Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

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In Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, play as Star-Lord, leading an unique crew of heroes on a thrilling third-person action-adventure journey through the cosmos. Engage in combat, explore diverse worlds, and experience a story filled with humor and emotion, set against the backdrop of a catastrophic chain of events. This single-player game offers a true superhero experience with a memorable soundtrack and heartfelt storytelling.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 15,406 reviews

story4,668 positive mentions

stability514 negative mentions

story
7,972 mentions
59 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The story of "Guardians of the Galaxy" has been widely praised for its engaging narrative, well-developed characters, and emotional depth, often compared favorably to the Marvel films. Players appreciate the humor and camaraderie among the Guardians, with dialogue that feels authentic and entertaining, while the plot features unexpected twists that keep the experience fresh. Despite some criticisms regarding repetitive gameplay and technical issues, the overall consensus is that the story is the standout element, making it a must-play for fans of the franchise and those who enjoy story-driven games.
- “The story is good and builds up well with certain unexpected outcomes that stop it from being predictable.”
- “The story is engaging enough although it must be said that the humour and camaraderie do most of the heavy lifting.”
- “The story is captivating, satisfying all Marvel enthusiasts.”
- “The story feels drawn out, with long dialogue scenes that slow down the pacing.”
- “The story was really lame and out of order.”
- “The story is extremely simple, yet it evolves non-stop throughout the entire playtime.”
gameplay
3,089 mentions
46 % positive mentions
46 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Guardians of the Galaxy" has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fun and engaging mechanics, particularly the team-based combat and the unique "huddle" feature that enhances battles with music and boosts. However, several reviewers noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling simplistic compared to the rich narrative and character interactions that drive the experience. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and serves its purpose, it is often overshadowed by the game's strong storytelling and character development.
- “I highly recommend this game to anyone seeking a captivating storyline and exceptional gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is unique, requiring you to monitor multiple different team members at once.”
- “The gameplay is fast and learning the combos with the other guardians is fun and the story introduces new enemy types so you don't get bored after mastering one enemy type.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, but the story and dialogue make up for it.”
- “The gameplay is fairly straightforward, but it lacks depth and gets a bit repetitive towards the very end.”
- “The gameplay is unique, requiring you to monitor multiple different team members at once, but it can feel shallow and lacks variety.”
music
2,636 mentions
61 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in "Guardians of the Galaxy" has received widespread acclaim, with players praising its vibrant 80s soundtrack that includes both licensed hits and original tracks from the fictional band "Star-Lord." The integration of music into gameplay, particularly during the "huddle up" mechanic, enhances the overall experience, making battles feel more dynamic and engaging. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's nostalgic and immersive atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal and I personally love the album created for the game.”
- “The soundtrack had also been a highlight, filled with 80s classics that perfectly complemented the action-packed moments, making the gameplay even more thrilling.”
- “The music is absolutely insane and the side characters are also written extremely well.”
- “The soundtrack for the actual game contains some licensed music... but you still have to listen to the terrible, made-up 'starlord' band because the studio decided they needed something to put in the 'digital deluxe edition' and if they didn't use their terrible studio musicians in the game, they couldn't sell their sub-par work as a 'soundtrack'.”
- “The music seems muted a little.”
- “The music only plays while on the milano (ship) and during your 'huddle' moments in combat.”
graphics
2,163 mentions
66 % positive mentions
32 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Guardians of the Galaxy" have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, vibrant colors, and detailed character models, often described as breathtaking and on par with top-tier titles. Many players noted the impressive use of ray tracing and the overall art direction, which effectively captures the essence of the Marvel universe. However, some reviews mentioned occasional graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, but these did not significantly detract from the overall positive reception of the game's visual presentation.
- “The graphics really shine in this title and the environments truly come to life, and despite the odd texture flicker or stutter during a transition or screenshot are extremely immersive.”
- “The visuals are stunning, bringing the colorful and cosmic world of Marvel's cosmic realm to life in breathtaking detail.”
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing and it runs flawlessly on my 2080.”
- “The graphics are subpar and the way you play (at least on PC) is very cumbersome.”
- “The game feels poorly optimized, like my computer is struggling to render everything on screen when other games with comparative graphics run smoothly.”
- “There are a few minor graphical glitches and bugs but nothing game breaking.”
humor
1,566 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" has been widely praised for its clever writing and engaging character interactions, often drawing comparisons to the humor found in the films. Players appreciate the witty banter among the characters, which is both entertaining and integral to the game's narrative, providing a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt exchanges. Overall, the game's humor is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to its charm and enjoyment.
