Marvel’s Avengers (PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC)

EoinMcLovin · 11-06-2019 06:34PM #1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aWyRN5Xw10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q0V9_Ve7pI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFQYCKMaizE

Releasing on May 15th 2020

The game features an original story and delivers the definitive Avengers gaming experience. Assemble into teams of up to four players online, master extraordinary abilities, customize a growing roster of Heroes, and defend the Earth from escalating threats.

Marvel’s Avengers begins at A-Day, where Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow, and Thor are unveiling a hi-tech Avengers Headquarters in San Francisco — including the reveal of their own helicarrier powered by an experimental energy source. The celebration turns deadly when a catastrophic accident results in massive devastation. Blamed for the tragedy, the Avengers disband. Five years later, with all Super Heroes outlawed and the world in peril, the only hope is to reassemble Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.

Featuring regular content updates, Marvel’s Avengers will take players on an epic journey delivered over multiple years. This game is what’s next for the Avengers.

Zero-Cool · 11-06-2019 06:37PM

I just picture North when Tony talks, he's way too recognisable. The presentation was disappointing as we still don't know how the game plays but apparently there is an open demo over the next couple of days so we should at least hear how it plays.

Mr Crispy · 11-06-2019 09:57PM

This is the first feedback I've seen on the hands-off demo - PCGamesN. Will need to see more of course, but at the moment it all sounds rather bland. The real test (for me, anyway) will be seeing how well the different skill sets/play styles of the different characters work together. If all missions can be completed by just beating the crap out of the enemy with Hulk and/or Thor, then I don't see it having the longevity they want. If genuine teamwork and tactics are needed though, utilising all the heroes' skills, it could work.

OptimusTractor · 11-06-2019 11:12PM

Does anyone else get the smell of mobile gaming off this?

Mr Crispy · 11-06-2019 11:15PM

Game Informer's take on the demo.

Shiminay · 12-06-2019 11:41AM

I'm really not sure about this one, it seems like a lot to try and do all at once and I'm afraid that the net result will be that everyone's not as polished a playing experience as we might like.

pixelburp · 12-06-2019 12:37PM

It's a weird decision to stick relatively close to the MCU visual design and world aesthetics, but have completely different faces for the characters. It's jarring, and makes the character models look shoddier than they are; I keep squinting to try and 'see' Chris Evans, but it's clearly not meant to be him either.

Davy05 · 12-06-2019 01:02PM

pixelburp wrote: »

It's a weird decision to stick relatively close to the MCU visual design and world aesthetics, but have completely different faces for the characters. It's jarring, and makes the character models look shoddier than they are; I keep squinting to try and 'see' Chris Evans, but it's clearly not meant to be him either.

Agreed. It certainly lends itself to that 'uncanny valley' problem.

B.A._Baracus · 13-06-2019 02:38AM

I will say this and that's given how big marvel is right now you think the game would have been in a better visual shape.
I still keep thinking about Spiderman for the PS4. It debuted with a bang and a lot of people were talking about it. Also had some gameplay elements to show too.

Some people believe "something" went wrong during this development. Which would explain why it went dark after being announced so long ago.
Video game development can often be described as an egg and spoon race. But rather than having a brisk walk while balancing the egg you are full on dashing as fast as you can hoping you make it to the finish line with everything in tact.

I've never built a game (obviously lol) so I can only go on others words so game development really does seem like a messed up project to make. All teams working towards one goal and all hoping everything comes together before the penultimate deadline.

So perhaps, as others suggest, something went wrong...

danham · 13-06-2019 12:30PM

Hi there. I even haven't known that Marvel games exist. Can someone give some review or your personal experience on these games?

eyeball kid · 13-06-2019 01:07PM

danham wrote: »

Hi there. I even haven't known that Marvel games exist. Can someone give some review or your personal experience on these games?

The game mentioned above isn't due for release until May next year.

Varik · 13-06-2019 01:19PM

pixelburp wrote: »

It's a weird decision to stick relatively close to the MCU visual design and world aesthetics, but have completely different faces for the characters. It's jarring, and makes the character models look shoddier than they are; I keep squinting to try and 'see' Chris Evans, but it's clearly not meant to be him either.

Use their faces and you've to pay them.

Mr Crispy · 13-06-2019 03:04PM

Yeah, I can understand why they didn't go with the MCU likenesses. But if you have to come up with new physical appearances, then do the same for the uniforms, vehicles etc (or take them from the comics/animated shows). Using the exact attire/ships as the movies means people will inevitably do double takes/draw comparisons with the film franchise, which the devs have been at pains to point out is completely unconnected to their story.

pixelburp · 13-06-2019 03:12PM

Varik wrote: »

Use their faces and you've to pay them.

Which is fine and understandable, but the fact they persisted with almost identical versions of the uniforms, helicarrier, even the Avengers logo itself, makes the differences to the MCU stand out all the more.

