LEGO DC Super-Villains

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 240 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 141 out of 240
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 240
  3. Negative: 75 out of 240
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  1. ShadowPeter
    Oct 29, 2018
    7
    Traveler's Tales is an English company that has developed projects such as Sonic 3D Blast and Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, but their specialization is different. Since 2008, this studio has been dedicated to the LEGO brand and there are almost countless number of LEGO branded games that the studio has already released in a decade. And this without counting the games developed byTraveler's Tales is an English company that has developed projects such as Sonic 3D Blast and Crash Bandicoot: The Wrath of Cortex, but their specialization is different. Since 2008, this studio has been dedicated to the LEGO brand and there are almost countless number of LEGO branded games that the studio has already released in a decade. And this without counting the games developed by the English division of the company (TT Fusion).

    Traveler's Tales once again picked up the DC Comics universe, but now they have opted for another approach, giving greater focus to the villains. This means that villains like Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor, Darkseid, Ultraman and Sinestro are present in LEGO DC Super-Villains. But I said "greater focus". As it couldn't be, heroes such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash and Green Lantern were not left out and even playable.

    Commissioner Gordon oversees the transfer of The Rookie to Stryker Island in Metropolis. The Rookie is caught after he has been illegally placed in Professor Ivo's laboratory. With a hand of the incarcerated Lex Luthor, Gordon says that the Rookie had access to a movement that allows him to consume superpowers coming from Project Amazo. However, Commissioner Gordon didn't count with the presence of Mercy Graves, who helps free Rookie and Lex Luthor from prison. What happens from here? Well, that's something you'll find out when you play this title. What I can say about the story mode is that, despite being simplistic, I notice that it have charm; humor is simple but effective. I can even say that the campaign of this LEGO DC Super-Villains gives a small snap to the latest DC movies.

    LEGO DC Super-Villains is an action game and platforms in the third person, like LEGO's previous LEGO games. Overcoming a particular obstacle, building a specific object, completing puzzles and defeating bosses is the usual cycle in the series and is also part of the LEGO DC Super-Villains menu. And while it's fun in the early days, it quickly becomes a bit annoying due to the over-repetitiveness of the above cycle, coupled with the fact that the gameplay, coupled with the camera that doesn't help in some situations, is sometimes tricky. Boss fights aren't challenging because they use the same structure. Surely these Traveler's Tales LEGO have been successful, but the producer has to start adding something new in the upcoming LEGO game and reviewing the problems in the gameplay because it isn't the first time these problems appear. But it's still a fun title anyway. Don't forget the cooperative mode that helps make the game even more fun.

    Although it's a long way from being a Grand Theft Auto, the free roam of the LEGO DC Super-Villains comes to help you get an idea of what a world is like with the Danish brand. Gotham, Metropolis and the Apokolis are the sites that are present in this mode. There are several sub-missions, races (time-trials) and challenges to entertain the player, but little more than that. We have over 150 characters to buy or unlock and they all have different powers and abilities from one to the another.

    Graphics? Meet the requirements. Soundtrack? He is competent, although in one instance i caught a bug in which police music was activated sometimes, even without me being chased by the police. Traveler's Tales unfortunately didn't innovate and did not create anything that would differ from this other LEGO games. And the formula that has been successful in other games, may no longer work from now on. But that doesn't make the LEGO DC Super-Villains a bad game. Despite your problems, it's simple, fun and friendly.

    Veredict: LEGO DC Super-Villains is fun like the other LEGO titles of this studio, but something innovative is still not presented.    … Expand
  2. pbjMatts
    Oct 18, 2018
    10
    If you're into LEGO games, this is the best one yet. The story is fun, the voice talent involved is incredible (Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tara Strong.. the list goes on and on), the levels are diverse, and the hub world is loads of fun to explore. The wide cast of characters from DC Comics are all given their own personal charms to differentiate eachIf you're into LEGO games, this is the best one yet. The story is fun, the voice talent involved is incredible (Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, Yvette Nicole Brown, Tara Strong.. the list goes on and on), the levels are diverse, and the hub world is loads of fun to explore. The wide cast of characters from DC Comics are all given their own personal charms to differentiate each and every one of the nearly 200 character roster. No longer do characters feel "copy and pasted," as the animations for each character really set them apart. The character customizer is also the best yet, with a plethora of new options added to truly expand who you can create.

