You’re staring at the GamePad. The battery light is probably blinking red because, let's be real, that's the Wii U lifestyle. But you’re here because you want to 100% this thing. You want every gold brick, every Stan Lee in peril, and every single goofy character variant. Honestly, a Lego Marvel Avengers Wii U walkthrough hits different than the PS4 or Xbox versions. It’s a bit lonelier on the Wii U, sure, but the dual-screen integration is actually pretty slick once you get the hang of it.
Most people skip the Wii U version. They shouldn't.
If you’re just starting, you’re basically playing through the plot of The Avengers and Avengers: Age of Ultron, with some Captain America: The First Avenger and Iron Man 3 sprinkled in like garnish. It’s a massive game. It’s messy. It’s glitchy in that charming TT Games way. But if you want to beat it, you need to understand that this isn’t just about punching Chitauri until they explode into plastic bits.
Getting Through the Story (Without Losing Your Mind)
The first thing you’ll notice in any Lego Marvel Avengers Wii U walkthrough is that the prologue is a beast. You’re in Sokovia. It’s snowy. Everything is exploding. This level serves as your crash course in "Team-Up Moves." Don't ignore these. On the Wii U, you can often trigger these using the touchscreen, which is weirdly faster than cycling through buttons during a chaotic fight.
Focus on the story first. Seriously.
I see people trying to grab every shiny silver object in the first level. You can't. You don't have a character with explosives yet. You’re wasting your time. Just run through the missions. The "Stark Tower" level is probably the first big hurdle where the puzzles get a bit annoying. You'll need to use Captain America’s shield to put out fires and Thor’s hammer to charge generators. It sounds simple, but the Wii U gamepad often displays your map or character grid—use it to swap characters instantly instead of waiting for the toggle menu.
The Hub Worlds are Huge
Unlike the first Lego Marvel Super Heroes, which focused heavily on a single Manhattan hub, this game throws a bunch of smaller hubs at you. You’ve got South Africa, Barton’s Farm, Malibu, and Washington D.C.
Manhattan is still the big one.
The Wii U handles the open world surprisingly well, though the frame rate might chug a bit if you’re flying through the clouds as Iron Man. If you’re looking for a specific gold brick and the indicator is mocking you, check the underground. Half the time in Manhattan, the brick is in a subway station or a basement you missed because you were too busy looking at the Avengers Tower.
The Character Grid and Token Hunting
You want the heavy hitters. Obviously.
To get the best out of your Lego Marvel Avengers Wii U walkthrough, you need to unlock a "Scanner" character and a "Telepath" character as soon as possible. Vision is your best friend here. He can fly, he has a beam attack, he can phase through certain gates, and he has telekinesis. He’s basically a cheat code. You unlock him relatively late in the story, but once you have him, go back to the early levels in Free Play.
Character tokens are hidden in the most obnoxious places. In the "Shakespeare in the Park" section, you’ll find tokens tucked behind trees that the camera barely shows.
Pro tip: Keep an eye on the GamePad screen. Sometimes the perspective on the tablet shows a slightly wider angle or a different UI element that hints at a hidden alcove.
- Speedsters: Quicksilver is essential for those "chronometer" puzzles.
- Techies: Tony Stark or Bruce Banner. You need them for the hacking mini-games.
- Big Figs: Hulk or Ultimate Ultron. You need these guys to pull the green handles off the walls.
Red Bricks and the Stud Multiplier Grind
Let’s talk about the economy. Lego games are essentially hyper-inflation simulators. You start out struggling to buy a single character, and by the end, you have 4 billion studs.
Do not buy characters early on.
Save every single stud for the Multiplier Red Bricks. You find these by locating The Collector in various levels. He’ll ask for an item. Find it, give it to him, and then you can buy the Red Brick back at the Helicarrier. Once you get the x2 and x10 multipliers stacked, you’ll never worry about money again. It makes the "True Avenger" rank on every level a joke.
The Stan Lee Problem
Stan Lee is everywhere. Literally. There are 35 of him to rescue. Some are in the levels, others are in the hub worlds. In the Wii U version, there’s a known bug where if you save Stan Lee and the game crashes before an auto-save, it might not register.
Always wait for the little Shield logo to finish spinning in the corner before you quit to the main menu.
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Technical Quirks of the Wii U Version
It’s no secret the Wii U was the underdog. In this game, that means a few things. First, the load times are... leisurely. Bring a snack. Second, the "Off-TV Play" feature is a godsend if someone else wants the TV, but the resolution drops significantly.
One weird thing I’ve noticed? The motion controls. Some puzzles require you to tilt the GamePad. If you’re playing on a Pro Controller, the game will occasionally force you to pick up the GamePad to finish a hacking sequence. It’s annoying, but it’s part of the charm.
The draw distance in the Manhattan hub is also shorter than the PC version. If you’re looking for a race marker and can’t see it, fly lower. The icons often don't pop in until you're practically on top of them.
Final Tactics for 100% Completion
To truly finish this Lego Marvel Avengers Wii U walkthrough, you’re going to spend about 30 to 40 hours. Most of that is the "post-game."
Once the credits roll, your priority list should look like this:
- Unlock Vision and a Speedster.
- Go to the Helicarrier and buy the "Attract Studs" Red Brick.
- Complete all Collector missions to get the multipliers.
- Clean up the Free Play levels.
- Finish the Hub World quests.
The quests in the hubs are usually "go here, punch 10 guys, come back" or "find my lost cat." They’re tedious, but they give you the Gold Bricks you need for the final unlocks.
Don't forget the flying races. They are notoriously frustrating with the Wii U's analog sticks. If you're struggling with a flight race using Iron Man, try using a smaller character like Wasp or a character with a more stable flight pattern like Captain Marvel. The smaller hitbox makes hitting those rings a lot easier.
Actionable Next Steps:
- Start the "A.I.M.ing High" level in Free Play first; it’s one of the easiest to clear 100% early on.
- Check the basement of the Avengers Mansion in the Manhattan hub for a quick batch of easy-to-grab gold bricks.
- Prioritize the "Stud Magnet" Red Brick; it’s found in the "No Strings On Me" level and saves hours of manual collecting.
- Map out your Hub World travels starting from the smallest hubs (like Barton's Farm) to build momentum before tackling the massive Manhattan map.