LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes

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95% User Score Based on 4,423 reviews

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LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes is a single player and multiplayer open world hack and slash game with comedy and kids themes. It was developed by TT Games and was released on June 22, 2012. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, players can control various DC superheroes, including Batman and Robin, to save Gotham City from villains Lex Luthor and the Joker. The game features 50 playable characters, each with unique super abilities, as well as mastering new suits and gadgets. It also includes co-op play, voice acting, and various vehicles to explore the open world of Gotham City.

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story260 positive mentions

stability54 negative mentions

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes features a charming open world of Gotham City, allowing for enjoyable exploration and plenty of collectibles.
The addition of voice acting adds depth to the characters and enhances the storytelling experience, making it more engaging than its predecessor.
The game offers a diverse roster of DC characters, each with unique abilities, providing varied gameplay and fun co-op experiences.

The flying mechanics can be frustrating and clunky, making navigation in the open world difficult at times.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive, especially with the collection of gold bricks and the simplicity of puzzles.
The story is relatively short and lacks the depth of character development seen in other superhero games, with many villains sidelined.

story
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The story of "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" is generally well-received, featuring a straightforward yet engaging narrative where Batman and Superman team up against Lex Luthor and the Joker. While the inclusion of voice acting enhances the storytelling experience, many players feel the plot is somewhat limited, focusing primarily on these two villains and sidelining others from the extensive DC roster. Overall, the game offers a fun and nostalgic experience, though some players wish for a longer story and more diverse character involvement throughout the missions.
- “The story is amazing and has a cool character roster, and the free roam is good.”
- “The story for this game is a unique narrative which I appreciate a lot, as most LEGO games tend to follow the story of the movies/franchise they are portraying.”
- “The story is engaging, blending TT Games’ trademark humor with a compelling superhero narrative.”
- “The story is unfortunately not one of the strongest aspects.”
- “The pacing is just so terrible; the Justice League felt like they were just shoved in at the last minute just to add more characters to the roster, barely adding any unique powers to the game.”
- “The main missions get halved so you only get 15 missions, but they're double the length, so you kind of do get 30 levels; however, I feel like this is just such a downgrade.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" is generally praised for its engaging mix of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, enhanced by an expansive open world and character variety. However, many players express frustration with the poorly designed flying mechanics and some repetitive elements, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game is considered a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a fun and nostalgic adventure for fans of the Lego franchise.
- “The gameplay is a perfect mix of puzzle-solving, combat, and platforming, catering to both casual players and fans of the superhero genre.”
- “With its larger-than-life cast of DC heroes, engaging missions, and a well-crafted open world, it offers hours of enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The gameplay in Lego Batman 2 retains the familiar platforming and puzzle-solving mechanics of previous Lego games, but the addition of open-world exploration is a significant improvement.”
- “The flying mechanics feel really poorly designed and difficult to control, which was one of the most frustrating aspects of the experience.”
- “Game crashes constantly, the flying mechanic is absolute garbage and there's a lot of mechanics that appear once or twice and are forgotten.”
- “Gameplay, however, is where Lego® Batman™ 2 struggles to deliver a satisfying experience. Yet, the execution feels uninspired and repetitive, with puzzles that lack challenge and combat that quickly becomes monotonous due to simplistic mechanics.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" are generally praised for their vibrant and charming aesthetic, effectively capturing the essence of Gotham City and the Lego universe. While many reviewers note that the visuals hold up well for a 2012 title, some mention minor graphical issues and a few dated elements compared to modern games. Overall, the game is recognized for its improved graphics over its predecessor, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and crafted meticulously and finely, from the watery streets to the pathways of Arkham.”
- “Gotham looks amazing, cloudy, rainy, and dark; the way the buildings look is like they're taken straight from the animated show. The aesthetics of this game are spot on for a Batman game.”
- “The graphics hold up pretty well, and the atmosphere for Gotham in general is spot on.”
- “Janky, no graphics settings, controller bug where if you get in the game with mouse and keyboard you can't switch to controller afterwards, laggy (I would assume due to it using the wrong GPU), unskippable cutscenes, etc... and it was released in 2012?”
