Info about LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes:

Official game description:
**LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes** features an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world. Players will chase down Cosmic Bricks as they travel across LEGO Manhattan and visit key locations from the Marvel Universe, such as Stark Tower, Asteroid M, a Hydra base and the X-Mansion.  
*   Smash, swing and fly in the first LEGO videogame featuring more than 100 of your favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from the Marvel Universe, including Iron Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Loki and Deadpool.  
*   Help save Earth as your favorite Marvel character with your super-cool strengths and abilities:  
    *   Iron Man flies, hovers, shoots missiles and unleashes a powerful unibeam directly from his chest.  
    *   Spider-Man shoots webs, uses his spider-senses to spot objects invisible to others, crawls up walls and, of course, web-slings.  
    *   Captain America throws his mighty shield at objects and enemies, embeds it into a wall to create a platform, and protects himself from damage.  
    *   Hulk smashes!
*   Perform new and powerful moves as “BIG-fig” characters like Hulk and Abomination. Leave a path of destruction as you smash through LEGO walls and throw cars using hyper strength.  
*   Discover LEGO Manhattan like never before, and travel to iconic locations from the Marvel Universe, such as the X-Mansion, Asteroid M and Asgard.  
*   Create unique Super Heroes with customizable characters.  
*   Enjoy an exciting original story, filled with classic LEGO videogame adventure and humor.

Release date: Oct 22, 2013

Categories: Open-World, Character Customization, Cooperative Multiplayer, Collectathon, Action-Adventure, Superhero, Exploration, Puzzle Solving

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 10; verdict: Fair Monetization; summary: The game's DLC is criticized for not adding significant value, but it is noted that the game does not force players to buy DLC to achieve 100% completion and is not pay-to-win. The overall sentiment towards monetization is positive, indicating a fair approach.
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game generally has positive feedback regarding its compatibility with Steam Deck, suggesting good Proton/Linux support. However, there are some reports of performance issues that could affect the overall experience on Linux systems.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback for the Steam Deck experience of the game reveals several significant issues. Stability problems, such as frequent crashes during cinematics and startup, are a major concern. Control issues, particularly during flight sequences, are another common complaint. Users also report mixed feelings about the game's difficulty and inconsistencies in controller compatibility. Additionally, playing with a keyboard is noted to be nearly impossible due to poor control management. These issues collectively impact the user experience negatively.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well across different hardware configurations, with most players reporting smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems. However, there are occasional reports of crashes and minor performance issues.
  - Sample size: 72 (2% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 52 reports): The game runs well on this hardware, with only a few reports of crashes.
  - Windows 8-11GB VRAM (positive, 9 reports): The game performs well but may experience occasional stuttering.
  - Caveats: 72 of 4216 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $4.00 - $16.50
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users frequently mention purchasing the game on sale, with specific price points around $4 to $5 being highlighted as good values. Additionally, there is a sentiment that $20 is a bit high for a game of this age, but it is considered justified due to the content. The mention of 15 euro (approximately $16.50) as a reasonable price point further supports the upper end of the range. The frequent mentions of sales and discounts suggest that the community finds the game most appealing at lower price points.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 25.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: 1.0h
  - Endgame: 35.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides multiple reports of playtime to complete the game and achieve 100% completion. The quotes indicate that players spent around 25 to 50 hours to finish the game and its additional content, such as collecting all characters and completing all levels. These reports help establish typical playtime metrics for game completion and endgame content.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts slow and boring but becomes significantly more enjoyable after unlocking the open world and more characters, especially in co-op mode.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Unlocking the open world and more characters
  - Time to anchor: 10h 0m
  - Friction: Linear and boring beginning; Repetitive missions; Slow story progression
  - Unlock drivers: Exploring the open world; Unlocking more characters
  - Conditions: Co-op mode; Beating the main story
- Player Archetypes:
  - Social Casual Gamer (sale)
    - Motivation: Social interaction and shared fun
    - Playstyle: Cooperative multiplayer, casual gameplay
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; family gamer
    - Reference games: LEGO Batman; LEGO Star Wars
  - Nostalgic Family Player (sale)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and family-friendly content
    - Playstyle: Casual, family-oriented gameplay
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: nostalgic gamer; family player
    - Reference games: LEGO Indiana Jones; LEGO Harry Potter
  - Completionist Explorer (buy)
    - Motivation: Achieving 100% completion and exploring all content
    - Playstyle: Thorough exploration, completion of all missions and collectibles
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: completionist; explorer
    - Reference games: LEGO Batman 2; LEGO The Lord of the Rings


