LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

$50, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Vita, Nintendo DS, Windows

Teaches: logic, reading, problem solving

CTR Rating: 96%

CTR Review

This sequel to LEGO Batman has several firsts for the designer (TT Games). The graphics are improved throughout, and, for the first time the famous LEGO-ized characters can talk (on the Xbox version we tested). The action is fast-paced, and the interactive design is smooth, creating one very nice LEGO title. In the game, Batman and Robin join forces with other famous DC super heroes including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to stop bad guys that include Lex Luther and the Joker. The goal? To save Gotham City. To get around, you walk, run, fly or control vehicles that include the Batmobile, Batwing and Batboat (console versions). There are new suits and gadgets including Batman's Power Suit and Robin's Hazard Suit equipped with a Pressure Cannon that can absorb and dispense hazardous liquids. Content includes 50 DC Comics characters including The Flash, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern. Features include the ability to use free-roaming flight, freeze and push objects with Freeze-Breath, and heat up and cut holes through objects with Heat Vision. Play with friends and family in drop-in/dro-out co-op gameplay. Prices are $50 for Xbox 360 and PS3 versions, $40 for the Nintendo Wii, 3DS, and PS Vita, and $30 for the Nintendo and PC. Developed by TT games for Warner Brothers. This is a great big screen adventure.