

Is Peter cut out to lead such an unruly bunch? As a clueless bro, probably not, but he makes it work.Īnd Peter has to, because the game's story quickly diverts from something typically criminal, to something dangerously personal. Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy follows the exploits of Peter Quill a.k.a Star Lord who leads a band of misfits: Gamora, the deadliest assassin in the galaxy Drax, a muscular titan who's unintentionally hilarious Rocket, a clever raccoon who likes explosives and Groot, who reaffirms that he is Groot with every breath. Marvel fan or clueless layman? Doesn't matter, you're in for a good time no matter where you sit on the MCU scale. Planet-hopping as Star Lord is great fun, made even better by his colourful compatriots and the genuinely funny craic they share.

If anything, the game as a whole is a wonderful surprise. But this doesn't mean it's one big flatline without any peaks, troughs, or surprises. It's an approach that feels refreshingly old-school, in the way it guides you smoothly from one story bit to another. In a video game landscape that's pocked with millions of map markers and vast open worlds, Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy is a linear action adventure game with a clear beginning, middle and an end. Unmissable for Marvel fans, but also a solid buy if you're just after a good time.

A heroic action adventure that's simple, but full of surprises and little details.
