LEGO Marvel's Avengers

LEGO Marvel’s Avengers’ ties to the cinematic universe make it less imaginative than its comic book predecessor, but excellent superhero gameplay makes up for it. This is one of the best LEGO games yet and a must-play for any Marvel fan.

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84% User Score Based on 2,774 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 37 reviews

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LEGO Marvel's Avengers is a single player and multiplayer open world hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy, kids and science fiction themes. It was developed by Feral Interactive (Mac) and was released on January 26, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

LEGO Marvel's Avengers is a action-adventure game that lets you play as iconic characters from the Marvel universe, including the Avengers. The game features storylines from Marvel's The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron films, allowing you to experience key moments and battles in a lighthearted, LEGO-style world. Join forces with your favorite heroes and embark on a mission to save the world.

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story123 positive mentions

stability67 negative mentions

Faithful adaptation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with engaging storylines and humor.
Large roster of characters and enjoyable open-world exploration, particularly in Manhattan.
Fun gameplay mechanics with new features like team-up moves and improved flying controls.

Repetitive combat and level design, with many enemies respawning infinitely, making gameplay tedious.
Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt progress, including issues with character selection and mission completion.
DLC required for 100% completion, with some content not included in the season pass, leading to frustration.

story
664 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of *LEGO Marvel's Avengers* primarily retells the plots of the first two Avengers films, along with elements from other Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, such as *Iron Man 3* and *Captain America: The Winter Soldier*. While some players appreciate the nostalgic connection to the films and the humorous LEGO twist, many criticize the lack of originality, clunky dialogue taken directly from the movies, and a disjointed narrative structure that can feel tedious and overly linear. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for fans of the MCU, but it may disappoint those seeking a fresh or engaging storyline.
- “The story is amazing, as it is just the stories from the Avengers movies -- with the game's goal leaning more towards generating nostalgia than retelling the stories in detail.”
- “The game is designed quite well around the original story from the Avengers movies, and the funny moments specific to LEGO games are perfectly chosen so that they do not confuse the connection with the movies!”
- “The story follows the movie very well, while the voice lines can sometimes sound out of place, it's still high quality.”
- “The story was boring, and the cutscenes were very long.”
- “The game feels like it has potential until you realize it's just a copy and paste from the movies instead of putting their own spin on it; the game is boring, the story is dull, and the only cool thing is the characters.”
- “The story is just a 1:1 retreading of the Avengers movie, except it lacks the proper context and tension for it to make sense on its own.”
gameplay
193 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
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The gameplay in "Lego Marvel's Avengers" is generally seen as an improvement over previous titles, featuring polished mechanics, distinct character abilities, and an expanded open-world design that enhances exploration. However, players have noted issues such as bugs, repetitive combat, and a confusing level structure that detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers fun moments and new mechanics, some find it formulaic and lacking in innovation compared to its predecessors.
- “The gameplay feels more polished compared to past LEGO titles, and the expanded open-world design makes exploring a lot more fun.”
- “From Iron Man’s suit-switching mechanics to Captain America’s shield ricochets, every hero feels distinct in terms of abilities and play style.”
- “The open-world gameplay offers some of the best moments in the game, providing a sense of freedom and a playground for your favorite superheroes that goes beyond the linear mission structure.”
- “Not only did I experience several bugs (the first LEGO game I've ever seen to have bugs), but the levels were so messy, unorganized, and confusing. The combat felt longer to stretch the gameplay time out, trying to switch between the main characters in the big character selection menu is an eyesore, and navigating across the overworld map was awful.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, the combat is mindless button-mashing, and the platforming segments are about as challenging as a stroll through Central Park.”
- “Way too many bugs, boring levels, stale gameplay, and of course the fact that you have to buy an additional DLC besides the season pass for 100% is absolute garbage.”
humor
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Lego Marvel's Avengers" is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the classic Lego charm and slapstick comedy that enhances the adaptation of iconic movie moments. While some found the humor to be entertaining and well-integrated with the gameplay, others criticized it for being hit-or-miss, with certain jokes falling flat or feeling overly simplistic. Overall, the game successfully incorporates Lego's signature humor, though opinions vary on its effectiveness compared to previous titles in the series.
