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6
Above Average
Entertaining but Easy
posted by mytibt (WINNETKA, CA) Dec 18, 2009
Member since Dec 2009
1 out of 1 gamers (100%) found this review helpful
This said, there were a few areas of the game that I would have liked improved (bear in mind that these comments are made from the perspective of a 30-something gamer and that this game is targeted to younger demographics):
1) Controls are a little too simplistic for me - this is one of those one button mashing games
2) Game was too easy - we beat it in about 2 hrs in one sitting
3) Humor was a little cheesy - I'm sure that some younger kids would have enjoyed this more
All in all - very good rental but that's about it. Replay value is not high at all on this one.
RT
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7
Good
Just Like Real LEGOs...
posted by aenderw (GREENSBORO, NC) Sep 23, 2008
Member since Jan 2008
11 out of 13 gamers (85%) found this review helpful
LEGO Batman follows suit from its predecessors with cute interpretations of beloved icons and mixes in a bit of humor and full fledged LEGO nostalgia. The game doesn't follow the comics, movies, or the television show, but rather opts for a juxtaposition of everything. Essentially, Batman's greatest foes escape from Arkham Asylum and plot revenge. It's generic, but if you're a Batman fan, it provides hours of entertainment.
There are six chapters in the game. The first half you are limited to playing Batman or Robin (or one of the unlocked 'good' characters), who start out boring but become interesting by obtaining suits that grant them different powers. The second half of the game places you in the bad guys' shoes... and what a pair of shoes they are! Each has a unique ability: Mr. Freeze can put his enemies in a block of ice, the Riddler uses mind control, and the Joker shocks anyone he touches. Also, each chapter features a vehicle level that sort of mixes up the aged formula.
The soundtrack is taken directly from Burton's 1989 film adaptation, so you're sure to recognize the music. I was delighted by that.
While LEGO Batman is not a bad game, it is more of the same (unless you are a diehard Bat-nut.) The experience is best in a co-op setting and there is some replay value to be found if you are interested in unlocking all the hidden characters. For me, the game was not worth the $50, though I'm sure some will disagree. Regardless, enjoy it for what it is. LEGOs and super heroes rarely ruin a weekend.
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8
Very Good
i was not expecting this...
posted by MrMunk (KENDALLVILLE, IN) Sep 30, 2008
Member since Oct 2004
4 out of 6 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
the Batman game has regained my addiction to these LEGOs games, its fun, witty and adds alot of new spins to the LEGOs/Batman universe. i just finished the last of the story modes and im gettin ready to work on the 100%. id say its absolutely worth a rental and may be worth buying. visually its really good, its 1080 HD. it has alot of replay value, since you have a whole arsenal of characters, Batman info, cheats, and special stuff to unlock along with tons of secret areas within each level. there are 6 main 'episodes' to play through, each with about 5 levels. 3 main episodes you are playing as hero, and 3 you are playing as villains. you have to play through the hero side of each episode before you can unlock the villain side of it (each episode has somewhat a theme where the villains are planning a certain group of crimes to enact one bigger crime to wreak havoc on the city). there is a number of suits for either Batman or Robin that will assist you in completing each level. with the villains, you will start off with different characters in each level to help you through those. its very much a platform game in the sense that you have to jump from ledge to ledge, break a bunch of stuff, flip switches or activate certain things, and put LEGO pieces together to create stuff. you collect LEGO coins (i think they are called 'cogs') that will allow you to unlock stuff in the batcave. and you also have a trophy room in both the batcave and Arkham Asylum (the villain headquarters).
you definitely need to check it out, if your like in LEGOs, Batman, Platform games, or just bored.
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10
Perfect
lego spiderman
posted by 626xlr (BLANCHARD, OK) Jun 3, 2010
Member since Jun 2010
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
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4
Weak
Not for First time LEGO players
posted by wabaki1 (WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY) May 1, 2009
Member since Feb 2006
2 out of 3 gamers (67%) found this review helpful
Is this how all the LEGO games are, you might want to do some research on the gameplay before you dive in.
