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IGN: 8/10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Review - IGN

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun single-player campaign full of cosmic comic book flavor.

www.ign.com

Windows Central: Must Play

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy review: A superhero epic

The best superhero game available on Xbox. Probably.

www.windowscentral.com

MP1st: 9.5/10

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Review (PS5) - It's Flarking Good

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Review - It's Flarking Good: Eidos-Montreal's single-player driven Marvel game just might be the surprise hit of the year.

mp1st.com

GameSpot: 7

Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy Review - Shot Through The Heart

Eidos-Montréal's Guardians of the Galaxy digs into the weird side of Marvel comics to deliver a fulfilling story about the titular heroes.

www.gamespot.com

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Looking good so far. Avengers reskin my ass

 

[Certinty]

I'm half way through the game and it's by far the best linear superhero game I've played. The amount of detail and love put into the characters and writing is amazing. Looks spectacular on the PS5 too, no wonder it's scoring well. Nothing like the Avengers game, absolutely nothing.

 

[TVexperto]

it is absolutely nothing like avengers. also compared to avengers game this actually has meaningful and hillarious dialogue throughout the whole campaign. the other characters are really well written.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Looks good so far. I will be buying tomorrow!

 

[Lognor]

Wait. This is actually decent? I had completely written this off.

Huh. Guess I'll be playing it when it inevitably comes to Game Pass.

 

[Evil Calvin]

I'm half way through the game and it's by far the best linear superhero game I've played. The amount of detail and love put into the characters and writing is amazing. Looks spectacular on the PS5 too, no wonder it's scoring well. Nothing like the Avengers game, absolutely nothing.

Better than Spider-Man?

 

[OmegaSupreme]

What would your own review look like Mana? Pros and cons?

 

[ManaByte]

My review:

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Review - ManaByte

Just over a year ago, SquareEnix released Crystal Dynamics’ Marvel’s The Avengers. The long-awaited game...

manabyte.com

Lets just say I have 75% of the trophies on PS5, and will New Game+ it to platinum it, and I'm STILL going to play through it a third time on XSX (had that version pre-ordered).

 

[anthony2690]

Better than Spider-Man?

The real question is it better than batman? I thought Spiderman was pretty average tbh.

Great cutscenes though.

That being said, I'm not big on super heroes at all, but I did enjoy the guardians of the galaxy films

 

[Nikana]

Color me surprised. Trailers looked awful in my opinion. Maybe I will pick it up on a sale over the holiday. Too much coming out.

 

[MaKTaiL]

Wait. This is actually decent? I had completely written this off.

Huh. Guess I'll be playing it when it inevitably comes to Game Pass.

 

[Draugoth]

Game Title: Marvel: Guardians of The Galaxy

Platforms:

• PC, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch (Cloud) (Oct 26, 2021)

Trailers:

• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Official TV Spot Trailer
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Official Launch Trailer
• Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy | Official Reveal Trailer

Developers: Eidos Montreal, Square Enix

Publisher: Square Enix


Review Agreggator

OpenCritic - 82 average - 84% recommended - 40 reviews
Metacritic - 81 average - 35 reviews

Critic Reviews:

3DNews - Денис Щенников - Russian - 7.5 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are good enough to entertain you for a few evenings. But I doubt you will ever want to revisit this journey.

---

ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

Video Review - Quote not available

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AusGamers - Steve Farrelly - 9 / 10

Oh, and your 13-year-old 80s mullet is the thing dreams are made of.

---

But Why Tho? - Kate Sanchez - 9 / 10

Even with its faults that can easily be patched up, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an absolute love letter to the property and one that any fan should be excited to play. Yes, the gameplay is excellent, but for this game, it's all about the characters. It's about small moments, big moments, and everything in between.

---

CGMagazine - Dayna Eileen - 7 / 10

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.

---

Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

Everything about Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy could have gone terribly wrong, instead, it delivers one of the most surprising and entertaining games this year.

---

Daily Star - Tom Hutchison - 4 / 5 stars

Overall, this is a brilliantly fun, wild and upbeat action ride.

