Info about LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham DLC: Heroines and Villainesses Character Pack:

Official game description:
Celebrating the fearless females of DC Comics, this collection of super heroines and villainesses allows players to wreak havoc as Raven, battle as Batwoman, tear up the ground as Terra and pack a pretty mean punch as Power Girl! The pack also includes fan-favorites such as alien princess Starfire, water-controlling Mera, animal-mimic Vixen and Stephanie Brown as The Spoiler. They’ll all need to be on their guard against the extremely explosive Plastique and the cold and calculating Killer Frost!

Release date: Apr 1, 2015

Categories: Character Collection, Action-adventure, Puzzle Solving, Exploration, Cooperative Multiplayer


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price: No data
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The first quote suggests some completion related to the DLC, but does not specify hours. The second quote refers to playing the game in co-op, not specifically the DLC, and mentions 'many hours of fun' without a precise duration. No other reviews provide numerical playtime data for the DLC. The DLC is a character pack that adds no new levels or story, so typical playtime metrics (completion, story/campaign, session length, endgame) are not applicable. All metrics are therefore null.
- Time-to-fun: No data
- Player Archetypes:
  - Co-op Immersion Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Cooperative fun and immersive dubbing
    - Playstyle: Plays primarily in co-op mode, focusing on story immersion enhanced by full voice acting.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Co-op enthusiast; Immersion fan
    - Reference games: N/A


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:
- Great character selection (weight 0.97): Players appreciate the wide variety of characters included in the DLC, with many praising the addition of popular heroines and villains.
- Free DLC is valued (weight 0.78): The DLC being completely free is repeatedly highlighted as a major positive, enhancing the game's value and appeal.
- New female characters praised (weight 0.67): The addition of many female characters, such as Batwoman, Killer Frost, and Power Girl, is welcomed as a positive step for representation.
- Game is fun overall (weight 0.44): Players express general satisfaction with the game, finding it enjoyable and a good entry in the Lego series.
- Teen Titans team assembled (weight 0.4): The DLC allows players to form a full Teen Titans team, including characters like Raven and Starfire, which is highly satisfying.
- Power Girl abilities useful (weight 0.31): Power Girl's flying and invulnerability are highlighted as particularly helpful for gameplay, including trophy collection and exploration.
- Terra's swamp abilities noted (weight 0.22): Terra's ability to use swamp spots and fly is mentioned as a specific and useful gameplay feature.
- DLC improves early game (weight 0.12): The DLC is noted to make the game easier early on, which some players find beneficial.
- Allows Titan content completion (weight 0.12): The DLC enables players to complete Titan-related content, adding to the game's replayability.
- Better than other packs (weight 0.11): The Character Pack is considered superior to the Rainbow Pack, which only includes two heroes.
- Story improves later (weight 0.1): While the storyline starts boring, it gets better as players progress.

Common complaints:
- Weak and cheesy story (weight 0.4): The storyline is frequently criticized as terrible, boring, or cheesy, with complaints about no story or a disappointing narrative. This detracts from the overall experience.
- Character reuse and lack of new abilities (weight 0.32): Many players feel characters are just reskins with the same moves, and no new powers are introduced. This makes the DLC feel like a low-effort addition.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.31): Players report the game is very buggy, with problems like DLC not starting or controller issues. These technical flaws hinder gameplay.
- Samey and useless characters (weight 0.31): Characters are described as useless, samey, and lacking distinct gameplay. The focus on only female characters is also disappointing for some.
- Content feels like a minor update (weight 0.3): Players criticize the DLC for lacking new levels and feeling like it should have been a free update. The addition is seen as insufficient.
- Missing character details and themes (weight 0.21): Power Girl lacks Superman's flying theme and has incorrect physical details (like no boobs), though players note the child audience. This disappoints some fans.
- Camera and gameplay flaws (weight 0.21): The camera setting on planets is flawed, and overall gameplay is considered very bad. These issues reduce enjoyment.