- “As an adaptation of both Avengers movies, it does a surprisingly great job of balancing action with that signature LEGO humor we all know and love.”
- “Lego® Marvel's Avengers faithfully recreates iconic movie moments, tossing in that trademark LEGO humor that lands perfectly and adds a lot of charm.”
- “The game is designed quite well around the original story from the Avengers movies, and the funny moments specific to LEGO games are perfectly chosen so that they do not confuse the connection with the movies!”
- “I'm changing my review after like 2 years because my old one was unoriginal and not funny.”
graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this LEGO game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the improvements over previous titles, particularly in texture quality and visual fidelity. While some players noted that the visuals are solid and immersive, capturing the essence of the Marvel films, others experienced technical issues and glitches that detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the game is considered visually appealing for a LEGO title, though it may not stand out against modern gaming standards.
- “The graphics and character design make this game feel like the movie and make the game fun.”
- “The graphics are stunning for a LEGO game, and it will not cease to amaze you how good LEGO Manhattan looks.”
- “The graphics are top notch, the characters are accurate to the films, and the voice acting that didn’t come directly from the movies is spot-on.”
- “It seems to me they added the 'RTX lightpack' from an online store, which just makes everything a perpetual dusk in order to pretend they 'have better graphics.'”
- “The graphics are downright atrocious, with character models that look like they were assembled by a five-year-old with a box of crayons.”
- “There was a graphical glitch that caused me to have to hard reset my PC a couple of times upon trying to quit to Windows.”
stability
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of "Lego Marvel's Avengers" has been widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some users found the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it suffers from a lack of polish, making it one of the more unstable entries in the Lego game series. Players have experienced game-breaking glitches and performance hiccups, leading to frustration and loss of progress.
- “The game has been patched and runs great on Mac!”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth and consistent, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- “From game-breaking glitches to crashes and freezes, Lego Marvel's Avengers is about as stable as a skyscraper built by the Hulk.”
- “This game constantly freezes, resulting in me having to force quit it, losing progress I made in the level over and over again because it never autosaves.”
- “The multiplayer is really buggy, have had game-stopping crashes on sections where the two characters are doing different things and one person gets permanently stuck.”
music
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game primarily consists of tracks lifted directly from the movies, which many players find enhances authenticity and immersion, though some note issues with audio quality and inconsistent lip-syncing. While the soundtrack is generally praised for its excitement and alignment with the film's themes, players have expressed frustration over the lack of volume control options and occasional audio bugs, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite these drawbacks, the nostalgic value of the music resonates well with fans of the franchise.
- “The game reuses voice lines and music directly from the films, which adds authenticity and immersion.”
- “The music is right from the movies and very exciting to listen to.”
- “The soundtracks from the movies are used here again and work perfectly with the game, no problems there.”
- “The audio is cut right from the movies, so if you play this game without music on, it's going to sound weird.”
- “There's even a section where music somehow is played at normal volume even if you decreased music volume, which blasted my ears away.”
- “And the idiotic developers didn't give you an option to decrease the volume of the music; you can only turn it off.”
grinding
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often requiring excessive time and effort to achieve 100% completion. Many reviews highlight the repetitive nature of combat, puzzles, and side missions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and can make the experience feel like a chore. While some appreciate the content available after the main story, the grind to reach that point is frequently described as exhausting and unenjoyable.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes.”
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “This game is kind of boring and tedious to go through, and I'm sure 100%ing will feel like a chore instead of working towards a cool achievement.”
- “But in order to unlock most of that experience, you first need to play through a tedious and poorly-made story mode, which I would say makes the game not worth it to the average consumer.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While some players report a stable performance with minimal stuttering and good graphics, others have encountered significant bugs and performance issues that hinder gameplay. Despite these discrepancies, many agree that the game is better optimized than previous titles in the series, with some recommending enabling V-Sync for improved performance.
