Whichever character you go with, will have an effect on how the story plays out.Īs for other moments that will be discovered when the game arrives, it remains to be seen just how impactful your decisions will be in the grand scheme of things.
Choices have consequences, with one notable example being when the Guardians attempt to pull a con on Lady Hellbender by selling her either Groot or Rocket as a potential monster for her collection. Multiple dialogue options during exploration and even combat can have an impact, while other major moments in the story will have ramifications down the line. While blasting your way through hordes of intergalactic scum is unavoidable, one other major pillar of gameplay in Guardians of the Galaxy is its narrative and the choices you'll make during the campaign. Pay attention to your team's gripes, rally them together for a final push when the odds are stacked against them, and you'll be able to unleash them with increased damage and quicker ability cooldowns while a hit single from the 1980s plays in the background. There's even an ultimate morale boost that can be performed once you have enough momentum, as Star-Lord calls the team together for a pep talk. Successfully completing a battle rewards players with experience and ultimately ability points, which can be used to unlock new skills for the team. Gamora has a conservative approach to facing enemies, Drax takes on as many as he can, and Rocket sticks to the rear while providing covering fire. Where Guardians of the Galaxy gets interesting though, is in how Star-Lord can issue commands to his team, which allow for various combos to be executed in the heat of battle.Īs seen in gameplay trailers, the team-based combat allows for a well-oiled unit that plays to their various strengths. When engaged in battle, Star-Lord can whip out his trademark element guns to deal damage with blaster fire, use his jet boots to maneuver around enemies and close the distance with melee attacks. Seeing as how this is the intergalactic arm of the Marvel universe, recent trailers have shown off a few other faces that includes the Nova Corps and most importanly, the best dog in the entire galaxy, Cosmo.įive members make up the Guardians of the Galaxy, but you'll only play as Star-Lord throughout the campaign. Peter "Star Lord" Quill leads a motley crew that includes Drax the Destroyer, the deadly Gamora, the grumpy Rocket who's definitely not a raccoon, and the eco-friendly Groot. Taking inspiration from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Square Enix and Eidos Montreal's version of the Guardians of the Galaxy is made up of the most bankable and familiar incarnation of the group. Naturally, things get worse for the team when they set off a chain of catastrophic events, eventually leading to a wild ride across space to fix their mess. The damage dealt by that conflict was devastating, and when we join the Guardians, they're a gang of heroes for hire who are barely held together by their common interests. Now Playing: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy - Launch Trailer StoryĮidos Montreal hasn't shared too much regarding the story of this game, but what is known is that picks up several years after a cataclysmic war took place throughout the galaxy. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's