Dispatch

AdHoc Studio has completely earned my respect. I was skeptical when I heard that former Telltale developers were making Dispatch. I was worried it would feel predictable or uninspired, but I was completely wrong. The game is incredibly entertaining and left me wanting more. I genuinely cannot wait for the well deserved Season 2. The gameplay follows the familiar Telltale formula with quick time events, dialogue choices, light point and click mechanics. However, where Dispatch truly stands out is in its hero dispatch system. A simple mini game was brilliantly implemented and becomes one of the core experiences (We need some in game badge for not failing all missions that Robert keeps on his desk office). It creates a fun and engaging loop while helping players connect with the heroes and learn more about the world. The world building and atmosphere of the Dispatch universe are developed naturally through this system, which makes everything feel immersive and alive. The music is another major highlight. It is catchy and carefully placed during emotional scenes and important fights. The ending of each episode, combined with the soundtrack, is one of the key reasons the game feels so addictive. You constantly feel the urge to continue playing and experience the next chapter. The characters are fantastic. I had an amazing time playing as Robert and fully immersing myself in this superhero world. Bonding with Blond Blazer and Invisigal was genuinely enjoyable(and Blond Blazer is the GOAT). The voice acting is phenomenal. Listening to MoistCr1TiKaL as Sonar and Aaron Paul as Robert was a real treat. My favorite character was Chase, voiced by Jeffrey Wright. He is easily the most entertaining and charismatic character in the game. If I had one criticism, it would be that Shroud could have felt more threatening as the main villain. I wish the stakes were pushed a bit higher, maybe with more serious consequences caused by him or his goons. Still, this is a small issue in what is otherwise a fantastic experience. Absolutely play this game whenever you get the chance. Support these talented developers and praise AdHoc Studio for what they have created. Dispatch is an unforgettable, atmospheric, choice driven superhero experience. And please, give us a romance option for Malevola in Season 2.

played the game like a true dispatcher. confused, under pressure and making questionable decisions every three seconds. 10/10 would panic again

I haven’t played an interactive animated game in a long time [i](or interactive movies in general, for that matter)[/i]. To be fair, this is quite a rare genre in gaming - the kind that only occasionally comes along and actually sticks with you. The last time it happened to me was probably The Wolf Among Us. Well, now I can confidently say that Dispatch has taken that spot. Gameplay-wise the game offers probably the bare minimum of player interaction. You make choices [i](which sometimes actually matter)[/i] and solve simple situational puzzles. But dang, the story feels so fresh and enjoyable. Superhero media has been pretty much worn out lately and rarely manages to impress anyone anymore, with only a few exceptions. For me personally, Dispatch feels like a reminder that the superhero genre can be adult, chaotic, bold, funny, and genuinely creative. Of course, this is largely thanks to the writers and animators behind the game. The dialogue is sharp, dramatic, sarcastic, and often hilarious - pretty much every positive adjective you can think of applies here. It’s bold. Sometimes it’s a bit cheesy, but in a very grown-up way. It’s stylish. It’s witty. And most importantly, things keep happening constantly. The events pull you in again and again. You don’t want to skip them - you want to savor them. In my opinion there are simply no “filler” scenes here that exist just to stretch the runtime. Everything feels carefully paced and balanced, which makes the game hook you from the first minutes and keep you engaged until the very end. Every character feels distinct and well written, and it’s easy to get attached to them. Not all of them get enough screen time for a full arc, but honestly that just leaves room for future stories. The voice acting also deserves special praise - the casting fits the characters almost perfectly. This world absolutely deserves to exist, especially if it continues to be handled by developers as talented as the team behind this game. The only concern is that by setting the bar this high, I really hope they manage to keep delivering at the same level in the future. For me personally, the ~11 hours I spent with this game gave me more genuine enjoyment and stronger emotions than any other game I played in 2025. If I had to pick, I’d honestly give this one my personal GOTY 2025. p.s. Or maybe I’m just a naive fool who got completely swept up by this story. But honestly, who cares if it leaves such a pleasant and memorable aftertaste.