- “You will enjoy this game's silly sense of humor even if you are not into superheroes.”
- “I found myself looking forward to the banter between characters as it was always witty and often times hilarious.”
- “The dialogue is hilarious and combat doesn't get old.”
- “Filled to the brim with unfunny dialogue, constantly yapping characters and dumb, inconsequential story.”
- “While the game is overall a solid 6/10, it has a lot of issues that can make it insufferable at times, the combat does just enough things right to be fun, but can get extremely frustrating with bullet sponge enemies that keep spawning, and with the constant unfunny quips and banter, you will have to mute the game during long fights unless you enjoy listening to the same line 20 times, the story keeps getting derailed every time the game wants to pad itself out for one more chapter, and the final boss is just a bunch of starter enemies which is extremely anticlimactic.”
- “The only entertainment value I got from this is the background dialogue which for the most part is ok, not funny and sometimes just cringe.”
stability
558 mentions
8 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
92 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant point of contention among players, with many reporting a variety of bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as characters getting stuck, cutscenes failing to trigger, and occasional crashes. While some players found these issues manageable and not game-breaking, others experienced more severe problems that required frequent reloading of checkpoints. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" but still enjoyable, with many recommending it for its engaging story and characters despite the technical shortcomings.
- “No hiccups, no glitches, no crashes, nothing.”
- “Bug free after 19 hours with excellent visuals and sound design.”
- “The game runs great on my rig and I only experienced one crash and two bugs that disappeared with a reload.”
- “Unfortunately, the backside of this are numerous glitches in the cutscenes, when the game does not progress to the next stage because some dialogue has not happened or the character is stuck at the door.”
- “The biggest downside to this game, where it leans into 'don't recommend' territory, is how buggy this game is.”
- “There are constant visual glitches, enemies not spawning or cutscenes not triggering, so you have to reload the last checkpoint and hope it works that time.”
optimization
446 mentions
42 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its ability to run smoothly on high-end hardware, achieving impressive frame rates even with ray tracing enabled. However, numerous users reported significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and slow loading times, particularly on lower-end systems or during intense scenes. Overall, while some players experienced excellent performance, others found the optimization lacking, indicating a need for further improvements.
- “Great optimization, 120fps with ray tracing, what else could you ask for!”
- “This game looks amazing and is very well optimized.”
- “The graphics optimization is insanely good, running on ultra graphic settings with ray tracing on and still able to get stable fps.”
- “However, it feels like the optimization for PC wasn't done well, making the gameplay not very smooth, which is a bit disappointing.”
- “The game could have been better optimized, since it quite often lags.”
- “It is one of the worst optimized PC ports I have ever seen.”
emotional
442 mentions
99 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling, character development, and the ability to balance humor with poignant moments. Players report feeling deeply connected to the characters, experiencing a range of emotions from laughter to tears, as the narrative explores themes of friendship, family, and personal struggles. The game's writing, voice acting, and soundtrack further enhance its emotional impact, making it a standout experience in the action-adventure genre.
- “This game made me feel again.”
- “There are some feels and wholesome parts and realizations that all teams (and families) have their dysfunctions and quirks but have the potential to come together when they're needed most.”
- “The story is fantastic, and it delivers emotional, strong and powerful moments.”
- “Shallow cliché characters, boring story (should have been expected from a Marvel game, but I didn't have anything else to play), lame gameplay... but the worst of it is the never-ending dialogue - someone is speaking all the time!”
- “Bad designs, bad writing, boring story, reuses the same 5 lines, poor fighting system.”
- “Boring story, boring progression through the game, boring fights.”
character development
233 mentions
58 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The character development in the game has been widely praised for its depth and emotional resonance, allowing players to connect with the Guardians as they evolve throughout the story. Many reviewers noted the strong writing, engaging dialogue, and meaningful choices that impact character relationships, making the characters feel more alive and relatable than in previous adaptations. Overall, the combination of well-crafted character arcs and stunning designs contributes significantly to the game's narrative strength, making it a standout experience for fans of the franchise.
- “The character development and interactions between the team members are well-crafted, adding depth and emotional resonance to the overall experience.”
- “The character development feels real and earned, and is integrated into the actual mechanics of the gameplay in a very rewarding way.”
- “The character development in this game is phenomenal, we all know how the Guardians of the Galaxy weren't as tight-knit of a group in the beginning and fought endlessly over the littlest things, but eventually their relationship grew together as a team.”
- “The character development feels way too abrupt and context is limited and sometimes not present.”
- “There was some character development and learning to get along like you'd hope, but it felt like too little too late in the case of this game.”
