Story Characters
- Spider-Man
- Mister Fantastic
Recommended Playthroughs
- Playthrough 1: During the first playthrough, ignore the timed challenges. Try to earn Finish Line, Stud Collector, Minikit, Going Pro, No Tag Required, and Clean Sweep.
- Playthrough 2: During the second playthrough, focus on the timed challenges. If you charge your Super Moves as quickly as possible and take minimal damage, you should be able to earn Doctor Is Out and the Multi-Challenge by the time you finish the level.
- Playthrough 3: After you unlock Free Play, use Iron Man to complete the Red Brick challenge.
- Playthrough 4: After you unlock Doctor Octopus, use him to complete the Alternate Hero challenge during a fourth playthrough.
If needed, revisit the level to collect additional studs or complete any challenges you may have missed during previous playthroughs.
Times Square Challenges
| Icon | Name | Description | Reward | Story/Free Play |
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Finish Line | Complete the level | Mary Jane Watson | Story |
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Stud Collector | Collect over 8,000 studs | None | Story |
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Minikit | Collect the minikit | Collectible Card | Story |
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Doctor Is Out | Defeat Doctor Octopus in 90 seconds or less | None | Story |
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Red Brick | Collect the Red Brick | Honking Sounds | Free Play |
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Going Pro | Clear the level without using a Super Move | None | Story |
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No Tag Required | Beat the level without using a Tag partner | None | Story |
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Alternate Hero | Complete the level using Doctor Octopus | None | Free Play |
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Clean Sweep | Defeat all 10 enemies | None | Story |
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Multi-Challenge | Finish the level in 100 seconds; Take less than 3 hearts of damage; Defeat 4 enemies using Super Moves | Daredevil | Story |
Challenge 1: Finish Line
To complete this challenge, simply finish the level.
The level ends as soon as you defeat Doctor Octopus, so make sure you’ve completed the desired challenges before you finish the battle. When the level starts, expect Doctor Octopus to initiate a long-range attack. He may attack by lunging or by hurling a large chunk of asphalt at you. If you intend to search the area for studs, breakable objects, and hidden enemies, keep moving to avoid these incoming attacks.
In addition to Doctor Octopus’s attacks, you must also deal with waves of small octobots that emerge from the manholes lining each side of the street. Use ranged attacks to quickly defeat these smaller enemies, or simply avoid them as you go about your business. Either way, make sure you avoid stepping onto the manholes—the steam rising out of the sewer is very dangerous.
Doctor Octopus uses his robotic arms to block most attacks, so your timing is important. Strike while he’s recovering from one of his attacks, or pepper him with ranged attacks while he’s holding a chunk of asphalt—just make sure you dash away before he throws the asphalt at you.
Spider-Man’s Grab move (web lasso) allows him to throw many of the cars scattered around the area. If you’re looking to end the fight quickly, latch onto one of the highlighted vehicles and hurl it toward Doctor Octopus. A direct hit can end the battle in an instant. These vehicles are limited, however, and it takes a bit of time to execute one of these throws. Don’t latch onto a vehicle unless the surrounding area is clear of enemies.
If you aren’t finding many opportunities to attack Doctor Octopus, you’ll have to create them yourself. The safest way to do this is to begin the process from a distance. Use Spider-Man’s ranged attacks to force Doctor Octopus to block. When he wraps his robotic arms around himself, dash into melee range.
Stand near Doctor Octopus and wait for him to stop blocking. Don’t strike him yet! Doing so will prompt him to knock you back. When Doctor Octopus stands up, hit him with a quick flurry of melee strikes until little lines appear around his body—this means he’s charging a powerful counterattack. As soon as you spot this visual cue, use the Dodge move to dash out of his range.
When Doctor Octopus finishes charging his counterattack, he spins around and flails his robotic arms. While he recovers, use any combination of ranged attacks and melee attacks to chip away at his health. Repeat the process until you finish the level.
Challenge 2: Stud Collector
To complete this challenge, you must collect over 8,000 studs before the level ends.
This level is absolutely packed with loose studs, hidden enemies, and breakable objects. To complete this challenge, simply prolong the battle until you’ve made a full sweep of the map.