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Enjoyable and addictive gameplay (weight 0.43): The game offers a fun and engaging experience with simple yet addictive gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the relaxing and enjoyable nature of the game, whether playing solo or cooperatively.
- Diverse character roster (weight 0.3): The game features a wide variety of characters, each with unique abilities. This diversity adds to the gameplay experience and provides players with many options.
- Detailed and engaging open world (weight 0.25): The open-world environment is praised for its detail and the variety of activities it offers. Players enjoy exploring the vibrant and captivating world, which is full of things to do.
- One of the best LEGO games (weight 0.24): This game is considered one of the best in the LEGO franchise, offering a nostalgic and fun experience for fans of LEGO games. It is highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the LEGO game formula.
- Humor and lightheartedness (weight 0.22): The game is known for its humor and lightheartedness, suitable for all ages. The characters are humorous, and the game is filled with funny and charming moments.
- Good story and soundtrack (weight 0.21): The game features a well-written and engaging storyline, accompanied by a good soundtrack. Players enjoy the original and entertaining story mode.
- Versatile gameplay modes (weight 0.2): The game offers versatile gameplay modes, including solo and cooperative play. Players can enjoy the game alone or with friends, adding to its appeal.
- Nostalgic and charming experience (weight 0.16): Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, which brings back childhood memories. The game is packed with charm and offers an enjoyable and addictive experience.
- Well-developed levels and graphics (weight 0.11): The game features well-developed and unique levels with good graphics. Each level is designed to be visually appealing and engaging.
- Content-rich with lots of activities (weight 0.09): The game is content-rich, offering a huge amount of content and lots of side activities. Players appreciate the variety and depth of the game.
- Suitable for various audiences (weight 0.09): The game is suitable for various audiences, including children, adolescents, and adults. It is particularly enjoyable for kids and superhero fans.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive missions and gameplay (weight 0.28): Many players find the missions and side quests repetitive, especially after several hours of gameplay. This includes both main story mode and free play levels.
- Numerous bugs and glitches (weight 0.23): The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, ranging from minor annoyances to game-breaking issues. Players also report crashes and progression resets.
- Poor controls and optimization (weight 0.21): Players experience issues with controls, including poor flying mechanics and non-ergonomic setups. Optimization problems and keyboard control issues are also noted.
- Platinum trophy difficulties (weight 0.11): Achieving the platinum trophy is described as time-consuming, repetitive, and tiring, adding to the game's grind.
- Camera and puzzle issues (weight 0.11): Players report problems with slow and non-adjustable camera movement, as well as puzzles that are either too confusing or simplistic.
- Game has aged poorly (weight 0.1): Some players feel that the game has not aged well and is less enjoyable compared to classic LEGO games.
- Bad dubbing and audio issues (weight 0.1): The game's dubbing is criticized for being subpar, and there are additional audio issues reported by players.
- Character mechanics and environment bugs (weight 0.08): Characters lack unique mechanics and often get stuck in the environment, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- Unskippable cutscenes (weight 0.07): The inability to skip cutscenes and dialogues frustrates players, making the gaming experience less enjoyable.

