MARVEL'S AVENGERS

Earth’s mightiest heroes aren’t looking so super

Developer Crystal Dynamics

Publisher Square Enix

Format PC, PS4 (tested), PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

Origin US

Release Out now (PC, PS4, Stadia, Xbox One), Q4 (PS5, Xbox Series X)

We were hoping to bring you a review of Crystal Dynamics’ superhero adventure this month. Alas, early code was not forthcoming – and, after spending time with the beta, we think we know why. Marvel’s Avengers isn’t exactly a disaster (it’s had too much money thrown at it to fail entirely), but like Bruce Banner and The Hulk it feels like two competing personalities in the same body, grappling for attention. The main difference is that Banner’s intelligence and Hulk’s strength are both suited to specific circumstances; whichever way you slice it, this game feels like a costly compromise.