- “I love this game, have since I was a kid, and just got it to replay, but a lot of textures for some reason give off this seizure strobe light effect that really hurts my eyes, making the game impossible to play. I am playing on a Steam Deck, so that might be a factor, but I'm just kind of sad because I don't get to play this game again. I have Lego Batman 1 and 3, and those ones work perfectly, but it's only this one that has had any major graphical issues like this where it's actually seizure-inducing. So Steam Deck buyers, don't buy this game unless they put out a patch for this.”
- “While Lego Batman 2 maintains the colorful and charming aesthetic of previous Lego games, its graphics may appear somewhat dated compared to more recent titles.”
humor
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The humor in "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" is widely praised for its light-hearted charm, engaging cutscenes, and clever character interactions, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. While many find the humor to be a delightful blend of slapstick and witty banter, some critics note that certain jokes may fall flat or feel forced, particularly for older audiences. Overall, the game successfully combines action and comedy, maintaining the signature Lego humor that fans have come to love.
- “The banter was hilarious—classic Lego humor with just the right amount of self-aware charm.”
- “The game's humor is fantastic, with light-hearted cutscenes and engaging exploration with hidden collectibles and side missions.”
- “The interactions between characters, both in cutscenes and gameplay, are filled with humor and charm.”
music
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The music in the game is widely praised for its nostalgic appeal, featuring iconic tracks from the 1978 Superman and 1989 Batman films, which enhance the overall experience. While some players noted occasional repetitiveness in the soundtrack, the energetic and whimsical compositions effectively complement the game's lighthearted tone and action-packed gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout aspect, contributing significantly to the game's charm and immersion.
- “The soundtrack's got more bangers than a fireworks factory, with music from the '89 Batman film and '78 Superman throwing nostalgia around like confetti.”
- “Awesome game, awesome soundtrack and flying around as Superman as his theme kicks on is the best.”
- “The inclusion of most of the 1989 Batman film soundtrack and the main theme of the 1978 Superman film is awesome.”
- “I did have some minor issues with it; sometimes the same song would play repeatedly. It's not a major thing, but it happened enough for me to notice.”
- “The title reuses a lot of musical tracks from the first game, adding maybe a few new ones.”
- “The same clatters upon death, the same goofy noises when you defeat an enemy, and typical Batman-themed music.”
stability
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting a significant number of bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay, particularly during co-op mode and when collecting items. While some users noted improvements in optimization compared to previous titles, others experienced frustrating freezes and control issues that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and nostalgic for many, its stability issues remain a prominent concern.
- “This is a great LEGO game that's not too buggy like some others I've played.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any major glitches, making for a stable experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it allows me to focus on building and exploring.”
- “Great game but mannnn is it buggy and collecting all the gold bricks is so annoying when it stops both characters from moving for like 5 seconds every time.”
- “The game is impossible to play due to these types of glitches not allowing the player to even do the simplest of things in the game.”
- “Every time a gold brick is collected, a citizen in peril is saved, a car is unlocked, a vehicle is spawned, the character menu is opened, a suit is worn, or a race is started, the game freezes everything and the other player cannot do anything for at least 10 seconds.”
grinding
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players noting that achieving 100% completion can be quite tedious, particularly due to the collection of over 250 gold bricks and the need for constant backtracking. While some found the open-world exploration and puzzles enjoyable, others criticized the lengthy missions and repetitive mechanics, suggesting that the experience can feel drawn out and frustrating at times. Overall, players agree that while the game is fun, it often requires a significant time investment to fully complete.
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “It sure as hell isn't as tedious as the LEGO® Harry Potter games were to get 100%.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The side stuff is pretty grindy; collecting 250 gold bricks was really tedious and not engaging at all.”
- “Open world puzzles get tedious rather quickly; some levels last an hour and some finish faster than you've booted this game.”
replayability
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Overall, the game offers high replayability due to its open-world structure, which encourages exploration, side missions, and character unlocking. While some players noted a decrease in replay value compared to previous entries, many still found ample hidden content and missions that warrant revisiting. However, a few reviews mentioned that once the main story is completed, the replay value diminishes significantly.
- “The inclusion of open-world exploration in Gotham City allows players to discover hidden secrets, complete side missions, and unlock additional content, adding replay value to the game.”
- “The open-world structure adds depth and replayability, encouraging players to revisit areas and unlock more characters and content.”
