The Guardians

About

The Guardians is a single-player RPG that layers shooter and flight mechanics over a story-driven framework. You control a guardian tasked with protecting a fractured world, switching between piloting a mech and engaging in first-person gunplay. Choices during missions and dialogue moments influence alliances, enemy threats, and available weapons. The path you take alters how conflicts escalate and which factions remain as allies or foes. Developed by Neutron Studios, the game emphasizes branching narratives over combat polish. Player communities note that late-game outcomes vary significantly based on earlier decisions, with some paths unlocking entirely new regions to explore. Available exclusively on PC, it favors strategic play over fast-paced action, with over 15 hours of playtime reported for main scenarios alone.