LEGO Battles

 DS
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 66
  3. Negative: 7 out of 66
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  1. PeterM
    Jun 12, 2009
    10
    I cant believe a "real" RTS finally made it to the DS. After going to 2 sold out stores I finally got my copy! Wow, you will not be disappointed here, the map sizes are bigger than any I have seen on the DS and the variety of units it awesome I mean space ships attacking sail boats, what's not to love. The units are hard to see as pure lego, but the DS can only pull off so much and I cant believe a "real" RTS finally made it to the DS. After going to 2 sold out stores I finally got my copy! Wow, you will not be disappointed here, the map sizes are bigger than any I have seen on the DS and the variety of units it awesome I mean space ships attacking sail boats, what's not to love. The units are hard to see as pure lego, but the DS can only pull off so much and if the trade off was only seeing a close-up with detail vs seeing and controlling a battlefield, I think the choice was obvious here. Game play is not limited (like so many) to you taking your one unit against a max of 6 enemies... This game takes it up a notch with 30 on 30 fully controlled units into heated action packed battles. In that mess it gets a bit hard to see whats going on, but it looks awesome. Still getting a hold on the magic bit, but that looks like a lot of fun to. Cant wait to take this head on with multiplayer.… Expand
  2. TimF
    Dec 17, 2009
    9
    OMG, I can't believe the critics reviews! 60? WTF!? I have had a blast playing Lego Battles on the DS and I seriously have gotten flashbacks of StarCraft. The story line is incredibly long (which is good) and a 20 minute mission just flies by. As I said before it is like a scaled down version of Starcraft (RTS) so if you were expecting the "shoot em up" antics of Lego Star Wars et OMG, I can't believe the critics reviews! 60? WTF!? I have had a blast playing Lego Battles on the DS and I seriously have gotten flashbacks of StarCraft. The story line is incredibly long (which is good) and a 20 minute mission just flies by. As I said before it is like a scaled down version of Starcraft (RTS) so if you were expecting the "shoot em up" antics of Lego Star Wars et al. you may be disappointed.… Expand
  3. ianf
    Aug 23, 2009
    10
    It is great! I was looking for starfy but I couldn't find it so I took this.
  4. MaxxPower
    Jun 29, 2009
    3
    Do not buy if you are left handed. Game is not playable if you are left handed.
  5. reedf
    Jun 12, 2009
    6
    We preordered two copies of this one (my son and I) from the USA and have paid the price not just in getting it directly upon release in Japan, but in foregoing critical assessment and reading rhe Metacritic reviews (there are still only two as of this post) and trusting our guts and experiences as big fans of the Traveler's Tales LEGO DS games. LEGO Battles is at once a simple and We preordered two copies of this one (my son and I) from the USA and have paid the price not just in getting it directly upon release in Japan, but in foregoing critical assessment and reading rhe Metacritic reviews (there are still only two as of this post) and trusting our guts and experiences as big fans of the Traveler's Tales LEGO DS games. LEGO Battles is at once a simple and fun game, and a terribly dull one with too many rules to learn for too little payoff later in the game. I fear this is a project not of love for the incredible gaming company that has produced LEGO Star Wars et al, but just a finished project -- one they may have enjoyed building at the start but were clearly unable to turn into something truly enjoyable for any particular audience. My son suffered as much of the tutorial level as possible but even so was not impressed with the graphics or the gaming style. The LEGO brand does not save this game from being just another RTS. What this has done is awoken certain nostalgic feelings for Blizzard games like Starcraft, which I would much rather be playing. As for my son, I think his copy may just go to the first buyer at a local shop. Or is it too soon to be passing judgment? (We have not unlocked any of the other missions yet.)… Expand
