One of the surprise announcements at last week's Game Awards was for a game called Dispatch. This one is coming to you from AdHoc Studio, a game studio made up of former Telltale Games devs. Specifically, this comes from the writers and directors of games like The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands (the good one).
In Dispatch, you play as Robert Robertson, also known as Mecha Man. Unfortunately for Robert, his mech-suit is destroyed in a battle against his nemesis and he's forced to take a job at a superhero dispatch center. Due to not being able to be a hero directly, Robert will instead have to send out former supervillains, that are trying to turn a new leaf, on missions around the city as part of his job at the dispatch center.
Outside of the great looking animation, the cast is kind of stacked with some notable actors and some YouTube personalities. The cast includes Jeffrey Wright, Erin Yvette, Aaron Paul, Laura Bailey, Jacksepticeye, Moistcr1tikal, Alanah Pearce, Travis Willingham, Joel Haver, Lance Canstopolis, Matthew Mercer, and Thot Squad.
The trailer does seem to show off some of the narrative along with plenty of dialogue choices. It's not clear how much of an impact your choices will have on how the story plays out though. One thing is pretty clear though, the story is definitely going for more of a comedic approach.
Dispatch is currently able to be added to your Steam Wishlist. The expected release for Dispatch is some time in 2025.
You play as Robert Robertson, AKA Mecha Man, whose mech-suit is destroyed in a battle against his nemesis, forcing him to take a job at a superhero dispatch center: not as a hero, but a dispatcher. In charge of rehabilitating a group of ex-supervillains, you must manage your roster while navigating office relationships and rebuilding your suit for a shot at revenge.
In Dispatch, every decision you make influences the unfolding narrative. From banter in the breakroom to life-or-death situations in the field, your choices affect your relationships with the heroes, their allegiances, and the path your own story takes.
Use the strategy map to review ongoing emergencies and deploy the right (or wrong) heroes to deal with them. Balance the risks and rewards as you make tactical decisions, knowing that each choice can have lasting consequences for your team and the city.
Managing heroes sometimes goes beyond their powers. Each hero comes with quirks, flaws, and baggage you’ll need to navigate to keep the team together. Upgrade their skills and unlock abilities to boost their effectiveness in the field.
Blending narrative, strategy, and humor, Dispatch explores what it means to be a hero, whether you're wearing a cape or behind a desk.
In Dispatch, every decision you make influences the unfolding narrative. From banter in the breakroom to life-or-death situations in the field, your choices affect your relationships with the heroes, their allegiances, and the path your own story takes.
Use the strategy map to review ongoing emergencies and deploy the right (or wrong) heroes to deal with them. Balance the risks and rewards as you make tactical decisions, knowing that each choice can have lasting consequences for your team and the city.
Managing heroes sometimes goes beyond their powers. Each hero comes with quirks, flaws, and baggage you’ll need to navigate to keep the team together. Upgrade their skills and unlock abilities to boost their effectiveness in the field.
Blending narrative, strategy, and humor, Dispatch explores what it means to be a hero, whether you're wearing a cape or behind a desk.