    On the other hand, if you're not into LEGO games, or haven't played one before, this is an excellent way to start. They're simple, stress-free games that are fun for all ages. LEGO DC Super-Villains is packed to the brim with DC comics goodness, and I couldn't recommend this entry into the franchise more.    … Expand
  3. CalvinR
    Dec 28, 2018
    0
    The problem with the game is that it has a lot of bugs like: I was fighting a boss, and they had no hearts, but they were not defeated, it caused me to restart the whole level, another time I had to destroy something to advance to a level, but it would not break, I had to restart that part too. I have found that this game has a lot of bugs in it for a DC game, I have the FIRST Lego BatmanThe problem with the game is that it has a lot of bugs like: I was fighting a boss, and they had no hearts, but they were not defeated, it caused me to restart the whole level, another time I had to destroy something to advance to a level, but it would not break, I had to restart that part too. I have found that this game has a lot of bugs in it for a DC game, I have the FIRST Lego Batman game, and it runs better than this, and it is over 10 years old. I think the game is great and so is the story, but the amount of bugs is ridiculous for a new game.… Expand
  4. Batm
    Oct 18, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is the best lego game I have ever seen!!!!!!! The villains and heroes work together stop darkseid and the crime syndicate it has everything that is the best in a lego game… Expand
  5. DanBenevenuto
    Dec 10, 2018
    7
    LEGO DC SUPER-VILLAINS is a great game, I have some fun playing It. You can select your favorite super villain and do super villains` things on free world mode. The story mode is good, it shows some of DC`s favorite heroes and villains. The tutorial is great and the game has some tips to Make it easy for a player who is not familiar with LEGO games.
  6. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Nov 8, 2018
    7
    It’s fun. Wish you got to play as your own character more. The voice acting is top notch.
  7. Xilg
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    É um jogo muito divertido com uma ambientação incrível entre Gotham e Metropolis , porem é mais do mesmo se comparado a formula LEGO e não apresenta nenhuma grande inovação
  8. kyzaghan
    May 22, 2019
    6
    The typical Lego run-around-break-stuff formula is still a lot of fun. Voice cast is impressive, especially the 90's Animated Series veterans. Character creator is massive and versatile. BUT Fertile premise is wasted. Not enough for your custom character to do during the campaign. Cluttered, confusing level design. Main story focuses on too many uninteresting villains.
  9. mcfapa858
    May 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the definitive LEGO DC videogame.
    It has the most unique story in the game. The Justice League have disappeared and a new, more sinister group of heroes have taken over. So you team up with your own custom characters, then the Legion of Doom (Lex Luthor, Joker, Harley Quinn, Cheetah, Captain Cold, Sinestro, etc), then eventually the Justice League, to defeat Darkseid!
    The game has a shortened character grid, but i think this is better. The past LEGO superhero type game was LEGO Marvel 2, and that had a 250+ character grid, but i didn't know half the characters and some were like Aunt May. This one has some i don't know, but it adds to the experience. If you are looking for a lot of heroes in the grid, you'll find some, but not as much as the villains.
    The open world is also the best in a DC game. You can explore the locations of Gotham City (Wayne Manor, Amusement Mile, etc), the city of Metropolis (LexCorp, STAR Labs), Arkham Forest, Slaughter Swamp, Hall of Justice, Hall of Doom, Smallville, and Apokalips (after the story mode).
    All in all, the game was worth the $80 or so dollars and i would be happy if there was a sequel    … Expand
  10. BallzyDan
    Dec 11, 2021
    1
    11% of players could not make it 5 minutes in to the game. I barely made it past that myself. You can apparently switch between other lego players, which seemed cool but thats all I can do. The game wants me to go up and I could not figure out how. Hints are on but none were given. Hot garbage
  11. Invertrex
    Jun 22, 2021
    7
    More used to the simpler, mmmmm plain sailing LEGO games, I found myself a little overwhelmed first approaching this game. Suddenly thrown into what can seem quite convoluted and almost chaotic in the eyes of a casual fan, I wasn't the strongest fan of this first impression, but I pressed on, seeing the potential fun in sticking around.

    For what it is, it’s a pretty solid game, holding my    More used to the simpler, mmmmm plain sailing LEGO games, I found myself a little overwhelmed first approaching this game. Suddenly thrown into what can seem quite convoluted and almost chaotic in the eyes of a casual fan, I wasn't the strongest fan of this first impression, but I pressed on, seeing the potential fun in sticking around.

