LEGO
games. Like LEGO itself, they’ve brought families closer together. They’ve
created their own genre, captured the essence of co-op multiplayer and haven’t
ever let us down. Why? Because “Everything is awesome”.
2015
was a slightly different story though, as we were introduced to a new type of
LEGO game in LEGO Dimensions. The Danish empire’s debut into the
toys-to-life arena was a new direction for the gaming series, constructing
actual building bricks that beam into the video game. To enjoy the full
experience, one is encouraged to purchase individual level packs adding extra
cost and changing the games dynamic almost completely. It felt a bit like Die
Hard 4; all the right components, but Bruce Willis now has a pipe and slippers.
We
craved a complete game with all the original brickwork. Collecting LEGO studs.
The side-splitting parodies. Exciting gameplay. And SO MUCH STUFF TO DO. A LEGO
game should be jam-packed with puzzles, levels, characters and all the replay
value you’d find in a VHS copy of Basic Instinct. With LEGO Marvel’s
Avengers, the LEGO world has been saved!
Unless
you’ve been living in a Nordic alternate dimension for the last few years, you’ll
be mighty familiar with the Avengers Initiative. Iron Man, Captain America,
Hawkeye, Thor, Black Widow and Hulk are The Avengers, led by S.H.I.E.L.D
Operative, Nick Fury. Similar to its LEGO platforming predecessors such as Indiana
Jones: The Original Adventures, Star Wars: The Complete Saga and Jurassic
World, don’t go expecting a new storyline here. Instead you’ll closely
follow the plots of Avengers Assemble and Age of Ultron, as well
as blockbuster spin-offs Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain
America: The First Avenger & The Winter Soldier.
For
those of you who thought the 2013 Lego Marvel Super Heroes was special,
wait until you see this new adventure into the marvellous Marvel Universe.
There’s seven individual hub worlds to free roam including magnificently
remodelled Manhattan. Battles with HYDRA bots over Sokovia, a trip to Malibu at
Stark Mansion, moseying down to Barton Farm, across the rainbow bridge of
Asgard, explore wild South Africa and visit the home of that other super power,
Washington DC.
LEGO
Marvel’s Avengers plays similar to other games in the brick-laden
series but feels like its reached a new dimension. Characters can now perform
outrageous combos together (a LEGO first) and cue ‘Avenger Initiative’ moves as
you team up with specific core characters to solve quizzes and quests.
With over 100 Marvel characters to find, you’ll have to play through the game multiple times to unlock all of its treasures and all of its heroes.
With over 100 Marvel characters to find, you’ll have to play through the game multiple times to unlock all of its treasures and all of its heroes.
And
there lies the real beauty of LEGO games. From the most hardcore achievement
hunters to the most casual pick-up-and-players, these games transport you into
a world which feels familiar and where you feel welcomed to relive your favourite
movie moments at your own pace. Thanks
to LEGO Marvel’s Avengers, consider our faith in the series
re-assembled.
LEGO MARVEL'S AVENGERS is available now on PlayStation 4,
Xbox One, PC, Mac, WiiU, PS3, XBOX360 and PSVita.
