![]() TellTale sure does know how to drop a release in timely ways that make even the most composed of geeks giggle like a fan-girl. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The TellTale Series (that's a mouthful) had its first episode release within just a few days of the second Guardians film hitting theaters back in May. Now, riding on the coattails of not only the release of the second season of their Batman series, but the release day of GotG Vol.2 on DVD/Blu-Ray/4K/Digital (all the releases), the hype was all-too real and all too intense for the third episode. It's a hype that built up a lot of anticipation and excitement for me, Guardians is one of my favorite franchises of all time, and after binging both movies in the span of about a day I was needing a fix for some more Star-Lord and his band of misfits. So, naturally, it auto-downloaded on Tuesday and I blew threw it in a matter of about an hour or so - it's not the finest installment in TellTale history, it has some flaws, but it definitely got a couple of really good laughs out of me and showcased unique spins on back-stories that really made the wait worthwhile. So, if you're interested in getting the low-down or just want to hear my perspective on the installment, please read on. ![]() (Some spoilers for episode three ahead:) First off, the episode is short, that's my biggest (and really only) complaint about this chapter as a whole. The first three chapter-achievements/trophies can be unlocked in the span of about fifteen-twenty minutes so it comes across as being a bit rushed. That being said there is actually a lot happening in the short amount of time it takes to play through the episode. I have to note that this episode is funny, there are a lot of quick, snappy dialogue responses that actually got me laughing pretty hard and some of the montage moments are really just masterpieces of silent story-telling through music and artistic styling. More Than A Feeling opens with Gamora and Quill stepping out of the shrine and into their memories for a glimpse into some very poignant and impactful moments from their pasts. The episode takes players out of the control of Star-Lord for a run-through of some pivotal moments of not just Gamora's but Nebula's life under the rule of Thanos, adding to the character development and backstories for the Guardians that perfectly compliment what we've seen of Star-Lord and Rocket (if you decided to aid him in episode two that is). It adds a lot of depth to very loved characters that centers around the theme of loss and the pain from being unable to move on - a point driven home with the introduction of Mantis who is unable to use her empathetic abilities due to the Guardian's losses and their inability to let go. It becomes the core theme of the series with a smooth transition, one that started with the fighting of the group back in episode one and gracefully turns the focus to the emotional trauma they've buried deep down in episode three . As a fan of the franchise it's neat to see such love and care taken with these characters. ![]() The episode see Quill and Gamora releasing Mantis from her tomb-like prison - with immense excitement I might add. She is quick to tell Star-Lord he is the Celestial One, the keeper of the Eternity Forge and the only one who can decide it's fate. The team needs to head to yet another shrine and decide to either destroy it or instill it with power, which will allow anyone, from any time, to be brought back from the dead. But the cost is great, a soul for a soul, and this causes bickering between the Guardians yet again as morals are brought into question and the heavy weight of such a choice falls on Star-Lord's shoulders. It's here, when Mantis is brought into the fold, that the episode really becomes worth the wait. We get to delve deeper into the morals, the missions, and the mentality of each of the members of the Guardians when it comes to the galaxy as a whole and personal vendettas, you have the option of truly bonding with (or massively damaging) your individual relationships with each member and even get the opportunity to destroy or finally mend the relationship between the daughters of Thanos. It's fan-service, sure, but it's fan-service done right that gives you just enough of a taste to keep you satisfied while you're still riding that GotG high. The end of the episode leaves you with the struggle of deciding who to instill your trust in, whose trust to break, and the fate of the Eternity Forge which propels players into a chapter long showdown between the Kree and the Guardians. It's a nice filler episode to continue the story and allow more in-depth development while introducing Mantis (which was a nice, unexpected surprise). All in all it's still a solid story addition and a lot of fun, especially if you're a TellTale or Guardians fan in general and it takes the story to a cool new direction and sets up the final two episodes much like a Marvel film would with a lot of action, tension, and laughs. ![]() Written by Alycia D. (MaybeMockingbird ) All pictures are copyright Marvel and TellTale Games, in-game pictures taken from my personal play through. Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The TellTale Series' episode three, "More Than A Feeling" is out now on Steam for Mac and PC platforms, XBOX and PlayStation 4 systems.
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