    For what it is, it’s a pretty solid game, holding my attention well enough, it setts out to do what it’s good at, with it’s expansive roster and a good amount of things to discover, but I’m just not a fan of this particular formula overall.    … Expand
  12. HeilTurtle
    Jan 2, 2022
    7
    A really weird and confusing game. But the open world is pretty amazing all the NPC's are doing different stuff and the world feels alive.
  13. TicketStubs
    Jan 14, 2022
    8
    As someone who grew up with lego games I have never grown accustomed to enjoying the post 2012 changes lego games went though. I really enjoyed the pre-2012 (mumble) lego games and I always thought the dialogue took something away from the games. That being said, this is one of the first lego games post 2012 that I genuinely liked. The dialogue and voice acting was actually pretty good.As someone who grew up with lego games I have never grown accustomed to enjoying the post 2012 changes lego games went though. I really enjoyed the pre-2012 (mumble) lego games and I always thought the dialogue took something away from the games. That being said, this is one of the first lego games post 2012 that I genuinely liked. The dialogue and voice acting was actually pretty good. Mark Hamel voiced the joker which was awesome. One addition that was appreciated was the open world area where you can mess around with characters and do miniquests. It's an evolution of lego games that actually feels like a major improvement. The main reason I took off points was because of the mission design and the slew of abilities and powers. The levels are more like one or two condensed areas that have too much stuff going on. The older games had the level design a bit more spread out and adventurous which I really prefer to cluttered and claustrophobic. It's also a bit overwhelming with how many different abilities you have to remember exist and some abilities are only used by one or two characters. Anyway, that's just what I thought of the game based on my biased opinion.… Expand
  14. JAKEJACOBJORD
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
  15. StarLordZ
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
  16. DanielGoshko
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
  17. PoisonIvy114
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
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    Feb 22, 2022
    10
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  19. MarceloJacobs
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
  20. Corbinu
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
  21. TheCroc
    Feb 22, 2022
    10
  22. JeremyOlagoke
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
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    Feb 28, 2022
    10
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  24. ThomasBuns
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    This is my first game i have ever played, In fact I made poem, "On one rainy day, I was on my way, my cousin had invited me and my brothers to play, we sat down looked at the case he had taken out lego batman but we looked unfazed, so he put it in the ps2 we saw the tv, next thing I know our eyes were glued and our faces shined with glee, the cool lego characters, the animations, noThis is my first game i have ever played, In fact I made poem, "On one rainy day, I was on my way, my cousin had invited me and my brothers to play, we sat down looked at the case he had taken out lego batman but we looked unfazed, so he put it in the ps2 we saw the tv, next thing I know our eyes were glued and our faces shined with glee, the cool lego characters, the animations, no dialogue, no annotations, we played the game all night and day, we cried a lot when we went away, we got home i told my dad that this game rocks, we got it the next time we went to vintage stock, me and my brother played this all day and night, till one day we stopped, dont know what, dont know why. I recently replayed this game with my young 3rd brother, and we played most of the missions, we had fun in case you wondered, this game was always with me since i was a kid, and it will most likely be with as i grow to a man.… Expand
  25. Aigero
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
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  26. VictorEtoen
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
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    Mar 4, 2022
    10
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    Mar 5, 2022
    10
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    Mar 5, 2022
    10
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  30. MarvinBracy
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
  31. JustinMikel
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
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  32. Toguro45
    Oct 5, 2022
    10
    Godly game. Amazing VAs, a lot (I do mean a lot) of characters. Fun story and expands on a lot of great DC characters. Maybe beats Lego Batman 3 but that one still had Adam West and a lot of charisma. Loading times are awful tho. Also has the absolute best main theme in ANY Lego game.
  33. Fortnitesuckdic
    Dec 19, 2022
    10
    Best game all time. Nothing more to say this game is so good a masterpiece is what it is. Buy it now
  34. gaset04
    Jul 22, 2023
    6
    It's a good lego game but nothing special and memorable. I like principal missions. Secundary missions are boring and there are so many. The change of scenes are bad and dull to complete 100%

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 18 out of 42
  3. Negative: 0 out of 42
  1. Softpedia
    Dec 10, 2018
    80
    Overall, while it’s still mostly the same as previous titles in the Lego series, Lego DC Super-Villains offers some much needed twist in terms of story, shining a light on the life of the bad guys and girls in the comic book universe. Add in the superb voice acting, the many different powers that you get to wield as the villains, as well as the huge amount of activities scattered throughout its open world and you’re bound to have a good time being bad.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    Nov 28, 2018
    85
    If you're new to LEGO games, then LEGO DC Super-Villains is a good place to jump in. The quirky and humorous storyline, imaginative level design, and unusual villains as heroes spin on the super hero genre make it one of the better recent LEGO games.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 19, 2018
    60
    LEGO DC Super Villains is another example of how TT Games haven’t just sat back on its LEGO titles to simply release “just another game” with a reskin. It doesn't always work, but the developer has tried to do something new while also keeping elements of previous titles that worked. Add in the iconic slapstick humour and you're in for a reliably good time.
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