Info about LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2:

Official game description:
It's about TIME! Join your favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from different eras and realities as they go head-to-head with the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror in the all-new, original adventure, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2! Play as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Doctor Strange, Green Goblin and dozens of other Marvel Super Heroes and Villains in this cosmic battle across the time-tossed city of Chronopolis! Travel across lands -- from Ancient Egypt to The Old West, Sakaar and New York City in 2099 -- and transport objects or characters through the centuries! And, with new battle modes, friends and family can play against each other in a series of themed challenges and battle arenas!

Release date: Nov 14, 2017

Categories: Open-World, Character Customization, Cooperative Multiplayer, Collectathon, Action-Adventure, Superhero, Family-Friendly, Sandbox

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 30; verdict: Mixed Feelings on DLC; summary: The game offers a substantial amount of content, including bonus levels, DLC levels, and a massive open world area, which many users appreciate. However, there are concerns about achievements being locked behind paid DLC, which can feel like a cash grab. The pricing and value of DLC are also points of contention, with some users finding the DLC overpriced, especially when comparing the cost of a season pass to individual keys. Despite these issues, some users recommend buying the game with DLC as it enhances the overall experience.
- Steam Deck: score 70; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game experiences significant stability and compatibility issues, particularly with processors having more than four cores, leading to frequent crashes. Control issues and the inability to save custom settings also detract from the user experience.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $5.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that the game is considered worth its full price by some users, indicating a higher perceived value. Additionally, the game is often mentioned as being worth it when purchased on sale, with sale prices frequently cited around $5 to $15. This suggests that while the full price might be considered fair by some, the community generally finds the game to be a good value within this sale price range. The positive sentiment about the game's quality and value for money supports the idea that the community considers a fair price range to be between $5 and $20.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 30.0h
  - Story completion: 20.0h
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: 160.0h
  - Reasoning: The evidence provided includes direct mentions of playtime and content volume. The phrase 'hours and hours' suggests a significant investment of time, likely indicating long play sessions and substantial total playtime. The statement about the game having 'twice the content of the first game' implies a lengthy experience, especially for those aiming for 100% completion. The specific mention of '120-200 hours' for full completion provides a clear estimate for endgame content. Additionally, the mention of buying the game again and playing it suggests a high level of engagement and replayability.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game starts off boring with repetitive missions and cutscenes, but becomes more enjoyable after a few hours, particularly in co-op mode or when exploring the open world.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Exploring the open world or starting co-op mode
  - Time to anchor: 3h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive missions; Boring cutscenes; Tedious side quests; Confusing navigation
  - Unlock drivers: Co-op mode; Exploring the open world
  - Conditions: Playing with friends or family; Using a guide for collectibles; Playing in co-op mode
- Player Archetypes:
  - Completionist Grinder (sale)
    - Motivation: Achieving 100% completion and collecting all achievements.
    - Playstyle: Grinding through all levels, collecting all items, and completing all challenges.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: hardcore lego game fan; die-hard Marvel fan; completionist
    - Reference games: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes; LEGO DC Super Villains
  - Casual Co-op Player (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying a fun, cooperative experience with family or friends.
    - Playstyle: Playing casually, often in co-op mode, enjoying the humor and lighthearted action.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: casual player; co-op player
    - Reference games: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes; LEGO Star Wars
  - Marvel Franchise Fan (buy)
    - Motivation: Exploring the Marvel universe and playing as favorite Marvel characters.
    - Playstyle: Playing through the story and exploring the open world, focusing on Marvel characters and lore.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Marvel fan; franchise fan
    - Reference games: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes; Marvel's Spider-Man
  - Critical LEGO Connoisseur (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Seeking high-quality LEGO games with refined mechanics and enjoyable gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Playing critically, comparing with other LEGO games, and focusing on overall game quality.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: LEGO connoisseur; experienced player
    - Reference games: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes; LEGO DC Super Villains


