GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: Check Out The First Trailer For The New Game - That's Coming THIS October!

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: Check Out The First Trailer For The New Game - That's Coming THIS October!

The long-rumoured Guardians of the Galaxy video game has finally been revealed, and while it looks like a fun time, only being able to play as Star-Lord might be disappointing to many Marvel fans...

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By JoshWilding - Jun 13, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Square Enix has revealed that their Guardians of the Galaxy game will be released on October 26, 2021 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, and we have a first look to share with you!

This looks like it could be a fun ride, but with Star-Lord as the game's only playable character, the likes of Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot will be relegated to supporting status. In some ways, putting the spotlight on Peter Quill does make sense, especially as it looks like certain decisions you make will change how the rest of the Guardians react to you during gameplay. 

"Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this third-person action-adventure game, a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy," reads the synopsis. "With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with original and iconic Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably."

We're not sure how "fresh" this take on the Guardians of the Galaxy is, especially when the Marvel Cinematic Universe inspiration is clear to see (right down to the voice performances). 

Along with a trailer, 10 minutes of gameplay has also been revealed. As noted, you'll only be able to play as Star-Lord in the game, and while that looks like a lot of fun, it's hard not to wish we couldn't take control of characters like Rocket and Groot when they're tearing up the place. 

Check out this first look at Guardians of the Galaxy below to see what you think! 
 

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RockReigns
RockReigns - 6/13/2021, 12:47 PM
If it's anything like that shit they gave us with The Avengers, It's a pass.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/13/2021, 3:38 PM
@SethRollins - Well this is definitely much different than Avengers. But I'm not sure this looks all that great either. But the fact that its not some GAAS nonsense already makes it much more promising than Avengers.
ANewPope
ANewPope - 6/13/2021, 12:48 PM
Square Enix be like
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/13/2021, 12:48 PM
What dirt does Square Enix have on Marvel to make dogshit designs & dogshit games of their characters?

Insomniac is truly carrying Marvel gaming on their backs
Kurne
Kurne - 6/13/2021, 12:51 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - they're trying really hard to convince people that they based these games on the comics only and not the MCU (even tho, y'know). They barely if ever acknowledge the MCU in their BTS vids, or when they're responding to backlash, as if they're embarrassed of it. Which is ironic.
Chappers
Chappers - 6/13/2021, 12:56 PM
@Kurne - They're doing an awful job at that, they even made Drax the comedic aspect where he takes things literally which was Gunn's idea and not from the comics
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/13/2021, 12:57 PM
@Kurne - that’s kind of what I hate most about these marvel games. It’s like they don’t want to be MCU lite games but all the designs, characters, & style look like MCU porn parodies rather than their own product

Like focusing on Kamala & MODOK in Avengers is a solid idea. Separates itself from the MCU

But then you have this landscape of like how the Avengers disbanded after IW & it just reminds you of IW & EG but without the history & build up

It’s confusing. DC & Insomniac has it right. They are inspired by numerous versions of the heroes we know & love but still find a way for them to make the characters their own in both design & story

Batman in the Arkham games is not Kilmer or Keaton or Bale knock offs
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 6/13/2021, 1:05 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - the best thing the Arkham games did was merge the comics with the animated series all while making it their own. These games don't even resemble the comics
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 6/13/2021, 1:09 PM
@Dredd97 - and the movies too since THE DARK KNIGHT uses something similar to detective vision a full year before the game’s release

Even the predator gameplay reminds me of the ideas Batman Begins the game had in not being able to take on enemies with guns needing to stealth take down them & strike fear in the enemies

The Batman Arkham games are like this beautiful combination of the best ideas in the movies, comics, & BTAS wrapped into 2 incredible games, a fun prequel, & a mixed finale..... I mean I don’t hate Arkham Knight but who the hell wants to fight Deathstroke with tanks!
AtakanKaratas
AtakanKaratas - 6/13/2021, 1:18 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - THE Levitikuz?



Haven't played the Square Enix's Avengers but Insomniac needs to bring more Marvel characters. They know their stuff. I'd love to see a Daredevil game but that probably will never happen.
Razorface1
Razorface1 - 6/13/2021, 1:51 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - that was my favorite thing about Ultimate Alliance 3. Other than the guardians, pretty much all characters were comic book based.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 6/13/2021, 2:10 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - for real. The Batmobile stuff got mad annoying after a while. One mission would have been cool with it, but not the whole game.

