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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly ambitious cosmic space adventure that offers robust action, impressive visuals, an a memorable story. One of the biggest surprises of 2021.
Game Info
Fire up a wild ride across the cosmos with a fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. In this third-person action-adventure game, you are Star-Lord, and thanks to your bold yet questionable leadership, you have persuaded an oddball crew of unlikely heroes to join you. Some jerk (surely not you) has set off a chain of catastrophic events, and only you can hold the unpredictable Guardians together long enough to fight off total interplanetary meltdown. Use Element Blasters, tag-team beat downs, jet boot-powered dropkicks, nothing’s off-limits. If you think it’s all going to plan, you’re in for a world of surprises, with the consequences of your actions guaranteed to keep the Guardians on their toes. In this original Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy story, you’ll cross paths with powerful new beings and unique takes on iconic characters, all caught in a struggle for the galaxy’s fate. It’s time to show the universe what you’re made of. You got this. Probably.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 121
Silver TIER
47% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Shooter, Adventure
DEVELOPER(S):
- Eidos-Montréal
PUBLISHER(S):
- Square Enix
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Marvel
GAME MODES:
- Single player
Where to Play
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
121
Critic Reviews
82
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
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Median Score
82%
Low Score
60%
What did you think of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy?
Player Reviews1 Votes
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Tom Marks (IGN)
October 25, 2021
8/10
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is yet another convincing example of how much fun a linear, no-frills, single-player campaign can be.
Jordan Ramée (GameSpot)
October 25, 2021
7/10
Eidos-Montréal’s Guardians of the Galaxy digs into the weird side of Marvel comics to deliver a fulfilling story about the titular heroes.
Diego Perez (Attack of the Fanboy)
October 25, 2021
3.5/5 stars
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy absolutely nails the vibe and look, even if the middling story, technical issues, and repetition hold it back from being truly great.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (121 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3DNews | Денис Щенников | 7.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy are good enough to entertain you for a few evenings. But I doubt you will ever want to revisit this journey. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 10-24-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Areajugones | Cristian M. Villa | 9.2 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the purest essence of chaos; a story that could perfectly take place in the wildest Las Vegas… if Las Vegas could wipe out the entire galaxy, they’d have shots and explosions all in and your friends would be rolling it to the minimum you turn to the other side. In essence: a fast-paced journey that will not disappoint absolutely anyone looking for a story to vibrate with, whether they are a Marvel fan or not. | Read review |
| Atomix | Alberto Desfassiaux | 91 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is such a redemption after the disaster with Marvel’s Avengers. Amazing gameplay, great story and stunning graphics, are some elements that makes the new Eidos game a must have. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Diego Perez | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy absolutely nails the vibe and look, even if the middling story, technical issues, and repetition hold it back from being truly great. | Read review |
| AusGamers | Steve Farrelly | 9 / 10 | 10-26-2021 | Oh, and your 13-year-old 80s mullet is the thing dreams are made of. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Mohammad Talebian | 8 / 10 | 11-07-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy has its flaws, but it’s probably one of the best games in the Marvel universe beside Insomniac’s Spider-Man in recent years. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Sina Golabzade | 8.2 / 10 | 11-01-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy offers a very different kind of team-based combat and although sometimes it may feel a little too easy, learning how the combinations of the whole team’s powers work will bring you a lot of joy. The story doesn’t feel anything new in this kind of cosmic adventure narrative but by focusing on likeable characters and giving them great dialogues and enough time to thrive, the developers have managed to elevate their story in the best possible way. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Kate Sanchez | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Even with its faults that can easily be patched up, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an absolute love letter to the property and one that any fan should be excited to play. Yes, the gameplay is excellent, but for this game, it’s all about the characters. It’s about small moments, big moments, and everything in between. | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Dayna Eileen | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was a surprising experience. Though the game still has some bugs, and a few undesirable features, it comes packed with in-depth characters and an extensive storyline. If you have time to go for a very long virtual walk, this might be the game for you. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Luke Mitchell | 7 / 10 | 10-26-2021 | Despite some quirks, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a super-fun superhero adventure that hits more than it misses, with a banging soundtrack and a lot of personality that more than makes up for its shortcomings. | Read review |
