Dispatch fans are heavily involved in a “best girl” debate between Blonde Blazer and Invisigal, but one of them could be working for Shroud.
- The Escapist recaps
- Who is the Blonde Blazer?
- Is Blonde Blazer playing Robert and the SDN?
- Why would Blonde Blazer betray the heroes?
- Ask The Escapist
In a year full of GOTY contenders, Dispatch has undoubtedly been a last-minute outlier, one that could snatch the crown away from Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game has received tremendous word of mouth, even though, as of the time of writing, only four of the game’s eight Episodes are available.
The best girl debate has driven much of the discussion, as the player can romance two stunning superheroines. The first is the seemingly perfect Blonde Blazer and the second is Invisigal, the feisty and down-to-earth criminal-turned-superhero. However, one of these potential partners might not be what she appears to be.
The Escapist recaps
- Dispatch is a superhero-themed narrative game where the player serves as the dispatch agent for a group of criminals-turned-superheroes who help the general public.
- The game has two romance options that are heavily involved with the story: Blonde Blazer and Invisigal.
- Dispatch Episode 4 culminates in a decision to go on a date with one of the girls, which may have repercussions later.
- The Internet at large has become engrossed in this love triangle, with positive word of mouth helping the game break the million-sold mark.
Who is the Blonde Blazer?
Blonde Blazer is one of the first superheroes introduced in Dispatch. Voiced by Erin Yvette, Blonde Blazer saves the now-retired Mecha Man from a gang of thugs before taking him out for drinks. There are strong romantic undertones during this first encounter, and Mecha Man can kiss her, as he’s unaware she’s dating Phenomaman, the Dispatch equivalent of Superman.
Unlike the other love interest, Invisigal, who constantly needles Mecha Man and disobeys his orders, Blonde Blazer is supportive of his decisions and is rarely harsh or critical of his choices.
In Dispatch Episode 4, Blonde Blazer has broken up with Phenomaman, leaving him crestfallen and unable to perform his duties. This culminates in a choice at the end of Episode 4, where the player can either go on a romantic date with Blonde Blazer or go to the movies with Invisigal. If you go on the date, Blonde Blazer reveals she’s secretly a brunette, and it’s possible to kiss her once more.
Is Blonde Blazer playing Robert and the SDN?
So, why would I think that Blonde Blazer is playing Robert? For what purpose would she romance this now retired superhero?
A key part of Dispatch is showing that superheroes are real people. While there is a glamorous side to their lives, they live like anyone else, going out drinking, doing menial chores, and residing in an office that could easily be selling paper or propane.
And then, there’s Blonde Blazer, who is a personification of a comic book heroine. She’s not only the perfect hero, but is the ideal romantic partner. All of her scenes with Robert are straight out of a romantic comedy, one where the guy gets the girl and everything works out in the end. She even has a magical girl transformation scene when she reveals her true hair color!
The flirtatious moments and the romantic tension built up during the fancy dress scene are all a little too perfect, with even the interruptions by the other heroes treated as something to laugh at rather than as a genuine disruption. In another game, this all might be genuine, but Dispatch is setting a tone of realism and down-to-earth struggles in a weird world.
Compare the romance with Invisigal, which is a lot more grounded. The two constantly bicker and make rude comments at work, with a much sleazier tone to their interactions. The infamous cold open of Dispatch Episode 4 shows the rawness and realness of their attraction.
The date with Invisigal is also a lot more down-to-earth, with the two just eating in a movie theater. There’s no soaring score or Disney-movie kiss – it’s just people who are attracted to each other sharing the same space.
Blonde Blazer represents a fantasy, a dream of being a superhero like in the comics, not just an emergency worker with super strength. It all feels calculated, with Blonde Blazer perfectly in place to get something out of the players who fall for her charms.
Why would Blonde Blazer betray the heroes?
Let’s say I’m right and Blonde Blazer is playing Robert and, well, the player. What for? What’s it all in aid of? Why is she seducing an office worker?
The answer may have been revealed at the start of Dispatch. When Mecha Man confronts Shroud, it’s revealed that the villain wants the Astral Pulse, which powers the Mecha Man battle suit. This goes missing when Mecha Man escapes from the battle.
Blonde Blazer brings Mecha Man into the fold with the promise of fixing his suit. This could have been a ploy to try to find out the location of the Astral Pulse, as Robert may be lying about it going missing to keep it out of Shroud’s hands. Royd and Robert soon start working on a potential replacement, which could be Shroud’s next goal.
Blonde Blazer has already incapacitated Phenomaman after the breakup, taking out the heroes’ biggest trump card. If the Astral Pulse or its replacement is Shroud’s goal, then having a person on the inside is the best way to claim it, and what better way than to use someone whom the inventor trusts?
Ask The Escapist
Absolutely. Can’t have a redemption arc without a bit of betrayal.
The problem with that theory is that people are already suspicious of her. It’s going to be much harder for her to win over the trust of the other heroes or the people on The Phoenix Project.
The Astral Pulse has been shown to power a giant mech suit, so the likely answer is that he needs it as a power source. If Dispatch goes with the usual supervillain tropes, then he could want his own evil Mecha Man outfit. Or maybe he wants to power an army of robots?
Last Updated On: Nov 5, 2025 11:07 am CET