Gameplay feedback:
- Character variety and customization (weight 0.32): Players enjoy the variety of characters available, each with unique abilities and behaviors. The game also features character switching and customization mechanics.
- Open world exploration (weight 0.23): The game features an extensive open-world environment with numerous activities, side quests, and missions. Players appreciate the interactive and detailed open-world New York setting.
- Co-op and engaging gameplay (weight 0.18): The game offers both solo and cooperative gameplay modes, including split-screen and puzzle-solving mechanics. It is suitable for playing with friends or family members.
- High replayability (weight 0.14): The game offers high replay value with its extensive content, including side missions, collectibles, and achievements.
- Puzzle-solving mechanics (weight 0.13): The game includes a variety of puzzles and environmental challenges that players find engaging and enjoyable.
- LEGO Marvel universe (weight 0.12): The game is set in the LEGO Marvel universe, which appeals to fans of both LEGO games and Marvel characters.
- Varied missions (weight 0.11): The game features a variety of missions, including main story missions and side quests, providing diverse gameplay experiences.
- Nostalgic and fun gameplay (weight 0.11): The game is designed to be comfortable and fun, appealing to players who want to relive childhood memories or enjoy a simple and addictive gameplay experience.
- Collecting items and secrets (weight 0.11): Players enjoy collecting various items, including gold bricks, and discovering hidden secrets and Easter eggs throughout the game.
- Free Play mode (weight 0.05): The Free Play mode allows players to explore the world and complete missions at their own pace, adding to the game's replayability.
- Humor and visual gags (weight 0.05): The game includes humor and visual gags that add to its appeal and entertainment value.
- 100% completion challenge (weight 0.04): Achieving 100% completion in the game is a significant challenge that can take over 40 hours, appealing to completionist players.
- Flying characters and races (weight 0.04): The game includes flying characters and races, adding a unique dimension to the gameplay.

Performance notes:
- Optimization issues and lag (weight 0.19): Some players experience optimization issues, occasional lag, and frame drops. These issues can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Good performance on various PCs (weight 0.18): The game runs well on a variety of hardware, including older and weaker PCs. Players report smooth performance across different systems.
- Low system requirements (weight 0.14): The game can run on systems with low specifications, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
- Graphical performance and settings (weight 0.11): The game's graphics are praised when maxed out, but some players report rendering issues and suggest specific settings for better performance.
- Crashes and glitches (weight 0.1): The game has been reported to crash occasionally and contains various glitches. These issues can disrupt the gaming experience.
- Technical issues and fixes (weight 0.07): Players have reported various technical issues such as full-screen problems, tabbing out issues, and signal loss on monitors. Some fixes are suggested by the community.
- Steam Deck performance (weight 0.06): The game has specific performance characteristics on the Steam Deck, with some players reporting stable performance.
- Control issues (weight 0.04): Some players have reported issues with the game's controls, describing them as janky or imprecise.
- Frame rate issues (weight 0.04): There are reports of frame rate issues, including micro-stuttering and low FPS in certain areas of the game.
- Specific platform issues (weight 0.04): There are specific performance issues reported on certain platforms like Xbox 360 and comparisons with performance on other platforms like Wii U.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended for purchase (weight 0.21): Many reviews strongly recommend purchasing and playing this game, highlighting its enjoyment factor and value.
- Recommended for Marvel and Lego fans (weight 0.17): This game is highly recommended for fans of Marvel and Lego, offering a blend of comic book energy and Lego gameplay that appeals to both children and superhero enthusiasts.
- Great for relaxation and family fun (weight 0.12): The game is recommended for those looking to relax, have a laugh, and enjoy split-screen gameplay, making it ideal for family entertainment.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.09): Some reviewers suggest waiting for a discount or sale before buying the game to get the best value for money.
- Use a controller for better gameplay (weight 0.06): Players suggest using a controller for an improved gaming experience, as the controls may be more suitable with a controller.
- Positive reviews in other languages (weight 0.06): The game receives positive recommendations in other languages, indicating its broad appeal.
- Consider buying with DLC or trying the demo (weight 0.04): Some reviews recommend purchasing the game with its DLC for a complete experience or trying the demo first to get a feel for the game.
- Recommended for story and campaign (weight 0.04): The game is recommended for its story playthrough and campaign, offering an engaging experience for players.
- Avoid specific codes for full completion (weight 0.02): Players advise against using certain codes, like the Hulkbuster code, if aiming for 100% completion.
- Achieve the Platinum trophy (weight 0.02): Players are encouraged to aim for the Platinum trophy, adding a layer of challenge and achievement to the gameplay.
- Technical tip for gameplay (weight 0.02): A technical tip suggests using alt+tab for a better gaming experience.