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4
Weak
Interesting Concept; Botched Delivery
posted by Akman84 (CANTON, IL) Oct 5, 2009
Member since Oct 2009
1 out of 6 gamers (17%) found this review helpful
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5
Fair
okay nothing too good
posted by ProudBelieber (TAMPA, FL) Feb 21, 2013
Member since Feb 2013
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10
Perfect
Fantastic Game
posted by AC1984 (PHILADELPHIA, PA) Oct 14, 2012
Member since Sep 2012
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7
Good
fun game but only if your playing coop
posted by MattH2325 (ROGERSVILLE, AL) Oct 7, 2012
Member since Oct 2012
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7
Good
Batman family fun!
posted by danbone5050 (SALT LAKE CITY, UT) Jun 15, 2012
Member since Mar 2012
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4
Weak
Lego Batman
posted by matthew22 (BETHLEHEM, KY) May 31, 2012
Member since Jan 2012
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10
Perfect
This stinks
posted by Villasenor (LATHROP, CA) May 30, 2012
Member since Dec 2011
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7
Good
Pretty short but a lot of fun.
posted by iStayFrosT (EASLEY, SC) Nov 8, 2010
Member since Oct 2010
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1
Horrible
Batman legos
posted by Scully (MIDLOTHIAN, IL) Oct 19, 2010
Member since Oct 2010
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8
Very Good
Simple game for inexperienced players
posted by floopes (GALAX, VA) Jan 23, 2010
Member since Jul 2009
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8
Very Good
Good, but gets old fast.
posted by BrennanMc (NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA) Jan 20, 2010
Member since Aug 2004
but i was 10.
Lego Batman (I'll call it LB from now on) is made by who knows, and as far as i know, it's the best Lego game (Keep in mind, i haven't played Lego Rock Band.). the controls are similar to most action games, yet still innovative. it lets you controll the wonderful dark knight, and his side-kick. but that's only the first three (yes, the riddler, the penguin, and the joker have formed their own groups and decide to wreck havoc on Gotham) storylines. you can also control the villans, and see how they make their plans and execute them. and don't we all LOVE the grunts they make. there is also a large cast of villians, i think i can list them: Riddler, Poison Ivy, Clayface,. Two-face, Mr.freeze, Penguin, Catwoman, Bane, Killer Croc, Joker, Scarecrow, Harley Quinn, Killer Moth, and (Strangeley) Mad Hatter.
Tiring.
but it gets old. that's why i've rated it 8.
After you finish Batman's part, the viillian's part get old. fast. that's when i gave the game to my sibling, who is working on his fifth re-play. wow.
8/10
Brennan McCulloch
age 11
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4
Weak
Do not play
posted by hiro2213 (GREENBELT, MD) Nov 20, 2009
Member since Oct 2009
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4
Weak
Lego Batman - lame / ok
posted by minpin85 (WARSAW, IN) Sep 27, 2009
Member since Sep 2009
Pros: Fun different characters, like poison ivy, penguin, and other ones. They all have different things they can do. Good graphics. You get to not only play the good story with batman, but you get to play the bad guys story (before batman catches them) which was the funnest part of the game.
Cons: A lot of the same stuff as in Lego Star Wars and Lego Indiana Jones. Each game as a flying scene, each game has a water seen, see my point? ALOT like the other lego games. So, that makes it pretty lame. Also, the story line seemed really short.
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8
Very Good
Great Fun
posted by ajsheffiel (SAN JOSE, CA) Sep 14, 2009
Member since Sep 2009
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6
Above Average
ok
posted by cactusaz (PRESCOTT, AZ) Sep 7, 2009
Member since Sep 2009
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10
Perfect
fun
posted by rebelhell (MARTINSVILLE, VA) Sep 3, 2009
Member since Aug 2009
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8
Very Good
Lego batman
posted by clawss (PITTSBURGH, PA) Aug 31, 2009
Member since Feb 2008
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3
Bad
Holy repetitive lego action Batman!
posted by Zlash99 (AURORA, CO) Jul 19, 2009
Member since Oct 2007
Good- Its Batman! You get lots of fun characters to play as and you can create your own super hero or villian in Arkham later in the game.
Bad- Short lvls, too much free-play not enough story play. Most missions are over before they really take off. The videos between stages also aren't as funny as they could have been (which is half of why this game is fun... its comedic lego action)
Ugly- Yet again... the devs and WB productions refuse address the horrific and pitiful camera view which make any kind of jumping area (which is really most of the games difficult) nearly impossible.
Unless you are a kid, or have a kid or likes legos, i suggest avoiding this one. Its only mildly fun and collecting pieces for purchase or pieces for game completion is really the only replay value... agian.
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1
Horrible
miss
posted by DoubleX (PARLIN, NJ) Jun 25, 2009
Member since Jun 2009
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6
Above Average
Great if you like rehashes
posted by happysnapp (WACO, TX) Jun 22, 2009
Member since Jun 2009
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