Saturday 4th March: 2:45pm Sunday 5th March: 2:30pm Saturday 11th March: 2:45pm Sunday 12th March: 2:45pm Sunday 19th March: 2:45pm the same tongue-in-cheek fun that made “The Lego Movie” a worldwide phenomenon, the self-described leading man of that ensemble – Lego Batman – stars in hisBut there are big changes brewing in Gotham and if he wants to save the city from The Joker’s hostile takeover, Batman may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up.INCLUSIVE SCREENING: SUNDAY 19TH MARCH @ 2.45PMWe are aware that attending standard film screenings can be a challenge for some people. We therefore welcome people of all ages, abilities and needs to enjoy these specially designed inclusive screenings. We welcome siblings, family members and carers too! At these special screenings you can expect some subtle changes to the cinema environment. Changes include:* The auditorium lights being kept on at a low level throughout the film* The sound level of the film being kept quieter than usual* An acceptance of increased levels of movement and noise in the auditorium during the screening.
In association with Thumbs Up Club Your browser does not support iframes, please use a browser that does.Lego games have somehow managed to frustrate me more than any game based on the lovely blocks should be capable of. Much like the rest of the world, I haven't been able to resist the charm, the sublime co-op and the humour TT Games has filled their games with, but the puzzles and the pacing have never managed to reach the heights of the rest of the package in my opinion.It was difficult to spot any changes to the formula during the first hour with Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, especially since it has almost become a hallmark of the franchise that each chapter resembles that last one very closely, but without ever losing any of the charm.The story starts off with the blocky Bats alter ego Bruce Wayne, who together with a certain Clark Kent, has been nominated for a Man of the Year award. Before long The Joker and a bunch of other villains join the festivities intent on ruining the evening, and it's up to Batman and Robin to save the day.
The rescue mission plays out in typical Lego fashions with enemies to beat up, blocks to collect, and gadgets to build in order to advance. The dynamic duo are given new abilities in the shape of various suits, and this is where it becomes apparent that something has changed.In most of the previous Lego games solving a puzzle was usually just a question of pulling all the levers on screens, and use whatever blocks fell out to progress. It grew tedious quickly, and instead of focusing on how to progress the brain went into autopilot mode.Therefore it's all the more positive to experience how the 15 missions on offer gradually offer better and better puzzles that require you to make good use of various super powers and suit combinations. It appears as if the puzzles and challenge is ramping up, and the end result is far more engaging than previous Lego games, at least from this reviewer's perspective.The latest Batman adventure does not only improve features from previous Lego games, but also offers a few firsts for the franchise.
The first of these new features may strike you as rather strange as the Lego characters have been given voices for the first time. TT Games have previously proven that it's entirely possible to tell great stories without a single word being uttered, but this time the characters have been given voices. They're of high quality, and perhaps they are also part of the reason for a better narrative flow than what previous games have managed.The other all-new feature is also a major one, and instead of accessing the levels from a base, you can now explore all of Gotham City at your own leisure. It invites you to race around with the Batmobile sending missiles every which way, offers up loads of secrets, and all the sights and landmarks you'd imagine. Don't expect this to be a free roaming experience comparable with GTA, but it adds a few extra hours of gameplay to those who enjoy exploration.If you rush through the game you can expect around 10 or 11 hours here, but much like previous games there is a lot to enjoy beyond that.
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is bursting with bonus content in the shape of characters and unlockables. Red bricks unlocks various bonuses, and you'll have to find all 250 golden bricks if you're aiming for 100% completion.It's even more fun to unlock new characters, and most of them are heroes or villains with special abilities than can unlock secret areas of already completed levels. Apart from expected figures like The Joker, The Penguin, Superman and Catwoman, there are others like Batgirl, The Flash, Martian Manhunter, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, and many more to discover. If you plan on unlocking everything you probably you're going to spend a huge chunk of your summer holiday doing it.It's wonderful to see how well TT Games have responded to the criticism their later games have received, and Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is without a doubt the best experience I've had so far with a Lego game. But in spite of the new features and improvements it still feels overly familiar at times, and it is more of an evolution rather than a revolution.
Improved level design, far better puzzles, and the wonderful co-operative gameplay we've come to expect result in a game you don't want to miss out on, regardless of whether you're a longtime fan or if you're just looking for a good time.Dom’s been having a bit of a hectic week, so as he hops on a plane to head over to Frankfurt for the Final Fantasy XIV Fan Fest this weekend, I thought I’d be nice and do What We Played in his stead. Wish him luck, as he’s been thoroughly enjoying returning to Square’s MMO this past few weeks. Similarly, he’s also enjoyed Halo Wars 2, as you can see in our slightly belated review. Jim’s been hacking and slashing his way through enemies in For Honor this week, which he calls thrilling and refreshing, even with the few caveats that hold it back from true greatness. He stuck with Ubisoft to dabble with Rainbow Six Siege some more, as well as wading through more of his 2016 backlog with Rise of the Tomb Raider. He didn’t get on with the story, but thinks it’s a solid sequel and does enough that he might go back through and collect trophies.
It’s been a spot of, you guessed it, Titanfall 2 for Tuffcub this week, but the best FPS of last year was joined by Skyrim and tons of VR, as he played Super Stardust VR, Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, and his new absolute favourite VR game, Eagle Flight. He thinks it should actually be called ‘David Attenborough: The Game’. Doom is upon Aran, or more likely, the Doom Marine’s fist is crashing through a demon’s head at Aran’s behest. “The melee animations are brutal,” he said, “and running around with a shotgun doesn’t get old.” The perfect cathartic release for him this week. He’s also been playing Torment: Tides of Numenera, but is under a rather strict embargo for our review. It’s been Overwatch on console and a bit of Rayman on his phone for Jake, as well as something he can’t talk about just yet, while Miguel’s dipped into two very, very different games: Story of Seasons and Berserk and the Band of Hawk. There was also a spot of Fire Emblem Heroes on mobile, which also seems to have hooked Dave.