Other player notes:
- Remote Play issues (weight 0.03): Players have reported problems with the Remote Play feature. The specifics of the issues are not detailed, but it indicates a notable concern.

Emotions:
- Nostalgia (weight 0.29): Players experience nostalgia primarily due to revisiting a beloved game from their childhood. The game evokes memories of playing with family and friends, particularly siblings, and brings back the charm of earlier gaming experiences. Specific mentions of the game's aesthetics, story, and the joy of free-roaming and story modes also contribute to this nostalgic feeling.
- Joy (weight 0.19): The joy experienced by players stems from the enjoyable and engaging gameplay, including fun missions, character abilities, and the open world. The humor, lighthearted story, and the ability to play with family members, especially younger siblings or children, enhance this joy. Additionally, the game's cinematic experience and the fulfillment of childhood dreams add to the overall positive experience.
- Frustration (weight 0.1): Frustration is mainly caused by various technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and poor controls. Players also express frustration with game mechanics, including confusing character tasks, difficult puzzles, and unskippable cutscenes. Performance issues like lag and control problems further contribute to this frustration.
- Excitement (weight 0.1): Players feel excitement due to the engaging gameplay, visual design, and the variety of characters available. The open world, teamwork mechanics, and the challenge of achieving the Platinum trophy also contribute to this excitement. The game's unique character lineup and crossover levels add to the thrill.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.08): Enjoyment is derived from the game's engaging story, dynamic gameplay, and the variety of playable characters. The humor, cooperative gameplay, and the mix of Marvel movies and comic-based characters enhance the overall experience. The open world full of activities and the game's mechanics also contribute to the enjoyment.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Satisfaction comes from the game's overall quality, including its story, gameplay, soundtrack, and humor. Players appreciate the game's ability to run well on older hardware and the enjoyable experience of exploring Manhattan with flying characters. Completing the game and achieving 100% completion also provide a sense of satisfaction.
- Disappointment (weight 0.03): Disappointment is primarily due to the game not meeting expectations, with issues such as poor optimization, repetitive story mode, and flying controls. Some players find the game does not fit their current preferences or dislikes the Marvel and superhero genre.
- Happy (weight 0.02): Happiness is derived from the positive experience with the game, including its enjoyable story and Deadpool phases. Players are happy to recommend the game for both children and adults, and they appreciate the game's high replay factor and fun gameplay.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Amusement is mainly due to the game's humorous elements, including character behaviors, mission structure, and funny reactions. The game's progression and ending, as well as extra scenes, contribute to the amusement.
- Positive (weight 0.02): Players feel positive due to the overall enjoyment of the game and its variety. The game's features and the nostalgia it evokes contribute to this positive feeling.
- Nostalgic (weight 0.01): Players feel nostalgic due to positive memories associated with the game, often from their childhood. The game brings back fond memories and emotions tied to earlier experiences.
- Annoyed (weight 0.01): Annoyance is caused by repetitive gameplay and simple puzzles. Some players find the humor irritating, contributing to their annoyance.
- Excited (weight 0.01): Players feel excited due to the fun story and variety of characters. The immersive gameplay and vast character selection, as well as challenging gameplay and difficult achievements, contribute to this excitement.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by the inability to skip dialogues and cutscenes, as well as poor mechanics and AI. Players are also frustrated with the lack of mechanical differences between characters and the presence of useless characters.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness is derived from enjoying the game's humor and overall experience. Players appreciate the emotional revival and the positive aspects of the game.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration comes from the level of care and detail put into the game. Players admire the Lego Marvel series as the best Iron Man simulator.
- Sadness (weight 0.01): Sadness is felt due to the completion of the game and the emotional impact of losing game progress. Players experience a sense of loss and melancholy associated with finishing the game.
- Pride (weight 0.01): Pride comes from finally finishing the game and achieving 100% completion. Players feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in their gaming achievements.
- Impressed (weight 0.01): Players are impressed by the game's quality and depth. The overall experience and the level of detail in the game contribute to this impression.
- Overjoyed (weight 0.01): Players are overjoyed due to the well-written story and the usage of lore in the game. The engaging narrative and the depth of the story contribute to this feeling of extreme happiness.}