Challenge 3: Minikit
To complete this challenge, you must collect the minikit hidden in the level.
To find the minikit, you must destroy all three of the hot dog carts scattered around the map. When the level starts, move toward the top of the screen to find the first hot dog cart on the sidewalk. After you destroy the cart, follow the sidewalk to the right to find the second hot dog cart.
Once you’ve dealt with the second hot dog cart, continue moving to the right. The third hot dog cart is behind the bleachers at the far side of the map.
Destroy all three hot dog carts to reveal the minikit.
Challenge 4: Doctor Is Out
To complete this challenge, you must defeat Doctor Octopus within the 90-second time limit.
The fastest way to defeat Doctor Octopus is to throw a car at him. Grab the car, then swing it in a circle until you build up enough momentum for a powerful attack. When you’re ready, throw the car at Doctor Octopus—if you manage to score a direct hit, the fight should end immediately. If not, dash to one of the remaining cars and make another attempt.
If you’re having trouble landing accurate throws, simply use the standard methods to chip away at Doctor Octopus’ health. Attack him, avoid his counterattack, then hit him hard while he recovers. If you’re running low on time, consider using a Tag Move or Super Move to speed up the process.
Challenge 5: Red Brick
To complete this challenge, you must collect the level’s Red Brick.
After you unlock Free Play for this level, use Iron Man to destroy all four of the silver LEGO signs scattered around the map. When the level starts, activate flight mode and move toward the top of the screen. Destroy the sign posted near the first hot dog cart, then move right and destroy the sign located by the second hot dog cart.
Keep moving right to find the remaining signs hanging near the hot dog cart behind the bleachers. Destroy all four signs to collect the Red Brick.
Challenge 6: Going Pro
To complete this challenge, you must finish the level without using any Super Moves.
Doctor Octopus can be a handful, but Spider-Man’s standard attacks are more than enough to complete this encounter. Simply refrain from using any Super Moves until you finish the level.
Challenge 7: No Tag Required
To complete this challenge, you must finish the level without calling on your Tag partner.
Mister Fantastic’s Tag Move can be very effective, but you’ll have to leave him on the sidelines to earn this challenge. Stick to the established tactics and finish the level without calling on your Tag partner.
Challenge 8: Alternate Hero
To complete this challenge, you must finish the level as Doctor Octopus.
After you unlock Doctor Octopus, use him to complete this challenge during Free Play. Doctor Octopus’ Grab move allows him to throw heavy objects, but it’s generally best to rely on basic melee combat. Run in and hit the computer-controlled Doctor Octopus with a few strikes until he prepares a counterattack, then dash to safety.
Resume your attacks after each counter, and try to land a few hits whenever the computer-controlled Doctor Octopus picks up a chunk of asphalt. If you’re having trouble completing the battle, switch to Spider-Man and use more familiar tactics to chip away at the enemy’s health. Just make sure you switch back to Doctor Octopus before you complete the battle!
Challenge 9: Clean Sweep
To complete this challenge, you must defeat 10 small octobots before the level ends.
Over the course of the battle, small octobots emerge from the manholes located along each side of the street. These hidden enemies often reveal themselves when you pass by a manhole, but there’s no way to control the rate at which they appear. Before you deal with Doctor Octopus, circle the map and search for octobots until you complete the challenge.
Challenge 10: Multi-Challenge
To complete this challenge you must use Super Moves to defeat at least four enemies, take less than three hearts of damage, and finish the level within the 100-second time limit.
Begin charging your first Super Move as soon as the level starts. Avoid incoming attacks as you smash objects and collect loose studs.
When your Super Move is charged, seek out a group of octobots and use an offensive Super Move to defeat as many enemies as possible. Collect more studs to charge a second Super Move, then repeat the process to complete one of the challenge’s objectives.
Although you must defeat Doctor Octopus within the time limit, remember that you can only lose a maximum of two hearts for the duration of the encounter. Don’t take unnecessary risks! Activate your Tag Move whenever it’s available, and make sure you avoid his incoming attacks to beat Doctor Octopus within the allotted time.