superdeluxe

So there are a ton of Lego games out there (Batman, Marvel super heroes, Indiana Jones, Lord of the Rings/Harry potter, Star Wars etc)

My kid is 4 and we play 2 player Lego Star Wars. For those that have kids who have played these kinds of games, what game would be next best? Especially for kids? Are there some a little more challenging than others?

Obi-Wanma

They're all basically the same type of thing. I would just go with whatever he's into. My kids really like the Lego Movie game.

davidh777

Yeah, if he doesn't have specific interests, maybe Batman next. We played the heck out of Star Wars and Batman but only part of Indiana Jones and Harry Potter and very little of Lord of the Rings. Probably part Lego burnout and part finding other games to play.

Guru Askew

LEGO Clone Wars has an RTS component that probably isn't good for kids that young and LEGO Indy 2 has a level editor that would probably be too advanced. Aside from that there's probably nothing in any of them that differs in regards to difficulty.

Decker

One thing to note - especially with little kids : Since Lego Batman 2 (I think) they've used a checkpoint system. Before that I used to get super-frustrated spending 30 minutes or more on a level and having to turn it off before completion and losing all my progress. That checkpoint system (which isn't in the Star Wars, Indiana Jones or Harry Potter games, iirc) is really a nice addition. So is the split/screen co-op which allows the two players to be more than a few feet apart so one figure isn't "dragged" closer to the other once they start to move away from each other in co-op games (that started with Lego Indy 2).

superdeluxe

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. He is really into Marvel (especially Loki) so we might get that next.

OMG. Decker. the lack of check point system in Star Wars has been an issue. As well as the 2 player mode where you if your kid wants to go one way you are essentially dragged with him. Glad they fixed those issues.

superdeluxe

Also is there a friendly fire off option in future games? Hah

Decker

Nope, but that's part of the fun!

superdeluxe

haha, in Star Wars I always ask my kid if I can grab all the 'coins' to buy things in the shop (That is his favorite, is buying new characters in the shop). Because he always dies lol, and when you die you lose coins.

wlj

The disney infinity marvel heroes is a great game for kids. I even love it. the combat is very cool. I am using Hulk and he is badass.

Back to Lego though, my kid just turned 4 so I think the Lego games might be a little too much for him due to the constant "mini-puzzles" I have found in my experience. They are simple, but for my kid he isn't ready for that. I do like that when you die you just respawn where you are at.....much less frustration. I am 36 but i love the lego games...i find them hilarious.

superdeluxe

I usually handle the tricky puzzles. He is just really good at running around and killing things heh.