LEGO Batman for PlayStation 3 Reviews by Gamers

This game was my first venture into the Lego line of games for the PS3 and I found it to be very entertaining. High points were definitely the interactive environment, character animation, costume changes, and use of vehicles. I especially liked how there was a little gameplay variation (one level is entirely vehicle based) as well as simple problem / puzzle solving, but not nearly enough for a higher rating.

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

After several iterations of LEGO based titles, you'd assume that Traveller's Tales would fix the main issues its fan-base complained about... and you'd be terribly wrong. LEGO Batman swings into gear with the same pointless puzzles, bad camera angles, and stupid AI that plagued the LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Indy titles. Does this make it a terrible game? Absolutely not.

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.