Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series

When I first started Guardians Of The Galaxy I was concerned, it didn't grip me immediatly but I stuck with it due to my undeniable trust and respect for Telltale Games.

It quickly became apparent that my trust was justified as the story developed and I became engrossed into the blooming plot.

The Guardians find themselves against Thanos, Hala The Accused, the Cree and more in this 5 chapter epic from the masters of storytelling.

With an excellent soundtrack of all the music you'd expect from one of Peter Quills mix tapes, perfect writing and considerably more story arcs than most Telltale games this is essential gaming.

However the Telltale people are ruthless and highly sadistic so be aware this will break your heart several times as these games insist on doing.

In fact this game hits you with the biggest decision I've seen across all of Telltales titles and left me thoroughly scratching my head while holding my heart in my hand.

I really hope they do a sequel to this, knowing Telltale it could go either way. Heres hoping.

The Good:

Great soundtrack

Beautifully written

A rollercoaster ride from start to finish

The Bad:

Heartbreaking as always

Things I Learnt From This Game:

Telltale are cruel horrible people, but they make excellent games

Mantis looked and sounded like Clementine

That final decision wasn't fair at all!!!!

Honestly, didn't know what to expect from this game at first, but man was blown away from the animation, level setup, character arcs, and storytelling.

The primary theme of this game revolves around family, how to maintain relationships, dealing with past and how to settle with it, strengthen bonds, forge new beginnings, how to come together, learning more about yourself, and moving on.

Great game for anyone. :)

Another Telltale Masterpiece. MARVEL GAMES And Telltale Have Come Together To Bring You...Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy: The Telltale Series. In My Opinion... This Is The Best Ever Telltale Game. It Has A Great Story,Great Humor And Great Characters! Everything You Could Want In A Video Game. 11/10. Thank You Marvel Games And Telltale For Bringing This Masterpiece.

Guardians of the Galaxy by Telltale is one of those games that stand out for its unique atmosphere and distinctive storytelling. Like most other projects by this studio, the game focuses on the plot and important choices that the player has to make throughout the gameplay. This is the main highlight of Telltale, and in this case, this mechanic works as well as in their previous games.

First of all, attention should be paid to the storyline. The game offers an original story that doesn't exactly follow the plot of the movies or comics, but it remains true to the spirit of the Guardians of the Galaxy universe. Events unfold around familiar characters-Star-Lord, Rocket, Gamora, Drax, and Groot, each of whom has a unique personality and role in the team. Thanks to great writing, these characters feel alive and believable. The player can immerse themselves in their internal conflicts, emotions, and relationships, adding depth to the overall story.

The key element of the game is the choices the player makes at different stages of the story. As in other Telltale games, every decision can affect the further development of events. Whether to support a team member in a tough moment or take a risk by choosing a dangerous path-each moment shapes a unique experience for the player. This adds replayability to the game, as there's always a desire to return and try different choices to see how they change the course of the story.

However, alongside an engaging storyline, there are some downsides to mention. Like many other Telltale games, Guardians of the Galaxy suffers from typical issues associated with the studio. Primarily, this concerns the graphics and technical aspects of the game. Although the visual style effectively conveys the comic book atmosphere, technical problems sometimes arise, such as glitches, subpar animation, or delayed character reactions. This can slightly spoil the overall experience, especially during emotional or intense scenes when you want everything to flow smoothly.

Additionally, it's worth noting that the game doesn't offer much in terms of active gameplay. Most of the time, the player spends choosing dialogue options or interacting with the environment. This may not appeal to those accustomed to more action-packed activities, like combat, puzzles, or shooting. In this regard, the game resembles more of an interactive movie than a traditional action or adventure game.

Another interesting aspect of the game is its soundtrack. Guardians of the Galaxy is known for its love of classic hits, and the game is no exception. The music adds a special atmosphere, enhancing moments of nostalgia and fun adventure. The soundtrack fits seamlessly into the story, making the game even more emotional and lively.

In conclusion, Guardians of the Galaxy by Telltale is an engaging story that will appeal primarily to fans of the Marvel universe. If you enjoy games focused on dialogue, tough choices, and deep narrative, this game may captivate you for a long time. However, if you expect dynamic gameplay or impressive graphics, you might need to lower your expectations.

It's a typical Telltale game-captivating, with an emphasis on choice and rich storytelling, but with some flaws in the technical part. The tough decisions that shape the story make it especially interesting for those who love getting immersed in well-crafted narratives and feel the responsibility for the development of events.

In short, a masterpiece. Haven't played a Telltale game in a LONG time, so this was such a welcoming and mind-boggling awesome game. From someone who's a fan of the James Gunn rendition of the Guardians crew, it was nice to see a mix of both his renditions and slightly different ones, most notable Mantis and Gamorra. Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and Draxx all feel like the same exact characters from the movies which I absolutely loved, especially Rocket and Draxx. The voice actors did well mimicking Bradley Coopers Boston-esqe accent for Rocket and Draxx's deep voice who's hellbent on revenge. I liked how they didn't try and make Mantis the butt of the joke like what the movies seemed to do, she was taken much more serious and honestly I really enjoyed her character. Idk I could talk all day about how great Telltale was able to capture these characters so faithfully but keeping it their own. But anyways, another great thing this game has is the soundtrack. One of the best for sure, and there's scenes where it plays out like a action scene with these songs playing, giving me goosebumps everytime I had to do these quick time events with a badass song playing. Plus, these quick time events were so damn fun, controlling multiple guardians to attack and dodge your opponent. It was so awesome being able to shoot Thanos with Rocket's gun, or using Gammora to come in hot with her dual swords. It was just so fluid, definitely some of the coolest action in a Telltale game I've played yet.

But truthfully, the winning factor of this game is the branching story that unfolds as you make decision after decision. The story was so damn good; after killing Thanos, you find a ancient technological artifact called the Eternity Forge and must decide what to do with it, all with the return of Nebula and a new comer named Hala the Accuser. With my playthrough, I tried my hardest to get all the guardians to like me, or just tried my hardest to keep everything "fair". This proved to be difficult as Rocket and Gammora constantly butt heads, and although Gammora isn't as rash, Rocket is definitely a moody character so pissing him off was too easy. Toward the end, I decided to let Draxx "sacrifice" himself which in turn made Gammora run away, but I eventually resurrected Nebula. Those last 2 episodes were so cool as it seemed to branch a lot, so I replayed them both, mostly to see what happened if I resurrected Rocket's friend otter, and to see what happened if I didn't let Draxx "sacrifice" himself. If you enjoy Guardians at all, I definitely recommend replaying as least the last 2 episodes as your decisions change certain parts quite a bit and have some pockets of extra lore that I thought was intriguing.

In all, I spent as long as I could with this game because I knew once I finally completed my last mission and heard that title screen theme song for the last time, there was going to be a long lasting void left in me. This game was everything I needed in my video game escapades, something that was extremely focused on storytelling, had an graphic-novel art style that is a Telltale staple, just all around fun, hilarious and energetic gameplay/soundtrack, and just genuinely good voice acting and character development. I loved every character, loved every interaction, I feel like the only minor issue was some of the outdated-looking visuals, but honestly who tf cares. The game still looks great, and I'd recommend it to anyone who loves quality gaming.