- “Performance wise, it holds up much better than my previous LEGO game experiences on Steam.”
- “Performance: pretty darn optimized.”
- “To complete all achievements you need almost all DLCs, but to beat the game to 100%, the DLCs are not necessary. The game is well optimized; it runs in 4K with no crashing.”
- “I want to enjoy this game, I really do, but with the performance issues, it is absolutely unplayable.”
- “Oh, and don't be surprised if you run into a few glitches or performance hiccups along the way.”
- “This game is horrible performance-wise, to say the least.”
emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players appreciating its ability to evoke feelings through dramatic moments and relatable themes, while others feel that the humor and visual gags detract from the emotional weight of the story. Despite some players experiencing genuine emotional responses, such as crying at the end, many criticize the overall narrative as boring and unengaging, which undermines the emotional impact. Overall, the game attempts to balance humor and emotional depth, but opinions vary widely on its success in achieving this.
- “Cutscenes often take creative liberties, reimagining serious moments with gags, slapstick, and visual puns—an approach that keeps the tone lighthearted and fun without completely sacrificing the emotional core of the films.”
- “Great game made me cry.”
- “Yes, very good game; I cried at the end, so dramatic. :(”
- “Compared to other LEGO games I have played before, it has a more boring story and gameplay.”
- “This game has some fun elements, but you have to sit through a really boring storyline to experience any of it.”
- “This game receives a lot of hate for its long and boring story mode.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, "Lego Marvel Avengers" offers significant replayability with engaging levels and a wealth of content, including DLC from various Marvel properties. However, some players find the experience marred by glitches and tedious gameplay elements, which can detract from its replay value. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the humor and fun mechanics that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Lego Marvel Avengers has the charm and replay value that the first game has; it involves both Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and there is DLC for some other movies and other IPs like Agents of Shield.”
- “All of the levels have a ton of replayability and things to do.”
- “The stories were engaging despite having seen them all in movie form already, and there is plenty of replay value in the game itself.”
- “Pretty disappointing, it's filled with boring time wasters that really hurt replayability, like almost never-ending QTE button mashing that completely ruin the Hulkbuster vs. Hulk fight. I'm amazed that they managed to make that fight boring.”
- “After finishing the main storyline, I was surprised to load my save game and see that I was still below 30% in completion rate.”
- “Lots of replay value, though largely relying on lines from the movies instead of voice acting does limit a lot of dialogue and interactions.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for its heavy reliance on ads for other LEGO games and DLC, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers describe the game as a poorly executed cash grab that prioritizes branding and merchandise over quality gameplay, leaving fans of the franchise disappointed.
- “This game attempts to capitalize on the popularity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but ends up feeling like a cheap cash grab that even Tony Stark wouldn't touch with a ten-foot pole.”
- “I have played almost every other LEGO game released prior to this and loved them on both console and PC; none have felt so poorly rushed and thrown together just for a cash grab.”
- “In many places, Marvel's Avengers is simply too branded and focused on merchandise advertising, offering too little of an independent gaming experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its great sound design and overall immersive experience, with some users noting it surpasses other titles like Marvel Superheroes in this regard.
- “Yes, great game atmosphere and sound design.”
- “But honestly, even with the improvements, Marvel Superheroes is still better in terms of combat, abilities, and atmosphere.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the game's graphics and character design significantly enhance the overall experience, making it feel cinematic and enjoyable. This strong visual presentation contributes positively to the perception of character development within the game.
- “The graphics and character design make this game feel like a movie and enhance the overall fun.”
- “★★★★★ = character design”

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LEGO Marvel's Avengers is a open world hack and slash game with fantasy, comedy, kids and science fiction themes.

LEGO Marvel's Avengers is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 36 hours playing LEGO Marvel's Avengers.

LEGO Marvel's Avengers was released on January 26, 2016.

LEGO Marvel's Avengers was developed by Feral Interactive (Mac).

LEGO Marvel's Avengers has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

LEGO Marvel's Avengers is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, LEGO DC Super-Villains, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens and others.

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