LEGO Marvel Super Heroes Review

LEGO titles were always a fascinating type of video games, almost creating a sub-genre for its adventure-like, easy and entertaining gameplay. Many would say, that Marvel Universe and LEGO is seemingly a wonderful combination – or is it?

Call me childish, but LEGO games aren't actually only meant for children. They have a lot to offer even to the slightly older population, like me, who just want to relax after a day and/or just have nothing better to do. These games are very, very easy; and while this particular game does sometimes leave you wondering, where should you proceed, the majority of time, you will always know what to do.

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes continues the same trend as the rest of its brethren, with the same basic gameplay and mechanics seen first in the good old LEGO Star Wars, but this time in another well-known universe – that of Marvel Comics, with its slightly futuristic New York City, and an endless reservoir of characters to draw from.

That's probably one of the things I love most about this game – it is a comprehensive look on the Marvel Universe, and while it's focusing mainly on its most known super heroes in its story mode, the adventure mode (or however are they calling it) is the one with the most fun. Have you ever wanted to be Venom and chase The Hulk, or to play as tiny version of Magneto? This game allows it. In its weird, childish LEGO way.

The main storyline has 10 or so levels and its story is quite a boring one to be honest – but, of course, this game is mostly meant for little kids; and thus, I shouldn't complain too much. But what thrilled me was the actual design of the missions – there is an underwater mission or even a mission within the Statue of Liberty itself.

The game features are connected with a GTA-like sandbox LEGO New York, where you can complete side missions, unlock new characters, or just fly/walk/slide/trample and explore the characters. It's really just to collect the hilarious amount of collectibles in this game; so if you're the kind of person who likes that, you've got another plus.

But that's what bugs me the most about LEGO games and their very nature – they're just some sort of guilty pleasure, which, when you play through, will never remember again – and yes, I know, it is a children's game, and I really shouldn't complain about it... I just wish it would amaze me somehow.

Verdict: 8/10

Lego Marvel Super Heroes is probably the best LEGO game I've played so far. It has an array of playable characters, thrilling atmosphere and relaxing mood, which is all I ever wanted from it; but, in the end, it's just a children's game; nothing more.

Have you played this game? What did you think about it? Let me know in the comments down below.

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