Mantis in this game is far better than the **** one of the MCU) and fun gameplay.
    The puzzles are brilliant and well done, not boring because of the sinergy between the guardians.
    Overall not a perfect game but a GREAT Guardians of the Galaxy game, maybe the perfect one about the team.    … Expand
  11. Dr_Adamo
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    This is the highest quality single player can get apart from the all-star Playstation studious AAA budget and talent. Amazing job.
  12. MadBert91
    Nov 3, 2021
    10
    Me ha parecido un juegazo de los que hacía tiempo que no jugaba. A nivel argumental es una historia original, entretenida muy en la linea de guardianes de la galaxia. El doblaje al castellano es espectacular, a nivel jugable es dinámico y responde con suavidad. Muy recomendable
  13. FuzzyBearbarian
    Nov 3, 2021
    7
    Guardians of the Galaxy is a game that fans will love and non fans will like. My experience with it was a mixed bag though. Here are the bullet points:

    - terrible save system, auto saves override manual saves - only 5 bosses: the 2nd boss is on a timer and doesn't require you to even fight, while the final boss is easily one of the worst designed boss fights I've ever played since it    Guardians of the Galaxy is a game that fans will love and non fans will like. My experience with it was a mixed bag though. Here are the bullet points:

    - terrible save system, auto saves override manual saves
    - only 5 bosses: the 2nd boss is on a timer and doesn't require you to even fight, while the final boss is easily one of the worst designed boss fights I've ever played since it is basically a game of projectile spam, waves of minions, and quick time events
    - enemies are repetitive and for the most part not really that interesting
    - tiresome arguments between characters that never cease (they don't stop talking, ever)
    - the characters are great as per usual Marvel standards
    - choices do have some consequences, but most are inconsequential
    - streaming music mode puts large annoying distracting text at top of screen
    - exploration is scarce and mostly pointless (some nice skins, that's about it)
    - you can find way more upgrade materials than upgrades are available, negating need to explore for them
    - auto aim lock on system switches between enemies when many enemies are present preventing ability to aim properly, especially in the final boss fight, even when you have the option not to break lock on checked (I imagine this is a glitch, but I can't be sure)
    - lots of time wasting activities and conversations between actual interesting gameplay
    - extremely average puzzles that seem to exist to pad out game time
    - won't run at 60FPS/4K on PS5 (enjoy 1080p yay)
    - lots of bugs, many game breaking requiring restart. This happened every single chapter in the game (so more than a dozen). Most common bug was the menu for Guardian abilities not working when you need a Guardian ability to proceed, forcing a restart
    - Huddle mechanic is one of the worst mechanics in a game (interrupt fights to stop and chat like a football timeout, then pick one of 2 choices to get damage buff, and a lot of the time the right choice is impossible to determine)
    - photo mode is bound to L3/R3, but you must use those buttons for other actions, causing you to drop into photo mode accidentally frequently
    - phenomenal soundtrack (even with streaming mode turned on)
    - great voice acting
    - good graphics, harmed by lack of 60fps/4k but supported by 30fps 4k
    - many scenes can be skipped by mashing circle, but many can't be skipped
    - is linear, but for this style of game that's in its favour rather than a bad thing

    Ultimately the incredible visuals and music made this game as enjoyable as it was, though on PS5 those visuals are not the beautiful 4K visuals the PC version has unless you want a 30fps gameplay experience.

    The combat is pretty shallow all things considered, despite there being a few nice synergies between different Guardian's abilities.

    By the end of the game I was bored with the combat and tired of the banter. There is an NG+ that enables you to try some different options to see what very slightly different outcomes you might get, but I'm happy to have played it once and to leave it at that.

