The game itself IS fun and I loved playing it. For me, it generally pressed all the right buttons – LEGO, Marvel superheroes and something that wasn’t too taxing so I could enjoy it at any time of day or night without having to give the game my 100% attention but still be able to enjoy it and that’s what I always think is important in a LEGO game. The relatively relaxed pace means that it’s accessible and enjoyable by gamers of all ages and the self-effacing humour really adds that extra touch that no other game series has managed to capture yet. The real problem is that the core game was incredibly short. Even playing it at a relatively relaxed pace and at times just wandering around hunting for hidden items and trying to complete side tasks rather than playing the main story, I still completed the game in around six hours. At that point I then felt rather cheated i was left with the opportunity to continue play, being dropped on Manhattan Island and allowed to explore freely and find different quests for many of the core Avengers and objects scattered around… but I
- Diverse roster of Marvel’s Avengers characters –Play and unlock more than 100 new and returning characters with an array of exciting capabilities, including fan favorites like Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and Thor, new characters from Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, and more.
- New and enhanced powers and abilities – Battle in new ways with enhanced powers and character abilities. Team up with core Avengers to execute incredible combo moves.
- Free Roam Gameplay – Enjoy LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ unique take on open world gameplay as you assume the roles of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to collect gold bricks, studs, and unlock additional characters.
- Variety of iconic locations – Visit iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe locations from around the world.
- Experience the blockbuster action from the Avengers films – Relive key moments from Marvel’s The Avengers, Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron and more, with a splash of classic LEGO humor.