Marvel’s Avengers for PlayStation 4 is a third-person action-adventure game developed by Crystal Dynamics and published by Square Enix. Featuring an original cinematic storyline, it combines single-player missions with cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Players assemble a roster of iconic Marvel heroes, each with unique abilities, to take on the villainous organization AIM and other escalating threats. The game includes a full campaign starring Kamala Khan alongside the Avengers, plus ongoing post-launch content with new heroes and missions. While online services have been discontinued, all offline story content remains playable for existing owners.
Key Features
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Original Avengers Story Experience a brand-new narrative beginning at A-Day, where a tragedy leads to the Avengers’ disbandment and the rise of AIM, with Kamala Khan working to reunite Earth’s Mightiest Heroes
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Playable Marvel Heroes Control characters such as Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Widow, Thor, and Ms. Marvel, each with distinct combat styles and abilities
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Hero Customization Unlock and equip gear, skills, and outfits inspired by over 80 years of Marvel history to tailor each hero to your playstyle
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Single-Player and Co-Op Missions Play Hero Missions solo to advance the story or tackle Warzone Missions in local or online co-op (online features no longer active)
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Post-Launch Heroes and Content Includes all previously released heroes, missions, and regions added after launch, such as Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, and Black Panther
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Cinematic Presentation High-quality cutscenes, voice acting, and orchestral score bring the Marvel universe to life
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Offline Replayability Replay campaign missions, complete challenges, and experiment with different hero builds without online connectivity
Pros and Cons
Pros
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Engaging original Avengers storyline
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Diverse hero roster with unique abilities
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Includes all post-launch heroes and missions Cons
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Online multiplayer and live service features discontinued
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Gear grind and mission repetition may not appeal to all players
Compatibility
Works with:
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PlayStation 4 consoles
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DualShock 4 controllers
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PlayStation 5 consoles via backward compatibility (free upgrade available for digital owners)
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HDTVs with HDMI input
Short Point-Based Overview
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Title: Marvel’s Avengers – PS4
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Genre: Action-Adventure / Superhero
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Developer: Crystal Dynamics
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Publisher: Square Enix
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Release Date: September 4, 2020
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Modes: Single-player, Local Co-Op (limited), Online Co-Op (discontinued)
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Rating: ESRB Teen (Language, Mild Blood, Violence)
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Platform: PlayStation 4
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In-Game Purchases: Cosmetic items (no longer purchasable)