---

Destructoid - Chris Carter - 6.5 / 10

When it gets going and it’s firing on all cylinders, it’s fun. But it’s also exceedingly linear and many of the choices it offers are surface-level at best. Treat it like an arcadey weekend romp and you’ll be fine: bonus points if you already adore these lovable little bandits.

---

EGM - Josh Harmon - 8 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy may not be able to quite match the humor of James Gunn's MCU films, but it's packed with plenty of personality and decently fun (if not groundbreaking) combat. To its great credit, Eidos-Montréal's story-driven approach always keeps the focus on its ragtag team of heroes, making for a worthwhile and memorable trip to the Cosmic Marvel universe.

---

Easy Allies - Michael Huber - 8 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy offers a fresh take on the familiar team, filled with heart and humor.

---

Eurogamer - Vikki Blake - No Recommendation / Blank

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is enjoyable enough at times, but weighed down by a deluge of unnecessary systems and bullet-sponge combat.

---

Game Informer - Andrew Reiner - 8.5 / 10

A rarity in gaming that is at its best when the characters are rambling on

---

Game Rant - Joshua Duckworth - 4 / 5 stars

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy features an emotional yet hilarious story, immersive if insane decisions, and exciting if bloated combat.

---

Game Revolution - Paul Tamburro - 7 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid original story from Eidos Montreal that deviates from both the MCU and the comics, providing something for Marvel fans across mediums to enjoy. However, while it’s certainly a step up from publisher Square Enix’s Avengers, it suffers with its own notable bugs and glitches that detract from the on-screen action. The day one patch will hopefully tackle these problems, and if so this is a highly recommendable superhero game that doesn’t quite step it up like Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, though still does right by its unlikely group of misfit anti-heroes.

---

GameByte - Ben Williams - 9 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the most enjoyable games you’ll play all year.

---

GameMAG - Александр Логинов - Russian - 9 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an excellent story-driven game with compelling characters, nice humor, great narrative and amazing visuals.

---

GameSkinny - Hayes Madsen - 8 / 10 stars

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly compelling single-player adventure that packs in some real emotion, despite a few shortcomings.

---

GameSpew - Kim Snaith - 8 / 10

It’s hard not to love Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

---

GameSpot - Jordan Ramée - 7 / 10

Eidos-Montréal's Guardians of the Galaxy digs into the weird side of Marvel comics to deliver a fulfilling story about the titular heroes.

---

Gamepur - Chris Compendio - 7 / 10

Despite its mechanical flaws, in depicting a story of flawed characters, it’s hard to pass up on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. This title feels free of franchise-building and shady business practices. While it tries to ape on your familiarity with the property, it somehow all stands on its own. The visuals, lovable characters, and the promise of hijinx in space are inviting, but within this off-beat exterior is a solid emotional core.

---

Gamerheadquarters - Jason Stettner - 10 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a perfect joyride featuring action packed moments that are balanced with more emotive segments.

---

GamesRadar+ - Sam Loveridge - 4 / 5 stars

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy tells an utterly memorable story, with brilliant takes on the Guardians themselves, even if the gameplay could be more adventurous at times.

---

Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 8.5 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy sets a new high bar for interactive storytelling and jaw-dropping visuals. With an unparalleled attention to detail, Guardians tells a rollicking sci-fi story rooted in true human emotion. But the gameplay sections of this narrative masterpiece sometimes bog down the proceedings with merely okay combat and exploration. Definitely play this game, but with the understanding that Peter Quill just isn't that exciting in a firefight.

---

GamingTrend - David Burdette - 90 / 100

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is the biggest surprise of the year, and joins Marvel's Spider-Man as one of the best Marvel video games in the last decade. The Guardians themselves steal the show, depicted perfectly, with a movie/comic-worthy story that will leave you laughing and crying. The combat is a lot of fun with plenty of strategies to use, even if it can get a little repetitive, and the setting and locations blow you away in scale and how incredibly detailed and beautiful they are. This Guardians team absolutely stands on its own, and just like the movie I'm hooked on a feeling.

---

Geek Culture - Jake Su - 8.4 / 10

The legendary band of misfits embarks on an adventure that is largely successful on all fronts, marking a new chapter for the Guardians of the Galaxy.

