Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Deserves a Proper Sequel
In an age of superhero movies, it seemed like an inevitability that the genre would make a bigger jump to video games. In previous generations, Marvel's commitment to the gaming sphere has been a few film tie-ins and a handful of LEGO games, but with the PlayStation 4 it has been far more attentive. Marvel's Spider-Man in 2018 was met with overwhelming critical acclaim, which was later balanced out by a somewhat lackluster Avengers title. Yet hopes were reignited somewhat by Eidos-Montreal's Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy.
The developer's efforts paid off, as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy was a critical darling, and many believed it to be one of the best games of 2021. The game was a return to more linear game design, with players assuming the role of Peter «Star-Lord» Quill as he attempted to keep the misfit band of heroes from killing each other, all while saving the entire galaxy. The experience was largely centered around its story, and as its conclusion leaves open the possibility of a follow-up. With its praise and an ending that invites more in future entries, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is thoroughly deserving of a sequel.
Marvel's Avengers May Be the Reason Guardians of the Galaxy Underperformed
Guardians of the Galaxy underperformed compared to the expectations of publisher Square Enix. In recent years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen hit after hit, so the sales of Eidos-Montreal's Guardians of the Galaxy were surely a concern. However, with the title reaching Xbox Game Pass on March 10, there's a chance more players will see its story unfold. Game Pass was already an enticing deal, but with Guardians on the platform, it could bolster the title's commercial success and prove that a sequel is in
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