WHO-HOO~ Can y’all tell we’re over the moon about the incredible Amy Hennig at the helm of Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra? It’s the latest initiative from Marvel to diversify and bolster its gaming output. Best part? It’s not tied to the M-SHE-U (We know what we’re typing, there’s no typo, we own our words), and it’s standalone. Kind of like Insominiac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man and its sequel, which got rave reviews, or the upcoming Insominiac Wolverine game that hackers leaked. (Side note: not cool, don’t do that!).
But anyway, this Marvel game isn’t just your average cinematic walking sim with little to no personality, no. That’s cause it’s shaping up to be the most ambitious Marvel game yet, and we’re here for it. Now, let’s geek out about it!
Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra By Director Amy Hennig Is Character Focused Not Open World
Let’s not be negative Nancy’s here, and just take a second to appreciate the true genius of the talented Amy Hennig. If y’all are unaware, she’s been either the cinematic director or writing lead on a number of fan-favorite video games. This includes Uncharted 1, 2, and 3, plus The Last Of Us 1, ya’ know, the one everyone liked! Oh, and if you’re really looking to see her writing prowess, we point you toward Legacy Of Kain Blood Omen, Souls Reaver 1 and 2, and Defiance.
The point we’re making is that with Miss Amy Hennig, Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra is in capable hands. Seriously, the lady knows her craft, and she lives and breathes cinematic action games. In her own words, the trailer wasn’t smoke and mirrors; whatever action you’re seeing in the trailer, it’s in real-time. It’s not an open-world title but rather a compact experience with gameplay revolving around 4 playable Marvel heroes. Two of’em are Mr. Boyscout, aka Captain America, and the other, Zuuri, aka the Black Panter.
The setting is World War II, Paris. The criminal organization, Hydra, is using its forces to help the Nazi cause. Naturally, it’s goaded a response from both Uncle Same, and they’ve sent their best in Captain America. He’s the sentinel of liberty, the patriotic super soldier. But, Hydra’s actions have caught the attention of the nation of Wakanda. Wakanda’s protective guardian figure, Azzuri, the Black Panther, also enters the fray. This game’s gonna be epic, single-player, story-driven action like Insomniac’s Wolverine.
How Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Will Be Much More Immersive Than Other Marvel Games?
Well, first off, if you’re wondering about just how the heck will Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra stand out from other Marvel titles, we’ll tell ya. You see, this game’s got a lot going for it, and the focal point is the Unreal Engine 5, that’s simply breathtaking. The environmental details in the game or on a whole other level, with visuals that’ll make your jaw drop. But! Here’s the kicker: when Amy Hennig said there are no smoke and mirrors, she literally meant it because the demo is all in-game. It’s not a CGI cutscene or anything else, but the game itself is in real-time.
The mix of talented actors and the technology to capture their likeness for these Marvel characters is bloody brilliant. You’ll see the snow playing its part to give off the feel of the doom and gloom of warfare. There’s this retro noir espionage pulp fiction vibe the game’s going for. Story and combat will go hand in hand with minor exploration elements. It won’t be as expansive as Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, but we’re curious to see how traversal will work.
Related: Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Traversal Guide.
Look, it’s obvious since the game’s more story-driven, it’ll be punching for the ceiling. With Amy Hennig’s resume, it’s hard to argue that this game will suck at least in the narrative department. Now, since this will mostly gonna feature two distinct styles of play, we’re willing to bet it’s gonna be a thrilling time. This Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra is most likely gonna feature beat’em up segments with stealth, platforming, and minor third-person shooting. Of course, since it’s a superhero title, there will be a suspension of disbelief, but that works in this kind of setting.
Talented Actors Like Khary Payton Steal The Show, But What Other Characters Could Cameo?
It seems we’ll need to wait for more info to drop in the lead-up to the release of Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra in 2025. We’re pretty sure you’ll have to play as select characters in a sequence, alternating between the 4 characters. By the way, the two other characters will be Gabe Jones, from Cap’s side, and Nanali, from Black Panther’s. They’ll serve as the support-type allies, but the real stars are Captain America and Black Panther. Voiced fantastically by Khary Payton (Panther), Drew Moerlein (Cap), Megalyn Echikunwoke (Nanali), and Marquee Richardson (Gab Jones).
Now, we answer the burning question on everyone’s mind about the game, even before it’s out yet. Knowing Amy Hennig’s passion for exquisite writing with mind-blowing plot twists, we can expect a plethora of balls-to-the-wall scenarios. Among them, there’s a good chance a few other familiar Marvel faces show up to lend Captain America a hand. We’re willing to bet good money that one of them is gonna be Black Widow. But for a real curve ball feel, how about Wolverine? SNIKT! SNIKT! Bub~
Seriously, it’s not that far-fetched to believe that maybe a certain master of magnetism will appear. Like, he has a deep-rooted hatred for the Nazi’s already, so story-wise, he could show up as a convenient plot device. But that’s just fanboying speculation at this point; we’ll definitely know more as we get more closer to the release of Marvel: 1943: Rise Of Hydra. The confirmed cameos include Howard Stark, so, there’s also a great chance for Nick Fury to show up, too. One twist to a character we wouldn’t mind seeing is that perhaps Frank Castle also appears. We just got chills!
Final Thoughts
Well, now, that’s how you do it. Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra is how you get the taste of mediocrity out of your system. We’re not kidding here; after the abysmal failure of Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League ruining the Arkham Legacy, and instead of course-correcting, WB Games insanely double-downing on live-service model, we needed something. This is that something now, and with Amy Hennig’s leadership, we’re confident this game will deliver. We salute you, ma’am. Keep up the good work and fight back against naysayers.
The in-game visuals and cinematic presentation are absolutely majestic, and it’s the new standard for superhero games going forward. So, what do y’all think of the bombshell of a reveal? We know we’re hyped and pumped for it, but what about everyone else? We’re really looking forward to hearing your feedback on this game’s presentation and trailer. So, have at it in the comments below. Maybe even leave your own thoughts if they differ from ours. We’d love to have a geeky discussion with the fandom. Well, until next time, take care, y’all and happy gaming!
