LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2
is a LEGO-themed action-adventure game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2017, the game is a sequel to the original LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.
Story and gameplay
- Original branching storyline: The narrative was co-written by comic book writer Kurt Busiek. It follows iconic Marvel heroes and villains from different realities as they fight the time-traveling villain Kang the Conqueror.
- Open hub world: Players can explore the city of Chronopolis, a mix of 18 different Marvel locations that Kang has pulled from space and time. These include Ancient Egypt, the Old West, Sakaar, and New York City in 2099.
- Massive character roster: The game features a wide variety of characters from the Marvel Universe, from well-known heroes like the Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel, to obscure characters like Cowboy Captain America, Spider-Ham, and Iron Duck.
- Unique abilities: Many characters have specific powers and abilities, such as Spider-Man's webs, Black Panther's claw switches, and Captain America's shield.
- Time manipulation mechanic: Specific characters have the ability to move time forwards and backwards to solve puzzles and progress through levels. You can also interact with different versions of characters from various eras.
- Four-player multiplayer: The game includes a competitive battle mode in which up to four players can participate in themed challenges and arenas.
Platforms and availability
- Nintendo Switch: Available for the Switch family of consoles.
- PlayStation 4: Playable on PlayStation 4 and also on PlayStation 5 via backward compatibility.
- Windows PC and macOS: The game can be purchased on Steam for Windows and is also available for macOS.
- Xbox One: The game is available for Xbox One.