| Chicas Gamers | Adrián de Francisco | Recommended | 11-05-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is everything we want in a Marvel game. We have a single player with an excellent story, some recognizable characters established in the franchise, a design of cinema sets and an addictive and entertaining gameplay that invites you to enjoy while you play. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Mark Steighner | 89 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | Although over the decades comics have become ever more reflective of the complexities and concerns of contemporary life, in the end, they are still often the literary or cinematic equivalent of fast food: momentarily delicious, exactly what you need to fill the void, but not necessarily memorable or nutritious. Guardians of the Galaxy isn’t afraid of touching on some weighty themes, but they’re always secondary to an absorbing story, entertaining characters, and engaging action. Guardians of the Galaxy isn’t perfect, but overall, it’s a very effective translation of Marvel’s iconic band of misfits from page or screen into interactive entertainment. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Stephen Wilds | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is a spectacular, albeit lengthy adventure with enjoyable mechanics and a surprisingly deeper story than what is on the surface. | Read review |
| Daily Mirror | Eugene Sowah | 4 / 5 stars | 10-27-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a visually pleasing action-adventure that really captures what fans love about the series and the characters. The gameplay is very linear but the game makes up for that with its great script, cast and accessible gameplay. This will definitely be a fan pleaser no matter what medium you are a fan of. | Read review |
| Daily Star | Tom Hutchison | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Overall, this is a brilliantly fun, wild and upbeat action ride. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an unexpected contender for Game of the Year. Most definitely an exciting addition to the 2021 line-up and one of the best action-adventure platformers I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing in quite some time. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 6.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | When it gets going and it’s firing on all cylinders, it’s fun. But it’s also exceedingly linear and many of the choices it offers are surface-level at best. Treat it like an arcadey weekend romp and you’ll be fine: bonus points if you already adore these lovable little bandits. | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Ben Sheene | 9.5 / 10 | 03-05-2019 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy subverts expectations. An expertly written and wonderfully acted script results in humor, drama, and heart, elevating the source material beyond its MCU trappings. | Read review |
| Digital Spy | Owen Gough | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | It’s also a shame that this game isn’t a co-op experience to give you a chance to play along with a buddy or two and role-play as your favourite heroes, but we understand why the game is a solo experience. You have this chaotic mix of guns and banter as you feverishly button-mash to kill your opponents – this is exactly what we expected from a Guardians of the Galaxy game when we heard about it, and we love it. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Giovanni Colantonio | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy has some rough edges, but its solo team play mechanics are a perfect match for the dysfunctional superhero family. | Read review |
| DualShockers | Dean James | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is everything that Marvel’s Avengers should have been, offering players a single-player focused adventure with some of your favorite comic book characters. Mixed in with solid gameplay and continuous witty banter between your teammates, Guardians of the Galaxy will leave you already excited for what you would expect to be the inevitable sequel. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy offers a fresh take on the familiar team, filled with heart and humor. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 11-04-2021 | These are not the Guardians of the Galaxy we all met from the movies. They are better. In a game that stands out for its surprising of charm, care and emotion. | Read review |
| EGM | Josh Harmon | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy may not be able to quite match the humor of James Gunn’s MCU films, but it’s packed with plenty of personality and decently fun (if not groundbreaking) combat. To its great credit, Eidos-Montréal’s story-driven approach always keeps the focus on its ragtag team of heroes, making for a worthwhile and memorable trip to the Cosmic Marvel universe. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Vikki Blake | Not Recommended | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is enjoyable enough at times, but weighed down by a deluge of unnecessary systems and bullet-sponge combat. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Antonello Bello | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Whether or not you’re a die-hard fan of the Multiverse’s most ramshackle supergroup, let yourself be enchanted by the extravagant style and personality of the Guardians of the Galaxy, and set off with them for the stars. | Read review |
| Explosion Network | Paulie Bird | 8 / 10 | 11-02-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly strong turn for a game adapted from a Marvel property. It focuses on the team dynamic to fill out its gameplay and relies on strong writing to carry its linear campaign while boasting nuanced performances and a soundtrack that would make James Gunn blush. | Read review |
| Forbes | Paul Tassi | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | I suppose we can now venture into the old “is Guardians worth $60?” debate. If you miss hyper linear story games with no live service BS, and are a big Marvel fan, then this might be the game for you. If you are hoping for Devil May Cry level combat and God of War type puzzles and exploration within a linear story, you will be disappointed. But I can safely say this is probably a better end product than most people were expecting, and that alone is a pretty big win for a game that felt like a bit of a risk and like it’s been lacking in buzz leading up to launch here. It has issues, but it gets a lot right, and pushes storytelling in ways I haven’t seen in this genre before. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Andrew Reiner | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | A rarity in gaming that is at its best when the characters are rambling on | Read review |
