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Guardians of the Galaxy: All decisions & consequences

In this solution guide to Marvel's Guardiansof the Galaxy you will learn:

In which chapters you influence the course of the game
Which actions lead to which consequences
How to reach the alternative ending

In Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, you'll often find yourself in situations that present you with a choice. It's often not immediately obvious what the consequences of your actions will be. Sometimes you even unlock secret sections. In this guide, we'll show you which decisions affect the course of the game.

Chapter 2: Arrested

What should I hide - llama or tech?

When encountering the Nova Corps, you must decide whether to hide the captured llama or Rocket's illegal tech.

Consequences of hiding the llama:

Your Nova penalty will be lower.
You unlock a shortcut in Chapter 10.

Consequences of hiding Rocket's tech:

Your Nova penalty will increase.
Rocket builds weapon upgrades for the Milano from the tech, which will help you in the boss fight with Glah-Ree.

Who should I help - Nikki or Ko-Rel?

At Nova Station, you'll join Nikki in meeting her mother Ko-Rel. In the elevator, an argument ensues and you can take sides.

Consequences if you stand by Nikki:

Nikki slips Star-Lord the master key.
In Chapter 7, you'll gain access to locked doors, new areas and secret collectibles.

Consequences of assisting Ko-Rel:

Ko-Rel takes the master key from Nikki.
A few doors will remain locked for you in Chapter 7 and you will miss collectibles.

Chapter 3: The Price of Freedom

Who should I sell - Groot or Rocket?

On the Milano, you decide whether to sell Groot or Rocket as a monster to Lady Hellbender.

Consequences if you vote for Groot:

Lady Hellbender will pay you in Chapter 4.
You unlock a secret stealth area.
You miss out on a collectible.

Consequences if you vote for Rocket:

During the negotiations in Chapter 4 there are riots.
You fight your way out of Lady Hellbender's castle.
You will gain access to Lady Hellbender's treasury and a guardian collectible.

Should I have Rocket thrown across the ravine?

Drax offers to throw Rocket across a ravine twice on the way to Lady Hellbender. You decide whether or not to stop him.

Consequences of stopping Drax:

Rocket appreciates your effort.
You will have to find an alternative way across the ravine.
You will find more upgrade components.

Consequences if you encourage Drax:

Rocket is angry with you.
The first time, you unlock a shortcut.
The second time you try, Rocket refuses with his gun drawn.

Chapter 4: The Monster Queen

Should I let Drax handle the negotiation with Lady Hellbender?

In Chapter 3, you had to decide whether to sell Rocket or Groot. Now the sales pitch with Lady Hellbender begins. If you chose Rocket, your decisions will have no effect - there will be a fight either way. If you sell Groot, you now decide who will lead the negotiations.

Consequences if you negotiate with Star-Lord:

Lady Hellbender will pay you less.

Consequences if you let Drax negotiate:

You can reach the maximum yield of 12,000 units.

Chapter 5: Due or Dead

What happens if I radio through the Nova Helmet?

On the way to Hala's Hope, Star-Lord gets his hands on a Nova Corps helmet. You decide whether to put it on and send a radio message.

Consequences if Star-Lord speaks:

You will get into a fight early on.

Consequences if Star-Lord doesn't speak:

You remain undetected and save yourself a confrontation with Nova soldiers.

Chapter 6: A skirt doesn't make a furlough

Singing with Lipless - which lyrics should I choose?

On Nowhere, you'll pass Mantlo's Bar and can approach Groot and Rocket if you go straight through the door and don't already greet them at the window. Shortly after, Lipless will ask you to do a karaoke duet. You decide which song lines Peter will sing.

Consequences if youchoose "Like a Hurricane" and "Through the Rain" :

You will receive the friendship with Lipless.
Lipless gives you a ticket to the Collector's Emporium, where you can buy a Guardian collectible.
You get a free drink at the bar.

Consequences if you choose "Sweetest Lover" and "Cherry Lips."

Your friendship with Lipless is gone.
You'll have to pay 5,000 units for a ticket to the Emporium and miss out on one of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy trophies.

Chapter 8: The Matriarch

How to distract Raker

Raker leads you on a hover platform to the Matriarch. While on the ride, Rocket tries to manipulate a drone. You'll need to choose the right lines of dialogue ("distract Raker," "something about him?," "fake a heart attack") to keep Raker distracted long enough.

Consequences if you Raker successfully distracts you:

In a big fight, later in the chapter, the drone helps you and shows you a way out.

Consequences if you don't distract Raker:

You'll have to fight your way out later in the chapter and find the exit yourself.

Should I accept the promise?

In the flashback on Peter's farm, you can save his mother in the fight with the Chitauri. She then hugs you and the image slowly fades out. You decide whether to allow the hug (do nothing) or break it. To push Meredith away, press various buttons and move the left analog stick. After that, you'll have to shoot her several times with the blaster.

Consequences if you take the pledge:

The game ends at this point. If you continue, you will end up here again.

Consequences if you reconsider the decision:

You reject the pledge and the game continues.

Should I stop Gamora?

In the fight against Raker and his minions, Gamora tries to kill him single-handedly. You decide whether to stop her by chasing her or letting her.

Consequences of stopping Gamora:

Raker escapes.
Gamora is furious with Peter, but stands by you in the following battles.
Raker is harder to defeat in the boss fight in Chapter 15.

Consequences if you let Gamora:

Raker escapes, but loses an arm.
Gamora will not be available to you for the following fights.
Raker is easier to defeat in the boss fight in Chapter 15.

Chapter 9: Hard Times

How do I convince the Worldmind in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy?

In Chapter 9, the Guardians try to convince the super AI Worldmind to help in the fight against the Promise. In order for this to succeed, select the dialog options "Share info", "Challenge strategy", "Put in perspective".

Consequences of making the Worldmind doubt:

The Worldmind will only withdraw temporarily.
The Nova Corps will provide you with powerful support in Chapter 14.

Consequences if you fail to convince the Worldmind:

Worldmind retreats along with Nova Corps.
The battle in Chapter 14 becomes much more difficult.

Should I pay my Nova penalty or not?

Now you have the opportunity to pay the penalty imposed by Ko-Rel on the Nova Corps. You affected the amount with your decisions in Chapter 2, and your cash balance in Chapter 6.

Consequences of paying the Nova fine:

You will receive the Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy trophy "Galactic Thrift".

Consequences of not paying the Nova penalty:

You will miss the Galactic Frugality trophy in this playthrough.
Slight change in credits.

Chapter 12: Escape from Nowhere

How do I save Cosmo in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy?

In chapter 12, Cosmo is struggling with the promise. You have the option in the dialogue to convince him to reject the promise. To do this, choose the dialogue options "Reach out," "Focus on present," and "Remember puppies."

Consequences of convincing Cosmo to reject the pledge:

Cosmo will support you in Chapter 14.

Consequences if you don't convince Cosmo to reject the pledge:

Cosmo will lock you in his mental maze. This section will otherwise be denied to you.
Cosmo will not help you in chapter 14.

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