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:
- Open world is varied and fun (weight 0.31): The open world in the game is praised for its variety, beauty, and the fun it offers. Players enjoy exploring different biomes and locations, finding it large and detailed with diverse activities.
- Good graphics and soundtrack (weight 0.24): The game features improved graphics, beautiful visuals, and a good soundtrack. Players appreciate the variety in design and the overall graphical improvements.
- Large character roster (weight 0.2): The game offers a large number of characters with a diverse and extensive roster. Players appreciate the variety and uniqueness of the characters available.
- Fun and enjoyable game (weight 0.19): The game is described as fun, light, and enjoyable. It provides entertainment and is well-designed, making it a good choice for passing the time.
- Recommended for Lego and Marvel fans (weight 0.18): The game is recommended for fans of Lego and Marvel. It delivers on the promise of a solid Lego game with enjoyable gameplay and familiar elements.
- Classic Lego humor (weight 0.13): The game features the classic humor that Lego games are known for. This humor is enjoyed by players and adds to the overall fun experience.
- Good dubbing and storyline (weight 0.1): The game is praised for its excellent dubbing, storyline, and gameplay. The Brazilian dubbing and soundtrack are highlighted as particularly good.
- Enjoyable co-op mode (weight 0.1): The co-op mode in the game is fun and enjoyable. Players appreciate the local co-op feature, which allows them to play with friends.
- Diverse characters and missions (weight 0.1): The game offers a variety of characters and side missions. This diversity adds to the complexity and enjoyment of the gameplay.
- Enjoyable for all ages (weight 0.09): The game is described as enjoyable and entertaining, suitable for all ages. The humor and fun elements make it a fantastic experience for everyone.
- Amazing character creation (weight 0.07): The character creation feature in the game is praised for its extensive options and improvements. Players enjoy the ability to create and customize their characters.
- Extensive customization options (weight 0.07): The game offers a lot of content and customization options for characters. This feature is appreciated by players who enjoy personalizing their gameplay experience.

Common complaints:
- Story criticized as weak (weight 0.3): The story is widely criticized for being short, forgettable, and not well-written. Many players found it disappointing and uninteresting.
- Frequent bugs and glitches (weight 0.27): The game is reported to have numerous bugs and glitches that can ruin the gameplay experience and even prevent mission completion.
- Dull and boring gameplay (weight 0.22): Players find the gameplay dull and boring, with uninspired gameplay mechanics and puzzles that are not engaging.
- Lack of iconic characters (weight 0.17): Players are disappointed by the absence of major Marvel characters like X-Men and Fantastic Four, which affects the overall experience.
- Excessive unskippable cutscenes (weight 0.17): The game features many unskippable cutscenes that players find annoying and repetitive, hindering the gameplay experience.
- Repetitive gameplay mechanics (weight 0.16): The gameplay is often described as repetitive, including repetitive tasks and boss battles, which can make the game feel monotonous.
- Not as good as predecessor (weight 0.14): Many players feel that this game does not live up to the first game in the franchise, with weaker story and open-world design.
- Boring side missions (weight 0.09): Side missions are criticized for being tedious, uninteresting, and boring, contributing to the overall monotony of the game.
- Long and tedious boss fights (weight 0.09): Boss fights are reported to take too long and have excessive health, making them tedious and frustrating for players.
- Performance and optimization issues (weight 0.07): The game has performance issues, including optimization and overheating problems, which can impact the gameplay experience.
- Poor map design (weight 0.07): The map design is disliked for being hard to read and disorienting, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.
- Poor voice acting (weight 0.07): The voice acting is criticized for being terrible and a major letdown, affecting the overall immersion and enjoyment of the game.
- Tedious 100% completion (weight 0.07): Achieving 100% completion is criticized for being particularly tedious due to the insane amount of collectibles, making it not worth the effort for many players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Extensive open-world design (weight 0.31): The game features a large and detailed open world with 18 separate areas, each offering unique buildings, puzzles, and characters. The open world seamlessly combines different locations with unique music and filters, providing various activities and mini-games.
- Frequent boss fights (weight 0.17): The game includes levels with boss fights and frequent boss battles, integrating them into the story progression and providing unique challenges.
- Non-linear storyline (weight 0.14): The game features a non-linear story development with each location tied into the story, offering its own set of characters, side quests, and collectibles.
- Variety of missions (weight 0.14): The game offers a variety of missions, including main quests and side missions, with 20 main missions available.
- Character customization options (weight 0.1): Players can customize their characters with a variety of options, enhancing the gameplay experience with personalized touches.
- LEGO Marvel environment (weight 0.07): The game is a beat 'em up/collectathon utilizing Marvel characters in a LEGO environment, featuring typical LEGO game modes and interactions.
- Cooperative and competitive modes (weight 0.06): The game includes cooperative play modes, allowing players to team up and enjoy the game together.
- Logic and multi-character puzzles (weight 0.06): The game features logic puzzles and multi-character puzzles, requiring players to use different characters' abilities to solve them.
- Unlocking game content (weight 0.06): Players can unlock various game modes and content by replaying levels, adding replay value and incentives for exploration.
- Simple puzzles (weight 0.06): Players can solve simple puzzles and secrets throughout the game, adding an extra layer of challenge and exploration.
- Multiverse story elements (weight 0.06): The game incorporates a multiverse story with various variants, expanding the narrative scope and depth.
- Bugs and technical issues (weight 0.05): The game has been noted to have bugs and technical issues, which can affect the overall gameplay experience.