---

God is a Geek - Chris White - 8 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a bit rough around the edges, but it's so fun to play, with a well-written and exciting story.

---

GotGame - David Poole - 9 / 10

In the end, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a serviceable action game elevated by its story and writing. While the gameplay isn't wholly original, it mixes the ideas in a way that keeps things entertaining and engaging. Yes, there's a few bugs here and there, but even the most frustrating moments were outweighed by the sheer fun. With a rock solid soundtrack, great threads and fantastic vocal performances, this is one adventure you won't want to miss. If you're a fan of the MCU films, this is a fresh new take that you'll settle into easily. For the comic book fans, it's even better.

---

Hardcore Gamer - Kevin Dunsmore - 4.5 / 5

Looking back at E3 2021, many wrote off Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. What Eidos Montreal and Square Enix showed seemed to miss the mark at every level.

---

Hey Poor Player - Andrew Thornton - 4 / 5

Despite some issues with bugs and shooting that could use a little more weight behind it, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy tells a fantastic story that kept me glued to my seat until the very end. An excellent voice cast, killer 80s soundtrack, and strategic combat sweetened the deal. Anyone looking for a fun action game should consider checking it out, and for fans of the Guardians, this is an absolute must-play.

---

Hobby Consolas - David Rodriguez - Spanish - 87 / 100

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid action adventure that fans of this group of heroes will love. Although it is not surprising in its approach, it does many things well and manages to redeem itself in the eyes of lovers of the Marvel universe.

---

IGN - Tom Marks - 8 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is yet another convincing example of how much fun a linear, no-frills, single-player campaign can be.

---

IGN Korea - Seongho Moon - Korean - 7 / 10

This is the second game to be published as a Marvel I.P. under SquareEnix. Unlike the previous game based on the Avengers, this is more focused towards action and adventure. Players control Starlord and command his teammates to accomplish various puzzles and defend against waves of enemies. Although some parts may sound repetitive, constant trash talk among the guardians turn chores into more pleasurable strategies during combat. There are multiple branching outcomes based on some decision making phases but after around 15 to 20 hours of completing the main story, there isn’t much to do after which makes multiple playthroughs obsolete.

---

Impulsegamer - Andrew Bistak - 4.4 / 5

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy aims high and hits the target perfectly by delivering a thoroughly enjoyable single-player action RPG as you control Star Lord and his his motley alien crew while kicking a** along the way.

---

Infinite Start - Grant E. Gaines - 8.5 / 10

Despite having some bumps, the core story, character interactions, and setting more than make Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy worth playing. I found myself amused by Star-Lord’s antics, gripped by his past and curious about the future. Throw in some delightful songs, weird situations, and a fascinating setting that requires a team of at least some level of teamwork to accomplish and you have a game worth exploring.

---

Jogazera - Luccas Augusto - Portuguese - 9 / 10

Guardiões da Galáxia is one of the greatest experiences of 2021. Everything is awesome due to its well-tied story, memorable characters and a fun gameplay. The cherry on top of this awesome game is the Brazilian Portuguese localization.

---

Kakuchopurei - Alleef Ashaari - 80 / 100

If you like space adventures as well as the bicker and banter of Star-Lord and the gang, Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy is definitely for you.

---

Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 8 / 10

A surprisingly ambitious cosmic space adventure that excels the more it diverges from the movies, offering robust action, impressive visuals, and unexpectedly sophisticated storytelling.

---

MonsterVine - Joe Bariso - 4.5 / 5

Guardians of the Galaxy is a love letter to fans of the movies, comics, and just the cosmic side of Marvel as a whole. As a long time fan of all of these I had a big nerdy smile on my face the entire time.

---

Niche Gamer - Fingal Belmont - 7 / 10

Eidos-Montréal proved in their Deus Ex games that they are masters of environmental story telling, and in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the developers go all out.

---

One More Game - Ricki Buzon - Buy

Eidos Montreal has managed to take the appeal of the MCU's Guardians and crafted an alternate universe that is just as interesting, and easily worth expanding on for future installments. For their latest adventure, this dysfunctional team of superheroes has definitely made a splash and we're definitely all in for more adventures with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

---

PC Gamer - Luke Winkie - 70 / 100

A surprisingly good time when you're not forced to reload your checkpoint after a game-breaking bug.

