LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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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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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,700 reviews

story77 positive mentions

stability50 negative mentions

Original voice lines from the movies enhance the experience.
1:1 recreation of iconic cinematic moments provides nostalgia.
The game features a vast open world with many characters and collectibles.

Enemies respawn too quickly and have excessive health, making combat frustrating.
Audio settings are poorly implemented, leading to issues with volume control.
The fighting mechanics feel unbalanced and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

story
346 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
6%
The story of "Lego Marvel's Avengers" primarily retells the plots of the first two Avengers films, along with elements from other Marvel movies, which some players found to be a lackluster and overly familiar experience. While the game captures the humor and charm typical of Lego titles, many reviewers noted that the linear narrative and reliance on movie dialogue detracted from the overall enjoyment, making it feel more like a tie-in than an original story. Despite these criticisms, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe may still appreciate the nostalgic elements and character interactions, though the gameplay can sometimes feel tedious and repetitive.
- “Join the LEGO® Marvel's Avengers team and experience a video game featuring characters and storylines from the critically acclaimed films and more.”
- “The story is enjoyable, there's some good humor, but the game itself is confusing.”
- “The story overall is fine, and is just the first two Avengers movies, with some extra content at the end.”
- “The game presents an overly complex and disorganized storyline, leading to a confusing gameplay experience.”
- “The story is just a 1:1 retreading of the avenger's movie, except it lacks the proper context and tension for it to make sense on its own.”
- “We stopped playing this one without even finishing the story, as it was more a chore than anything else.”
gameplay
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The gameplay of the game is generally solid, featuring a mix of classic LEGO mechanics and new abilities that enhance character interactions and puzzle-solving. However, it suffers from clunky controls, repetitive combat, and an overly complex storyline that can detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the nostalgic elements and new features, others find the gameplay to be unoriginal and bogged down by frequent interruptions and bugs.
- “The classic LEGO gameplay is great as always, and this game features most of the same puzzle types as its predecessor, LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, while adding some of its own.”
- “The gameplay is vastly improved from previous titles, including the previous Marvel title, and like many ID shooters, it is fantastic to play. This game shares that emotional bond with the player.”
- “Great gameplay mechanics! The game has a whole slew of new characters never seen before in LEGO, including some never seen by myself. Some characters get additional powers, such as Hawkeye, who can now melt gold LEGO.”
- “The mechanics are terrible, especially in battles because they're repetitive and boring.”
- “The game presents an overly complex and disorganized storyline, leading to a confusing gameplay experience.”
- “The constant flow of enemies that you have to whack away at while trying to accomplish some other action doesn't bring much to the gameplay either, and feels more like an annoyance.”
graphics
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
51%
4%
The graphics in this LEGO game are generally praised for being impressive and visually appealing, especially for a title in the LEGO franchise, with upgraded textures and character designs that enhance the movie-like experience. While some users noted occasional glitches and camera issues, the overall aesthetic is considered fun and functional, running well even on lower-end systems. Many reviewers highlighted the vibrant, blocky worlds and the effective use of voiceovers from the films, contributing to a visually engaging gameplay experience.
- “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 and the gameplay is on par with previous installments, though I am still not sure how I feel about them moving to talking instead of the grunts and sighs from earlier LEGO games.”
- “For 2016, the visuals were alright; sometimes the camera would clip into the map and show stuff you aren't supposed to see.”
- “The gameplay is less likable and the graphics are weirder.”
- “Graphics were missing, and once out of the starting cinematic, the screen went black and I couldn't exit.”
humor
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in the game is a mix of classic LEGO charm and movie references, with many players finding it entertaining and funny, particularly in co-op attacks and cutscenes. However, some critiques highlight a disconnect between the serious movie dialogue and the lighthearted LEGO humor, leading to moments that feel forced or cringy. Overall, while the game retains the playful spirit of LEGO titles, opinions vary on its effectiveness in delivering consistent humor.
- “The main story has a lot of funny stuff in the game; it's better than the movie.”
- “Lego Marvel Avengers lets you play through the two Avengers movies: Avengers and Age of Ultron. The story is fun despite not being a huge fan of the MCU Avengers, and it has a lot of the classic Lego humor, which is very entertaining.”
- “I always really loved the cute and kid-friendly sense of humor and wit in the Lego video games.”
- “I'm changing my review after like 2 years because my old one was unoriginal and not funny.”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The stability of LEGO Marvel's Avengers has been widely criticized, with many players reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some users found the game enjoyable despite these problems, others described it as nearly unplayable due to persistent glitches that can prevent mission progression and disrupt multiplayer experiences. Overall, the game appears to be plagued by stability issues, making it difficult for many players to fully enjoy the experience.
