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Dispatch Debuts to Acclaim for Animation as Early Reviews Debate Player Agency

Two episodes are out on PS5 and Steam, followed by weekly pairs through November 12.

Overview

  • AdHoc Studio’s episodic narrative shifts the superhero lens to an office dispatcher managing a team of reformed villains.
  • Reviewers praise the hand-crafted animation and voice cast, citing standout work from Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, Jeffrey Wright, and Travis Willingham.
  • Critics split on interactivity in the opening episodes, with The Verge calling choices and QTEs restrictive as Destructoid emphasizes meaningful decision-making.
  • Core gameplay revolves around assigning team members to missions and upgrading their skills rather than direct combat or exploration.
  • Outlets differ on the planned season length, reporting conflicting totals for the number of episodes still to come.