---

PCGamesN - Dave Irwin - 7 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy mostly nails the quirky tone and characters that Marvel fans will be hoping for. Otherwise strong presentation is marred by a few too many visual glitches, but if you can tolerate these and some repetitive combat, it's worth a look.

---

PSX Brasil - Thiago de Alencar Moura - Portuguese - 90 / 100

Guardians of the Galaxy is the closest we've had so far to translating the uncompromised fun feel of a Marvel movie into video games. It's an incredibly fun title, with great storytelling and solid gameplay that, if it doesn't revolutionize, makes every hour invested in it worth it.

---

Paste Magazine - Garrett Martin - 7 / 10

I kept chugging along through its story and its battles without either ever feeling like much of a chore. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy doesn't have the ingenuity or spark of James Gunn's movies, but it should do just enough to keep you interested on a lazy afternoon when you don't have anything else to do. That's a perfectly fine role for a game to fill, and this game is perfectly fine with filling it.

---

PlayStation Universe - Garri Bagdasarov - 9.5 / 10

Eidos Montreal has crafted one of the best superhero games to date. Their attention to world-building and characterization should be followed by many studios to come. The Exciting combat, which blends action RPG elements with strategic player commands, and breathtaking visuals and animations, is something to behold. But what truly sets this title apart is the fantastic writing, not just for the Guardians themselves, but for every character you come across. If you weren't a fan of the franchise before, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy might just change your mind.

---

Polygon - Ryan Gilliam - Unscored

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the biggest surprise of the year

---

 

[Pey.]

It's an 8/10 for me. Here are some of my videos at 4K/Max Settings with Ray Tracing and DLSS with Sharpening. This game has probably some of the best graphics of 2021. Knowhere looks simply amazing. Also have a ton of shots but will post them later.

 

[Draugoth]

Not bad


3DNews - Денис Щенников - Russian - 7.5 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy are good enough to entertain you for a few evenings. But I doubt you will ever want to revisit this journey.

---

ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

Video Review - Quote not available

---

AusGamers - Steve Farrelly - 9 / 10

Oh, and your 13-year-old 80s mullet is the thing dreams are made of.

---

But Why Tho? - Kate Sanchez - 9 / 10

Even with its faults that can easily be patched up, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an absolute love letter to the property and one that any fan should be excited to play. Yes, the gameplay is excellent, but for this game, it's all about the characters. It's about small moments, big moments, and everything in between.

---

CGMagazine - Dayna Eileen - 7 / 10

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.

---

Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - Recommended

Everything about Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy could have gone terribly wrong, instead, it delivers one of the most surprising and entertaining games this year.

---

Daily Star - Tom Hutchison - 4 / 5 stars

Overall, this is a brilliantly fun, wild and upbeat action ride.

---

Destructoid - Chris Carter - 6.5 / 10

When it gets going and it’s firing on all cylinders, it’s fun. But it’s also exceedingly linear and many of the choices it offers are surface-level at best. Treat it like an arcadey weekend romp and you’ll be fine: bonus points if you already adore these lovable little bandits.

---

EGM - Josh Harmon - 8 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy may not be able to quite match the humor of James Gunn's MCU films, but it's packed with plenty of personality and decently fun (if not groundbreaking) combat. To its great credit, Eidos-Montréal's story-driven approach always keeps the focus on its ragtag team of heroes, making for a worthwhile and memorable trip to the Cosmic Marvel universe.

---

Easy Allies - Michael Huber - 8 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy offers a fresh take on the familiar team, filled with heart and humor.

---

Eurogamer - Vikki Blake - No Recommendation / Blank

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is enjoyable enough at times, but weighed down by a deluge of unnecessary systems and bullet-sponge combat.

---

Game Informer - Andrew Reiner - 8.5 / 10

A rarity in gaming that is at its best when the characters are rambling on

---

Game Rant - Joshua Duckworth - 4 / 5 stars

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy features an emotional yet hilarious story, immersive if insane decisions, and exciting if bloated combat.

