Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
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  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 25, 2021
    70
    Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is like a tie-in of 15 year ago with corridors, forced paths to follow and little arenas in which you must fight enemies in the same way. Marvel's fan will adore references, easter eggs and cameos, but it's not enough to make this project shine like a new star in the galaxy.
  2. CGMagazine
    Oct 25, 2021
    70
    Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was a surprising experience. Though the game still has some bugs, and a few undesirable features, it comes packed with in-depth characters and an extensive storyline. If you have time to go for a very long virtual walk, this might be the game for you.
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  1. The A.V. Club
    Oct 26, 2021
    Guardians Of The Galaxy is just like the ragtag space heroes it revolves around. It has a lot of messy bits that overcomplicate things, it lets interpersonal conflicts get in the way of its action and its story, and you may get a good laugh from its characters one second and then wish they would leave you alone the next. But, again, like the Guardians, it works because of those messy bits, not despite them.
  2. Xboxygen
    Oct 25, 2021
    After the commercial failure of Marvel’s Avengers in 2020, Square Enix’s mission was to patch things up with Marvel fans. According to us, the mission is a success – Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy offers here what Marvel’s Avengers should have been when it was released. The script written especially for the title is good and the rhythm between the fight and exploration phases is well devised. The Guardians of the Galaxy universe and the merry crew’s essence remain faithfully respected. The many fan-service elements present in the game should also please the fans. The fights that seemed a bit slow in the gameplay sequences shown at the game’s announcement are fortunately only so at the beginning of the adventure as they will become much more exhilarating later on. Finally, despite a few technical issues that we hope will be fixed in the future, the title offers us a much appreciated artistic direction and above all, a soundtrack that will make many people shuffle their feet.

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 458 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 399 out of 458
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 458
  3. Negative: 24 out of 458
  1. Wolf9700
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Story is awesome, graphics is top notch, gameplay is really fun. Marvel's Avengers should have been something like this.
  2. JamesMaho18
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    A refreshing breath after the disaster of the Avengers game. Smooth gameplay and great story.
  3. Torgall
    Jun 6, 2022
    9
    Superb writing; awesome motion capture, dubbing, and overall graphics; mediocre gameplay; some awful quick time events paired withSuperb writing; awesome motion capture, dubbing, and overall graphics; mediocre gameplay; some awful quick time events paired with non-skippable cutscenes (especially one in the pink goo, what they were thinking), although they can be bypassed via accessibility option.

    It was a long time since I had the pleasure to listen to some truly well-written and funny dialogue. Drax is hands down the best character, the movie version can't even compete. The well-done mocap is quickly noticeable, especially on Gamorra and Ko-rel. Amazing voice cast that fit very well with the writing.    … Full Review »
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