Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

October 26, 2021
Eidos Interactive Corp
4.6/5.0(36,250 reviews)
Action
Mixed

Overall, player feedback for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy highlights a compelling narrative and character interactions, with many praising the humor, story depth, and voice acting. However, frustration over technical issues, repetitive combat, and a love/hate relationship with the game's linear structure dampen some opinions.

About This Game

A single-player, story-led take on Marvel's oddest team, where only Star-Lord is ever under direct control. Combat runs through a squad command wheel and a huddle mechanic that pauses a losing fight for a pep talk, and the constant in-flight banter carries as much of the game as the shooting does. Choices reshape dialogue and small story beats rather than the ending.

Reception settled around the writing. The characterisation and pacing draw the strongest praise, while the recurring complaint is that encounters grow repetitive across a long campaign and the linear structure leaves little to return to. Rated Teen and available on PS Plus Extra, it suits players who want a tightly written cosmic adventure with a definite finish, and disappoints anyone hoping for a party they can command directly.

Themes

fantasysci-fisuperherocomedicdarkfriendshipexplorationmystery-solving

Mechanics

real-timestory-drivendialoguechoice-basedmultiple-endingscombatcharacter-switchingexplorationpuzzle-solvingcollectiblesachievements

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Teen
Languages:
ArabicChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanishSpanish (Mexico)

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personThird person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy highlights a compelling narrative and character interactions, with many praising the humor, story depth, and voice acting. However, frustration over technical issues, repetitive combat, and a love/hate relationship with the game's linear structure dampen some opinions.

Pros

  • Engaging story and character development
  • Outstanding voice acting and humor
  • Vibrant visuals and art direction
  • Fun character interactions and party mechanics
  • Great soundtrack

Cons

  • Frequent technical glitches and performance issues
  • Repetitive combat mechanics
  • Linear gameplay may not appeal to all
  • Some players found the humor unappealing
  • Difficulty balancing between gameplay and narrative

Based on 104 reviews from playstation, steam

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy worth playing?
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.6 out of 5 across 36,250 reviews.
Is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy single-player or multiplayer?
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy supports single player.
What platforms is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy available on?
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy release?
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy released on October 26, 2021.
What is Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy's age rating?
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Teen.