But yes, taking all of the lore was definitely to that series benefit. Something these games could learn. Hell, I thought the Ultimate Alliance games did a decent job of just dropping you into the Marvel Universe
OmegaBlack13
OmegaBlack13 - 6/13/2021, 2:31 PM
@Dredd97 - Ultimate Alliance came at a good time before the MCU has permeated the perception of the characters. Like you said, you basically just get dropped into the comic universe with only the exposition you need. Really loved that first one.
Dredd97
Dredd97 - 6/13/2021, 3:11 PM
@OmegaBlack13 - yeah same. The second one didn't have as big an effect on me, but the first was incredible
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 6/13/2021, 3:26 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - WHO DO WE HAVE TO KILL TO HAVE MARVEL CUT TIES FROM SQUARE ENIX??!! OR WHOEVER MARVEL IS ALLOWING TO MAKE THEIR GAMES?! Pathetic in every sense of the word
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/13/2021, 3:37 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - Telltale did a good Guardians of the Galaxy game. I wish Telltale did a Daredevil game before they inevitably went under. Square Enix should never be allowed to touch a Marvel property again.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/13/2021, 3:42 PM
@Dredd97 - The Batmobile in Arkham Knight should have been nothing more than an alternate mode of transportation around the city with some of its own side quests. It should have been totally optional and damn sure should not have been used to replace boss fights in the entire game.
BroskiTroski
BroskiTroski - 6/13/2021, 11:12 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - You are out of your mind if you’re comparing these designs to the Avengers game. These designs are great, y’all just think you’re character design experts now cuz the Avengers designs were terrible and fun to crap on.

I have no doubt if Insomniac released their original Spider-man design after the Avengers game you would also say it’s terrible.
SnideCut
SnideCut - 6/13/2021, 11:59 PM
@LEVITIKUZ - I dunno man, dogshit feels far too harsh. This looked pretty fun to me.
Chappers
Chappers - 6/13/2021, 12:48 PM
That does not look good... Drax looks terrible and the voice acting was iffy

Gameplay looks way too much like a JRPG for a Marvel game, too many effects and HUD going on and words like "FANTASTIC" appearing after strikes...

Square really dropping the ball with these Marvel IPs
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 6/13/2021, 12:50 PM
well hello mass effect. to be fair mass effect style game does fit the gotg. seems better than a spiderman type game with the avengers fixating on 10 different play styles instead of a fun good game
MarDCel
MarDCel - 6/13/2021, 12:53 PM
Someone please take away marvel game rights from Square Enix
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/13/2021, 3:37 PM
@MarDCel - Agreed!!!
BroskiTroski
BroskiTroski - 6/13/2021, 11:33 PM
@MarDCel - I guess it’s cool to hate on Square Enix now? No one should’ve been surprised at the poor quality of the Avengers game, Crystal Dynamics is one of the most mediocre developer studios ever, it’s mainly their fault the game was trash, not Square. Square Enix is a pretty solid publisher.

Publishers make bad games sometimes, it happens. Not every publisher is EA. Calm down.

This game looks perfectly fine. Gameplay looks fine; character designs and overall aesthetic are nice, and the humor is no more forced and cringy then the films.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 6/13/2021, 12:55 PM
On one hand, it looks better than the Avengers game. On the other hand, it is a bit cringe-inducing.
Fanmar16
Fanmar16 - 6/13/2021, 12:55 PM
well, that's terrible
CaptainMexico
CaptainMexico - 6/13/2021, 12:57 PM
Single player, so dumb
RockReigns
RockReigns - 6/13/2021, 1:00 PM
@CaptainMexico - They'll release an online mode but it'll be an extra $30; and $5 per Guardian.
FearTheLiving
FearTheLiving - 6/13/2021, 2:50 PM
@CaptainMexico - Singleplayer isn't the problem. Shitty game is the problem.
CaptainMexico
CaptainMexico - 6/13/2021, 3:00 PM
@FearTheLiving - ya I played avengers on my ps5 the other day, immediately deleted after playing one mission.
Footguy6449
Footguy6449 - 6/13/2021, 12:57 PM
Not watching the trailer but guessing it looks awesome
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