While Travellers Games can't yet spill on voice casting, Clancy Brown's distinctive Lex Luthor is heard in the 'LEGO Batman 2' trailer's voiceover On occasion, he'll have to call on a fellow superhero when it comes to solving a puzzle, such as requiring Robin to reach an object surrounded by radioactive goo. However, Superman isn't able to do everything by himself. He can also use this attack on the ground, along with his super strength and freeze breath when combat situations get a little too heated - pun intended. Flying through the air, the Man of Steel can fry objects from a distance using his heat vision, which is great for possible pursuits against aerial enemies. Superman has his own special abilities, as he should.

Likewise, Robin's hazard suit proves useful when it comes to traveling through infected goop that would otherwise spell an end for your heroes. In response, Batman dons a suit that renders him invisible, allowing him to sneak past the sensor and deactivate the wall for his partner. In one stage, one of Joker's thugs prevents the Dynamic Duo from getting through with a motion sensor-activated gate. For instance, Batman and Robin both have access to special suits, which will aid them as needed. Once again, the game will introduce alternative play tactics that are necessary to master in order to get through certain sections. In typical fJEGO ashion, your character uses these blocks to build an object that can help them through the stage, such as a platform or a crank.īut exploration is just one part of the sequel's appeal. Punching tables, chairs, fire hydrants and other props causes them to explode, revealing either collectible coins (which can later be used to purchase in-game characters or goods) or LEGO blocks. Harley Quinn is on hand, doing back flips like crazy on stage while Batman and Robin do some damage to the mime-themed thugs in the audience.Īs with previous LEGO efforts, you can destroy items in the environment to your advantage. The demo begins as the Joker and his henchmen stomp their way through a Man of the Year ceremony recognizing billionaire Bruce Wayne thanks to his generous contributions to Gotham City. And even though 'LEGO Batman 2' is still a work in progress, what we saw was definitely impressive. Games recently invited CBR to get a look at the game in action, with Travellers Tales' Jonathan Smith on hand, walking us through the game's various additions. Over the course of the block-riffic game's storyline, the Man of Steel works with the Dark Knight in an attempt to stop the Joker and Lex Luthor, whose latest dastardly plan is forcing Gotham City to fall into chaos. Superman is a notable addition, a character that's been in dire need of a decent video game appearance for quite a few years. Not content to stop there, Travellers Tales will be going even further with the game's sequel, 'LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes.' First revealed late last year, the game once again returns players to Batman and Robin's Gotham City, this time introducing other characters from the DC Universe to the mix. The company really hit pay dirt in 2008, however, when it released 'LEGO Batman.' Not only did the game successfully convert the popular DC Comics hero and his cavalcade of villains to LEGO video game form, it actually gave you both sides of the coin, letting you play either as Batman and Robin or their villainous rogues gallery. Travellers Tales has had a pretty good run of LEGO-licensed video games over the years, converting 'Star Wars,' 'Harry Potter' and 'Indiana Jones' into popular action franchises that all ages can enjoy. Batman headlines 'LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes,' but Superman, Robin and more leave their mark on the actual game

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