Review In Progress: Dispatch (PS5) – Interactive Superhero Show Could Be Something Special

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After playing the first two parts of Dispatch for this ongoing review, it’s clear this interactive story has a lot of promise.

Since there are still six more episodes coming out over the next three weeks, we’re holding off on giving it a complete recommendation for now.

It’s hard to say exactly what kind of game Dispatch is. While it has choices you make in conversations and some small games, most of the time you’re simply watching a story unfold like an animated TV show.

It’s still unclear how much of an impact your choices and gameplay will have until we see the results in future episodes. Given the consistently high production value of this series, we’re also wondering if the story will actually change based on what we do.

Dispatch is incredibly well-made, with stunning animation and smooth direction. It looks as polished as a big-budget streaming show, but with a unique twist: you get to influence how the story unfolds.

I’ve been playing, and at first, the choices you make in conversations don’t seem to drastically change things – it’s mostly small stuff. But the game does give you those little pop-ups telling you a character will remember what you said, which is cool – it reminds me of what Telltale Games did in The Walking Dead, and it makes me feel like my choices matter down the line.

We’re still curious to see where Dispatch’s story goes, even though it’s unclear if the recent feedback is meaningful.

You play as Robert, a struggling superhero in a city overflowing with people trying to be heroes. ‘Dispatch’ is a funny and often sarcastic look at the superhero world, and it’s surprisingly effective thanks to its quick-witted dialogue.

Robert makes an agreement with the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN): they’ll finance his comeback if he helps them manage a team of former villains who aren’t exactly working together smoothly.

Robert takes on the role of dispatcher, sending his new team to handle emergencies around the city – and this is when a core part of the game’s mechanics comes into play.

The first two episodes of the game feature extended segments where you dispatch team members on various missions. You manage this through a map interface, where you must select the best superhero for each task before the time runs out.

Your allies each have unique personalities and strengths. Some are powerful fighters, while others are better at diplomacy or avoiding conflict. For example, if a mission requires speed and stealth, you might choose Invisigal – a quick-witted woman who’s skilled in secret operations thanks to her ability to become invisible.

When I’m picking a superhero for a mission, I always try to match their powers to what I’ll be up against – it seriously boosts my chances of winning. But here’s the thing: after every mission, my team gets tired. So, the tricky part isn’t just doing the missions, it’s figuring out who to send out next and making sure everyone gets a chance to recover. Managing my team is the real challenge!

I’m really liking how the game lets my superheroes grow! As they finish missions, they earn experience and level up, which is awesome. Then I get to make them even stronger by spending skill points to boost their stats and unlock cool new abilities. It’s a great way to customize them and feel like they’re actually getting better over time.

At first, I thought constantly checking the SDN screen really broke up the flow of the story in Dispatch, you know? It felt like it slowed things down. But honestly, I’m already getting hooked on it, especially as I learn more about Robert’s team and how everything works. It’s surprisingly addictive!

These connections between characters seem really important for the overall story. While the first couple of episodes focus mainly on a few main characters, the rest of the group doesn’t get much attention yet, but it’s obvious they’ll play a big role later on.

Comedy is really a matter of personal preference. If you don’t enjoy a lot of swearing or jokes about what’s popular right now, you likely won’t enjoy Dispatch – even if you can relate to the characters. It’s heavily influenced by American culture and relies on fast-paced, witty dialogue, which isn’t for everyone.

The voice acting is a definite highlight, often rescuing the script from awkward moments. While some lines are pretty cheesy, the talented voice actors, especially Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad, manage to keep the characters relatable and grounded.

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2025-10-23 20:07