LEGO ® Marvel Super Heroes

About

LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes is an action-packed game that offers an intriguing story and outstanding gameplay with over 90 iconic Marvel characters. The game boasts pretty visuals and engaging missions, but can be quite buggy at times. Players can enjoy 45 exciting missions that bring the Marvel universe to life in a unique LEGO®-style experience. This makes the game a must-play for fans of both LEGO® and Marvel franchises.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,011 reviews

graphics36 positive mentions

stability29 negative mentions

The game is challenging and has a long playtime, which adds to its value.
The Lego shorts before and after each level enhance the storytelling experience.
Great graphics and gameplay, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

The game has numerous bugs and crashes, particularly at the Asteroid M levels.
Controls can be unresponsive and difficult to manage, especially during combat.
The lack of free roam and the requirement to collect gold bricks to progress can be frustrating.

graphics
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
26%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and comparing them favorably to console graphics. However, some users report issues such as graphical glitches, low detail on certain devices, and a desire for updates to enhance the visuals further. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are notable concerns regarding performance and optimization on various platforms.
- “Great graphics & game play so far.”
- “Graphics & sounds are amazing.”
- “The graphics are great.”
- “Graphics are terrible, moves are terrible. Please take it away, upgrade it, and bring it back.”
- “Horrible! I bought it and I want my money back, but I can't get it back. Worst graphics I've ever seen.”
- “I have a strong and powerful phone, but I get almost no details and the graphics are not that good.”
story
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
5%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging plot and character variety. However, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as mission glitches and a lack of free-roaming elements, which detract from the overall experience. While the storyline is considered entertaining, players express a desire for more expansive gameplay options beyond just completing missions.
- “The story is amazing and it has many characters with powerful abilities.”
- “Runs top notch on my Samsung Galaxy Light running 4.4.2 KK/1.4 quad-core... graphics are good, controls are responsive, gameplay and story are very entertaining.”
- “Very entertaining and it'll keep you satisfied and going on and on with its great story and replay value!”
- “This version leaves out several cutscenes with important info and context, so it's hard to follow the story.”
- “Not much to do... the story mode is short and the controls are hard to understand.”
- “I thought that I could roam around the city but it is not story, it is levels. I cannot roam around; I hated it very much.”
stability
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of glitches that prevent players from progressing, frequent freezes, and crashes. Many users express frustration over the game's inability to function properly on various devices, leading to lost progress and a poor overall experience. While the game has potential, the persistent technical problems detract from its enjoyment and usability.
- “Potentially great game but there are so many glitches.”
- “Glitches so you cannot progress through the game and characters that move in different directions to where you direct them to go.”
- “This game freezes too much then logs you out and doesn't save your progress.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
28%
10%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging challenges, while others criticize it for being inconvenient, buggy, and different from previous titles in the series. Many users highlight the enjoyable graphics and replay value, but issues like crashes and control difficulties detract from the overall experience for some. Overall, while there are strong elements of gameplay, technical problems and design choices have left a portion of the player base dissatisfied.
- “Very fun, great graphics, great gameplay keeps me entertained for hours.”
- “The gameplay was smooth, fun, and felt complete; everything loaded correctly, there was no lag, etc. This is a must-play game for anyone with a smart device.”
- “Amazing gameplay and good graphics.”
- “It seemed cool, but the gameplay is horrible; tapping where the character goes makes the fighting difficult and it's just inconvenient.”
- “I'm a fan of all the LEGO games, but the controls and gameplay on this one are completely different and make it unenjoyable.”
- “I enjoyed this game on Xbox 360 and on Xbox One, so I didn't hesitate in paying for it on my nextbook; however, it continually crashes in the middle of gameplay.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting issues such as a black screen while the music plays, rendering the game unplayable. While some players appreciate the background music, others find it frustrating that it accompanies technical problems, leading to a poor overall experience. Overall, the music itself is not the main issue, but rather the bugs affecting gameplay.
- “The audio went, but the music was still playing. Uninstalled but installing again to see if it helps; apart from that, great game!”
- “Sometimes the music just makes you dash.”
- “You can just hear the music.”
- “I hear the music but the screen is just black.”
- “We paid €4.99 for the game and all that comes up is a blank screen and music.”
- “Game won't work; the screen is black and I can only hear background music!”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The monetization model of the game includes in-app purchases, which some players feel are excessive and necessary for progression, despite having paid for the game initially. While some users enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend more, others criticize it as a cash grab, expressing frustration over lost data and the need for refunds after significant spending. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some players finding the in-app purchases reasonable, while others view them as a barrier to enjoyment.
- “There are in-app purchases, but there is no need to buy the packs.”
- “It works great on my Nexus 5 and the in-app purchases do not stop gameplay or make it pay-to-win.”
- “Hopefully some of the in-app purchases are free later on.”
- “Although it's a paid game, it's basically unplayable without more in-app purchases.”
- “I got up to the 200 gold brick one and it kept kicking me out of the game. I bought all the figures that cost money, not the stupid dumb studs. This game is just a big fat ugly cash grab. I literally spent so much money on this game and I'm never going to get that money back. I want a refund.”
- “I don't see the point in paying for a game and then having further in-app purchases.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The game boasts high replayability, with users praising its engaging gameplay, diverse character roster, and numerous challenges. Many appreciate the absence of pay-to-win mechanics, making it a satisfying choice for casual play. Overall, it offers a compelling experience that encourages repeated playthroughs.
- “Loads of replay value and nice to play a game that isn't pay-to-win like every mobile game available today!”
- “It has very high replay value!”
- “Very entertaining and it'll keep you satisfied and going on and on with its great story and replay value!”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
- “The game offers no new content or variations in gameplay on subsequent playthroughs.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly in relation to the story. However, some users express frustration with the controls, which detracts from their overall experience, especially when compared to other LEGO titles.
- “Everything is perfect! I like the game, and the story is really good and funny.”
- “Who's laughing now!?”
- “It's funny.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, delivering smooth performance that enhances the overall enjoyment of gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly and is just fun to play.”
- “Good performance.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional connection to the game, indicating that it elicits a compelling urge to engage physically with the screen, suggesting an immersive and captivating experience.