LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

Release Date: October 22, 2013

Arcade, TPP, LEGO, comics, superheroes, humorous, for 2 players, co-op, Marvel Comics, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer

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An action-adventure game featuring the superheroes from Marvel comic books. The title was created by Traveller’s Tales Studio, experts at LEGO video games (e.g. LEGO The Lord of the Rings, LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean, LEGO Harry Potter). Players can become Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America, and other superheroes, who are asked by Nick Fury from the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization to save the world from villains and other dangers.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is the next installment of the extremely popular action-adventure family game series, set in the world built of LEGO bricks. The game was based on a commercially available Marvel Super Heroes toy set line and allows to play as the most popular superheroes, such as Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and Spider-Man. The game was developed by a UK studio Traveller's Tales, whose team has been developing games from the series for years now.

The story, prepared specifically for the game, begins when Nick Fury from S.H.I.E.L.D. agency asks the best superheroes to team up in order to save the world from all sorts of threats. During the campaign, which is divided into several parts, the brave heroes battle against planet-devouring powerful Galactus or treacherous Loki. Traditionally, the script is full of humor and gags understandable to all players, regardless of their age. Moreover, the authors put in a number of references to the events and characters from the long story of the Marvel comics universe. During the adventure you visit many locations across the city of New York, and even travel beyond Earth.

As far as the gameplay model is concerned, the game has no major changes to it as compared to the previous installments, because the series has found its golden formula long ago, which now, along with its consecutive editions only gets improved and extended. The player takes control over a selected hero and traverses various levels, while defeating enemies encountered along the way, solving puzzles prepared by the developers, and finding all sorts of hidden items. During the game you can unlock more than one hundred different characters, including many villains and superheroes. Each of them has their own set of skills corresponding to the comic books. Once more, you can drive various vehicles, which makes the game even more diversified.

It is worth noting that the players are not limited to single player. Traditionally the developers prepared the co-op mode for two players in split screen.

Last updated on August 14, 2015

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Last Update: January 7, 2014

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Game Guide & Walkthrough

This guide to LEGO Marvel Super Heroes contains a complete walkthrough with descriptions of every single mission in the main (and bonus) campaign, with specific solutions to all the important fights and riddles.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Game Guide & Walkthrough

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[1:38] LEGO Marvel Super Heroes launch trailer

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8.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 86% of Critics. There are 44 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

God is a Geek: 8.5 / 10 by Mick Fraser

If you're a fan of LEGO or Marvel and missed Lego Marvel Super Heroes so far, now is the perfect time to rectify that.

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GamesRadar+: 4 / 5 by Bradley Russell

A few technical hiccups and minor quibbles aside, Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 tops off a great year for comic book properties with a fun, varied adventure.

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PCMag: 4.5 / 5 by Jeffrey L. Wilson

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes lies at the intersection of comic books, toys, and video games, and slickly combines elements of all into one of 2013's most entertaining PC games.

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95%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (18,146)

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The main pros of the game

Nostalgia Factor: Many players have fond memories of the game from their childhood, making it a beloved title for those who grew up with it.
Fun Gameplay: The game is described as entertaining and enjoyable, with a mix of main story missions and side quests that keep players engaged.
Diverse Character Roster: The game features a wide array of Marvel characters, including some obscure ones like Howard the Duck, which fans appreciate.
Open World Exploration: Players enjoy the ability to roam around an open-world New York City, engaging in various activities and mini-missions.
Original Storyline: The game offers a unique story that is not heavily tied to the MCU, allowing for creative freedom and interesting character interactions.
Good Graphics and Performance: Many players find the graphics impressive for its time and appreciate the game's performance on modern systems.

The main cons of the game

Technical Issues: Players report numerous bugs, crashes, and performance problems, particularly with the PC port, which detracts from the overall experience.
Flight Controls: The flight mechanics are criticized for being difficult and unintuitive, making certain missions frustrating.
Repetitive Gameplay: Some users noted that while the game is fun, it can become repetitive after completing the main story and side quests.
Difficulty in Puzzle Mechanics: Certain puzzles and quests are described as confusing or lacking clear instructions, leading to frustration.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

Multiplayer Functionality: Some players expressed disappointment that the game is primarily a single-player experience and lacks robust co-op features.
Improved Controls: Feedback suggests that the controls, particularly for flying and certain character actions, could be more refined to enhance gameplay.
Bug Fixes: Users feel that the game should have received more updates to address existing bugs and technical issues, especially for the PC version.
More Depth in Side Missions: While side missions are present, some players wish for more variety and depth to these tasks to keep them engaging.

Summary generated on: November 25, 2024