LEGO Batman: The Videogame

 DS
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Nintendojo
    73
    All in all, the game handles pretty well. There are a few bumps in the road as combat is shallow, the challenge level is low, and the amusing cut scenes fail to make the DS version.
  2. GamingExcellence
    73
    It wasn't a bad game, just too much too soon. I hope that Lucasarts and Travellers Tales learn their lesson from this mistake and wait a while for the next LEGO release.
  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    70
    Even Two-Face wouldn't leave this choice to chance - LEGO Batman delivers a now familiar adventure, but one that is packed with fun characters and provides much long-term enjoyment.
  5. Meristation
    70
    Batman is back in the most unlikely of his incarnations. If you love collecting LEGO studs and you are a big fan of the hero of Gotham, then you'll love this game. With two separate quests, you can play as the heroes or the villains, a huge roster of LEGO versions of great characters. Really fun, very big, but unfortunately, very similar to previous entries.
  6. n-Revolution Magazine UK
    70
    Holy licence to print money! They’ve done it again. For the moment, the LEGO game formula is still working its magic.
  7. Universo Nintendo
    68
    LEGO Batman's DS version will surely appeal to players who enjoyed the other LEGO series games. However, it won't leave the same impression or sensation that any previous version left.
  8. Modojo
    60
    With vehicles, suits and lots of classic characters, LEGO Batman: The Videogame is a fun DS game worth your time. It's not as attractive as the PSP version and it doesn't take great advantage of the hardware, but if Nintendo's system is all you own, it's worth a trip to the Batcave.
  9. 1UP
    58
    Adults still captivated by the Lego formula will probably find more to like in the shinier console versions, but if you know a young Dark Knight-in-training, Lego Batman for DS offers enough competent (but largely unexciting) action and unlockables to keep 'em busy for some time.
  10. NintendoWorldReport
    50
    It's a simple, bland, but competent game for kids and no one else.

Awards & Rankings

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#49 Best DS Game of 2008
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#19 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 30
  3. Negative: 5 out of 30
  1. grandpajoe6191
    Nov 8, 2011
    7
    It's not terrible DS game, but very entertaining. Despite the idiotic AI and control schemes, the extra swag will actually entice you to playIt's not terrible DS game, but very entertaining. Despite the idiotic AI and control schemes, the extra swag will actually entice you to play more. Not the best lego game i've played, but its at least funny and solid.… Full Review »
  2. LegoFanTJ
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    dis game is a masterpece. i like it so much. i punch a guy like pow pow pow then i do some kicks. my faverit part is when batman beat joekerdis game is a masterpece. i like it so much. i punch a guy like pow pow pow then i do some kicks. my faverit part is when batman beat joeker it was cool. my broter keeps takin bout tears of the knigdom but it not as gud as dis game. can u break stuf in zelda i think not. this game = 10/10 totk = -1000000000/10… Full Review »
  3. Yojimbo2015
    May 20, 2023
    6
    Variant on the Lost Vikings format where you switch between characters to solve simple puzzles and progress through the 3D platform levels. AVariant on the Lost Vikings format where you switch between characters to solve simple puzzles and progress through the 3D platform levels. A little too linear and easy to be considered an essential purchase, but it's fun while it lasts.… Full Review »
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