

The world of Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 is great-looking, even if not everything is created out of Legos. That’s another mainstay from the last game and the Lego titles in general, so even if the game is a bit simple for more seasoned players, finding collectibles isn’t always a cakewalk. Speaking of cool, there are tons of collectibles to pick up on your way through each mission as well, so if you tire of busting through missions, you can pick up the astounding amount of collectibles nestled around the world as you move forward. If you think Spidey would be better suited with some kind of ice powers, then it’s your prerogative to make that character, as cool as that is. Alternatively, you could make a hero that’s already in the game and give them powers you wish they’d always had in the first place. The customization options are based on what you’ve unlocked already throughout the game, but you don’t have to make an entirely new hero. Instead of playing as one of the preset heroes, you can make one with the abilities, appearance, and other aspects of your choosing. What has changed is the option to create your own custom hero from scratch. You’ll need to swap out between heroes to solve different puzzles as you make your way through each mission, in true Lego game style, so not much has changed on that front. The game opens up to allow players to explore Chronopolis further in true sandbox style, which offers plenty of content to wade through as you unlock additional characters with new abilities to continue progressing. The meat of the game is much like the previous Lego titles, with players starting at a hub to make their way to the next mission and completing side quests on the way there. The game does a good job of filling in some of the missing details for you, though. That’s no doubt the game’s immediate appeal, and you’ll thrill to see everyone in action, even if there are some characters you need to Google to get the backstory of. If you enjoyed the cinematic take on Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ll be pleased to know the gang’s all here, as are Black Panther, Ant-Man, Thor, and more. The diverse roster is unlike anything you’ve seen before in the Lego games, and if you have a favorite character, chances are they’re in this game. You can take up the mantle of several familiar Marvel heroes to push back Kang’s allies the best you can, such as Captain America, Gamer, Star-Lord, Doctor Strange, Spider-Gwen, and so many more.

The Avengers are working to stop him, but Kang has found a way to thwart the team, creating several different portals between dimensions to invite all manner of enemies and other creatures into the world for the Avengers and friends to take on. Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 takes place four years after the first game, and Kang the Conqueror is now in Chronopolis doing his best to take over every world he comes into contact with.
