Games are getting longer and longer these days and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is no exception to this. Eidos Montreal is known for crafting rich RPGs in the Deus Ex franchise and although Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy isn't exactly a full-blown RPG, it takes its time to tell its story. There's a lot of layers in the game, so it's good that Eidos opted to let players digest all of it instead of rushing through it. So, how long does Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy game take to beat?
There are plenty of twists in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy's story and they likely wouldn't work if the game was even half of its current length. The game has time to breathe and flesh out its beloved characters, understand the ins and outs of the more complicated plot elements, and allow for slower, emotional moments. It's a game that really wants players to soak it up and enjoy the Marvel storytelling that fans know and love.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy takes about 20 hours to beat. The game has 16 chapters, all of which vary in length. Some are pretty short and don't have a lot of action like the other chapters do, some are super lengthy and feature the Guardians trekking through entire planets. There are also some collectibles, such as different outfits and data logs, that can be found off the beaten path which can extend the game's length by a few hours.
How Long Guardians Of The Galaxy Game's Story Is
Eidos Montreal already confirmed that Marvel's GotG has more dialogue than Deus Ex, a series that has numerous branching paths and plenty of dialog options. Although there are dialogue options in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, they don't create nearly as many significant branches as Deus Ex. The extra dialog is likely a combination of the game's longer playtime and the constant banter between the Guardians.
The group almost never stops talking, even when just roaming around, but the dialog doesn't repeat outside of combat. The player can also engage in optional conversations with the different Guardians both in the Milano and on missions. If players somehow don't get enough of the game after 20 or so hours, there is also a new game plus mode to re-experience the game with all upgrades unlocked from the start.
Even though Marvel's GotG is single-player only, it still holds a lot of value. Its long and meaty campaign puts it on par with many of the other great AAA single-player games. It also prevents it from getting bogged down in too many systems and other pitfalls, which is exactly what happened to the more ill-fated Marvel's Avengers. Of course, the lack of microtransactions or post-launch DLC plans means Eidos Montreal will have to rely solely on players turning up to purchase Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy at full price to guarantee a sequel. For those wanting to experience just the game's story, though, that can be completed in around 20 hours.