---

Game Revolution - Paul Tamburro - 7 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid original story from Eidos Montreal that deviates from both the MCU and the comics, providing something for Marvel fans across mediums to enjoy. However, while it’s certainly a step up from publisher Square Enix’s Avengers, it suffers with its own notable bugs and glitches that detract from the on-screen action. The day one patch will hopefully tackle these problems, and if so this is a highly recommendable superhero game that doesn’t quite step it up like Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, though still does right by its unlikely group of misfit anti-heroes.

---

GameByte - Ben Williams - 9 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the most enjoyable games you’ll play all year.

---

GameMAG - Александр Логинов - Russian - 9 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an excellent story-driven game with compelling characters, nice humor, great narrative and amazing visuals.

---

GameSkinny - Hayes Madsen - 8 / 10 stars

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly compelling single-player adventure that packs in some real emotion, despite a few shortcomings.

---

GameSpew - Kim Snaith - 8 / 10

It’s hard not to love Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

---

GameSpot - Jordan Ramée - 7 / 10

Eidos-Montréal's Guardians of the Galaxy digs into the weird side of Marvel comics to deliver a fulfilling story about the titular heroes.

---

Gamepur - Chris Compendio - 7 / 10

Despite its mechanical flaws, in depicting a story of flawed characters, it’s hard to pass up on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. This title feels free of franchise-building and shady business practices. While it tries to ape on your familiarity with the property, it somehow all stands on its own. The visuals, lovable characters, and the promise of hijinx in space are inviting, but within this off-beat exterior is a solid emotional core.

---

Gamerheadquarters - Jason Stettner - 10 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a perfect joyride featuring action packed moments that are balanced with more emotive segments.

---

GamesRadar+ - Sam Loveridge - 4 / 5 stars

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy tells an utterly memorable story, with brilliant takes on the Guardians themselves, even if the gameplay could be more adventurous at times.

---

Gaming Nexus - Eric Hauter - 8.5 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy sets a new high bar for interactive storytelling and jaw-dropping visuals. With an unparalleled attention to detail, Guardians tells a rollicking sci-fi story rooted in true human emotion. But the gameplay sections of this narrative masterpiece sometimes bog down the proceedings with merely okay combat and exploration. Definitely play this game, but with the understanding that Peter Quill just isn't that exciting in a firefight.

---

GamingTrend - David Burdette - 90 / 100

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is the biggest surprise of the year, and joins Marvel's Spider-Man as one of the best Marvel video games in the last decade. The Guardians themselves steal the show, depicted perfectly, with a movie/comic-worthy story that will leave you laughing and crying. The combat is a lot of fun with plenty of strategies to use, even if it can get a little repetitive, and the setting and locations blow you away in scale and how incredibly detailed and beautiful they are. This Guardians team absolutely stands on its own, and just like the movie I'm hooked on a feeling.

---

Geek Culture - Jake Su - 8.4 / 10

The legendary band of misfits embarks on an adventure that is largely successful on all fronts, marking a new chapter for the Guardians of the Galaxy.

---

God is a Geek - Chris White - 8 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a bit rough around the edges, but it's so fun to play, with a well-written and exciting story.

---

GotGame - David Poole - 9 / 10

In the end, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a serviceable action game elevated by its story and writing. While the gameplay isn't wholly original, it mixes the ideas in a way that keeps things entertaining and engaging. Yes, there's a few bugs here and there, but even the most frustrating moments were outweighed by the sheer fun. With a rock solid soundtrack, great threads and fantastic vocal performances, this is one adventure you won't want to miss. If you're a fan of the MCU films, this is a fresh new take that you'll settle into easily. For the comic book fans, it's even better.

---

Hardcore Gamer - Kevin Dunsmore - 4.5 / 5

Looking back at E3 2021, many wrote off Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy. What Eidos Montreal and Square Enix showed seemed to miss the mark at every level.

---

Hey Poor Player - Andrew Thornton - 4 / 5

Despite some issues with bugs and shooting that could use a little more weight behind it, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy tells a fantastic story that kept me glued to my seat until the very end. An excellent voice cast, killer 80s soundtrack, and strategic combat sweetened the deal. Anyone looking for a fun action game should consider checking it out, and for fans of the Guardians, this is an absolute must-play.