  6. Bluemoon045
    Oct 20, 2018
    4
    When i was about 8 i played through the full campaign in this game and i enjoyed it for it's simplicity but now i'm older i realize how bad and soulless this game is. The collectibles (studs and minikits) are incredibly tedious to collect and can sometimes take clearing the hole map of trees to find. People who suffered through the campaign get access to a much wider array of units whichWhen i was about 8 i played through the full campaign in this game and i enjoyed it for it's simplicity but now i'm older i realize how bad and soulless this game is. The collectibles (studs and minikits) are incredibly tedious to collect and can sometimes take clearing the hole map of trees to find. People who suffered through the campaign get access to a much wider array of units which puts them at a massive multiplayer advantage. Not to mention how inaccurate the touch screen is when selecting multiple units and that the slightest obstacle makes units ignore their commands and just stand still. Do not be fooled by the Lego logo this is not a quality game unlike other Lego titles. Do not buy!… Expand
  7. cub317
    Oct 24, 2011
    8
    This game is by no means a perfect game, but it's not nearly as bad as what most of the critics say. The first thing worth noting is that this game is nothing like the Lego games that have come out earlier (Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, etc.). Where those games were more on arcade style action, this one is real time strategy, a game genre that is usually only available onThis game is by no means a perfect game, but it's not nearly as bad as what most of the critics say. The first thing worth noting is that this game is nothing like the Lego games that have come out earlier (Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, etc.). Where those games were more on arcade style action, this one is real time strategy, a game genre that is usually only available on computers. This, however, came out on the Nintendo DS. Surprisingly, for a genre that's more popular on computers, they actually did a pretty decent job. Of course, this game would be so much better on a Windows, but this strategy game is still pretty good on the DS. This game may be different then Warcraft, but it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. It has a lot of funny cutscenes, great gameplay moments, and fun campaigns. However, the gameplay, while it's fun, does have its faults. As I said earlier, the campaigns are enjoyable, but the instant action battles leave a lot to be desired. They can be very short, and often times boring. The campaigns more then make up for this however. The graphics could be better, but I still like them anyway. The pixelized graphics are alright, but they do lack detail. I think that this game is totally underrated.… Expand
  8. gaminglobster
    Jan 22, 2015
    7
    And yet another game about both lego and randomness at its random...-est i guess.
    But like my review on lego island 2: the f*ckster's revenge, this game is pretty good. Well, for the DS at least.
    I mean the Nintendo DS was very successful but in my opinion all 3D games on it looked/played like complete **** I mean, take a look at a comparison between Lego Star wars: the clone wars, it    And yet another game about both lego and randomness at its random...-est i guess.
    But like my review on lego island 2: the f*ckster's revenge, this game is pretty good. Well, for the DS at least.

