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

EoinMcLovin · 11-06-2019 7:34pm #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 7:37pm

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 10:57pm

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 · 12-06-2019 12:12am

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

Mr Crispy · 12-06-2019 12:15am

Game Informer's take on the demo.

Shiminay · 12-06-2019 12:41pm

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 1:37pm

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 2:02pm

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 3:38am

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 1:30pm

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 2:07pm

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 2:19pm

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 4:04pm

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 4:12pm

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 1:53pm

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 2:20pm

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 1:17pm

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 1:30pm

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

Midnight_EG · 19-07-2019 1:33pm

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

Potential-Monke · 19-07-2019 5:35pm

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

pixelburp · 19-07-2019 5:40pm

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 1:02pm

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

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

johnnysmack · 20-08-2019 5:05pm

Looks terrific, looking forward to it!

OptimusTractor · 20-08-2019 11:30pm

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 11:33pm

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

Mr Crispy · 21-08-2019 12:04am

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 12:30pm

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 12:38pm

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 1:04pm

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 5:14pm

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 5:42pm

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

pixelburp · 21-08-2019 5:45pm

The decision to hew close, but not too close, to the MCU designs & character appearances remains distracting and detrimental. They should have gone with an aesthetic more unique and singular.

Loughc · 21-08-2019 8:45pm

Shiminay wrote: »

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

Yep I fear this will be battered next year when the reviews come rolling out.

I fear more I might still buy it.

EoinMcLovin · 04-10-2019 9:18pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDDOg5d-UQQ

SMC92Ian · 05-10-2019 4:11pm

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDDOg5d-UQQ

Whyyyyyyyyyyyy!

J. Marston · 05-10-2019 5:34pm

They're going for the trademark MCU dialogue anyway.

Emotional argument about Captain America dying. 4 seconds later, witty banter!

Ugh.

pixelburp · 05-10-2019 5:51pm

Have they tweaked the character models a little? Haven't checked but they look slightly less awful than before, a little less like MCU stunt doubles. Agree about the dialogue styling, as time ticks on my hatred of Joss Whedon slowly increases, for the effect he has had on pop culture and scriptwriting.

The presence of Kamela Khan is a nice surprise though, presume this is an ensemble game, where the player keeps jumping between perspectives and "chapters" featuring different heroes.

SMC92Ian · 05-10-2019 6:12pm

I hate the stupid jokes sometimes, a struggling depressed Thor who want's to die... oh lets make fun of him.

gizmo · 05-10-2019 6:29pm

pixelburp wrote: »

Have they tweaked the character models a little? Haven't checked but they look slightly less awful than before, a little less like MCU stunt doubles. Agree about the dialogue styling, as time ticks on my hatred of Joss Whedon slowly increases, for the effect he has had on pop culture and scriptwriting.

The presence of Kamela Khan is a nice surprise though, presume this is an ensemble game, where the player keeps jumping between perspectives and "chapters" featuring different heroes.

Yup, IGN have a breakdown of how the mission and character selection works after the Gamescom presentation. It seems a little bit Destiny-ish although they've made it clear that the main campaign is 100% single player only. It also bodes quite well for the "regular content updates" after launch as hopefully they'll bring new side-stories and War Missions with new characters rather than relying on purely aesthetic content. I mean they have a working formula with how the comics treat major events with their tie-in issues for other characters, it'd be a shame if they didn't riff on that a bit.

EoinMcLovin · 07-11-2019 10:43pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I32TLAGND8

dreamers75 · 09-11-2019 12:02am

that kinda looks good........

Zero-Cool · 09-11-2019 12:13am

dreamers75 wrote: »

that kinda looks good........

It's what should have been shown from the beginning.

Potential-Monke · 09-11-2019 3:37am

I have faith in Crystal Dynamics, their history gives me that, but i'm still not sold on this. May is a good bit away, so there's still plenty time to get excited.

EoinMcLovin · 14-01-2020 3:59pm

Has been delayed until September

Penn · 14-01-2020 4:12pm

The Phantom Pain wrote: »

I'm not surprised. When was it due to come out?

May. I'm happy it's been delayed. At least it's something of a sign they're not just rushing it out the door and will fix/patch later. I don't hold out a lot of hope for the game regardless, could be a fun playthrough for a while at least. But I'd rather a delay and a decent attempt to give something worthy of the name rather than a broken, buggy attempt to cash-in.

Mr Crispy · 13-02-2020 7:35pm

New trailer to highlight........ pre-order bonuses

(not much new footage though).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y_sYuiDgRY

And here's the lowdown on the special editions;

Deluxe Edition ($79.99)

Exclusive “Obsidian Outfit” pack (six hero outfits)
Six exclusive “Obsidian” nameplates
72 hours early access

Earth’s Mightiest Edition ($199.99)

Full color 12-inch statue of Captain America
A copy of the Deluxe Edition
Exclusive SteelBook case
Hulk bobblehead
Mjolnir key chain
Black Widow’s belt buckle
Iron Man’s Prototype Amor blueprints
Kamala Khan’s Honorary Avenger pin
Commemorative Avengers group photo
72 hours early access before the September 4 release date

There are pre-order bonuses too, including access to the beta, but real heroes don't pre-order.

Calhoun · 13-02-2020 9:18pm

Who is the main character in it? be **** if you don't get one of the avengers.

Midnight_EG · 13-02-2020 9:45pm

That'd be a cool limited edition... But not for 200 quid

J. Marston · 13-02-2020 10:23pm

Calhoun wrote: »

Who is the main character in it? be **** if you don't get one of the avengers.

Big slappy hands looks like the main character.

Potential-Monke · 13-02-2020 10:48pm

I don't think I've ever been as unexcited about a game coming out... There are plenty of games that have come out that I've no interest in, but it's like this wants me to have an interest, and so far i'm underwhelmed by it. Won't be going near it until a good few reviews are out, and unless they're glowing, I'll wait for the inevitable drop in price soon after release.

Calhoun · 13-02-2020 10:58pm

J. Marston wrote: »

Big slappy hands looks like the main character.

I don't know why but this made me burst out laughing more than it should have.

Will see what the reviews are like for it, not that i'm not open to new characters but in an avengers game like this would like to play as one of the A team.

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

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