Performance notes:
- Poor optimization issues (weight 0.28): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance issues even on high-end hardware. Players report low FPS, frame rate drops, and high resource usage.
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.26): The game experiences frequent crashes, which significantly disrupts gameplay. This issue is widespread and affects various aspects of the game, including specific levels and achievements.
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.19): Numerous bugs affect gameplay, including game-breaking issues that can ruin the player experience. These bugs range from minor glitches to significant problems that hinder progression.
- Vsync and graphical issues (weight 0.17): Turning on Vsync can cause crashes, and there are various graphical issues reported. Some levels require forced Vsync to function properly, and there are problems with graphical performance on different hardware.
- Saving and progression issues (weight 0.12): There are issues with saving progress and characters getting stuck, forcing players to replay levels. This can be frustrating and time-consuming.
- Platform-specific issues (weight 0.09): There are specific issues related to different platforms, such as problems with the Linux version on Steam Deck, frame rate drops on the Switch version, and general performance issues on various hardware.
- Multi-core CPU crashes (weight 0.06): The game crashes on systems with more than 4 processor cores. This issue affects a subset of players with specific hardware configurations.
- Camera and input issues (weight 0.06): The flight camera is unintuitive, and there are problems with input lag. These issues can make the game difficult to control and enjoy.
- Quality control and technical issues (weight 0.06): The game suffers from poor quality control, leading to various technical issues. Players report encountering several bugs and general technical problems.
- Interface and UI problems (weight 0.06): The game has a buggy UI and interface issues, including a heavy interface and frequent loading times. These problems can make navigation and gameplay cumbersome.
- Unskippable screens and animations (weight 0.06): Players are frustrated with unskippable intro and rewards screens, as well as long animations that cannot be skipped. This can make the game feel tedious.
- Audio problems (weight 0.04): Players experience issues with audio, including sound cutting out or no sound at all. This detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- Game not opening (weight 0.02): Some players report that the game does not open at all, preventing them from playing.

Recommendations:
- Recommendations for other LEGO games (weight 0.19): Many players suggest trying other LEGO games such as LEGO Marvel Superheroes, LEGO DC Supervillains, or the first LEGO Marvel game instead. These recommendations are based on the perception that those games might offer a better experience.
- Good for family and casual play (weight 0.14): The game is often recommended for family-friendly fun and casual play. It is seen as suitable for children and adults to enjoy together, offering a relaxed yet content-rich experience.
- Recommended for LEGO fans (weight 0.12): The game is frequently recommended for fans of LEGO games in general. Players highlight that it is a worthwhile entry in the LEGO game lineup and suitable for those who enjoy LEGO and Marvel.
- Worth buying on sale (weight 0.12): Several players suggest that the game is worth purchasing, but only when it is on sale. This indicates that while the game has its merits, it might not be worth the full price for everyone.
- Recommended for Marvel fans (weight 0.09): The game is recommended for fans of Marvel, as it allows players to explore the Marvel universe and play with various Marvel characters. It is seen as a good fit for those who enjoy Marvel content.
- Mixed recommendations with conditions (weight 0.06): Some players recommend the game with certain conditions, such as buying it with DLC or only if you are a die-hard Marvel fan. Others suggest it might not be worth it unless you really enjoy completionist tasks.
- Specific gameplay suggestions (weight 0.05): Players suggest using a controller for better gameplay experience and experimenting with different characters to enhance enjoyment. Some also recommend playing in cooperative mode for added fun.
- Miscellaneous recommendations (weight 0.05): Various other recommendations include downloading a savedata to save time, waiting for a promotion, and hoping for a sequel like LEGO Marvel 3.
- Not recommended for hardcore gamers (weight 0.02): The game is not recommended for adults who are used to playing major titles like GTA, Fallout, or The Witcher. It is seen as more suitable for casual or family-friendly gaming sessions.
- Negative recommendations (weight 0.02): Some players outright do not recommend buying the game, suggesting that it might not meet expectations or offer a satisfying experience.