There were fewer ducks to get in a row, but the Spider-Man game gave Parker his own definitive, unique costume to separate him from the movie iterations; hewing so closely to the MCU simply invites comparison.

TBH, the character models are kinda ugly anyway, likenesses aside. Rubbery and dead-looking, they kinda look like those Netherrealms designs from MK/Injustice games a few versions back. Everyone staring out with rictus expressions...

SMC92Ian · 21-06-2019 12:53PM

pixelburp wrote: »

Which is fine and understandable, but the fact they persisted with almost identical versions of the uniforms, helicarrier, even the Avengers logo itself, makes the differences to the MCU stand out all the more.

There were fewer ducks to get in a row, but the Spider-Man game gave Parker his own definitive, unique costume to separate him from the movie iterations; hewing so closely to the MCU simply invites comparison.

TBH, the character models are kinda ugly anyway, likenesses aside. Rubbery and dead-looking, they kinda look like those Netherrealms designs from MK/Injustice games a few versions back. Everyone staring out with rictus expressions...

I agree, the character models are ugly af, Spider-Man nailed it with its own world and feel. I was sceptical but their Peter Parker is miles ahead of the MCU for me.

Potential-Monke · 21-06-2019 01:20PM

Did they not also release the MCU Spiderman suits in the PS4 game? Can't recall really.

I reckon Crystal Dynamics were pushed to release something for E3, and I've great trust in CD to pull this off (their reboot of the TR franchise was brilliantly done, imo, and I've loved a lot of their releases over the years. I'll hold out hope, and giving that the feedback seems to be in relation to the character models, they have nearly a year to fix it. I'll wait for further updates as to the look of it.

Mr Crispy · 19-07-2019 12:17PM

Leaked phone footage from the SDCC gameplay demo. The footage is to be officially released next week apparently.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6b_uE9CDG4

Zero-Cool · 19-07-2019 12:30PM

Looks much better than what they showed at E3, still skeptical though.

Midnight_EG · 19-07-2019 12:33PM

Looks like it plays exactly like Spiderman, which was good fun IMO

Potential-Monke · 19-07-2019 04:35PM

Ok, now I'm gonna get excited. That looks really good!

pixelburp · 19-07-2019 04:40PM

Man, I can see why in the movies Thor only ever beats up aliens & monsters, 'cos watching him smash a bunch of humans with Mjolnir looks nasty. Actually feel sorry for the bad guys getting destroyed

The art-style still not working for me; still just looks like the MCU stunt doubles via Netherealm art department...

Mr Crispy · 20-08-2019 12:02PM

The official footage that was leaked previously. Not feeling it yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c02ULr2yZng

johnnysmack · 20-08-2019 04:05PM

Looks terrific, looking forward to it!

OptimusTractor · 20-08-2019 10:30PM

Whoever is controlling Black Widow there is fairly crap at it. Wonder if it's the same person who couldn't get by the Cuphead tutorial.

Calhoun · 20-08-2019 10:33PM

Is there allot of micro transactions planned for it ? Seem to remember seeing something about it, hopefully not as it looks good.

Mr Crispy · 20-08-2019 11:04PM

Calhoun wrote: »

Is there allot of micro transactions planned for it ? Seem to remember seeing something about it, hopefully not as it looks good.

I think there is a lot planned, but it will all be free apparently.

SMC92Ian · 21-08-2019 11:30AM

Calhoun wrote: »

Is there allot of micro transactions planned for it ? Seem to remember seeing something about it, hopefully not as it looks good.

There will be a shh load, all the MCU milky skins.

J. Marston · 21-08-2019 11:38AM

SMC92Ian wrote: »

There will be a shh load, all the MCU milky skins.

Exactly. Look at all the skins Spiderman had in the PS4 game. 20 base (?) with another handful added after release (all free as far as I know, in fairness). Now think of all the Captain America, Iron-Man, Thor, Black Widow etc skins with added common, rare, epic, legendary nonsense on top of that. They will make a mint.

Skerries · 21-08-2019 12:04PM

danham wrote: »

Hi there. I even haven't known that Marvel games exist. Can someone give some review or your personal experience on these games?

SMC92Ian · 21-08-2019 04:14PM

J. Marston wrote: »

Exactly. Look at all the skins Spiderman had in the PS4 game. 20 base (?) with another handful added after release (all free as far as I know, in fairness). Now think of all the Captain America, Iron-Man, Thor, Black Widow etc skins with added common, rare, epic, legendary nonsense on top of that. They will make a mint.

You only got around 2 or 3 for free, the rest were all season pass skins. Also different studios, this is Square who ruined Tomb Raider and other games with nonsense loot boxes and xp grinds.

Shiminay · 21-08-2019 04:42PM

Looks very "generic 3rd person action game" tbh, not a whole lot there beyond the official license.

Marvel’s Avengers (PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC)

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