| Game Rant | Joshua Duckworth | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy features an emotional yet hilarious story, immersive if insane decisions, and exciting if bloated combat. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Paul Tamburro | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid original story from Eidos Montreal that deviates from both the MCU and the comics, providing something for Marvel fans across mediums to enjoy. However, while it’s certainly a step up from publisher Square Enix’s Avengers, it suffers with its own notable bugs and glitches that detract from the on-screen action. The day one patch will hopefully tackle these problems, and if so this is a highly recommendable superhero game that doesn’t quite step it up like Insomniac’s Spider-Man series, though still does right by its unlikely group of misfit anti-heroes. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Romain Mahut | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun trip accross the galaxy alongside comics’ most famous motley crew. Eidos Montreal totally nailed the tone of this one and it’s a pleasure to watch and hear the team evolve over time. The game’s dialogue is very well written with some genuinely funny lines (and great voice acting). All the while telling a touching story. We just wish the game’s combat would have been a bit more inspired and polished. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mostafa Zahedi | 8.2 / 10 | 11-02-2021 | If you’re looking for a fascinating and eventful adventure, don’t hesitate to even take a moment in this gaming experience. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Ibrahim K | 8.5 / 10 | 11-01-2021 | I initially booted up Guardians of the Galaxy with tempered expectations but was surprised with how much fun I ended up having. Despite having a few setbacks, Guardians of the Galaxy is easily one of the best games of the year thanks to its fantastic story. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Александр Логинов | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an excellent story-driven game with compelling characters, nice humor, great narrative and amazing visuals. | Read review |
| GamePro | Eleen Reinke | 81 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy provides fans with a fun action-adventure with small playful weaknesses. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 10 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a perfect joyride featuring action packed moments that are balanced with more emotive segments. | Read review |
| Gamers Heroes | Blaine Smith | 9.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a Flarkin Fantastic game. It’s easily the best game of the year so far. My only disappointment? We need more Lipless. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Hayes Madsen | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a surprisingly compelling single-player adventure that packs in some real emotion, despite a few shortcomings. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Kim Snaith | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | It’s hard not to love Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Jordan Ramée | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Eidos-Montréal’s Guardians of the Galaxy digs into the weird side of Marvel comics to deliver a fulfilling story about the titular heroes. | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Sam Loveridge | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy tells an utterly memorable story, with brilliant takes on the Guardians themselves, even if the gameplay could be more adventurous at times. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Eric Hauter | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy sets a new high bar for interactive storytelling and jaw-dropping visuals. With an unparalleled attention to detail, Guardians tells a rollicking sci-fi story rooted in true human emotion. But the gameplay sections of this narrative masterpiece sometimes bog down the proceedings with merely okay combat and exploration. Definitely play this game, but with the understanding that Peter Quill just isn’t that exciting in a firefight. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy might be by-the-numbers, but it’s a consistently enjoyable experience with great characters and an engaging story, thanks to an excellent understanding of what makes this property tick. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Burdette | 90 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the biggest surprise of the year, and joins Marvel’s Spider-Man as one of the best Marvel video games in the last decade. The Guardians themselves steal the show, depicted perfectly, with a movie/comic-worthy story that will leave you laughing and crying. The combat is a lot of fun with plenty of strategies to use, even if it can get a little repetitive, and the setting and locations blow you away in scale and how incredibly detailed and beautiful they are. This Guardians team absolutely stands on its own, and just like the movie I’m hooked on a feeling. | Read review |
| Geek Culture | Jake Su | 8.4 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | The legendary band of misfits embarks on an adventure that is largely successful on all fronts, marking a new chapter for the Guardians of the Galaxy. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Javier Gutierrez Bassols | 8.5 / 10 | 11-02-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a title that knows what it wants to teach and how it wants to teach it and executes it in the best possible way. Yes, it has some small flaw, such as lip synchronization or that the combat can end up becoming something repetitive in its end, but it has a great asset: it focuses on telling us a story and puts everything in pursuit of it. It does not lengthen artificially with side or filler missions but goes straight and with everything for it. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a bit rough around the edges, but it’s so fun to play, with a well-written and exciting story. | Read review |