- “I finished the game at only 20% complete, so there is a lot of replayability.”
- “Very little replay value.”
- “While it is definitely a step down from the first one in that it doesn't have the 'play as the villain' part, nearly as many levels or replayability for that matter.”
- “Once you have finished the story, and gone back to 100% the story in free play, there is not a lot of replay value in this game.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its dark, immersive depiction of Gotham City, enhanced by elements like constant rain, fire, and a haunting soundtrack that includes iconic themes. While the open world is atmospheric and enjoyable to explore, some levels lack the charm of earlier games, and certain gameplay elements feel repetitive. Overall, the combination of visuals, sound, and world design creates a captivating and engaging environment, despite some criticisms regarding content quality.
- “It’s dark, atmospheric, and filled with secrets, side quests, and collectibles.”
- “The atmosphere and world design is top notch and while the combat system is kinda bland and boring, the animations are fun.”
- “The constant rain, the dark atmosphere, and elements like fire spread across the city, chemical industries, and Arkham Asylum help build a very atmospheric version of Gotham.”
- “The levels don't have the same charm and atmosphere the first game's levels did, and honestly the later levels are monotonous.”
- “The soundtrack is 10/10 (the music is suitably dark and minimal for Gotham City, adding to the atmosphere).”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting smooth performance and no issues, while others highlight significant problems, including poor frame rates, crashes, and controller recognition issues. Although it runs better than its predecessor, many users feel it is not well-optimized for modern hardware, particularly in terms of multi-monitor setups and atypical resolutions. Overall, while some enjoy a seamless experience, others encounter frustrating performance challenges.
- “Performance-wise, the game runs very well, and I never experienced bugs or crashes.”
- “Performance: works great, I haven't run into any issues yet and I'm having a blast.”
- “Lb2 will run well on modern PCs; however, it does seem to have a number of optimization issues in regards to how well it can be run on a system making use of multiple monitors or atypical native resolutions.”
- “The first game had its problems with stuttering, but this was so extreme it constantly dropped to 2-4 fps, and I wanted to play a game, not a PowerPoint slideshow; it's just not optimized at all.”
- “Beware, this game is optimized very poorly.”
- “All I can say is that this game and a lot of other LEGO games are not optimized for modern hardware. If you try using a controller, it will be recognized as two devices and be unusable. Trying to set up just one will break your game and could even bluescreen your computer, so get used to keyboard controls.”
emotional
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The game delivers a compelling emotional experience, featuring a mix of humor, action, and heartwarming moments that resonate with both longtime fans and newcomers. While the story and dialogue may have their flaws, players report feeling deeply connected to the characters, with many expressing that the game made them cry, highlighting its impactful narrative and emotional depth. Overall, it presents an emotional journey that effectively captures the essence of being Batman, despite some moments of levity and humor.
- “The story is filled with humor, action, and heartwarming moments that appeal to both longtime fans of the DC universe and newcomers to the franchise.”
- “The ending made me cry.”
- “This game was an emotional journey and I got the worst ending.”
character development
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Character development in "Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes" is highlighted by charming and recognizable designs that faithfully capture the essence of iconic DC superheroes and villains, enhanced by smooth animations that add personality. While the main characters receive significant attention and refinement, some filler characters and reused designs from previous games detract slightly from the overall experience. Overall, the game excels in storytelling and character portrayal, making it a standout title in the genre.
- “The character designs are faithful to their comic book counterparts, and the animations are smooth and expressive, adding personality to each hero and villain.”
- “In conclusion, LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a standout video game that excels in storytelling, gameplay, visuals, sound design, and character development.”
- “Robert's character development was truly a sight to behold in this one.”
- “There are a few filler characters like goons, Hush, and Mad Hatter, and I don't like the reuse of some character designs from LEGO Batman: The Videogame, such as Mister Freeze, Clayface, and Man-Bat.”

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LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes is a open world hack and slash game with comedy and kids themes.

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes is available on Steam Deck, Windows, PC, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 110 hours playing LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes.

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes was released on June 22, 2012.

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes was developed by TT Games.

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

LEGO® Batman™ 2: DC Super Heroes is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, LEGO DC Super-Villains, LEGO Marvel's Avengers, LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars and others.

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