Other player notes:
- Add crossover modes and characters (weight 0.05): Players are suggesting the addition of crossover modes like Marvel vs Injustice and the inclusion of characters from other comics such as 'Jump Force'.
- Multiple story endings (weight 0.03): There is a suggestion to add multiple story endings based on player choices, which could enhance replayability and player engagement.
- Improve AI behavior (weight 0.03): Players have noted that the AI character behavior needs improvement to provide a better gaming experience.
- Research before purchasing (weight 0.02): Some reviews suggest that potential buyers should research and watch trial videos before purchasing the game to ensure it meets their expectations.
- Promotion for curator content (weight 0.02): There are mentions of promotions for a curator page and group, which might be related to community engagement or additional content.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.27): Players are frustrated primarily due to frequent game crashes, bugs, and technical issues that disrupt gameplay. Additionally, repetitive missions, unskippable cutscenes, and poorly designed mechanics contribute to a tedious and unsatisfying experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.18): Disappointment stems from the game's lack of innovation and missing features compared to its predecessor. Players also express dissatisfaction with the repetitive gameplay, lack of certain characters, and the need for DLCs to achieve full completion.
- Joy (weight 0.16): Joy is derived from the game's fun and engaging co-op mode, humorous tone, and the variety of characters and side content. Players also appreciate the open-world exploration and the overall light-hearted nature of the game.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.11): Satisfaction comes from the game's large roster of unique characters, improved graphics, and the amount of content available. Players also enjoy the balanced gameplay, diverse map, and the overall completeness of the game.
- Excitement (weight 0.06): Excitement is generated by the game's diverse character roster, engaging story, and the variety of content and achievements. Players are also excited about the open world, unique abilities of characters, and the overall imaginative adventure.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment is derived from the game's positive gameplay experience, fun levels, and interesting puzzles. Players also appreciate the open world exploration, story missions, and the creativity and funny elements in the game.
- Anger (weight 0.04): Anger is caused by game crashes, bugs, and performance issues that make the game unplayable. Players are also frustrated with the game's design, repetitive phases, and the loss of save files.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia is evoked by personal memories of playing the original LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and childhood enjoyment. Players appreciate the game's ability to bring back fond memories of previous LEGO games.
- Boredom (weight 0.02): Boredom stems from the repetitive and monotonous gameplay, short and boring missions, and the overall lack of engaging content. Players find the game slow and uninteresting.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from the game's suitability for introducing children to video games and superheroes. Players enjoy the casual gameplay and the fun, colorful nature of the game.
- Entertainment (weight 0.01): Entertainment is derived from the game's varied and creative world, as well as its references, dialogues, and gameplay modes.
- Admiration (weight 0.01): Admiration is generated by the game's amazing story, faithfulness to comics, and impressive graphics. Players also admire the character roster and the open world design.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm comes from the game's diverse open world and extensive character roster. Players are excited about the large roster of characters and the impressive open world.
- Appreciation (weight 0): Appreciation is derived from the game's open world and custom character depth. Players appreciate the game's story and gameplay improvements.
- Contentment (weight 0): Contentment comes from the comfortable and familiar gameplay that players enjoy.
- Disgust (weight 0): Disgust is caused by the game's plot, which players find unsatisfactory.
- Regret (weight 0): Regret stems from the time spent on the game, which players feel was not worthwhile.
- Angry (weight 0): Anger is caused by specific bugs, such as the one in the level 19 boss battle, which significantly disrupt gameplay and cause delays.}