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Lego Marvel Super Heroes (3DS) eGuide Chapter 1: Sand Central Station

Level 1A: Park Avenue

Story Characters

  • The Hulk
  • Iron Man

Recommended Playthroughs

If needed, revisit the level to collect additional studs or complete any challenges you may have missed during previous playthroughs.

Park Avenue Challenges

IconNameDescriptionRewardStory/Free Play
Finish Line Complete the level Hulk Story
Stud Collector Collect over 14,000 studs None Story
Minikit Collect the minikit Collectible Card Story
An Abomination! Defeat Abomination in 90 seconds or less None Story
Civilian Peril Rescue all 5 civilians None Free Play(Recommended)
Clean Sweep Defeat all 24 enemies None Story
Red Brick Collect the Red Brick ×2 Super Move Slot Free Play
Roxxon Removal Destroy 4 Roxxon vehicles None Story
Protect Police Do not destroy any police cars None Story
Multi-Challenge Finish the level in 100 seconds; Defeat 5 enemies using Hulk’s Dodge move; Throw a vehicle at Abomination Sandman Goon Story

Challenge 1: Finish Line

To complete this challenge, simply finish the level.

This level is essentially a straight path littered with barricades and abandoned vehicles. The first time you play through this level, the game offers a few basic tutorials. Each time a notification appears, follow the instructions to resume the action. Use a combination of melee strikes and throws to clear a path toward the Abomination.

As you smash through the first cluster of cars, Sandman Goons begin attacking. Punches and throws are certainly effective, but it’s best to use Hulk’s Dodge to charge directly into each enemy. This move is powerful enough to defeat a Sandman Goon in a single hit while making it very difficult for an enemy to land a successful attack.

Any studs you collect are added to the Super Meter. When the meter is fully charged, the game prompts you to perform a Super Move. Follow the instructions to resume the action.

Continue clearing out the enemies and objects along the path. If you’re thorough, you should be making good progress on a number of challenges. When you reach the semitruck blocking your path, the game prompts you to call in your Tag partner. Follow the instructions to have Iron Man slice the truck into pieces, then throw the debris at the enemies and objects ahead of you.

As you approach the end of the level, a car tumbles into your path. This is a sign that the Abomination is nearby, so make sure you’re ready to face him before you move on. Clear out any nearby enemies and objects to collect studs, charge your Super Move, and search for hearts. If needed, wait for your Tag Move to recharge before you proceed.

The Abomination is waiting just past the green Roxxon trucks at the end of the path. Destroy the truck near the bottom of the screen to reveal a health kit. If your hearts are running low, collect the health kit now. If not, save this useful item in case the impending battle goes poorly.

The easiest way to defeat the Abomination is to throw one of the Roxxon Trucks at him—a direct hit will quickly end the fight. To do so, however, it’s generally best to throw the vehicle just as the Abomination moves into range. If you’re aiming to complete challenges like Stud Collector, Clean Sweep, and Roxxon Removal, it may be necessary to extend the battle.

The Abomination can block the bulk of your melee attacks, so it’s important to strike only when this formidable enemy is vulnerable. If you prefer a defensive strategy, wait for the Abomination to begin a melee combo, then dodge away and wait for him to slam both fists into the ground. When he does, dash in and attack with a series of strikes before he recovers.

If you prefer a more offensive strategy, run in and attack the Abomination. When he begins blocking your strikes, stop attacking and wait for him to counter. When the Abomination cocks his fist back, hit him with a melee combo to deal heavy damage. Wait for him to recover, then repeat the process until you complete the level.

Challenge 2: Stud Collector

To complete this challenge, you must collect over 14,000 studs before the level ends.

The best way to ensure that you collect the required studs is to be very thorough as you move through the level. Collect the studs scattered around the environment, defeat every enemy you encounter, and smash every object you see. Since destruction is the key to this challenge, it’s best to save the Protect Police challenge for a separate playthrough.

There’s a nice selection of studs and destructible objects just past the Abomination. If you haven’t completed the challenge by the time you reach the end of the map, make sure you search this area before you finish the battle.

