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Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes |OT| Of great themes and vocal legos
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I've had some freezes, characters stuck in environments and have been frustrated at often sloppy level (gold brick runs/red brick games) designs, but I finished the story today and started digging into the extra stuff and I'm hooked.
3/5 type game IMO, just 'cause there's some really broken stuff and the checkpoint system kinda sucks.
Being able to swap characters on the fly in the open world is sweet though!
3/5 type game IMO, just 'cause there's some really broken stuff and the checkpoint system kinda sucks.
Being able to swap characters on the fly in the open world is sweet though!
MetalGuardian
Banned
I'm having a surgery tomorrow that will render me unable to leave my house for about a week.
How long does it take to 100% this? I'm thinking about picking it up for a five day rental since I'll have nothing else to do, and if I can do most of it in that amount of time then I won't need to punish my wallet anymore than necessary by flat out buying it
How long does it take to 100% this? I'm thinking about picking it up for a five day rental since I'll have nothing else to do, and if I can do most of it in that amount of time then I won't need to punish my wallet anymore than necessary by flat out buying it
MetalGuardian
Banned
Perfect. Thanks man
TheChewyWaffles
Member
Why is the PC version $20 less than the console version? Is it shit?
checkeredknight
Member
Not had a problem adjusting to the flying controls, but they did feel pretty weird at first. Noticed a couple of glitches myself, but IIRC this is the first time a LEGO game has done something "open world." They may only be breaking the mould slightly, but I think it's caused a few hiccups. It's still been very fun though.
bryanee said:
If you can recall, which cut scenes and where during them did it freeze?
BigNastyCurve said:
No, it seems quite the opposite. The PC version is pretty much just the 360 version running at 60FPS. Aren't PC games always cheaper anyway?
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
Best version is the cheapest version.
Lego games don't do that well on PC, so they put them out cheap.
Inferno313
Banned
Tie that kid down and show him Batman Begins and The Dark Knight right now.
It's not like he's never been exposed to Batman before, which just makes the exchange that much more dumbfounding.
You know what has to be done.
I do believe you mean TAS.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
Inferno313
Banned
That works too, It's just as good. I just figured that if he doesn't know anything about the character and world that the Nolan films are a great crash-course on the character.
TAS would cover the character and his villains better though. And he would associate Batman with the proper voice.
The Broken Ska Record
Member
I can't figure out how to get to the area on the left after going down the trapdoor after beating Harley. D:
Also, I like how I can still get the Green Lantern beating Sinestro achievement after already buying Sinestro.
Also, I like how I can still get the Green Lantern beating Sinestro achievement after already buying Sinestro.
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
ok cool, wasn't sure if it was just us
Inferno313
Banned
You need Cyclops. In the immediate next room that gets exposed after the big Tuba blows up and you see the Riddler, I believe there's a gold lock you have to burn off with his laser vision and then a trapdoor on the floor you have to open with his magnetism. It leads you to a tunnel that takes you to that room
The Broken Ska Record
Member
They're all in good fun. This one adds voices and an open world, but really, just about all of them are a fun time if you like the source material well enough, and yeah, they're all pretty much in the same style as this one. I'm still trying to decide whether I'm gonna get Lego LOTR day one like I did this one.
Would help if they had steam achievements. Just sayin', in case they are reading this or something. Some effort goes a long way.
The Joker is real glitchy. Even after I found the Batcomputer that shows me where he is, he was never there. Luckily after about the fifth time looking for him, he was there. Ra's Al Ghul is also glitchy. Whenever I try to fight him, the cinematic intro doesn't play, so I can never initiate the boss fight.
Anybody having severe graphic problems with the PC version? Lots of textures going wonky, polygons being pulled in different directions (at one time, Robin had legs going across the screen), and general crashing after a while?
I'm running it at top spec, using a GTX570. Not sure if a patch/community fix is coming/available.
I'm running it at top spec, using a GTX570. Not sure if a patch/community fix is coming/available.
On a rooftop, I believe somewhere near the gigantic chemical vats. I had zero problem finding him.
MetalGuardian
Banned
Speaking of glitchy, does this game have freezing problems? I'm only on the second level and it has frozen twice so far. I had to restart my system each time.
I'm hoping it's just the game as I manually repaired my 360 a few weeks ago. I hope this freezing doesn't mean it's about to red ring again soon
I'm hoping it's just the game as I manually repaired my 360 a few weeks ago. I hope this freezing doesn't mean it's about to red ring again soon
They're all difficult to control.
Pro-tip: Don't press A if you want to go up. Just push the cursor up or down while idle and they'll go straight up and down.
I haven't froze the game, but Batman completely froze underneath the lighthouse in the amusement park twice. Easily fixed by exploding him with Robin, but still annoying nonetheless.