Gameplay feedback:
- All-female playable cast (weight 0.25): The game adds a wide cast of all female heroes and villains as playable characters, receiving positive feedback for this diversity.
- Hub worlds with flying (weight 0.23): Players enjoy hub worlds that allow flying traversal, enhancing exploration and freedom of movement.
- Swamp traversal abilities (weight 0.23): Swamp spots and pads on the ground require specific abilities or characters to traverse, adding puzzle-like elements.
- Kryptonian powerset (weight 0.13): The Kryptonian powerset is introduced, likely super-strength, flight, or heat vision, expanding character abilities.
- Character model reuse (weight 0.13): Some characters share abilities with existing heroes, but models are new, reducing gameplay variety.
- No extra levels (weight 0.13): While new characters are added, no additional levels are included, limiting content variety.
- Digging mechanic (weight 0.12): A digging mechanic is included, offering new ways to interact with the environment.
- Giant status abilities (weight 0.12): A huge status, resembling Grundy, is featured, likely making characters larger and more powerful.
- Invulnerable trophy collection (weight 0.11): Trophies can be collected while invulnerable, adding a risk-free collection element.

Performance notes:
No performancepoints

Recommendations:
- Strong positive recommendation (weight 0.41): Players firmly recommend the game, often using positive language such as 'recommend the game as positive' or 'definitely recommend'. This indicates a satisfying overall experience.
- Free game highly recommended (weight 0.34): Many players recommend the game because it is free to download and play, making it an easy choice. They encourage others to download it without hesitation.
- Free characters appeal (weight 0.14): Users appreciate getting cool new characters for free, enhancing the game's appeal. This is a key reason for recommendations.
- Downloads repeat players (weight 0.13): Some players express intention to download the game again, showing long-term engagement and satisfaction.
- Useful character pack (weight 0.13): A pack with useful characters is mentioned as good value, contributing to positive feedback.
- Cheaper in-store purchase (weight 0.12): One review advises buying the game in a physical store rather than online due to price differences, indicating cost-conscious feedback.
- Co-op mode recommended (weight 0.12): Players highly recommend enjoying the game in co-op mode, highlighting its multiplayer appeal.

Other player notes:
- Request for Flash variant DLC (weight 0.11): Players are specifically requesting additional DLC characters that are variants of the character Flash, indicating a desire for more content related to this character.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.15): Players feel satisfaction because the DLC helps with early game difficulty and provides free characters that complete the Teen Titans roster. The overall game is praised as good with an improving storyline and the ability to assemble all Teen Titans heroes. Favorite characters are present, enhancing the enjoyment.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Despite good characters, players find them useless due to poor gameplay, graphics, and a lack of story. Characters are described as samey, and specific complaints include Powergirl lacking certain features. The DLC focusing only on female characters also contributes to disappointment.
- Positive (weight 0.11): The DLC adds many good female characters with cool animations and powers, with players praising the diverse and interesting roster. It is considered a top game like other Lego titles, and the free inclusion of favorite characters generates positive feedback.
- Frustration (weight 0.06): Players experience frustration due to controllers not working during gameplay and general bugs. The camera setting on planets is seen as a flaw, and the DLC fails to start, leading to technical issues.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Appreciation comes from the free DLC containing great and useful characters that are well-designed. Players value the generous addition to the game.
- Approval (weight 0.04): Players approve of the free, useful characters that help with obtaining minikits, and see adding villainesses as a good first step for the franchise.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players enjoy the DLC because the characters are really nice to play with, and playing with the Character Pack enhances the experience.
- Interest (weight 0.04): Interest is sparked by the interesting characters included in the DLC, making the game more engaging.
- Love (weight 0.04): Players love the inclusion of the character Starfire in the DLC, showing strong affection for this specific character.
- Pleasant surprise (weight 0.02): Players are pleasantly surprised as they liked the DLC more than expected, exceeding their initial expectations.
- Amusement (weight 0.02): Players find it amusing that women are offered as a free DLC in 'Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham', likely due to the novelty or humor of the situation.
- Annoyance (weight 0.02): Players are annoyed because the content could have been a simple update but was instead released as a separate DLC, indicating a potential cash grab.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Happiness stems from the ability to play as Raven, a favorite character from the Teen Titans.
- Desire (weight 0.02): Players desire story levels specifically for the villainesses, indicating a want for more narrative content featuring these characters.
- Fun (weight 0.02): Players find the gameplay in the DLC to be fun, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): The storyline becomes boring at some point, causing players to lose interest despite initial engagement.
- Gratitude (weight 0.02): Players express gratitude simply for the fact that the DLC is free, appreciating the developer's generosity.
- Joy (weight 0.02): Joy is derived from playing with a son and unlocking characters together, highlighting the social bonding aspect of the game.
- Immersion (weight 0.02): Players feel more immersed in the game due to the availability of dubbed audio, enhancing the overall experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Excitement is generated from finally being able to assemble the full Teen Titans team, fulfilling a long-standing desire.}