---

Hobby Consolas - David Rodriguez - Spanish - 87 / 100

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid action adventure that fans of this group of heroes will love. Although it is not surprising in its approach, it does many things well and manages to redeem itself in the eyes of lovers of the Marvel universe.

---

IGN - Tom Marks - 8 / 10

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is yet another convincing example of how much fun a linear, no-frills, single-player campaign can be.

---

IGN Korea - Seongho Moon - Korean - 7 / 10

This is the second game to be published as a Marvel I.P. under SquareEnix. Unlike the previous game based on the Avengers, this is more focused towards action and adventure. Players control Starlord and command his teammates to accomplish various puzzles and defend against waves of enemies. Although some parts may sound repetitive, constant trash talk among the guardians turn chores into more pleasurable strategies during combat. There are multiple branching outcomes based on some decision making phases but after around 15 to 20 hours of completing the main story, there isn’t much to do after which makes multiple playthroughs obsolete.

---

Impulsegamer - Andrew Bistak - 4.4 / 5

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy aims high and hits the target perfectly by delivering a thoroughly enjoyable single-player action RPG as you control Star Lord and his his motley alien crew while kicking a** along the way.

---

Infinite Start - Grant E. Gaines - 8.5 / 10

Despite having some bumps, the core story, character interactions, and setting more than make Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy worth playing. I found myself amused by Star-Lord’s antics, gripped by his past and curious about the future. Throw in some delightful songs, weird situations, and a fascinating setting that requires a team of at least some level of teamwork to accomplish and you have a game worth exploring.

---

Jogazera - Luccas Augusto - Portuguese - 9 / 10

Guardiões da Galáxia is one of the greatest experiences of 2021. Everything is awesome due to its well-tied story, memorable characters and a fun gameplay. The cherry on top of this awesome game is the Brazilian Portuguese localization.

---

Kakuchopurei - Alleef Ashaari - 80 / 100

If you like space adventures as well as the bicker and banter of Star-Lord and the gang, Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy is definitely for you.

---

Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 8 / 10

A surprisingly ambitious cosmic space adventure that excels the more it diverges from the movies, offering robust action, impressive visuals, and unexpectedly sophisticated storytelling.

---

MonsterVine - Joe Bariso - 4.5 / 5

Guardians of the Galaxy is a love letter to fans of the movies, comics, and just the cosmic side of Marvel as a whole. As a long time fan of all of these I had a big nerdy smile on my face the entire time.

---

Niche Gamer - Fingal Belmont - 7 / 10

Eidos-Montréal proved in their Deus Ex games that they are masters of environmental story telling, and in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the developers go all out.

---

One More Game - Ricki Buzon - Buy

Eidos Montreal has managed to take the appeal of the MCU's Guardians and crafted an alternate universe that is just as interesting, and easily worth expanding on for future installments. For their latest adventure, this dysfunctional team of superheroes has definitely made a splash and we're definitely all in for more adventures with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.

---

PC Gamer - Luke Winkie - 70 / 100

A surprisingly good time when you're not forced to reload your checkpoint after a game-breaking bug.

---

PCGamesN - Dave Irwin - 7 / 10

Guardians of the Galaxy mostly nails the quirky tone and characters that Marvel fans will be hoping for. Otherwise strong presentation is marred by a few too many visual glitches, but if you can tolerate these and some repetitive combat, it's worth a look.

---

PSX Brasil - Thiago de Alencar Moura - Portuguese - 90 / 100

Guardians of the Galaxy is the closest we've had so far to translating the uncompromised fun feel of a Marvel movie into video games. It's an incredibly fun title, with great storytelling and solid gameplay that, if it doesn't revolutionize, makes every hour invested in it worth it.

---

Paste Magazine - Garrett Martin - 7 / 10

I kept chugging along through its story and its battles without either ever feeling like much of a chore. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy doesn't have the ingenuity or spark of James Gunn's movies, but it should do just enough to keep you interested on a lazy afternoon when you don't have anything else to do. That's a perfectly fine role for a game to fill, and this game is perfectly fine with filling it.

