LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes

Our family is a big fan of Lego games and this met our high expectations. If you're familiar with the other lego titles then you'll know what to expect. In this Batman though you also have the benefit of having free run of all of Gotham City which is great fun and you have the DC heroes and villains to play with. It's got new Bat and Robin suits and a whole load of collectables to find in game to keep you busy for some time. Great game for the whole family to enjoy.

Lego Batman 2 is a GOOD GAME and is FUN TO PLAY

BUT and it is a big but it is beset by glitches that frequently mean rebooting the game if not the whole system these are more prevelant in 2 player as opposed to single but they do occour in both
these include but are not limited to
Character getting stuck in a position and no amount of moving or character changing can sort it some very poor camera angles
various redraw issues and screen update also some collision detection issues

the main story is quite short and can be completed in about 6 hours at a push that being said the levels themselves are quite large and can take some time to complete (sometimes the camera angles are to blame for this) so it is more likely you will play 1-2 levels a time and you will need to free play them to complete them 100%
but to 100% this game will add about another 20+hours to playtime
as with most lego games there are loads of characters to unlock about 50 (most of them you will never use but its good to have them)
with the vehicles again loads to unlock about 50
the usual red bricks and gold bricks and a bonus level you unlock about 2/3 of the way through

is it for you ??
Have you played lego games before if so then you will know what your getting a brick smashing fest with good humour
if you have not then this is a good one to start with

all the main characters are there batman robin joker superman and lex luther all the rest do feel like they have been tacked on and could be any old villains as they dont really have main parts in the story that rely on their villainous traits or abilities

if it sounds like i am being very negative about the game then you would be mistaken i have just this evening completed this game to 100% platinum (on ps3) and it was good fun i would recommend this game like a shot to all ages my 4yr old son loves playing it as the controls are easy to pick up and my wife enjoys playing it as " a bit of escapism" and well worth the price

Very playable "puzzle" game and perfect to keep the kids quiet on a rainy Sunday afternoon!

May be a little difficult for younger children due to the need to swap between the different characters in order to carry out of the tasks. Best with 2 players working as a team.