    I mean the Nintendo DS was very successful but in my opinion all 3D games on it looked/played like complete **** I mean, take a look at a comparison between Lego Star wars: the clone wars, it looked gorgeous on the Wii and the Ps3 but on the DS? COMPLETE SHI-BLARGHALGHRALGHUGLAHR- i can't stress enough.

    Regerding the game, it's like a god game with really pixellated graphics which actually looks better than you think. Trust me this game is even more obscure than Patapon, a game which not even the smallest groups of people recognize, well. Maybe except me... i don't even know anymore.

    But for real though, the soundtrack is kind of bitcrushed which is one of my most favourite song types, the graphics are mostly like the snes's graphics, it's mostly blend of many pixel games to say the least.

    Gameplaywise. You place buildings, you get cash, you get units, push objectives, you win.
    It's a Mc-Basic, really.

    Here is the most fun part of the entire review, trust me. Writing certain reviews on the wrong day can end in the this-is-not-interesting-at-all cathergory.

    Pros:

    Cons:

    I am suprised... really.... there is nothing wrong with this game except the minor things, but those keep bugging each other with the good minor thing about this game.
    Which then means that this game was made with the right mind in charge.... i don't know what joke to choose so i'll just simply say.... "a random crackhead"

    This game gets the score: "meh, but still good"    … Expand
  9. spencie
    Jul 24, 2016
    8
    Lego Battles was different than all of the other Lego games and I loved it, Lego Battles made me use my brain. The game was for strategists and I wasn't one until I played this super fun game.
  10. JustSomeGamer
    Jun 30, 2016
    8
    Really fun strategy game. I played this game a lot in my childhood. The nostalgia is real...............................................................................................................
  11. steamcrusader
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    I love this game, and would love a 3DS, or even Wii U Remake with More current themes and more campaign missions. Adorable cutscenes, a lot better than I would expect for the console it was designed for, Touch screen controls that aren't to overused, making it feel more like an ipad game. Actual Strategy and war. The stories are so gripping, and seeing both sides really make you questionI love this game, and would love a 3DS, or even Wii U Remake with More current themes and more campaign missions. Adorable cutscenes, a lot better than I would expect for the console it was designed for, Touch screen controls that aren't to overused, making it feel more like an ipad game. Actual Strategy and war. The stories are so gripping, and seeing both sides really make you question who the villain is, when we discover that the wizard needs objects of power from the kingdom to rescue his love, when Broadside reminds everyone that pirates are criminals and murderers and We discover that the so-called martians are as stranded as we are, and side with the criminals because they feel empathy towards them. and sure, it was a bit cheap to throw in the ninja alliance just to cash in on ninjas, but i can forgive them for that, because ninjas. It's beautiful in every way, and feels perfect to the touch. Not much end-game content, but gripping and lifelike chapters are fun to replay. The Red Bricks Are broken, but then, they always were. any fan of strategy games who isn't to hardcore should try this, as well as any lego fans looking for something different.… Expand
  12. TheABC
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    Lego Battles is the SINGLE best game ever, you truly need a high iq to understand it's deep battle mechanics and complicated story arks. The game truly is a piece of art made by nobody else than our god, lord and saviour Christopher Mair master of the elements and universe. Lego battles truly kept me from ending it all. i still play lego battles every day and most likey for the rest of myLego Battles is the SINGLE best game ever, you truly need a high iq to understand it's deep battle mechanics and complicated story arks. The game truly is a piece of art made by nobody else than our god, lord and saviour Christopher Mair master of the elements and universe. Lego battles truly kept me from ending it all. i still play lego battles every day and most likey for the rest of my life. Every saturday i buy 20 copies of lego battles keep 10 and crush 10 to powder so i can snort them. It truly is exhilarating to feel the absolute power of lego battles cruising trough my veins. When somebody will finally love me i will call our child Lego battles and then sacrifice him to the god Christopher Mair by making him play lego battles until he ascents. I am the MESSIAS of lego battles and these are my messages.… Expand
  13. Rose_
    Mar 16, 2019
    10
    The game is very good, do not listen to the critics, it holds up great today in 2019, I still play it :)
  14. Zuny
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's my favorite LEGO video game. The main game is split into stories based on popular Lego themes.… Expand
  15. crazygamer7477
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    This is why Critics aren't the smartest. This game has amazing music, fun mechanics and a Masterpiece known as Multi Player. Which works. This game feels like it was designed for Multi Player. Because it probably was! I totally disagree with the Critics. This game is no where close to a 60. It is amazing - Just ask the other reviewers!
  16. DrPemex
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    una joyita del Nintendo ds, con un multijugador muy divertido con una variedad muy amplia de facciones, el mejor juego de estrategia del ds sin dudas.
  17. WaysideTurnip
    Apr 22, 2022
    10
    This game was my childhood the music is amazing the characters are also very cool and fun. There's a lot of personality. The battles aren't super complicated I wouldn't say there is a huge threat if you don't play completely stupid. The managing of your armies will keep you busy as well as managing attacks over the ocean or in the ocean. Hours of countless fun and its even multiplayer!
  18. MMMMmmmmCOck335
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    greatest game of all time. words cannot describe the intensity and perfection this game holds.

Awards & Rankings

82
#82 Best DS Game of 2009
14
#14 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
10
#10 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

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Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Nintendo Power
    50
    And the most basic element of LEGOs - building things from blocks - is entirely absent. [July 2009, p.86]
  2. Game Informer
    75
    LEGO Battles won’t offer the slightest challenge to an avid RTS fan. But overall I can’t complain too much. I had fun, got in a few laughs, and kept coming back for more. Sometimes that’s enough.
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  3. GamesRadar+
    60
    LEGO Battles certainly drops the baton on a couple of essential basics, but its light-hearted tone, unit variety, hidden trinkets, and sheer volume of maps keep it a good value for dedicated fans of this angular toy world.
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