Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an action-adventure role-playing game developed by Eidos-Montreal and published by Square Enix. Released in October 2021, the game is inspired by the beloved Marvel comic book series and the popular films, offering players a chance to step into the shoes of iconic characters such as Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot. Set in a vibrant, interconnected galaxy, players embark on a mission filled with humor, drama, and intense combat. The narrative primarily follows the Guardians as they inadvertently trigger a galaxy-wide catastrophe, leading to high-stakes adventures and confrontations with various cosmic threats.
Gameplay centers around a mix of action combat and narrative-driven choices, where players primarily control Star-Lord while giving commands to other Guardians during battles. The game features a unique dialogue system that allows players to make branching choices that can influence relationships and the overall story progression. The colorful and stylized graphics complement the engaging storytelling, while the licensed soundtrack brings an authentic retro feel that resonates with the Guardians' ethos. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy offers players not only thrilling combat sequences but also deep character development, making it a rich experience for fans of the franchise and newcomers alike.