In 2021 when Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy launched for PC and current gen consoles, Bryan was experiencing a bit of Marvel fatigue. This made him initially skeptical when Clint urged him to play the latest Marvel video game property, saying it was one of his top games of the year. After learning more and seeing it was a linear 3rd person single player-focused action game (an increasingly rare genre these days), Bryan joined Clint in playing the game and absolutely loving it. Guardians of the Galaxy earns its place among the best games of 2021 by moving away from the MCU’s well trodden territory and blazing new trails for the members of Star Lord’s team. Combine that with subtle narrative, mechanical, and thematic interplay and you’ve got yourself a special game. Listen in to hear what made Clint and Bryan enjoy this game so flarking much!
Three Word Reviews:
Bryan - Flarking Good Time
Clint - True GOTY 2021
Show Notes:
List of Licensed Music in GotG
Music:
Everybody wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley
Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult
Space Riders with No Names by Star Lord
Zero to Hero by Star Lord