LEGO DC Super-Villains is a game which was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Here, you can enjoy a delightful mixture of puzzle-solving, platforming, and combat, and on top of that you can create and customize your very own villain character. It surely makes for a fun and engaging experience, perfect for fans of the DC Comics universe and LEGO games of all ages.
Overall Overview
LEGO DC Super-Villains’ gameplay style is pretty similar to those of the past Lego titles, along with the added feature of a two-player cooperative multiplayer mode. What really makes it stand out is that for the first time in the franchise you can incorporate customized characters into the storyline.
Gameplay
The plot revolves around the villains of the DC Universe who, following the disappearance of the Justice League, find themselves having to (reluctantly) take on the role of Earth's protectors. The antagonists must band together to defeat a rival group from another universe, which is posing as the good guys while they are actually searching for a powerful item for their master. The gameplay of LEGO DC Super-Villains, a similarity as in the case of the previous LEGO games, allows you to view the action from a third-person perspective. Let’s hope you’re quick on your feet – here, you need to use your problem-solving skills to tackle various challenges. Jump and climb on platforms, fight enemies, and use all special abilities you can to progress through the game. The world of LEGO DC Super-Villains is vast and open, giving players a lot of freedom to explore or simply roam around.
At the very beginning, you get to create your own villain. You can make them look however you like, but that’s not all – take your sweet time picking which cool powers and abilities to give them! As the game goes on, you'll have the chance to unlock even more upgrades and powers for your character. It's all about making the best villain you can and having a blast while doing it!
Storyline
The game is filled with humor and light-hearted spirit, there are plenty of nods and references to the DC Comics universe. You can come across many well-known DC Comics characters, including heroes and villains alike. As the story progresses, your customized villain character joins forces with other antagonists, including the Joker, Harley Quinn, Lex Luthor, and many others. Your common goal is to stop the Darkseid's plans and save the Earth. Along the way, they must battle, solve puzzles, all while exploring various locations from the DC Comics universe, including Gotham City and Metropolis.
Key features
- Play as DC Super-Villains - create and customize your own unique character
- Freely explore an expansive open world based on the DC universe, including famous locations
- The game supports cooperative multiplayer, allowing you to team up with a friend locally or online
- Comedic and entertaining narrative that parodies the superhero genre
- Fun experience for players of all ages
