Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

What it is

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is an action-adventure game from Traveller’s Tales, released in 2012 and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Batman and Robin team up with DC heroes including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to defend Gotham City from Lex Luthor and the Joker. Players can collect 50 DC characters and use abilities such as flight, Super-Breath and Heat Vision. Batman and Robin also have specialized suits and gadgets, including Robin’s Pressure Cannon for hazardous liquids. Gotham can be explored on foot, in flight or using vehicles such as the Batmobile, Batwing and Batboat. The game includes drop-in/drop-out cooperative play with dynamic split screen, and it was the first LEGO video game in which characters speak. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, shared/split screen and full controller support, along with Remote Play features and Family Sharing. The game is listed across several platforms, while its Steam version is for Windows.

What players like, and what they don't

Who it suits

It suits players who want to explore Gotham, collect DC characters and play cooperatively with friends or family. Windows players can also use Steam’s listed Remote Play options.

The game combines Gotham exploration, character abilities and cooperative play. Its Steam listing includes both solo and multiplayer options.