| GotGame | David Poole | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | In the end, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a serviceable action game elevated by its story and writing. While the gameplay isn’t wholly original, it mixes the ideas in a way that keeps things entertaining and engaging. Yes, there’s a few bugs here and there, but even the most frustrating moments were outweighed by the sheer fun. With a rock solid soundtrack, great threads and fantastic vocal performances, this is one adventure you won’t want to miss. If you’re a fan of the MCU films, this is a fresh new take that you’ll settle into easily. For the comic book fans, it’s even better. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Draug | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Last year’s Avengers extinguished your enthusiasm for more Square Enix Marvel games? I advise you well, get it out of yourself a little bit for Guardians of the Galaxy. This is one of the best productions of this year. | Read review |
| Guardian | Malindy Hetfeld | 3 / 5 stars | 10-26-2021 | Simplistic, repetitive interactions drag on an otherwise engaging story based on the Marvel franchise | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Kevin Dunsmore | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Looking back at E3 2021, many wrote off Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. What Eidos Montreal and Square Enix showed seemed to miss the mark at every level. | Read review |
| Hey Poor Player | Andrew Thornton | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Despite some issues with bugs and shooting that could use a little more weight behind it, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy tells a fantastic story that kept me glued to my seat until the very end. An excellent voice cast, killer 80s soundtrack, and strategic combat sweetened the deal. Anyone looking for a fun action game should consider checking it out, and for fans of the Guardians, this is an absolute must-play. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Rodriguez | 87 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a solid action adventure that fans of this group of heroes will love. Although it is not surprising in its approach, it does many things well and manages to redeem itself in the eyes of lovers of the Marvel universe. | Read review |
| IGN | Tom Marks | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is yet another convincing example of how much fun a linear, no-frills, single-player campaign can be. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Marco Esposto | 8.4 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | An adventure full of twists and turns, with beautiful dialogue and all the verve of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Perfect for supergroup fans and a good title to entertain everyone else. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Omar Salah | 8.5 / 10 | 10-31-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy can be considered Marvel’s true start in the gaming industry, paving the way for more superhero games with high expectations. | Read review |
| IGN Spain | Álex Pareja | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Eidos Montréal gives us one of the most interesting narrative games of recent times, always taking advantage of the medium’s own tools to narrate. Knowledge and affection for the characters, entertaining combat, incessant surprises… one of the best of the year. | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Andrew Bistak | 4.4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy aims high and hits the target perfectly by delivering a thoroughly enjoyable single-player action RPG as you control Star Lord and his his motley alien crew while kicking a along the way. | Read review |
| JVL | Nyam Hazz | 8.5 / 10 | 11-07-2021 | If it hadn’t been for those damn wacky hints of touches and the somewhat messy side of the fights, it would have been even better, but that didn’t stop us from taking full advantage of the show on offer. It’s rhythmic, with a soundtrack that tears and a humor that hits the mark, what’s more in a very good VF. | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Mark O’Callaghan | 8 / 10 | 11-02-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the redemption that Square Enix needs. This game is a fantastic single player journey that britantly shows off the Guardians in action. If you were burned by Marvel’s Avengers, this game might heal those old wounds. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Mike Fahey | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | I enjoyed nearly every moment of the 15 or so hours I spent playing Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 8.5 / 10 | 11-03-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a game with a lot of quality, but it is far from perfect. However, it is a product by a team that fulfilled their mission of providing a sincere and heartfelt game. It is well worth giving it a chance. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 8 / 10 | 10-29-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Marooners’ Rock | Frank Ventimiglia | 8.2 / 10 | 11-17-2021 | From start to finish, Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy was a pleasurable experience. Eidos-Montréal’s video game adaptation of the galaxy’s mightiest heroes is an excellent homage to the series’ legacy! | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Ersin Kılıç | 70 / 100 | 11-01-2021 | Imagine watching this movie for 15 hours. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy makes a great impression at first, but as you pass time, it makes you feel like it’s a monotonous game. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | A surprisingly ambitious cosmic space adventure that excels the more it diverges from the movies, offering robust action, impressive visuals, and unexpectedly sophisticated storytelling. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Joe Bariso | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is a love letter to fans of the movies, comics, and just the cosmic side of Marvel as a whole. As a long time fan of all of these I had a big nerdy smile on my face the entire time. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Alex Varankou | 73 / 100 | 11-03-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy offers some great dialogue, strong characters and occasionally interesting story choices. The gameplay is serviceable, and it could have used a bit more polish, but it’s being in the company of these self-proclaimed good guys that you’ll be most interested in. | Read review |
