LEGO Batman: The Videogame

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. GameSpy
    90
    Another fantastic LEGO game. LEGO Batman is simple enough for kids to mash their way through, but addicting and deep enough to hold the interest of their parents, and the rare game perfect for them to play together.
  2. PC PowerPlay
    90
    Regardless of whether you're a Batman fan or not, or whether you're angry that Batman's name has once again been taken in vain, the reality is that Lego Batman is just fun. And even angry people like fun, right? [January 2009, p.61]
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  3. PC Gamer
    88
    Combat, while simplistic, captures some of the campy charm of the '60s Batman TV show. [Holiday 2008, p.72]
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  5. PC Gamer UK
    85
    The best Lego game yet. Utter fun. [Dec 2008, p.90]
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  6. Gameplanet
    85
    A thoroughly entertaining game that has a wide appeal for young and old. The low level of violence and simplicity of challenge makes it easy to play. A good solid family game that we highly recommend.
  7. GameStar
    81
    Just like Lego Indiana Jones this game was inspired by the movies, but concentrates on fighting three supervillains, one in each mission. You can play Batman or Robin, each with his own abilities, while the AI controls the other one. The linear missions are full of weird riddles and machines. The game looks great and offers a lot of variety, even if you don't like the slapstick comedy and the pribble-prabble of the characters.
  8. Gamers.at
    81
    LEGO Batman is the very opposite to “The Dark Knight” – less psychotic brutality, more kindergarten-flair. Consequent improvements compared to its predecessors are what make this game truly enjoyable – though I’d have liked to see some real innovations this time around. [Issue # 16]
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  9. VideoGamer
    80
    And as a game adults can get something out of at the same time as younger gamers, it's perfect.
  10. Computer Games Online RO
    80
    But one thing is certain: LEGO Batman reminded me of the good old times when I was a kid.
  11. PC Zone UK
    79
    Hugely imaginative. [Dec 2008, p.64]
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  12. PC Format
    78
    A refinement. [Christmas 2008, p.98]
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  13. IGN
    77
    LEGO Batman is good fun, but it's really just the same thing we've seen before. I don't think the LEGO formula needs much of a change, but certainly the common issues with the series should no longer exist.
  14. 3DJuegos
    77
    With Batman, the Lego saga achieves another new episode of pure fun. Perhaps the puzzles are easier this time, and the action of the combat isn´t satisfactory at all; but it continues being a remarkable entertainment, and a recommendable videogame to play with friends.
  15. Total PC Gaming
    70
    80 percent of it you've seen before, but Lego Batman is still as fun as you'd hope. [Issue#13, p.62]
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  16. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    60
    A cute and foolish platformer brings more fun then brick adventures of Indiana Jones. Excels in multiplayer, lacks in camera handling – no change since the very first "LEGO Star Wars." [Nov 2008]
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Awards & Rankings

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#38 Best PC Game of 2008
13
#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2008
83
#83 Most Shared PC Game of 2008

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 597 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 402 out of 597
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 597
  3. Negative: 154 out of 597
  1. sup-HDMIcable78
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Greatest game of all time. A masterpiece. What can I say? It’s Lego Batman The Videogame.
  2. russiangamer
    Nov 22, 2016
    8
    Я остаюсь при мнении, что это одна из лучших лего игр, но есть минусы.
    Основные минусы:
    1. Перебор с мрачностью. Кат-сцены очень крутые и    Я остаюсь при мнении, что это одна из лучших лего игр, но есть минусы.
    Основные минусы:
    1. Перебор с мрачностью. Кат-сцены очень крутые и забавные, но на самих уровнях всегда царит ночь и в воздухе присутствует некая депрессия, немного давит на психику.
    2. Баги. Они не критические, но не приятно их присутствие.
    3. Некая затянутость.
    Основные плюсы:
    1. Кат-сцены, как я уже говорил, они бесподобны. Реально эпичные и забавные, отдельный мультфильм получается, если склеить их вместе. Это лучшее, что есть в игре.
    2. Отдельная компания, где можно сыграть за злодеев. Тут же кроется и небольшой минус - игра успевает немного наскучить перед "злодейской" компанией. Хотя вы можете чередовать "злодейскую" и "геройскую"
    Геймплей в духе игр лего.
    Хоть оценка не такая большая, но это одна из моих любимых игр и одна из лучших лего игр.
    Она была сделана в то время, когда разработчики делали лего игры с душой, а сейчас это превратилось в конвейер.    … Full Review »
  3. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 12, 2015
    7
    LEGO Batman The Videogame
    Boring and Basic
    Much Like Sly 2, I just don’t understand the praise this game has. Lego batman takes you through    LEGO Batman The Videogame
    Boring and Basic
    Much Like Sly 2, I just don’t understand the praise this game has.
    Lego batman takes you through 30 levels, half you play as batman and robin, the other half you play as villains .
    Every single level it lego batman feels like a repetitive grind.
    Not a single moment did I find myself having fun with this game, and im a mild batman fan.
    Even the license wasn’t enough to bring me joy.
    Every level stars a new villain, whether you are playing the batcave side or the arkham asylum side.
    Batman and robin have various suits that can be found throughout levels that are used to progress and each villain has a perk of their own for level progression, but neither side feels the least bit satisfying to progress through or complete levels.
    The game is far too basic to bring joy,
    You mash a button until you see lego pieces bouncing around and then you hold down another bother button to build whatever it is you need to go to the next section and do it all over again.
    That’s all there is to the game.
    There are tons of progression annoyances that you will find if you play by yourself instead of co op which is clearly the better option.
    Too often I would find my AI partner stuck or not following me when I needed them to, and by time I realized it I was too far to swap so I had to walk back and find them, and at points where im trying to position other characters and don’t want to be followed, I would annoyingly be followed.
    At the end of the batman levels there is a boss
    Boss battles are pretty basic and boring too, much like the rest of the game its mashing buttons until you can build what you have to or until the enemy is vulnerable.
    I was greatly disappointed in LEGO batman the videogame, especially after hearing people rave on about the humor and charm in these games.
    There is none, theres just mumbles in cutscenes and subtleties that may or may not give you a mild chuckle, but I just don’t see the praise.
    There are a few vehicle based levels thrown in there to attempt to mix things up, but they just dnt, they follow the same structure of just break stuff to continue.
    Lego batman the videogame feels lazy to me, I didn’t enjoy my time with it even a little bit.
    I cant find it in myself to recommend this game, not even to batman fans,
    for what it is
    Action Adventure: 6.5/10
    Overall: 6.5/10    … Full Review »
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