---

PlayStation Universe - Garri Bagdasarov - 9.5 / 10

Eidos Montreal has crafted one of the best superhero games to date. Their attention to world-building and characterization should be followed by many studios to come. The Exciting combat, which blends action RPG elements with strategic player commands, and breathtaking visuals and animations, is something to behold. But what truly sets this title apart is the fantastic writing, not just for the Guardians themselves, but for every character you come across. If you weren't a fan of the franchise before, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy might just change your mind.

---

Polygon - Ryan Gilliam - Unscored

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the biggest surprise of the year

 

[Shubh_C63]

I am actually very surprised.
Seems like they did characters justice and not a cringe fest whenever game storyboard writers try to make hip characters.

 

[thatJohann]

Has anyone seen any PS5 vs XSX comparisons? Waiting to see which one looks / runs best before buying.

 

[Karak]

Game is surprisingly good. I couldn't get hands on with the Playstation versions sadly. But overall man so good

 

[Punished Miku]

I guess it makes sense. Deus Ex games were always solid. Tomb Raider games were solid too, but got a bit less solid in the sequels. In a comparison of solidity, Deus Ex is more solid than Tomb Raider.

Sounds like a fun game I'll pick up at some point. Probably waiting for a sale due to the sheer weight of my back log.

 

[Evil Calvin]

The real question is it better than batman? I thought Spiderman was pretty average tbh.

Great cutscenes though.

That being said, I'm not big on super heroes at all, but I did enjoy the guardians of the galaxy films

Ok....is it better than Batman?

 

[Ulysses 31]

 

[ManaByte]

Ok....is it better than Batman?

I cried when the credits were starting in GoW. The story was that good and I didn't want the game to end. This game is the first since GoW that has come close to making me feel that way when it was ending, although the way this ends is a lot more upbeat and it just makes you want a sequel ASAP with this same dev team and writers on board. And the cast, they're fantastic.

 

[Jaybe]

Too linear they say? But I want linear!

 

[ManaByte]

Too linear they say? But I want linear!

Some people assume everything is GaaS or open world now. This is basically Marvel Uncharted.

 

[Flabagast]

No one cares about this game. Please go back to Deus Ex

 

[CheeseCake]

No one cares about this game. Please go back to Deus Ex

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

Where the hell did this come from?? I'm now going to have to consider picking this up.

 

[ManaByte]

Where the hell did this come from?? I'm now going to have to consider picking this up.

It was always there. Trolls were just loudly shitposting how it'd just be an Avengers reskin.

 

[Elpidio Valdés]

The reviews are better than expected, it sounds like a very solid game. I might get it down the line or wait for the eventual release on game pass, we know it's coming sooner or later just like Avengers did.

 

[Roufianos]

Oh wow, looks like a surprise hit. I ain't huge on Marvel, outside of Spider-Man, but love me a linear 3rd person shooter.

 

[jaysius]

Wait. This is actually decent? I had completely written this off.

Huh. Guess I'll be playing it when it inevitably comes to Game Pass.

Deus Ex was on gamepass at some point, so it's possible that this might find it's way there too eventually.

 

[Evil Calvin]

So far no 'negative' reviews on Metacritic. Good!

 

[ManaByte]

It's really hard to describe how great the individual Guardians' character development is in this game without spoilers.

Each Guardian has a 4th super ability that only unlocks as the story progresses and they each experience their own profound character development.

Rocket's is by far my favorite. Rocket is always a stubborn character and he has a phobia that's revealed in the game. He has to overcome that phobia or else lose his "family". It's one of the best Rocket Raccoon moments in any medium, and better than anything Gunn did in either of his movies.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

 

[lefty1117]

I'm impressed they didn't make Rocket a Playstation exclusive DLC ... already 1 up on Avengers

 

[OmegaSupreme]

No one cares about this game. Please go back to Deus Ex

No. Please get over this.

 

[Karak]

It's really hard to describe how great the individual Guardians' character development is in this game without spoilers.

Each Guardian has a 4th super ability that only unlocks as the story progresses and they each experience their own profound character development.