| Niche Gamer | Fingal Belmont | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Eidos-Montréal proved in their Deus Ex games that they are masters of environmental story telling, and in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the developers go all out. | Read review |
| NoesPaisparaFrikis | David Valero | 8.8 / 10 | 11-03-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy knows how to pick up the baton from games like Marvel Spider-man or Batman Arkham and take advantage of all the lore of the comics. And in that the Cosmic Marvel is unparalleled. Richard Ryder, Yondu, Darkhawk, Mantis, Cosmo, Thanos or The Collector are just some of the names that will appear as simple references or as essential NPCs in the plot and the truth is that they greatly enrich the experience of the staunch fan of these characters. Eidos Montreal has emerged victorious from a challenge that had a lot against it beforehand, thanks to a practical design and no external complications. Square-Enix should take note of the way forward for future projects. | Read review |
| NoobFeed | Adam Siddiqui | 95 / 100 | 12-31-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a genuine shock. After Marvel’s Avengers, any superhero game released under Square Enix would’ve been met with similar resistance but the developers have created such an outstanding adventure should stand beside the greatest superhero games of all time. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Onur Kaya | 8.5 / 10 | 11-08-2021 | If you like Marvel, it’s a production you should definitely experience for its story alone. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Garrett Martin | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | I kept chugging along through its story and its battles without either ever feeling like much of a chore. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy doesn’t have the ingenuity or spark of James Gunn’s movies, but it should do just enough to keep you interested on a lazy afternoon when you don’t have anything else to do. That’s a perfectly fine role for a game to fill, and this game is perfectly fine with filling it. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Luke Winkie | 70 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | A surprisingly good time when you’re not forced to reload your checkpoint after a game-breaking bug. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Andrew Farrell | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | The plot meanders and the game is somewhat too long, but it’s still a great time and well worth experiencing for Guardians fans. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Dave Irwin | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy mostly nails the quirky tone and characters that Marvel fans will be hoping for. Otherwise strong presentation is marred by a few too many visual glitches, but if you can tolerate these and some repetitive combat, it’s worth a look. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Chandler Wood | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Despite some initial skepticism that they could pull it off, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is everything I want a Guardians of the Galaxy game to be. It is character-focused first and foremost, retaining the comedic heart and ’80s vibe that is core to the franchise. As a single-player game, it doesn’t get bogged down by expectations of some kind of grind or endgame. While combat can sometimes be rather chaotic and there are a few bugs, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy understands what Guardians of the Galaxy is—character, comedy, and heart. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Garri Bagdasarov | 9.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Eidos Montreal has crafted one of the best superhero games to date. Their attention to world-building and characterization should be followed by many studios to come. The Exciting combat, which blends action RPG elements with strategic player commands, and breathtaking visuals and animations, is something to behold. But what truly sets this title apart is the fantastic writing, not just for the Guardians themselves, but for every character you come across. If you weren’t a fan of the franchise before, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy might just change your mind. | Read review |
| Polygon | Ryan Gilliam | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is the biggest surprise of the year | Read review |
| Press Start | Kieron Verbrugge | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is pure blockbuster entertainment in much the same way as the MCU films. It might not push any boundaries in the genre, but it’s a damned good Guardians game with a ton of heart and a clear passion for the property that shows. Eidos Montreal has clearly understood the strengths of its team and how they fit in with what fans love about the franchise to make the right calls. The result is an enjoyable ride and the most Marvel Marvel game around. | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Thiago de Alencar Moura | 90 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is the closest we’ve had so far to translating the uncompromised fun feel of a Marvel movie into video games. It’s an incredibly fun title, with great storytelling and solid gameplay that, if it doesn’t revolutionize, makes every hour invested in it worth it. | Read review |
