Another take or another type of Guardians of the Galaxy is the best way to look at this new game review. Unlike the Guardians of the Galaxy team we are accustomed to from Movies, this Peter Quill aka Star Lord is exactly how a pirate who is a guardian but still a pirate should be in outer space or at least a first officer from galaxy class space ship I guess. Always worried about money, stopping fights between Rocket, Groot, Drax or Gamora while always getting his ship boarded or confiscated and not surprising, he has had a relationship with most of counterparts throughout the entire universe. There is a part of the game based on his past and as they dive back into his childhood to prepare him for what’s to come.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy First 30-minutes of Gameplay
You start the game by breaking into a protected space that you hope to capture a monster, Peter Quinn was told about from someone he has had relations with using security codes they to break in with. You don’t get to play any of that breakdown but it goes to show how much goes on in the game. So this was interesting to say the least as you learn more about the basic controls and functions only through game play. First, you play the main character of the game and that it nonoptional. You do have to use the other to get through the game. Each character offers a skill to overcome the terrain. In the first 30 minutes, you spend most time getting accustomed to the difference between rocket jumps up and across as you figure out your footing. You learn basic shooting, targeting and scans. Honestly, until you start battling, you’re just dealing with conversational issues.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Gameplay After an Hour
By this point, we have been fighting basic battles, learning how to call guardians to attack groups of enemies and defeat enemies based on the guardian you call. You learn about upgrades based on parts you collect that can only be applied at a bench. There are some spacecrafts flying you do manage but for the most part, the first hour is all training. However, you do learn that decisions you make in the game directly affect what you can and cannot do later in the game. Looking into those choices may be something to note as I am already upset with something I can’t take back until next time I play.
Leveling Up System for the Gameplay
Leveling is essential to your Guardian Team ability to fight large groups of enemies. Everyone, including Star Lord, can be leveled up with points earned in battle. However, you have to level them up all on the same points. Deciding who level’s up and what abilities they will have to help the team can decide a battle later on the game.
While you have to level each character up with the same points, a lot of Star Lords abilities come from modifying his gear. Slowing time, weapon magic modifications and better stats only come from modifying his gear so make sure you lookout for parts to expand his abilities if you choose to upgrade the team with level points.
Combat of the Game
Game combat is definitely different than what is use to in a standard game play. You will need to pay attention to your entire team while battling. Reviving them and unleashing their abilities at specific targets can throw you if you are not used to battling. Then there’s the pep talk Quinn gives to motivate the team giving them ability boosts to battle tough opponents. For this part you have to pay attention to the mood of the team to answer correctly to execute an effective pep talk.
Graphics in the Game
The game definitely has some spectacular moments in space and locations you might find yourself simply admiring. On a 4k screen on PS5, the gameplay is otherwise optimal. Playing as Star Lord with some of his dodging can throw the camera a bit, so definitely be prepared for that.
Verdict on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Guardians of the Galaxy game is definitely a holiday pick up for PS5, Xbox series x or PC. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy the game this much after the learning curve. It’s worth a pick up.
