Not quite Marvel-lous.
The LEGO series is one of the most prolific in modern gaming, capturing hearts way back in 2005 with the earliest Star Wars titles and since evolving into a hugely lucrative franchise. LEGO as a toy brand has arguably never been bigger, and with the IP muscle of Warner Bros. and the specialist skills of developer TT Games / TT Fusion the long run of games has never looked like stopping.
While - released Fall 2015 - represented a flirtation with new ideas which was rather expensive to enjoy fully, is a return to the old formula. Take popular films, throw in some pig and chicken jokes, design cute LEGO versions of the star characters and insert environmental puzzles. In some ways this particular entry on Wii U can't decide whether it's keeping it simple and old-school or dabbling with aspects of open world play, making it an enjoyable but peculiar experience.
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