| Push Square | Liam Croft | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | For as much uncertainty there has been surrounding Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, the final game has delivered. Fun and frantic combat provide the basis for a long, extremely enjoyable campaign featuring the characters you love and the tracks your kids usually screw their noses up at. A great title that deserves to be expanded upon in the future. | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | CarterGaz | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2022 | You’d be forgiven for associating this Guardians of The Galaxy game with the 2020 hulk-smash hit Marvels Avengers. For many I think there was almost a belief it would play and feel like a DLC or expansion of the former. Despite it being published by the absolute juggernaut Square Enix akin to Avengers. GOTG wasn’t developed by the Gex-famed team over at Crystal Dynamics in California, and instead was helmed by those delightful Canadians at Eidos Montreal. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Ed Thorn | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | A heroic action adventure that’s simple, but full of surprises and little details. Unmissable for Marvel fans, but also a solid buy if you’re just after a good time. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | Unknown | 8 / 10 | 11-18-2021 | A fun and unique experience, one that attracts you with its world and character banter. It would definitely have benefited from some extra development time, though. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Ed Acosta | 5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is up there as one of the best experiences I’ve had all year. I compare this to the excellent Marvel’s Spider-Man, and he’s my all-time favorite character! A title I hold in high regard. Don’t hold out for these heroes; you’ll want this one in your collection. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Maria Meluso | 3.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy delivers fun. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 7.5 / 10 | 11-01-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy managed to bring a really good portrayal of space Marvel team with fluid combat and great soundtrack. Bugs are killing the game though. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Ozzie Mejia | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Square Enix and Eidos Montreal don’t exactly pull this job off flawlessly. In fact, it gets ugly at points. Yet, oddly enough, that feels very appropriate for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Adrian Morales | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | What Guardians of the Galaxy brings to the table is an entertaining combat system centered around combining team elements for optimal results, coupled with an excellent and meaningful upgrade system that all creates a fun gameplay loop. Throw in a remarkably clever and well-written story, and Guardians of the Galaxy becomes what I consider to be an exceedingly enjoyable and palatable game. | Read review |
| Skill Up | Ralph Panebianco | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Justin Clark | 4 / 5 stars | 11-03-2021 | That, though, isn’t to denigrate the power of a good blaster. The addition of a Sekiro-like stagger meter makes some enemies more bullet spongy than normal, but otherwise there’s something very old-school about the gunplay here. Success means constant movement, matching elemental weaknesses, and carefully employing the other Guardians as support characters. The battlefields are chaotic, but once there’s enough special moves at play to combine, the game is blissfully freeing in a way that not many shooters are these days. | Read review |
| Softpedia | Cosmin Vasile | 8 / 10 | 10-31-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a good superhero game. It may not be the best out there, but it is in the top 5. If you are a true Marvel fan familiar with the Guardians of the Galaxy universe it hits the perfect notes in almost perfect order. It tried to balance the videogames gameplay with a cinematic experience, focusing on delivering a quality single player experience. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Domenico Musicò | 7 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is like a tie-in of 15 year ago with corridors, forced paths to follow and little arenas in which you must fight enemies in the same way. Marvel’s fan will adore references, easter eggs and cameos, but it’s not enough to make this project shine like a new star in the galaxy. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Matt Gosper | 9.5 / 10 | 10-26-2021 | While I went into Guardians with a good feeling I’d enjoy it, I was surprised by just how much fun I ended up having. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | Andrew Otton | 9.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is wildly entertaining, hilarious, full of heart, and an absolute blast from beginning to end. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 4 / 5 stars | 11-03-2021 | This take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy puts a premium on character and storytelling, with surprisingly impressive results | Read review |
| The Escapist | Marty Sliva | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | Video Review | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Julian Harris | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy was a great experience that I cannot wait to play through the story again. The characters were portrayed perfectly in my opinion and the voice acting was stellar. Coming off of an Avengers game that some were a little hesitant about, Square Enix had a lot to prove with this title. This shows that future Marvel games are in really good hands. I look forward to more content for Guardians of the Galaxy and potentially a sequel in the future. If you haven’t spent much time learning about the Guardians of the Galaxy, this is a great jumping-off point. There is a lot of lore to be discovered in this game and it makes me want to go back and read some of the comics. There are so many potential characters that could be explored now. An Antman game by Square Enix could be pretty good. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Claudio Magistrelli | 8.8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy gets back to the classic singleplayer formula, steering away from the hybrid attempt of Marvel’s Avengers and piecing together gameplay elements from Tomb Raider, Mass Effect and even Knights of the Old Republic to make a quite unique choral adventure. | Read review |