- “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.”
- “The second player keeps dropping out and the game freezes every time.”
- “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.”
- “Unfortunately, the amount of glitches I've encountered is ridiculous.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
77%
10%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the incorporation of the original movie soundtracks, while others find the volume control frustratingly limited and the music itself overly loud or obnoxious. Bugs such as overlapping tracks and inconsistent audio levels have also been reported, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players appreciate the nostalgic value of the music and recommend syncing it with the original film scores for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Great one, this game added one of the best things in the LEGO Marvel games, that is fast characters like Quicksilver, but my favorite thing is having the soundtrack from the movies.”
- “Would recommend sticking the original scores/soundtracks on your Spotify or desktop media from the films and pushing play whilst romping the levels; the music syncs up surprisingly well in places.”
- “The music is right from the movies and very exciting to listen to.”
- “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.”
- “The majority of the gameplay vocals are ripped right from the films' soundtracks, which is jarring - it is painfully obvious which sound was recorded for the game and which was from the movies.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often detracting from the overall enjoyment. Many reviews highlight that the repetitive tasks and lengthy missions can feel like a chore, especially when aiming for 100% completion. While some appreciate the concept, the execution leads to a sense of boredom and a lack of engagement during extended play sessions.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes.”
- “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.”
- “My least favorite 'feature' in all LEGO games is the True Jedi or True Believer or whatever it's called; it always just feels tedious and slows the game's pace down a lot. By far, this game has the worst version I've seen. In other LEGO games, you could just smash all the objects in the first room and be done with it pretty fast, but in this game, I've found myself smashing all the objects in sight and still only having about 25%.”
- “Sadly, once all the main missions were beaten, all that remained was a ton of yellow brick missions in Manhattan (close to 100) as well as tedious NPC quests which often required no more than flying to one end of the map and back to collect objects.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, user reviews on optimization are mixed; while some players report stable performance and minimal issues, others find the game unplayable due to significant performance problems. Many appreciate the game's quality and express a desire for further updates, but concerns about optimization persist, particularly for those with lower-end systems.
- “Performance: pretty darn optimized”
- “Performance wise (for me on my PC) it was stable and never crashed once in my playthrough unlike certain other LEGO games.”
- “But even when performance is low, I still love this game.”
- “I want to enjoy this game, I really do, but with the performance issues, it is absolutely unplayable.”
- “Just a pity that it is not yet locked by any performance statistics you could do (Black Panther, Doctor Strange, etc.).”
- “The only slight stuttering of video on my machine (better than recommended specs) came when turning while flying high up in Manhattan.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
Players have expressed a strong emotional response to the game, with some reporting that it made them cry due to its dramatic moments. However, others felt that certain visual gags undermined these emotional beats, leading to a mixed experience. While the gameplay improvements were noted, some players found the storyline tedious, which affected their overall emotional engagement with the game.
- “Great game made me cry.”
- “Yes, very good game. I cried at the end; so dramatic. :( +rep”
- “The gameplay is vastly improved from previous titles, including the previous Marvel title, and like many ID shooters, this game shares that emotional bond with the player.”
- “This game has some fun elements, but you have to endure a really dull storyline to experience any of it.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “Despite its attempts at emotional depth, the game ultimately falls flat and fails to evoke any real feelings.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its awkward main menu design, which prominently features ads for other LEGO games and DLC. Reviewers describe the downloadable content as mediocre and primarily serving as promotional material for additional movies, labeling the overall approach as a lazy cash grab.
- “The main menu is oddly designed and includes ads for other LEGO games and DLC.”
- “The DLC is mediocre and mostly just advertisements for even more movies!”
- “Don't waste your time on this lazy cash grab.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its engaging gameplay and storyline, though some players note that reliance on movie lines instead of original voice acting can limit dialogue interactions. However, technical issues like glitches and crashes detract from the experience for some users.
- “Would recommend for its fun gameplay, storyline, humor, fighting mechanics, and replayability!”
- “Lots of replay value, though largely relying on lines from the movies instead of voice acting does limit a lot of dialogue/interactions.”
- “Lots of replay value, though largely relying on lines from the movies instead of voice acting does limit a lot of dialogue and interactions.”
- “The stories were engaging despite having seen them all in movie form already, and there is plenty of replay value in the game itself.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 experience.”
- “★★★★★ - Character design”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its exceptional atmosphere and sound design, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience.
- “Yes, the game has a great atmosphere and sound design.”
- “The immersive atmosphere really draws you into the world.”
- “The combination of visuals and sound creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”