Blocky characters, sketchy cut scenes, repetitive in-jokes and dialogue copied straight from whatever film they're based on - up until now, this low-budget formula has been key to the success of all Lego games. They're good, simple, stupid, fun.
But with versions available for everything from Batman to Lord of
the Rings, Star Wars and Indiana Jones, it was starting to feel like overkill. Lego Marvel Super Heroes changes all that.
For starters, it's the best-looking Lego game yet, with a sleek graphics reboot that crams moving parts and interactive surfaces into every inch on screen. Gameplay has also been given a touch-up: it's more 3D, there's a lot more action and far more work for gamers to do.
And thanks to the