SpiderJerusalem
Banned
you're probably ok, it freezes my ps3
MetalGuardian
Banned
^^^
Thanks
The longer I play this the more I'm enjoying it, but I do have a couple more questions
What do the minifigs do? I can't figure out where to view them, or if I should even be spending my Lego bricks to buy them. Except, I'm not sure if you can buy anything else
Once you beat the game is there a way to change suits anywhere in Gotham? One of my biggest complaints so far is that Batman can't glide without the Bat Suit. Sometimes climbing to the tops of buildings requires the Electricity Suit or the Power Suit or whatever else, so once I'm high up I can't even have the satisfaction of gliding back down. Feels bad man
What to the 10 minikits in each level do? This is my first Lego game, so I'm not sure if they are worth collecting
I think that may be it for now
Anyway, what is surprising me the most so far about this game is that I'm enjoying the actual levels far more than free roaming Gotham, when I assumed it would be the other way around. The levels are fun and incredibly well designed, while Gotham is just... kinda boring. There isn't really anything to do except drive around and look for suits that you then use in the area to find a Gold Brick (which, I'm not sure what the Gold Bricks do either)
Maybe it will make more sense the more I keep playing. I'm definitely glad I gave this a shot though after previously dismissing all Lego games as kiddy franchise whoring software
Thanks
The longer I play this the more I'm enjoying it, but I do have a couple more questions
What do the minifigs do? I can't figure out where to view them, or if I should even be spending my Lego bricks to buy them. Except, I'm not sure if you can buy anything else
Once you beat the game is there a way to change suits anywhere in Gotham? One of my biggest complaints so far is that Batman can't glide without the Bat Suit. Sometimes climbing to the tops of buildings requires the Electricity Suit or the Power Suit or whatever else, so once I'm high up I can't even have the satisfaction of gliding back down. Feels bad man
What to the 10 minikits in each level do? This is my first Lego game, so I'm not sure if they are worth collecting
I think that may be it for now
Anyway, what is surprising me the most so far about this game is that I'm enjoying the actual levels far more than free roaming Gotham, when I assumed it would be the other way around. The levels are fun and incredibly well designed, while Gotham is just... kinda boring. There isn't really anything to do except drive around and look for suits that you then use in the area to find a Gold Brick (which, I'm not sure what the Gold Bricks do either)
Maybe it will make more sense the more I keep playing. I'm definitely glad I gave this a shot though after previously dismissing all Lego games as kiddy franchise whoring software
Nope, bought the PC version and besides the lack of AA there doesn't seem to be much wrong with it.
MetalGuardian
Banned
Looks like you'll find out yourself very soon then
I just beat it, it was my first ever LEGO game. It was much better than I was expecting out of the franchise. Free roaming Gotham is cool, but the individual levels are where the game really shines. It may be simplistic, but the levels are very well designed and are a lot of fun to play through
i've played tons of LEGO games. More specifically, I was curious if the open world parts feel incorporated well
CosmicQueso
Member
It's just fine... the Quick Look on GB was completely due to user error/idiocy.
CrunchinJelly
formerly cjelly
The open world is just a hub world, really. There are characters hidden throughout you can unlock, and some Gold blocks to obtain by way of different suits.
CosmicQueso
Member
No, it's not shit. Pretty good actually.
ah i got you. I thought maybe you did some missions in it or something.
LEGO games are really fun, easy going games, one of those that is fun to play with others more than alone, so as long as it remains so, I'm sure I'll enjoy it
CosmicQueso
Member
If the PC had Steam achievements, would you just buy that version instead of one of the more expensive console versions? Would you pay an extra $10 on the PC version if it had achievements?
MetalGuardian
Banned
There aren't any missions that take place through the streets of Gotham, but it definitely doesn't feel disjointed at all. I was kind of disappointed with the open-world aspect until I beat the game. Being able to switch between every character on the fly while free roaming is awesome, and it will probably be good fun scouring the city for new characters and vehicles and bricks.
Plus, cruising in the Batmobile with Elfman's theme playing or flying around as Superman with Williams' theme playing was enough to make me geek out plenty of times while exploring. Having Gotham is definitely a great addition to the game
All you have to do is look at steam, which games sell and which are played the most, it is heavily biased in favor of games that have steam features, including those that have achievements. Not just those by Valve, either.
I honestly believe that many games would not get the level of play they do if not for achievements. look at a game like binding of Isaac or super meat boy. challenging yourself and completing the goals is a big part of the fun.
yes I would absolutely pay the $10 more that would make it on par with the console versions, if they thought it was justified.
It is a very good LEGO game, probably their best ever, but there's still a lot of room for improvement. these are just a few of the easier ones they could implement.