Dispatch Introduces a Fresh Take on Superhero Games: Immersive Deskwork

Sure thing, let’s dive into this chaotic ride.

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So, where do we even start with superhero games? I mean, they’ve been coming out like popcorn at the movies for like, forever. But you know, they usually fall into the same old categories: open-world adventures or brawlers. Don’t get me wrong, I’m eagerly waiting for Marvel Tōkon and Invincible VS—who isn’t, right? But, man, we need something fresh. Enter Dispatch from AdHoc Studio. A little curveball in our superhero routine.

Right, so Dispatch—it’s for those of us who’d rather binge-watch The Office after getting our minds blown by gory Invincible battles. Totally me. You play as Robert Robertson, this ex-superhero, a guy who used to kick butt as Mecha Man. And why isn’t he out saving the world, you ask? Well, his mech suit took a nosedive into oblivion. Poor guy needs a day job, so he lands at a superhero dispatch center. The demo? Just a 30-minute snippet of his first day—Captain Marvel meets office worker. Yeah, imagine that.

Okay, so Dispatch doesn’t tiptoe around humor—it’s loud and crude from the get-go. First mission? A bro fist at a urinal. No kidding. Like, middle school humor at its finest. But, I’ll admit, some of those jokes got a giggle out of yours truly. Not proud, but it happened.

Oh, and Robertson’s crew. What a squad. One colleague? Former hero, now aged super-quickly thanks to his powers. They introduce Robertson to this troop of wannabe heroes—or, should I say, chaotic messes—as the guy puts it, they’re a “motley crew of dangerous fuck-ups.” So yeah, Robertson’s no Tony Stark, assembling a stellar team. More like piecing together a ragtag D-List Suicide Squad. A-listers are behind the voices, though—Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Aaron Paul, Jeffrey Wright. Kind of hard to resist trying it out.

Now, if you like The Boys, you’ll vibe with Dispatch. Think corporate world meets superhero chaos, but without the deep political jabs. These aren’t lone rangers like Spider-Man swinging around NYC—they’re glorified employees. Sending them on missions is like playing matchmaker with superheroes. Tasks? Anything from stopping robberies to retrieving a kid’s balloon (without tears, please). One’s a literal bat man, another, a tiefling lookalike—choose wisely or, maybe, just cross your fingers.

Here’s what I’m really into—the dialogues. It’s all about choices, and AdHoc Studio’s behind it. They’ve got former Telltale folks, the brains behind The Wolf Among Us and The Walking Dead. You can feel that influence—quick-fire dialogue options and the infamous “they’ll remember that” pop-up. Are these choices game-changers? No clue, man. But making them is a blast.

So, Dispatch was teased six months ago at The Game Awards, and it’s headed to Windows PC and who knows what consoles. Year’s not over, so hold tight. Demo’s live on Steam if you’re curious. Go check it out, or don’t. Whatever floats your boat.