- “The combat felt a bit repetitive and movement was sometimes clunky, but the story, character development, and visuals were dazzling.”
replayability
198 mentions
21 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many reviewers noting that while it offers some choices that can alter dialogue and minor story elements, the linear nature of the gameplay limits significant replay value. New Game Plus and collectibles provide some incentive for multiple playthroughs, but many players feel that the experience is best enjoyed once, especially given the game's relatively short length of around 20 hours. For those who appreciate story-driven games, there is some enjoyment to be found in revisiting the narrative, but it may not justify a full-price purchase for everyone.
- “It offers a whopping ~20 hours on the first playthrough and with new game + a lot of replayability at a reasonable price.”
- “A lot of replay value for reliving the story, the characters, humor & sheer enjoyable experience this game brings.”
- “The choices you make throughout the game may not have a huge impact, but they have sort of consequences, adding depth and replayability to the overall experience.”
- “The choices you make don't really matter and are in place just to try and give the illusion of replayability.”
- “Good story, voice acting, etc. not a whole lot of replayability but would definitely recommend on a sale.”
- “Because the story and gameplay is so linear there is no replay value as the story doesn't change.”
grinding
159 mentions
6 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
72 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in combat scenarios where enemies often feel like health sponges. While some appreciate the lack of excessive grinding mechanics and microtransactions, many still report that the gameplay can become monotonous, especially towards the end, with long cutscenes and unskippable dialogues exacerbating the experience. Despite these frustrations, the engaging story and character interactions help to mitigate some of the tedium.
- “Marvelously, if you intend to create a game with an exciting plot, no grinding, and no micro-transactions, you will have a perfectly nice game that players will like.”
- “Very refreshing there is no grinding, no 'crafting', no pseudo open world with repetitive quests.”
- “This is how a Marvel game should be, single player focused with no multiplayer, no DLC, no grinding or 100 hours of walking; what you see is what you get like it was back in the day.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The only thing I disliked about the game is the tediousness of getting certain achievements, some of which cause you to replay parts of the game several times, taking about 1-2 hours for one mediocre achievement.”
- “Combat is tedious and boring; you just run around closed arenas using the same pea shooters throughout the entire game and use your companion powers via radial menu.”
monetization
145 mentions
18 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game has been widely praised for its lack of microtransactions, DLC, and aggressive monetization strategies, which many players find refreshing in today's gaming landscape. Reviewers appreciate that all content, including cosmetics, is unlockable through gameplay rather than being locked behind paywalls, contributing to a complete and satisfying single-player experience. Overall, the absence of monetization gimmicks has been highlighted as a significant positive aspect, allowing players to enjoy the game without distractions or additional costs.
- “This is a complete, surprisingly good single player story with zero microtransactions, which is getting rarer and rarer these days.”
- “Great game, great graphics, great story, also no microtransactions or live service game, I'm really hoping for a sequel, worth every penny.”
- “I love that a AAA game in 2021 came out with no future DLC announcements, no microtransactions, and the ability to unlock items through gameplay.”
- “This game is what happens when the advertising budget goes back into the game; I didn't even know this game existed until I stumbled upon it on Steam.”
- “It's rare to see devs putting that much love and passion into their games these days, instead filling them with tons of useless microtransactions and lame content to grab as much money as possible.”
- “This game exceeded my expectations thoroughly; after the train wreck that was Marvel's Avengers, I thought this would be just as bad, but I am pleasantly surprised: no microtransactions, good story, and gameplay that somehow works phenomenally.”
atmosphere
94 mentions
57 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its vibrant environments, engaging character interactions, and a soundtrack that captures the essence of the Guardians of the Galaxy films. Players appreciate the detailed world-building and humor, which enhance immersion, although some find the constant character banter can occasionally detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game successfully evokes the feel of a Guardians movie, making it a memorable adventure for fans.
- “The atmosphere is enriched by detailed environments, from bustling spaceports to eerie alien landscapes.”
- “With a classic rock and metal soundtrack amplifying the atmosphere, charismatic characters, and visually stunning environments, this game delivers a memorable adventure that becomes increasingly enjoyable as you journey closer to its epic conclusion.”
- “The atmosphere created is also special, which is just as gripping as the story itself.”
- “Annoying and frequent enough to detract and take you out of the plot and atmosphere (which is most of the reason to play the game), but not game breaking.”
- “Somehow it feels like older single player games... I assume it's that the focus is so heavy on the story and atmosphere.”
- “Gameplay is nothing to write home about but it's enjoyable and the game manages to deliver the Guardians of the Galaxy atmosphere that you're looking for.”