It looks like Christmas isn’t over yet at Epic Games. Just days after the turn of the new year, the foremost rival to Steam is offering one of the best games to come out in recent years for free on its digital storefront.
Available until January 11 at 4:00 PM GMT, PC gamers can claim Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy for free on the Epic Games Store.
This presents a fantastic opportunity for gamers to experience a title that has been somewhat overlooked despite its high-quality production.
Released in 2021 and developed by Eidos-Montréal, this single-player game has been widely praised for its immersive dialog, story, and fantastic soundtrack. However, despite these accolades, it didn’t quite meet Square Enix’s massive sales expectations.
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy takes players on an adventure set 12 years after the Galactic War. As the leader of the quirky and beloved group, players step into the boots of Star-Lord, navigating the team through various intergalactic challenges. Each character in the game offers unique combat abilities, with Rocket being an explosive specialist, Groot providing defensive support, Drax serving as a tank, and Gamora excelling in precision swordplay. The game’s combat is supplemented by the Huddle feature, where players can choose tracks from Star-Lord’s cassette player to motivate the team, reflecting his love for 80s music.
The game’s narrative quality is a standout feature, winning the Best Narrative category at The Game Awards 2021 and receiving nominations in other categories. The writing, peppered with humor characteristic of the Guardians franchise, coupled with top-notch voice acting, makes for an engaging experience. It’s a game that appeals not only to Marvel fans but also to those who may not generally gravitate towards superhero-themed content. The game surprises with its unique levels, memorable moments, and a soundtrack that brilliantly complements the gameplay.
Its availability on the Epic Games Store for free is a golden opportunity for gamers to explore this overlooked gem.
With its strong narrative, enjoyable gameplay, and memorable characters, it’s a game that should surprise and delight both fans of the Marvel universe and newcomers to the franchise.
Speaking of Marvel video games, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 remains the creme of the crop in terms of adaptations. But, the next few years will see several upcoming games challenge it for the throne, including its inevitable sequel, a standalone Venom spin-off, Marvel’s Wolverine, and, perhaps most important of all, Marvel’s Blade, which may or may not be exclusive to Xbox.
