LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes cover art

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

2012Traveller's TalesPlayStation 3, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Wii U, Xbox 360

The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.

What it feels like

Comedy and silly humor permeate the writing, voice acting, and slapstick situations without stakes. The game invites experimentation with different heroes, abilities, and environmental interactions in a mischievous, fun tone.

Lighthearted75%
Playful70%

What it's about

Batman and the heroes unite to defeat iconic villains and save Gotham in a classic good-versus-evil narrative. Lex Luthor and the Joker as criminal antagonists anchors the setting in the DC underworld. DC superheroes and their magical/superhuman abilities create a fantastical superhero setting.

Heroic Quest65%
Crime & Underworld35%
High Fantasy35%

How it plays

Combat centers on fast, flashy melee attacks against multiple enemies in beat-em-up fashion, core to LEGO gameplay. Navigating platforms and hazards is a standard element alongside combat in the LEGO action formula. Different heroes have distinct abilities and movesets that players chain together for stylish combat sequences.

Hack-and-Slash65%
Platforming55%
Character Action50%
Environmental Puzzles50%
Party Management50%
Crafting45%

How it looks and sounds

Camera follows the heroes from behind as they navigate and fight throughout Gotham. Bold outlines, vibrant colors, and a comic book aesthetic match the DC superhero source material. LEGO minifigures and blocky, colorful art style deliver an adorable, charming presentation.

Third-Person80%
Comic Book60%
Cute55%

How it's structured

Gotham City is presented as an open, explorable hub world where players can roam between missions and discover secrets. Local split-screen co-op for two players is a core feature, allowing friends to play together on the same machine. Single-player campaign is fully supported, allowing solo play through the entire story.

Open World75%
Local Co-op70%
Single-Player70%
Campaign65%

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