First Time Watching: MARVEL’S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Ps4 GAME REVIEW BY RYAN BALKWILL (SpoIlers Alert) (Update)

Initial release date26 October 2021

DeveloperEidos-Montréal

PublisherSquare Enix Europe

Engine: Dawn Engine

Composer(s): Richard Jacques

Writer(s): Mary DeMarle, Kasper Hartman

Artist(s): Bruno Gauthier-Leblanc

Programmer(s): Daniel Letendre

Producer(s): Olivier Proulx, Hubert Corriveau

Director(s)Jean-François Dugas

PlatformsPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows

Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Plot: After an epic conflict known as the Galactic War swept through the cosmos. Star Lord recently formed the Guardians of the Galaxy, they’ve been together for less than a year.

The Guardians of the Galaxy Game was great.

Pros: Square Enix worked successfully making a game with the same upbeat spirit & energy as the two movies. I liked that they made the game more like a family drama right in the middle of this galactic Adventure. The main heroes remain the same. Mantis was more helpful. A lot of surprises that I didn’t see coming. Every level’s designs are breathtaking, and you get to shoot all the time in this game.

Cons: Sometimes certain areas were difficult to upgrade to your abilities. The side villains failed to impress me and I wish it had a switch option so you can play as the other members of the guardians but it doesn’t.

Casts & Crew:

Directed by 

Jean-François Dugas
Robert Darryl Purdy(Animation director) (as Darryl Purdy) (cinematic director) (as Darryl Purdy)

Writing Credits  

Mary DeMarle(Executive narrative director)
 
Kasper Hartman(lead writer)
 
Ethan Petty(writer) &
Craig Towsley(writer) &
Dave Stager(writer) &
Stef Jolin(writer) &
Jocelyn Baxter(writer)
 
Jonathan Morrell(additional writing) &
James Swallow(additional writing)

Cast (in credits order)  

Jon McLarenJon McLarenStar-Lord (voice)
Kimberly-Sue MurrayKimberly-Sue MurrayGamora (voice)
Alex WeinerAlex WeinerRocket (voice)
Jason CavalierJason CavalierDrax (voice)
Robert MontcalmRobert MontcalmGroot / Kammy / Worldmind (voice)
Mylène Dinh-RobicMylène Dinh-RobicMeredith Quill (voice)
Hudson LeblancHudson LeblancYoung Peter Quill (voice)
Emmanuelle Lussier MartinezEmmanuelle Lussier MartinezMantis (voice) (as Emmanuelle Lussier-Martinez)
Judith BaribeauJudith BaribeauKo-Rel (voice)
Brent SkagfordBrent SkagfordAdam Warlock (voice)
Romane DenisRomane DenisNikki Gold (voice)
Sarah LevesqueSarah LevesqueLady Hellbender (voice)
Alex IvanoviciAlex IvanoviciCosmo / Lipless (voice)
Andreas ApergisAndreas ApergisCardinal Raker (voice)
Danny Blanco HallDanny Blanco HallCaptain Glory (voice) (as Danny Blanco)
Kwasi SonguiKwasi SonguiGarek Blood (voice)
Christian JadahChristian JadahRosson Blood (voice)
Leni ParkerLeni ParkerWorldmind (voice)
Chimwemwe MillerChimwemwe MillerAdditional Voices (voice)
Mark CamachoMark CamachoAdditional Voices (voice)
Sarah BradeenSarah BradeenAdditional Voices (voice)
Inka MalovicInka MalovicAdditional Voices (voice)
Victoria SanchezVictoria SanchezAdditional Voices (voice)
Eric DavisEric DavisAdditional Voices (voice)
Wyatt BowenWyatt BowenAdditional Voices (voice)
Bruce DinsmoreBruce DinsmoreAdditional Voices (voice)
Dusan DukicDusanDukicAdditional Voices (voice)
Marcel JeanninMarcel JeanninAdditional Voices (voice)
Harry StandjofskiHarry StandjofskiAdditional Voices (voice)
Carlo MestroniCarlo MestroniAdditional Voices (voice)
Alain GoulemAlain GolemAdditional Voices (voice)
Amber GoldfarbAmber GoldfarbAdditional Voices (voice)
Nikki SzczepkowskiNikki SzczepkowskiAdditional Voices (voice)
Sebastien CroteauSebastien CroteauVoices (voice) (as Sébastien Croteau)
Philippe LangelierPhilippe LangelierVoices (voice)
Mikail Standjofski-FigolsMikailStandjofski-FigolsVoices (voice)
Jose Raphael OsorioJose Raphael OsorioVoices (voice) (as Raphael Osorio)
Corinne CardinalCorinne CardinalVoices (voice)
Jeffrey Mac DermottJeffrey Mac DermottVoices (voice) (as Jeff Mott)
Simon GirardSimon GirardVoices (voice)
Roxana B.L.Roxana B.L.Voices (voice)
Marie-Helene LandryMarie-Helene LandryVoices (voice) (as Marie-Hélène Landry)
Marie Claude GosselinMarie Claude GosselinVoices (voice) (as Marie-Claude Gosselin)
Jessica DupréJessica DupréVoices (voice)
Alissa White-GluzAlissa White-GluzAdditional Voices (voice)
Matt McGachyMatt McGachyAdditional Voices (voice)
Vicky PsarakisVicky PsarakisAdditional Voices (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
RxchieRxchieAdditional Voices (voice)

Produced by 

Olivier Proulxsenior producer

Music by 

Richard Jacques

Art Direction by 

Bruno Gauthier-Leblanc

Art Department 

Nicolas Lizotteconcept artist

Sound Department 

Steve Szczepkowskisenior audio director

Stunts 

Jason Hsustunts
Max Laferrierestunt performer
Karine Lemieuxstunts
Francis Limogesstunts
Maxime Savariastunts (as Max Savaria)
Alexandre Sazonovstunts (as Alexander Sazanov)
Nobuya Shimamotostunts
James Stewartstunts
Ken Transtunt coordinator / stunts (as Ken C. Tran)

Animation Department 

Elise Durandperformance animator
W. Jacob Gardneragora studio: additional animation (as Jacob Gardner)
John Geigerperformance animator
Simon Habibperformance animator
Seyed Alireza Merajicinematic animator
Johnny SpinelliCinematic Lead Animator
Kaitlyn Staveleyperformance animator
Brad Willissenior animator: Eidos

Music Department 

Romar Bennettmusic
Richard Bissillmusician: French horn
Marta Maria Di Nozziassistant engineer
Randy Eckhardtmusic clearance
Sandro Friedrichmusician: ethnic wind instruments
Jodie Grayerorchestrator’s assistant
Danny Ryanorchestrator
Bartosz Szafranskicomposer’s assistant
Sam Thompsonorchestrator
Giles Thorntonmusic preparation
James Yanorchestrator

Additional Crew 

Florent Cachotcinematic lighting artist
Sebastien CroteauLa Fabrique de Monsters: aliens and creatures sound conception/alien language conception/additional voice direction (as Sébastien Croteau)
Dominique Demersdirector of photography: in-game camera
Benoît GagnéCinematic director of photography
Jean-Luc Labelleassociate producer
Simon Peacockvoice director

Thanks 

EmiliyanArnaudovspecial thanks
David Bodingerthanks
James Doylespecial thanks
Jennifer Manelthanks

I highly recommend playing this game.

Rating: 9 out of 10 Stars

Ryan Balkwill:

Resident Video Game reviewer,

Level Best Art Cafe

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