LEGO DC Super-Villains

 PlayStation 4
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6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 240 Ratings

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  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. 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.
  3. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Nov 8, 2018
    7
    It’s fun. Wish you got to play as your own character more. The voice acting is top notch.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 42 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 18 out of 42
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  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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