Traveller’s Tales is releasing a miles-anticipated sequel to Lego Batman: The Videogame next month, and we got hands-on with the demo at MCM Expo. While the tale of Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes remains mostly under wraps, the sport will see the Dynamic Duo teaming up with the Justice League to combat the unprecedented threat of the Joker and his new ally, Lex Luthor. The beginning of the demo sees Bruce Wayne beating Lex to win the coveted Man of the Year Award, then all hell breaks loose when Joker and his cronies commit to crash the ceremony. After a handy guide a rough costume change, Batman and Robin must battle groups of goons, solve puzzles and assemble Lego objects to progress throughout the campaign.
The enormous change for Lego Batman 2 is that it’s set in an open world, so that you can anticipate finding vast numbers of collectables and secrets hidden throughout Gotham City. Because of its vast size, co-op is now split screen. You and your partner can can decide to explore opposite ends of town in case you so choose, otherwise you can stick together. You’ll team up with numerous familiar faces inclusive of Wonderwoman, Flash, Green Lantern and the fellow of Steel himself, Superman. While we didn’t get to play as Superman, we did get to determine him in action, flying around Gotham City and using his breath to freeze enemies. Because of the different powers of the various DC heroes (and villains), collectables are far more widespread, and require you to exploit a considerable number of characters to uncover all of them. With over fifty characters to unlock for the Free Play mode, DC Super Heroes will offer a number of replay value, as well as its 15 hour campaign.
For the 1st time in a Lego game, DC Super Heroes will feature a completely-voiced cast of characters, including veterans Kevin Conway and Tara Strong, who play Batman and Harley Quinn, respectively. Throughout the demo we got to play as Batman and Robin, switching between the 2 characters to utilise their different skill sets to finish puzzles and progress through levels. Using alternative costumes, Batman and Robin gain extra powers inclusive of acrobatics and x-ray vision. We got to aim out Robin’s acrobat suit which totally switches up his fighting style by giving him a staff that he can use to hit multiple enemies without delay. It’s going to even be used to climb as much as previously unreachable areas. He might also become a ball on the touch of a button to activate switches and roll over enemies. Batman’s stealth suit helps you to go through laser security systems undetected and you may manipulate items through walls using x-ray vision.
While the demo we played was only fifteen or so minutes long, it was fun to play. DC Super Heroes retains the thrill of previous Lego games, and we’re awaiting seeing more at this year’s E3. The sport is determined for release on an entire host of platforms in June. And so that it will watch the Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes demo from the GameSpot UK games stage at MCM, head over to our channel on Twitch.TV.