will have to offer when it launches later this year.
In the role of Peter "Star-Lord" Quill, players will be tasked with saving the Marvel universe and keeping the notoriously teeth-clenched Guardians from ripping each other apart in their newest video game, with Star-Lord including such a feature. According to high-ranking of the development team, this might not be a bad thing.
As reported by GamesIndustry.biz yesterday, Eidos Montréal senior gameplay director Patrick Fortier says that by focusing on single-player for Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy, his team can keep all its attention towards providing a strong narrative. “It's a combination of our history, our likes, and our blessings," he explains in the recent interview. "We weren't pressured to look into trends. We just looked at the source material, and it became pretty clear that we were going to hit the core of the Guardians through the narrative. And if you're going to do narrative, then it's not necessarily super-conducive to [live service or multiplayer games].” Guardians senior narrative director Mary DeMarle added to this sentiment, saying that by “going single-player, we're able to focus on building a strong story... We can put ourselves in a single viewpoint that is facing the story. And knowing that you're working with a team of characters who are unique individuals and very unpredictable, it allows us to start playing with that to build a stronger narrative.”
Indeed, Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy looks to have a very strong focus on narrative and player choice, with Star-Lord shaping both Deus Ex series – no small feat considering just how much time Adam Jensen spent conversing with NPCs in those titles.
Some players might find the lack of multiplayer in Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy disappointing, especially given the franchise’s strong emphasis on teamwork. However, at least the talented minds at Eidos Montréal are able to keep their focus on ensuring that the game's promising single-player narrative is the best it can be. Fans will be able to see that story for themselves when Marvel’s Guardians Of The Galaxy hits stores on October 26.
Source: GamesIndustry.biz
