You're standing in the middle of a digital Manhattan, surrounded by plastic bricks and a dizzying number of icons. It’s overwhelming. Most people dive into a LEGO Marvel’s Avengers walkthrough thinking it’s just a simple "beat the bad guys" romp, but honestly, this game is a massive, sprawling beast compared to the original LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. It’s dense. It covers Age of Ultron, the first Avengers flick, and even bits of Captain America: The First Avenger and Iron Man 3. If you try to 100% this thing without a plan, you’re basically just running in circles.
Let’s get one thing straight: the game structure is weird.
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Instead of one giant hub, you’ve got several smaller ones like Asgard, South Africa, and Barton's Farm. It’s a lot to juggle. You’ve got characters who can fly, characters who can dig, and characters who seem totally useless until you realize they’re the only ones who can fix a specific blue-glowing machine. To actually "finish" this game, you need to stop playing like a casual gamer and start thinking like a completionist.
Why Your First LEGO Marvel’s Avengers Walkthrough Pass Should Be Fast
Don't spend hours trying to find every gold brick on your first run through the story levels. Just don't. You can’t get them anyway. The game is literally designed to lock you out of secrets until you unlock "Free Play" mode.
Your primary goal during the initial story missions—like Strucker Out or Earth’s Mightiest—is simply to unlock the character roster. Think about it. Why spend twenty minutes trying to figure out a puzzle in the "Railroad Hydra" level when you don't even have a character with "Telekinesis" or "Silver LEGO Blow-up" abilities yet? It’s a waste of time. Finish the story first. It’s faster. It’s more fun. You’ll get the cinematic experience without the frustration of seeing a collectible behind a glass wall you can't break.
Once the credits roll for the main campaign, the real game begins. That’s when the LEGO Marvel’s Avengers walkthrough shifts from a linear path to an open-world scavenger hunt.
Breaking Down the Hub Worlds
Manhattan is the big one. It’s where you’ll spend 80% of your time hunting for those elusive Gold Bricks and Stan Lee in Peril instances. But don't sleep on the smaller locations. Malibu is tiny but packed. Washington D.C. has some tricky flying races.
Here is the thing about the races: they can be janky. LEGO flight controls have always been a bit... sensitive. If you're struggling with a flight race using Iron Man, try a smaller character or a flying vehicle. Sometimes the hitboxes are just more forgiving. Also, keep an eye out for the "Attract Studs" red brick early on. It’s a literal life-saver. Without it, you’re leaving thousands of studs on the ground like a chump.
Character Abilities You Actually Need
You’re going to encounter a lot of puzzles. Most of them follow a very specific logic that the game doesn't always explain well.
- Mind Control: You’ll see characters behind glass with a little icon over their heads. You need someone like Scarlet Witch or Vision for this. Basically, you take over the NPC and make them pull a lever.
- Scanning: Tony Stark is usually your go-to here. If the screen has a fuzzy blue overlay, look for the prompt to scan. It usually reveals hidden LEGO pieces.
- Speed: Quicksilver is the king here. There are specific "Speed Pads" that only he (or a custom character with his powers) can use to reach high platforms.
- Electricity: Black Widow or Thor. You’ll find blue generators that need a jolt.
The trick is knowing who has "Hazard Protection." Some areas are filled with fire or toxic gas. If you don't have a character like Ultimate Ultron or a specialized Iron Man suit, you’re just going to keep respawning. It’s annoying. It’s tedious. But it’s manageable if you know who to swap to.
The Quest for Red Bricks and Multipliers
If you want to reach that "True Avenger" status on every level, you need stud multipliers. This is the "secret sauce" of every LEGO Marvel’s Avengers walkthrough.
Start with the x2 multiplier. Then the x4. They stack. By the time you get the x10 brick, you’ll be earning millions of studs just by walking across the street. To find these, you have to find The Collector in various levels. He’ll ask for a specific item—usually something hidden deep in the level that requires a specific ability. Give him the item, buy the brick in the Helicarrier’s interior, and turn it on in the "Extras" menu.
Pro tip: Red Bricks don't save their "On" status when you quit the game. Every time you boot up, go to the menu and toggle them back on. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve played through half a level before realizing my multipliers were off.
Dealing with Glitches and Soft Locks
Look, it’s a LEGO game. It’s going to glitch. Sometimes a character you need to talk to won't trigger their dialogue. Sometimes a Gold Brick won't spawn after you finish a challenge.
If a mission feels broken, the best fix is usually just "leaving the area and coming back." If you’re in Manhattan and a quest-giver is being stubborn, fly to the Quinjet, go to a different hub like Sokovia, and then fly back. It resets the world state. It’s a pain, but it works better than restarting the whole game.
Also, watch out for the "Stan Lee in Peril" in the circus area. That one is notorious for being finicky. Make sure you follow the prompts exactly, or he might stay stuck in his little cage forever, mocking your 99.9% completion rate.
Achieving 100% Completion
The road to the Platinum trophy or the full 1000 Gamerscore is long. You need all 250 Gold Bricks, all 15 Red Bricks, every single character unlocked, and all 250 Minikits.
The Minikits are the hardest part. Each level has 10. Some are buried under rubble, others require you to use a "Shrink" ability (hello, Ant-Man DLC). My advice? Tackle one level at a time in Free Play. Don't jump around. Get all 10 Minikits, the Character Token, and the Stan Lee rescue in one go. It keeps your brain organized.
Actionable Next Steps for Your Playthrough
If you’re sitting there with the controller in your hand right now, here is exactly what you should do:
- Blast through the Story: Ignore the side quests in Manhattan for now. Just get to the end of the Age of Ultron missions.
- Unlock a Flyer: If you don't have a character who can fly freely yet, make that your priority. Iron Man (Mark 43) is your best friend early on.
- Find the "Attract Studs" Red Brick: It’s found in the "No Strings On Me" level. This makes collecting currency infinitely less stressful.
- Target the Collector: Find him in the Hub worlds. His missions are usually quick and the rewards (Red Bricks) are the most powerful items in the game.
- Use the Map: Pressing the map button in the Hub worlds lets you fast-travel to specific icons. It saves you minutes of flying across the ocean.
Don't overthink the combat. It’s simple. Focus on the puzzles, enjoy the goofy Marvel humor, and remember that every brick counts toward that final goal. It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Just keep building.