    This one is really for lovers of the comic. If you're on PC, it's also for lovers of virtual photography. But for lovers of deep and engaging gameplay, not so much.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. Antoniods
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    È un gioco rivoluzionario action adventure molto interattivo e divertente. Ogni capitolo è vario e interattivo. Bella grafica è un gameplay spettacolare. Spero di vederlo migliorare sulla fluidità e correggere qualche glitch e bug. Spero che Jean Francois realizzi un secondo capitolo su questa strada del single player. Nel secondo immagino ad esempio il bancone dei potenziamenti che alcuniÈ un gioco rivoluzionario action adventure molto interattivo e divertente. Ogni capitolo è vario e interattivo. Bella grafica è un gameplay spettacolare. Spero di vederlo migliorare sulla fluidità e correggere qualche glitch e bug. Spero che Jean Francois realizzi un secondo capitolo su questa strada del single player. Nel secondo immagino ad esempio il bancone dei potenziamenti che alcuni dei quali sono disponibili con Rocket e alcuni potenziamenti disponibili con Nicoletta. Aggiungerei aggiunte simili ad Horizon Forbidden West nuovi pianeti lineari esplorabili sotto acqua aggiungerei la guida anche delle moto tipiche dei guardiani addirittura in stile Final Fantasy VII Remake. Magari un Gameplay chesi appresta sulle 40 ore di gameplay lineare con nuova varietà di minigiochi ed enigmi da sfruttare diversi personaggi tutti gli eroi sempre Star Lord maggiormente protagonista. Nel seguito ci vorrebbe qualcuno che se la prende con Lady Hellbender e i guardiani saranno pronti a collaborare con Lady Hellbender.… Expand
  16. 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
  17. WOKER43
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр про супергероев!
    Интересный сюжет, харизматичные персонажи, информативные диалоги, которые раскрывают прошлое героев и события, яркий и красочно-масштабный визуал.
    Боевая система проста, но при этом динамичная, а при использовании "Ульты" становится мега-динамика, с хитами 80х. Не обошлось и без багов (не срабатывали скрипты, глюки с анимациями, прерываниями в озвучке и    Одна из лучших игр про супергероев!
    Интересный сюжет, харизматичные персонажи, информативные диалоги, которые раскрывают прошлое героев и события, яркий и красочно-масштабный визуал.
    Боевая система проста, но при этом динамичная, а при использовании "Ульты" становится мега-динамика, с хитами 80х.
    Не обошлось и без багов (не срабатывали скрипты, глюки с анимациями, прерываниями в озвучке и звуках), но это не мешает сохранять весь драйв на протяжении всего сюжета. Добротная работа над ошибками, после донатного и ненужного ко-оп режима "Мстители".    … Expand
  18. Paulor_r
    Nov 2, 2021
    10
    probably the best game of the year, great graphics, great gameplay and the best script i have ever seen in a videogame
  19. somedevsaregood
    Nov 2, 2021
    0
    This game is not good for its price buy at $10 or free. I dont think this game is linear and its not really fun for that. Story is there but we have the movie storys. So didnt need another stroy and the game studio is nah we dont want them around any longer,
    ALL THE GOOD REVIEW ARE PURCHASED BY SQUARE ENIX.
  20. Elders
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Amazing
    İt is a realy quality game
    Colorful
    Fun
    Sexy
    Good story
    Perfect grapchs
  21. facorreia
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    It looks fabulous, it plays great, the story is like a movie, and the dialog is hilarious.
  22. Vabedai
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    I really love this game! There is humor, combat, nice story and a stellar soundtrack!
  23. 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.
  24. Krosent
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    I really like the game. Finally we got single player oriented game with amazing cut scenes, bravo. Everyone who likes SP games go and get the game, you will not regret!
  25. thelastdevil
    Nov 1, 2021
    9
    Well this is certainly not what I've expected from the game. This has been the best Marvel game I've played so far. The story and characters are superb, it's like you're looking at the next Guardians of the Galaxy movie. The gameplay is a lot of action and it may be the only issue I have - it might seem repetitive for some people. I had tons of fun. I finished the game in approximately 20 hours.
  26. Salador2606
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Отличная игра. Превосходные графика, сюжет и юмор. Всем рекомендую. В эпоху появления тотальных плохих ремастеров или донатных помоек с элементами казино - эта игра абсолютно честная и заслуживает вашего внимания!

    Good game. Excellent graphics, plot and humor. I recommend to everyone. In the era of the emergence of total bad remasters or donated dumpsters with casino elements - this    Отличная игра. Превосходные графика, сюжет и юмор. Всем рекомендую. В эпоху появления тотальных плохих ремастеров или донатных помоек с элементами казино - эта игра абсолютно честная и заслуживает вашего внимания!

    Good game. Excellent graphics, plot and humor. I recommend to everyone. In the era of the emergence of total bad remasters or donated dumpsters with casino elements - this game is absolutely fair and deserves your attention!    … Expand
  27. Touch098
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Great dialogue, fun gameplay, and looks incredible. We need to see more single player experiences like this one.
  28. Cosmoon
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    An awesome game! It's like interactive marvel movie. Jokes are funny, story is interesting, there is no microtransactions, soundtrack is great, visual part is more than great - this game is must to be played. I think it will be the game of the year 2021!
  29. Alberti
    Nov 1, 2021
    0
    Too much bugs ruin the enjoyment. Have to restart the game every time. Why can't they release a bug free game ever.
  30. uncharted4
    Nov 1, 2021
    10
    gameplay is fantastic, story is great. graphic look great.. Rocket, Star-Lord aka Peter, Gamora and Drax are great characters in this game. it is hell fun game ever i playing. hope it getting sequel
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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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