Rocket's is by far my favorite. Rocket is always a stubborn character and he has a phobia that's revealed in the game. He has to overcome that phobia or else lose his "family". It's one of the best Rocket Raccoon moments in any medium, and better than anything Gunn did in either of his movies.

Ya I was legit surprised by a good deal of the story

 

[NomadicAsiatic]

Game is surprisingly good. I couldn't get hands on with the Playstation versions sadly. But overall man so good

Welp. Guess I’m 60 bucks poorer.

 

[Paasei]

I was very cautious with this game, looks like it really is nothing like that Avengers game with the sloppy end-game and actually just ends after the campaign. Will think about it some more.

 

[Lognor]

Deus Ex was on gamepass at some point, so it's possible that this might find it's way there too eventually.

SE is the publisher and Avengers just released on Game Pass, about a year after its initial launch. Avengers did have a marketing deal with Sony so with that not being the case here we might see GotG sooner than a year. Especially if it does not sell very well.

GotG might get good word of mouth, but I think its reception thus far has been extremely lukewarm, probably due to how Avengers turned out. Either way, I'd bet money that this game shows up on Game Pass by the end of next year. I can wait.

 

[Certinty]

Better than Spider-Man?

Hardly comparable due to one being open world but I much prefer how the story and characters are in this game. Some of the best writing I've come across in years, every character feels alive and incredibly different, it really feels like a real dysfunctional family. Couldn't recommend the game more to people wanting a story-heavy linear game.

Also like some reviews have said, it's one of the best looking games I've ever played (on the PS5).

 

[ManaByte]

SE is the publisher and Avengers just released on Game Pass, about a year after its initial launch. Avengers did have a marketing deal with Sony so with that not being the case here we might see GotG sooner than a year. Especially if it does not sell very well.

GotG might get good word of mouth, but I think its reception thus far has been extremely lukewarm, probably due to how Avengers turned out. Either way, I'd bet money that this game shows up on Game Pass by the end of next year. I can wait.

Avengers is basically a MMO that needs players to survive.

This isn't.

 

[Swift_Star]

Too linear they say? But I want linear!

Linear is good. Linear is pretty good.

 

[ManaByte]

Also like some reviews have said, it's one of the best looking games I've ever played (on the PS5).

Absolutely.

Only thing I noticed (and it MIGHT be only on Performance mode) is sometimes the depth of field effect can be wonky around hair in close-ups late in the game. But that might just be a Performance mode quirk.

 

[Swift_Star]

SE is the publisher and Avengers just released on Game Pass, about a year after its initial launch. Avengers did have a marketing deal with Sony so with that not being the case here we might see GotG sooner than a year. Especially if it does not sell very well.

GotG might get good word of mouth, but I think its reception thus far has been extremely lukewarm, probably due to how Avengers turned out. Either way, I'd bet money that this game shows up on Game Pass by the end of next year. I can wait.

Sounds more like you're hoping this game doesn't sell a lot so it might show up on GP. Terrible take, imo. I'm buying this game so I can show my support to Eidos.

 

[LordCBH]

Looks like my faith was rewarded. Can’t wait to play this one!

 

[Zannegan]

Some people assume everything is GaaS or open world now. This is basically Marvel Uncharted.

Thanks. The review scores had me intrigued, but this just warned me off again. Anything that linear ain't my cup of tea.

Glad others are enjoying it though.

 

[Karak]

Absolutely.

Only thing I noticed (and it MIGHT be only on Performance mode) is sometimes the depth of field effect can be wonky around hair in close-ups late in the game. But that might just be a Performance mode quirk.

nope its for sure all over the place

 

[Arun1910]

Linear is good. Linear is pretty good.

Too many open world bloated games these days. I love linear games, they can't rely on padding their games out.

 

[jaysius]

Game is surprisingly good. I couldn't get hands on with the Playstation versions sadly. But overall man so good

This game's gameplay is reminding me alot of Dragon Age Inquisition but maybe done better? That game largely "played itself" because of how strong the squad AI was and that really ruined all the fun, yet taking on dragons the squad AI was off fucking a corner or something, so when you needed it to be on point it was all over the place, and it felt awful to have to coordinate the AI.

Does this game feel like DA:I or is it something more refined?