Marvel’s Avengers does not look like it’ll excel in single player, as the latest footage of the release shows Thor going ham on an airship. While it’s reassuring that Crystal Dynamics is still thinking about solo play, this mission does not put its best foot forward, with a small play area and drab combat punctuated by dreary cut-scenes.
Fortunately, the release looks much better in co-op, where the titular Avengers assemble to bring down AIM. Much like other contemporary co-op titles, you’ll be able to unlock fresh gear and kit to personalise the heroes – and enhance their superpowers. The addition of the extra characters at least makes for more engaging scenarios – according to the embedded trailer, anyway.
Still, Crystal Dynamics has plenty to prove. Fortunately, you’ll be able to play the PlayStation 5 version for free if you pick up this title on the PlayStation 4, which should sweeten the deal a little bit. You can check out a story trailer through here.
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I can’t believe this is a full priced game. If it was F2P with MTX, fair enough but imagine spending £50+ on this?
Isn't this gonna be primarily single player with smaller coop missions on the side? Weird way of framing it imo. Probably gonna be a pass for me.
It definitely didn't look "great" but did look like it would be fun to play with others. Excited to eventually play with the kiddos, they loved everything about it!
They mentioned that you can play with AI bots controlling your leveled characters though, so seems like you could still get that co-op experience with single player? I don't know, I had zero interest in this game and am now surprisingly excited for it... not what I was expecting!
Yeah... I'm feeling right about passing this up. That Thor gameplay looks bad. It looks less like you'd be playing as Thor and more like some shmoe with a Thor Fortnite skin; none of his attacks seem like they have any weight to them despite the heavy sound effects (which are pretty good tbh), and the enemies have loaaads of super armor on them and barely react which contributes to that weightlessness.
Co-op looks OK?... I...ugh... Nah.
Only caught the last few minutes. For me it looks like something I'll try later on in a sale. I think as long as it is bug free with competent gameplay this could still be a big seller. A good marketing campaign with this brand and it will probably do very well.
Can we play offline?
still doesn't feel right.. when i watched spiderman demo it felt right way this gonna be good. but this it just feels meh compared to it..
i will bet that suicide squad game rocksteady is making gonna look and feel good when they announce it...
This still looks like super bland. I get this is going to make Square Enix a lot of money, but stuff like this is not their strength.
Comparing the games to the movies, Insomniac is like Sam Raimi; bold, risk taking and inspired.
Crystal Dynamics is like the Russo brothers; safe, pandering, and weirdly interested in having the heroes fight each other more than the villains.
Looked a little clunky and bland.
@Flaming_Kaiser According to the Square Enix website, “one time online access is required for single player campaign”
This looks pretty but at the same time looks okish...the animations are stiff I think.
Also why is Abby an Avenger now? :'D
@Doragabi So i guess its with a license ill kewpa look out. Why not make it completely optional.
Somehow this looks more boring the more I see of it, there are a lot of games coming around then and this is going to be really far down the list
If Thor looks this boring to play I can't imagine how bad the others are. Make a dang X-Men game instead please.
When its says developed by "Crystal Dynamics", does that mean the same team that worked on the Tomb Raider games or a satellite studio?
@keihtg Yea, it’s Crystal Dynamics that worked on the Tomb Raider games. Crystal North West, Eidos Montreal, and Nexxes Software are also helping.
Honestly, looks like garbage and if it wasn't for the Avengers title slapped on it, this would be getting torn apart. Having said that, CD are good devs, so I'd hope it turns out well for those who are going to get it.
Not sure what everyone is on about. I really liked it and it only made me even more hyped for it.
Sorry, not for me.
It looks totally forgettable, designs and playability seem from the PS3 era.
This still looks off. Going on my GameFly list like MUA3.
I do not understand, Take one of the story arcs and make it into a game. Get one of the comic greats to do character design.
And random story exposition over the game audio while you trying to clear a board - that always turns out great 🤦♂️
The X Men Origin's Wolverine game has better combat than this looks. What I can't believe is that this is Crystal Dynamics developing this?! The only reason I've not just ignored the game altogether is because surely they can't make something that looks so janky as this?! Right?!
The light effects look really nice is the only positive I can give them, no wonder it can achieve 4k60fps 😅 I was really expecting Marvel's Spider-man or Arkham games quality, this looks awful and boring. They should release other gameplay asap
Single player or co-op don't look up to the standards of the kind of games I play. PASS!
I'm calling it between 65%-75% on MC.
@Doragabi Okay, gotcha! Just tryna gauge if they're giving this game 100% effort or if they're 50% working on this, 50% working on a next-gen TR or something.
Personally, I haven't seen any footage of this in-game yet, and it honestly looks kinda fun! Kamala Khan's stretchy limbs especially, lol.
Avengers should be a slam dunk but I think it’s too difficult to pull off. Too many characters to get right.
I hope you can hit your own teammates, even if it doesn't damage them. That's always one of my favorite parts in co-op games!
@keihtg Yea, totally understandable. They are apparently hiring for their next title. I really hope Marvel’s Avengers turns out good because I love Marvel and the characters.
This game has been so underwhelming since its announcement.
"Bland in single player" sums up 9 out of 10 games now. Shame they can't be arsed to put the effort in any more. Not all gamers are 15 year Fortnite junkies and that market and demographic won't be around forever. 😏
I think it looks good...
I’m not gonna be fooled into buying another damn loot based game. Destiny and The Division already fooled me twice, shame on me I know, but still. Hard F***ing Pass!
@H4ilHydra that will be interesting to watch. To me this game looks uninteresting; so if there's a similar game from Rocksteady about the Suicide Squad both games will be forever linked.
Also; most likely scenario is that sales will be influenced by the license; so even if the SQ game is better sales may not be.
I wish they had put all the time into making a great single player campaign like spiderman
I thought it looked good. Also that bland single player piece is the first time you will play with Thor ala no real powers. If you watched the event he has many options and gets flashy moves as you level him. Funny how other games are months out and you hear oh they will get polished up. This group doesn't like something it's a turd straight out the gate. It has what 3 more months barring a delay. I think it's in a good place.
I see Crystal Dynamics going the Bioware route... it hurts as Tomb Raider and Rise of the Tomb Raider were some of the best single player experiences of the last decade
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