LEGO Batman: The Videogame

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  • Summary: A stampede of notorious criminals have busted out of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City houses only the shadiest of characters. It's up to the famed Caped Crusader to sweep Gotham clean of criminal activity using everything at his disposal, including crime-fighting vehicles as well as severalA stampede of notorious criminals have busted out of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City houses only the shadiest of characters. It's up to the famed Caped Crusader to sweep Gotham clean of criminal activity using everything at his disposal, including crime-fighting vehicles as well as several baddie-bashing bat gadgets. [Warner Bros.]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. Games Master UK
    86
    A few resurfacing niggles don't spoil the most freeform and fun Lego game to date. [Dec 2008, p.75]
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  2. Nintendo Gamer
    84
    Batman hasn't changed his act in 70 years, so don't be surprised to find a game that's stuck in its ways. But what ludicrously fun ways they are. [Nov 2008, p.44]
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  3. Armchair Empire
    80
    The storyline follows the exploits of the pantheon of Batman villains after their escape from Arkham Asylum and the subsequent mayhem that ensues, but you don't need to be familiar with any of that to sit down and play along with your kids.
  4. PALGN
    75
    Although there isn’t a lot that’s new in LEGO Batman, fans will not be disappointed. The title retains the standard LEGO gameplay, has a wonderful cast of characters, and offers players tons of replay value.
  5. Game Informer
    75
    The charm of LEGO blocks is exploring your creativity and building new things, so Traveler’s Tales’ habit of sticking to one formula stands in stark contrast to the entire LEGO philosophy. We’ve had fun with this series, but it’s time to dump the franchise out on the floor and start piecing it back into something new.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    70
    Despite its many faults, LEGO Batman can be a fun experience albeit a repetitive and frustrating one. As a big fan of Batman, I heartily recommend it to any fan of the Caped Crusader. However, non-fans will want to avoid it entirely since enjoyment is derived almost entirely from its nostalgia factor.
  7. Edge Magazine
    40
    Too brainless for adults, and increasingly too frustrating and needlessly obtuse for children, Lego Batman makes the simplest mistake any franchise title can: it serves the licence, and nobody else. [Dec 2008, p.89]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. SB.
    Sep 24, 2008
    10
    My 9 year old and 4 year old boys love this game!! They are already familiar with the features from previous Lego video games and love seeing My 9 year old and 4 year old boys love this game!! They are already familiar with the features from previous Lego video games and love seeing all the Batman characters from movies they've watched for years!… Expand
  2. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 6, 2011
    9
    This is so far my favorite LEGO game so far, while the core gameplay hasn't changed much it has some significant changes for the characters toThis is so far my favorite LEGO game so far, while the core gameplay hasn't changed much it has some significant changes for the characters to feel more like them, my only complaint is that there aren't as many characters as other LEGO games, but this is still a highly enjoyable and re-playable experience.… Expand
  4. Klay
    Oct 4, 2008
    8
    This game is pretty fun, don't expect anything too different than the other Lego games, but, that's not necessarily a bad thing. This game is pretty fun, don't expect anything too different than the other Lego games, but, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Batman fans, and Lego fans, will have a fun time playing this. Luckily I'm both. Also, don't look at Gamer 2.0's review, they spelt the word 'than' wrong. Shows how trustworthy they are.… Expand
  5. FlorianLutz
    Sep 22, 2008
    8
    Who likes the other Lego games will like this too. It`s the same. Still simple and fun.
  6. PeteyPirahna
    Feb 6, 2022
    8
    8/10
    Probably the most unique LEGO game. But, besides that, it's still a great game.
  7. nintendoid13
    Oct 16, 2010
    8
    Well, where do I start. The graphics are pretty good. But the cutscenes are pretty cheesy. I can see how each character having his/her ownWell, where do I start. The graphics are pretty good. But the cutscenes are pretty cheesy. I can see how each character having his/her own special ability is cool, but it ends up leaving you rapidly changing charactors in free play mode. I was, however, excited that they incorperated some of the wii's motion ability in the game. Overall, it's fun and it's neat to see all those villians running around in LEGO form.… Expand
  8. skeletonking123
    Sep 10, 2011
    6
    of all the lego games this is probably my second least favorite. Batman is one of my favorite superheroes and playing as all of his finestof all the lego games this is probably my second least favorite. Batman is one of my favorite superheroes and playing as all of his finest rogue gallery villains it would've been awesome but it just seemed flat… Expand

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#43 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#66 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#33 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008