| The Outerhaven Productions | Ryan Easby | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Just amazing. Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy is a triumph in both the gameplay department and the story department. There are a few flaws here and there, mainly bug issues likely to be fixed in the day one patch, but they’re not enough to dampen the experience in the slightest. A must-play, a wonderful game. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Aran Suddi | 6 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a great portrayal of the space-faring heroes and a good game. We encountered some annoying bugs that are hopefully alleviated with patches, and it’s pretty linear, but this is an interstellar romp that you can enjoy across a few evenings. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | Unknown | 8.5 / 10 | 10-30-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is a very special experience with a fun story, satisfying fighting system and distinctive characters with elaborate vocal representation. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Thomas Deehan | 4 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | After stumbling out the gate with last year’s Avengers, Square Enix has managed to steady the ship with Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. For the story alone, the game is well-worth playing, but it’s the abundance of lore, well-written dialogue and gorgeous locales that elevate it as one of the best Marvel games to date. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Andrew McMahon | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | I cannot recommend playing Marvel’s Guardians enough for the experience it provides. Its decision to focus on story, characters, and ambiance instead of trying to throw in a bunch of content that pads the adventure results in an amazing game. It is right up there with the Arkham Trilogy and Marvel’s Spider-Man as one of the best superhero video games of all time. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Γιώργος Πρίτσκας | Recommended | 11-06-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy has evolved into a very nice surprise. It’s an authentic | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 10-25-2021 | You’ll enjoy Guardians of the Galaxy if you go into it with the right expectations. | Read review |
| Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 7.3 / 10 | 11-02-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy leaves an outstanding first impression but after playing it for a handful of hours, you’ll realise that it doesn’t really offer enough exciting gameplay to last its entire campaign. It’s still a wonderful game to watch, though. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 7 / 10 | 10-30-2021 | Where Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy proves most winsome, however, is in its twining of the intergalactic and the terrestrial. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Christopher Byrd | Recommended | 10-29-2021 | Even if Quill sounds like a surfer bro, surfer bros can sometimes be among the most earnest people you’ve ever met once you actually get to know them. The same goes for Quill and co. Their personalities may seem like the stereotypes you’ve always heard, but spend a bit more time with them, and you’ll be glad you did. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Todd Eggleston | 9.5 / 10 | 11-12-2021 | Just like the Marvel Cinematic Universe iteration of the franchise, no one expected anything from this game, from this group of miscast nobodies. This isn’t the Avengers, they aren’t perfect, but that is kinda their thing. All this time, I wanted more Guardians of the Galaxy in me. Who would have thought? Sometimes, I guess it is the B-Sides that make or break an album. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Alessio Palumbo | 8 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a highly enjoyable action/adventure romp that never strays from the beaten path. You won’t find any major experiments or innovations here, but you will experience a great adaptation of the beloved dysfunctional team of galactic superheroes. The story and characters are well written, the combat is fun (if perhaps a bit too easy), and the audio is excellent. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | Jon Hueber | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy takes the action RPG and draws from both the films and comics to create a stunning gaming experience. With plenty of humor, an amazing soundtrack, and stellar gameplay, this is one of the best team-based comic book games ever. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Adam Ryan | 8 / 10 | 10-26-2021 | An experience that will satisfy gamers and Marvel fans alike, Guardians of the Galaxy is a fun action romp that tells an amazing story filled with loveable goofball characters. | Read review |
| Windows Central | Richard Devine | 4.5 / 5 stars | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy looks good, sounds great, plays well, and above all else, is an authentic experience based on Marvel’s misfits. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Chris “Atom” DeAngelus | 9 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is an extremely fun little romp that is genuinely funny and heartfelt. It’s fun to play, and combat maintains the feel of a team working together despite being technically only a single-player game. The only real downside is that it is a linear game, so the replay value depends on how much you enjoy seeing alternate outcomes to various cut scenes. If you’re a fan of the franchise and don’t mind that this doesn’t matching the MCU version, then there’s a whole lot to like in MGotG. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Richard Walker | 85 / 100 | 10-25-2021 | While it has one or two irksome flaws, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is, nonetheless, a fine solo experience, with characters that you’ll enjoy spending time with, fast-paced combat, and an engaging original story. | Read review |
| Zoomg | محمد صادق تواضعی | 9 / 10 | 11-03-2021 | Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy storytelling and characterisation are such that even users who are not interested in superhero games will be entertained. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Ken McKown | 8.5 / 10 | 10-25-2021 | Guardians of the Galaxy is probably one of the biggest surprises for me this year. | Read review |
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