I’ve been lukewarm about most of Telltale’s games lately, but I really liked Guardians of the Galaxy. It handles the transition between jokes and drama well, your decisions are tougher and more meaningful than you usually see, the writing and voice acting are excellent, and the action sequences are simple and infrequent enough that they don’t derail the game. So if you haven’t played a Telltale game in a while, Guardians of the Galaxy is certainly one to check out.
Telltale’s premiere season for their take on the Guardians of the Galaxy proves to be an enjoyable one, as the stellar soundtrack and combat sequences prove to be the high points of the occasionally humorous adventure. A little fine tuning from the dialogue and engine could have gone a long way, but as it is, Telltale’s adaptation of the dysfunctional space family is one worth checking out for fans of the movies or comics, or those looking for a lighthearted sci-fi adventure.
There’s a lot of little details that reflect your past choices. You won’t notice them the first time around, of course, but you may very well miss them on subsequent playthroughs – they’re worked into narrative that well. On the flipside, we have same old shortcomings: worn-out engine and QTEs that serve no purpose but to check if the player is still there. [Issue#220, p.67]
The renowned but lately overused Telltale formula works with Guardians, but don’t expect it to be as entertaining as the movies. The direction is spot on, the story is okay, but lacks the punch.
Telltale has barely changed their interactive story approach for Guardians of the Galaxy, but that’s not such a bad thing. With a solid application of humor, fun combat sequences, and a well-realised cast, they have forged a bold space adventure.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is a series that doesn't change in any way the Telltale's style. The game mixes the comicality of the brand with a more adult and sentimental side, a choice that can be appreciated by a lot of players, but not by all of them. Anyway the title is definitely a good purchase for all those loving the Marvel's galactic heroes and the narrative style of the Californian developers.
When stacked against other series from Telltale, "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series" comes across as the weakest link, appearing somewhat rushed in comparison. But don't write it off as a bad Telltale game—it still manages to shine with its well-executed moments, trademark Telltale finesse, and cinematic flair. However, it's fair to say that it does have a few rough edges. For instance, the optimization could be better, and even the story itself isn't as polished as one might hope, with some character reactions to your decisions being a bit too forced in my opinion. Nonetheless, playing through it was an enjoyable experience, and it reminds me of a level akin to "The Walking Dead: A New Frontier."
Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series is a hilarious and satisfying interactive story experience. If not for the low production quality, incredibly forced drama and partially inconsistent writing, Telltale's rendition of Marvel's crazy intergalactic team would have been undoubtedly great..
Free drop on Epic PC games client. I think my time would be better spent just watching GotG MCU movie again with the WAY more likeable versions of these characters. Fall death & it's respawn in the same place. Which takes away any tension or stakes for that matter. Little better than an interactive movie with flashy visuals for the most part. QTE are no replacement for actual gameplay. Some technical issues as getting stuck in the environment with need to reload. The story & characters not a patch on the movie versions. Looks pretty, but a middling experience story, characters & gameplay wise.
SummaryA brand new story of the universe’s unlikeliest heroes: Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket, and Groot. Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series is a five-part episodic series. Players take on multiple roles within the ragtag band of heroes, and take the pilot's seat in directing their escapades around the universe.