Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy Needs A Prequel

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was one of the best games published by Square Enix in recent times, and while the game failed to meet the sales expectations, many still hope that a second title arrives in the future. The game left a lot of room open for a second game, either set after the events of the first with Nikki now a member of the team, or even a prequel game that shows the first few missions the team tackles together. With so much said about the early days of the team throughout the game, the second Guardians of the Galaxy game should focus more on how Gamora and Drax came to join the team and should follow the first few missions with the new group.

During the main storyline of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Peter Quill attempts to rally the troops by informing Gamora that they have been on 14 missions till that point, but never goes into detail about what those missions were. On top of this, the game’s iteration of the heroes-for-hire is very different from the more popular MCU version, which means that fans playing the game have less knowledge of the group’s past. With all the other changes within Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, such as Drax killing Thanos, and the events of the Galactic War, a prequel will allow the game to further the character development of the Guardians, and also paint a more vivid picture of the state of the galaxy.

Gamora and Drax Join The Team

Gamora and Drax are the newest members of the Guardians of the Galaxy, joining the team a few years after the death of Thanos. Following this, they embark on 14 missions with the team before the events of the game kick in, which means that there is ample material for a prequel game. Seeing how Gamora and Drax grew to trust their new team and how Rocket might have opposed letting them join would help fans understand the dynamic the team has in the first game.

Prior to Drax and Gamora joining, Rocket, Groot, and Peter were likely roaming the galaxy on their own in search of their next big job. Seeing their relationship change as newer members are added on would also be a great way to show why Rocket is extremely distrustful of anyone other than Groot. Further, with Nikki joining the group at the end of the first game, seeing this dynamic shift could hint at what happens following the events of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

Building a Name

Throughout the game, Peter is often annoyed by the fact that very few people actually know the team as the Guardians of the Galaxy, and thus, do not give them the respect he thinks they deserve. Following the story of Guardians of the Galaxy, it is clear that they eventually gain this respect, but seeing them try to achieve this as a newly formed team could bring in a lot more comedic elements. It would also leave a lot of room for arguments to rise, even in battle, as Peter attempts to rally the group together.

One of the best aspects of Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is unlocking the various abilities that each of the members can use during battle. Since Gamora and Drax are both exceptional warriors, they are likely to not follow Peter’s commands at first, ending some of the early missions in failure and forcing the team to try and figure out the new team dynamics. Seeing this evolution of the team from a group of individual fighters to the team they are in Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy would be an enjoyable journey that can help further the development of the characters.

While it is unlikely that Marvel’s Guardians of The Galaxy will get a sequel or a prequel in the future, fans still remain hopeful. The first game was a breath of fresh air, giving fans a story-driven adventure with a fresh take on familiar characters, and the action, dialogue, and character development were executed extremely well. So, if a second Guardians of the Galaxy game were to release, it should focus on the not-so-humble beginnings of the Guardians, giving fans an opportunity to see the group bond and grow closer with each mission they fail.