Dispatch Is the Superhero Game Turning Boring Office Work Into Unexpected Fun
Are you tired of every superhero game turning into either a city-wide brawl or a massive open-world chase? Then you’ll definitely want to check out Dispatch from AdHoc Studio, a fresh take on the genre that lets you manage superheroes from behind a desk instead of fighting on the frontlines. Seriously — in this game, you’ll spend time making tough calls and matching oddball heroes to the right problems, all without leaving your office chair. Here’s a taste of what makes Dispatch stand out:
- Unique gameplay: manage superhero teams instead of fighting as one
- Quirky humor and memorable characters
- Choice-driven dialogue inspired by classic Telltale titles
- Star-studded voice cast
- Free demo available on Steam (link below!)
Superhero Office Life, But Make It Fun
While most superhero games keep you busy with punching villains and saving cities, Dispatch plays things a little differently. You take on the role of Robert Robertson — once known as Mecha Man — who’s forced to leave the hero business after losing his mech suit. Now, he’s landed a job at a superhero dispatch center, where his main power is picking the right hero for the job. Think less Spider-Man, more The Office with capes and questionable superpowers.
Right from the start, Dispatch makes it clear it doesn’t take itself too seriously. The first interaction? A “bro fist” at the urinal, setting the tone for some pretty juvenile (but honestly funny) office banter. If you’re a fan of silly workplace humor, there’s plenty to enjoy here.
Meet Your Team of Not-So-Superheroes
Robertson’s coworkers are a real “motley crew of dangerous fuck-ups” — and that’s not an exaggeration. You’ll be working with washed-up heroes whose powers might cause more problems than they solve. Each character comes with a mugshot and rap sheet, and you’ll need to decide who’s the best (or least terrible) fit for missions like stopping a robbery or rescuing a kid’s balloon (without making them cry!). The character roster is a highlight, thanks to a stellar voice cast including Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Aaron Paul, and Jeffrey Wright.
Choice-Driven Dialogue with Telltale DNA
What really makes Dispatch interesting is its choice-based dialogue system. The game is made by ex-Telltale devs, so if you loved the moment-to-moment decisions in The Wolf Among Us or The Walking Dead, you’ll feel right at home. You get a short window to pick Robertson’s responses, and you’ll even see familiar pop-ups like “a character will remember that.” Whether your choices have real consequences remains to be seen, but making those choices is half the fun.
When and Where Can You Play?
After its big reveal at The Game Awards, Dispatch is set to launch later this year on Windows PC and consoles (specifics TBA). Can’t wait? You can already check out the demo on Steam and see if superhero deskwork is your new calling.
