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.
During the trip to Sharlayan, the Solitary Island Nation, you head to the front of the ship to your surprise you meeting the Lady of Light (not going to spoil that for you, but am glad it happened right out of the gate). The game story setup is definitely shocking considering who previously represented the Light.
Upon arriving, you find out that the city is not welcoming and several characters family past will be a major factor later on in the story some how. While other characters might be expelled from the city if they take one toe out of line.
Did I mention the game is jammed pack right now. Could not even click on the mission from a PS5.
After being promised a third and final trailer with an official release date on Black Friday, EndNight games made us wait an additional five days. It was well worth the wait. The nearly two minute trailer showed all of the fans of the original open-world, survivor game “The Forest” that this sequel could be bigger and better.
The first upgrade you noticed in the first 30 seconds of the trailer is the attention to detail. In the “The Forest” to survive you had to boil water, hunt and skin animals, build tools etc. But there was a lot of simulation with those actions. Sons of the Forest takes it a step further by making you sharpening your handcrafted weapons, allowing you to eat raw animals (A Turtle too be exact) and building your own fires.
I can’t be the only person who laughed then smiled when the shark swam across the water in what appeared to be down in a cave. Will we finally be able to not only kill them but also eat them?
In the final scene we see the main character (presumably Timmy) battling what appears to be a main monster inside of a laboratory (presumably) We hear a voice scream “Get down son”. Is this the return of the main character from “The Forest” Eric (Timmy’s dad)? How did he get there? He wasn’t one of the people who crashed in the plane in the first trailer? Is he a playable character?
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There were some exciting enemies like toad monsters, modified ogres, what appears to be android/statue-like enemies, and a Centaurus. Wait, were not Centaurs but Centaurus in Norse Mythology. I checked and it looks like there are.
The world seems to be brighter and possibly made up of the worlds that were not accessible in the first Norse God of War. It didn’t seem like there was anything similar in this new world version except maybe Kratos home which appears to be placed differently from the first game.
Freya makes an early appearance in the gameplay and appears to lock in unrelenting anger and vengeance for the death of her son Baldur against Kratos. Since she looks like she has the ability to fight as she might, it must mean Odin has released her from her bonds to Midgard when she pledges to kill Kratos.
Tyr, the Norse God of War makes an appearance as he is freed by Kratos and Atreus. Looking like he is ready to fight the rest of the Asgard.
Thor, God of Thunder makes the same appearance as he did at the end of the first Norse God of War game with no new developments.
One of the last Giants makes an appearance at the end of the gameplay. Looks like Atreus is not as alone as we thought at the end of the first Norse God of War.
Ares “Curse of Pain” power used as Special Attack. With Doom, the attack can be thrown from across the room and the monster will be destroyed without ever entering your screen.
Athena power of “Divine Strike” used as main attack. This power not only increases the damage but it deflects every magic attack that is thrown at you. This comes in handy in all boss battles, and magic attacks. It does not deflect fire balls of lava or lasers.
Zeus power “Zeus’s Aid”. This god power throws down lightening and destroyed all enemies in the surrounding area.
Poseidon or Demeter can be used for their dash power. In the underworld, water and ice have a particular effect on monsters when attacked after dashing.
If you have Ares first in the first area of the underworld. You can attack the harpies with Doom from a distance and keep moving. As long as you keep moving and throwing your shield, the boss will be finished in no time. Note: You should increase the doom power as you move through the underworld. The Greater the Doom, the easier the fight.
If you already do not have, the next God to add with a keepsake is Athena. Deflect is vital to using back attacks and preventing damage.
Next, make sure you acquire Zeus’s aid. With a fully charged power gauge, you can knock down most bosses health. So attacking with Doom and Divine Strike, will increase the gauge rapidly.
Finally, make sure you have a god power in Dash, to offset your traveling through the underworld. Poseidon or Demeter are preferred and solidify your power advantage over all bosses you face. 
PlayStation 5 users that have been clamoring for a roguelike are in luck. Hades, which had been previously released on the PC and Switch, has now been ported over to Sony’s newest console.
The core game and experience remain intact from the previous iterations. Think of a hack-and-slash role-playing game blended with an isometric perspective.
Let’s dive into this Underworld adventure.
The player takes on the mantle of Zagreus. He’s the son of Hades, the titular villain. Zagreus wants out of the Underworld to reunite with his mother Persephone on the surface.
Of course, his father isn’t particularly keen on his son barging out of his dreary domain. Denizens of the underworld unite to hinder Zagreus’ escape plan. They’re tough, vast in numbers and prepared to make Zagreus dead. Perhaps deader, given his residency and lineage?
Zagreus’ journey will lead him into a showdown his father. Win, and he will learn the truth behind his mother’s exodus.
Without spoiling anything, we will advise his adventure is ultimately cyclical regarding the end goal. The finale makes for a bitter irony that fits in well as an addition to the Greek mythos and its tragic mode of storytelling.
For Zagreus to succeed, he’s going to need weapons and powerups. Fortunately, he has quite a few varieties that can make for some interesting runs.
These infernal arms are the Stygian Blade, Eternal Spear, Shield of Chaos, Heart-Seeking Bow, Twin Fists of Malphon and the Adamant Rail. Titan blood is used to unlock upgrades to these weapons. Some are melee intensive while others revolve around projectile spam.
Outside of these weapon sets, Zagreus is equipped with a dash. Incorporating dashes into the player strategy is a must to survive in the unforgiving land of the dead.
Alongside these weapons are items, boons from the gods, keys (these unlock weapons and skills)
In the likely event Zagreus gets killed during the game he will respawn in front of his father. Upon his respawn, he will lose all upgrades and boons, meaning death can prove itself to be a severe setback to a run. Proceed with an air of caution.
There are several levels to traverse with bosses escalating in difficulty throughout each one.
