![]() While Crystal Dynamics continued to support the game post-launch to the best of its ability, Marvel’s Avengers was regularly cited in Square Enix investor calls as ‘disappointing’, with the publisher at one point suggesting that Crystal Dynamics wasn’t the right partner for a live-service game. The single-player campaign that followed Kamala Khan was received positively, but the game’s integration of live-service mechanics – like multiple currencies, an assortment of different ‘gear’ for each character, and repeatable missions – did not go over as well. When Marvel’s Avengers was released, it received a mixed critical reception from critics and audiences alike. Its live-service multiplayer aspects were rarely spoken about, and audiences were critical about the designs of characters, who all looked a little too much like their Marvel Cinematic Universe counterparts – but not enough. Prior to the game’s launch, the marketing campaign around it created much confusion over what it actually was. The story of Marvel’s Avengers has been one filled with constant battles. Those players who previously had invested real-world currency into the game will have their balance converted to a generous amount of in-game resources. The PS4, Xbox, and PC versions of the game can be found at a steep discount online.įor those who have previously played Marvel’s Avengers, Crystal Dynamics is gifting a unique outfit for Iron Man, called the ‘Variable Threat Response Battle Suit.’ It’s fashioned in the style of the armour worn by James Rhodes (War Machine) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.įrameborder="0" allow="accelerometer autoplay clipboard-write encrypted-media gyroscope picture-in-picture web-share" allowfullscreen> ![]() The campaign features some clear inklings of the blockbuster narrative game trappings that Crystal Dynamics did so well in games like the Tomb Raider reboot series – and the combat system is entertaining, and features some surprising depth and complexity. Despite the game’s contentious live-service elements, there is a solid single-player action campaign at the core of Marvel’s Avengers that revolves around the story of Kamala Khan (Ms Marvel), as she comes to grips with newfound powers, while attempting to reunite a disbanded Avengers team. ![]() For those who have been curious about the game, it’s a good time to jump in and take a look at it for yourself. ![]()
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