DUBAI: “Dispatch,” the latest episodic video game from AdHoc Studio — a team of veterans from the now-defunct Telltale Games, carrying the torch of the narrative adventure genre Telltale made famous — is a gripping example of what happens when expert storytelling and strong creative vision converge.
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The superhero workplace comedy, made in collaboration with the crew at Critical Role, is set in an alternate Los Angeles and follows former superhero Robert Robertson III (Aaron Paul of “Breaking Bad”) who becomes a dispatcher at the Superhero Dispatch Network, which provides services and protection for their subscribers.
A significant portion of the gameplay involves directing a superhero team across the SDN, a map of unfolding crises and incidents. Players must assess each situation and determine which hero — or combination of heroes — is best suited to respond, considering character stats, personality traits and ability cooldowns in the process. The game also incorporates a clever hacking mini-game, requiring players to race through digital pathways and complete rapid-fire quick-time events, adding a touch of urgency and variety to the otherwise strategic flow.
