Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
SCORE: 75
So there I am at E3 2012, totally
impressed with Lego Lord of the Rings, but there was another Lego game
that grabbed my attention - Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes. I am happily
reviewing the Nintendo 3DS version of this game. Traveler's Tales knows
what they are doing with the Lego franchise. They have expanded the Lego
Batman franchise broader than I could have ever thought possible.
The storyline is interesting, involved, and kept me coming back for
more. Bringing in Superman, Flash, Aquaman, Lex Luthor and many more
characters is pure genius. It adds a depth to this franchise that goes
beyond my wildest dreams. Speaking of additions - voice acting. FINALLY!
It is awesome to hear voice acting in Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes.
The first thing many gamers want to know about Lego Batman 2 DC Super
Heroes on the Nintendo 3DS is how are the graphics? They are impressive.
I can not believe how good Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes looks on this
little screen. The cut scene movies may not have all of the resolution
of the home console versions, but it still looks really good. And the
whole 3D thing is astounding. It adds additional depth to an already
deep hand held video game.
Lego video games are known for their quirky little humor. Lego Batman 2
DC Super Heroes is no exception. It does go beyond previous games with
the voice acting. Some of the lines in Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes are
very humorous. I was laughing at different comments throughout Lego
Batman 2 DC Super Heroes. I appreciate the depth of creativity put into
this 3DS video game.
Are you familiar with the Lego video games? Or at least familiar with
the library of reviews Family Friendly Gaming has done on these games?
If not, let me explain about Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes. We first
play through levels in the story mode. We collect studs to purchase
additional characters and other unlockable items. Then we can pick a
team to try and unlock everything in free mode. Why is free mode
important? Well, in most levels there are things that can only be
unlocked by characters with certain skills. And you won't have them in
story mode.
Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes is very good about giving visual clues,
and clues on the bottom screen if you hit the little 'i' button. If you
miss them then you can expect some frustration. I ran into this in a few
parts of this game. I also know two skills that are extremely important
in Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes. First, destroy everything you can.
Why? Certain things that need to be built are hidden inside other
objects. Second try the powers of the suits both characters have
equipped. Many times one of them will have a skill that will help you
progress. The final tip I have is to see if you can use a Batarang on
anything.
I am very impressed with Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes on the Nintendo
3DS. This comes very close to the home console experience, but is on a
hand held. A hand held that just happens to be in 3D. The improvements
in Lego Batman 2 DC Super Heroes are leaps and bounds above the previous
games. I hope the same can be said for Lego Lord of the Rings.
- Paul
Graphics: 74%
Sound: 78%
Replay/Extras: 80%
Gameplay: 70%
Family Friendly Factor: 72%
System: Nintendo 3DS
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive
Rating: ‘E10+’ - Everyone 10+
{Cartoon Violence}
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