Challenge 3: Minikit

To complete this challenge, you must collect the minikit hidden in the level.

The minikit is hidden under the tail section of the crashed helicopter near the middle of the map.

When you reach the wreckage, destroy the helicopter’s tail to reveal the minikit.

Challenge 4: An Abomination!

To complete this challenge, you must defeat the Abomination within the 90-second time limit.

It’s important to minimize the time spent on combat and item destruction. Smash through the police barricade near your starting location, then slip past the nearby vehicles as you race to the next area.

Use the Hulk’s Dodge to charge through any Sandman Goons that cross your path, and only smash through obstacles that you can’t bypass.

As you approach the end of the level, pick up the Roxxon truck near the bottom of the screen. Move forward until the Abomination charges toward you, then throw the truck at him. A direct hit should end the fight with plenty of time left on the clock.

Challenge 5: Civilian Peril

To complete this challenge, you must rescue all five of the civilians that are scattered throughout the level.

To complete this challenge during Story mode, you must throw cars at the Sandman Goons located off of the main path. However, it’s simpler to revisit the level as a flying character. After you unlock Free Play for this level, use a character like Iron Man to rescue the hard-to-reach civilians. When the level starts, fly toward the top of the screen and land on the sidewalk. Move right until you reach a Sandman Goon, then defeat the enemy to rescue the nearby civilian.

Continue along the sidewalk to find another Sandman Goon. Defeat the enemy to rescue the second civilian, then return to the level’s starting point.

The third civilian is trapped behind the crashed helicopter. Destroy the helicopter’s body to rescue this civilian.

After you smash through the semitruck, destroy the yellow car near the top of the screen to rescue the fourth civilian.

The fifth civilian is hiding behind one of the Roxxon trucks near the end of the level. As you approach the Abomination, destroy the truck near the bottom of the screen to rescue the last civilian.

Challenge 6: Clean Sweep

To complete this challenge, you must defeat 24 Sandman Goons before the level ends.

Most of the level’s enemies will attack you as you progress through the level. The Sandman Goons emerge over time, so make sure each area is clear of enemies before you move on.

The last of the Sandman Goons emerge when you reach the Abomination. Make sure you take the time to defeat them before you complete the level.

Challenge 7: Red Brick

To complete this challenge, you must collect the Red Brick hidden within the level.

The Red Brick is hidden on a platform along the buildings in the background. During Free Play, use Iron Man to fly off the main path. Locate the platform suspended above the sidewalk, just above one of the hard-to-reach civilians. When you find it, use Iron Man’s ranged attack to destroy the silver LEGO bit, locking the platform into place.

After you destroy the silver LEGO, drop down to the ground and collect the Red Brick from the sidewalk.

Challenge 8: Roxxon Removal

To complete this challenge, you must destroy the four Roxxon trucks near the end of the level.

The Roxxon trucks are clustered together near the end of the main path. Make sure you destroy all four trucks before you defeat the Abomination.

Challenge 9: Protect Police

To complete this challenge, finish the level without destroying any police cars.

The level contains three police cars, so make sure you keep all of them intact. The first two police cars are flanking a yellow vehicle. Slip through the small gap between the vehicles to ensure that you don’t accidentally damage either of the police cars.

The remaining police car is located just past the semitruck. After you destroy the semitruck, throw the truck’s red segment toward the top of the screen to ensure the police car isn’t damaged as you clear the path. Continue through the opening and defeat Abomination safely away from the police cars.

Challenge 10: Multi-Challenge

To complete this challenge, you must use the Hulk’s Dodge move to defeat five enemies and finish the level by throwing a vehicle at the Abomination within the 100-second time limit.

Move quickly to stay ahead of the time limit. Avoid smashing any obstacles that aren’t blocking your path, but make sure that you take the time to dodge into at least five Sandman Goons. Because these enemies tend to attack in groups, you shouldn’t have any trouble meeting this requirement before you reach the semitruck.

After you smash through the semitruck, race to the end of the level and grab the Roxxon truck near the bottom of the screen. Inch forward until you locate the Abomination. When he charges, throw the truck at the Abomination to finish the level within the time limit.