LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

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  1. BaronMonaco
    Oct 19, 2015
    8
    More a Justice League game than Batman, but like the two previous episodes (and basically every Lego game) you can really see the love the developers have for the original work, with tons of references, some of the more obscure characters (like Bat-Cow or Condiment King) and an actually good main story. Fans of DC will really be delighted whether it is for the 12 hours main campaign, orMore a Justice League game than Batman, but like the two previous episodes (and basically every Lego game) you can really see the love the developers have for the original work, with tons of references, some of the more obscure characters (like Bat-Cow or Condiment King) and an actually good main story. Fans of DC will really be delighted whether it is for the 12 hours main campaign, or for the 15 hours of side quests, exploration and Free Play you'll have to do if you wish to have 100%.

    And speaking of side quests let's talk about the main issue of the game, in this game you don't have an open world like we were used to since Lego Batman 2, instead there is one HUB (the Watch Tower) that is connected to others small zones you can also explore freely but always with a loading time, so you don't have an open world but 9 HUB zones, and (like a lot of other people) I consider this a minor step back.

    Gameplay wise it's still typical Lego games, platforms, puzzles, fights and the absence of difficulty will mix just right to give an entertaining experience (even if the fighting part is always a bit messy), the local coop is very fun and the children will love the art graphics style a Lego game offers.

    Finally the technical side of the game, and once again it is a minor step-back from previous Lego games,for a PS4 game they could really make better effect (closer from the Lego movie) but must of all this game is bugged : you character get stick in walls, the game close itself, etc...).

    In conclusion Lego Batman 3 is still a fun game, but not as much as some older Lego games and therefore this step-back can be annoying, but if you like DC comics and/or legos, and/or child friendly platforming game, it's still a very good purchase choice.    … Expand
  2. Lazlo21
    Jul 17, 2015
    9
    People who know me in real life, know i'm a HUGE comic book fan, particularly DC comics. Lego batman 3: beyond Gotham is the DC comics game i have been waiting for.

    The story is packed with DC comics lore and characters. The Justice League, and the Legion of Doom team up to stop Braniac from shrinking the Earth. In my opinion, this is the best plot of any Lego game so far. You will    People who know me in real life, know i'm a HUGE comic book fan, particularly DC comics. Lego batman 3: beyond Gotham is the DC comics game i have been waiting for.

    The story is packed with DC comics lore and characters. The Justice League, and the Legion of Doom team up to stop Braniac from shrinking the Earth. In my opinion, this is the best plot of any Lego game so far. You will travel across the galaxy, from Earth, to the watchtower, to all the lantern planets. You also get a nice, small variety of characters to play as throughout the 15 levels. You get all the main players of the Justice League, like Superman, Batman, Wonder woman, Martian Manhunter, and a few others. You also get to play as the Legion of doom, with team players such as Lex Luthor, The Joker, Cheetah, and Solomon Grundy. In conclusion, i was VERY happy with the campaign.

    The gameplay is the same as always with a lego game. Punch hordes of goons, break stuff, build stuff, solve puzzles, it's as great as ever in Beyond Gotham. Some new features include the ability to switch suits on the fly, some new flight controls (Which were in Marvel Super Heroes actually.), and some other stuff. A lot of the character powers are really diverse as well, only a few characters, like a lot of the big figures, felt like carbon copies of each other. Oh, and the character selection was huge. I was definitely surprised to see characters like detective chimp, platinum, and swamp thing. Oh, and my favorite DC comics character of all time, Deathstroke, was in the roster, which i was so happy to see.

    My one gripe with this game is the open world. Instead of one, big, interesting open world, we have several, small, generic planets. But, the hall of doom is available for exploration. While it is very confined, i do love that location (I LOVE the DC villains.) But, other than that, i very much adore this game's experience.

    This is one of the best Lego games I ever played, and is a must play for any DC comics fan. 9/10    … Expand
  3. smoneyshawn
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    This was the best batman game I have played so far. I recommend this to all Lego fans! It was such a fun story mode and I loved how you could transform into various types of characters at a touch of a button. The puzzles were original and really got me trumped and challenged at certain sections of the game.
  4. numeric
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    This is certainly one of the most impressive LEGO games. The map is gigantic — I felt like there was games within the game. Graphics and colours are more rich and vibrant, and it feels like there's a lot more layers of scenery than previous LEGO games. With this one going into space the possibilities were endless. LEGO games rarely let me down and this one is quite fantastic — but can'tThis is certainly one of the most impressive LEGO games. The map is gigantic — I felt like there was games within the game. Graphics and colours are more rich and vibrant, and it feels like there's a lot more layers of scenery than previous LEGO games. With this one going into space the possibilities were endless. LEGO games rarely let me down and this one is quite fantastic — but can't wait for another Hobbit or Star Wars, or hopefully Ghostbusters!… Expand
  5. fusion_13
    Dec 1, 2014
    9
    This is a must buy for any DC comics fan, the amount of stuff that long time fans will love is just amazing. The open world doesn't really dissapoint as well. You get to explore the Batcave, Watchtower, Hall of Justice, Hall of Doom, The Moon and all the Lantern Worlds. There is just so much to do to keep you going for hours. A couple of the bad points are: The glitches, numerous times iThis is a must buy for any DC comics fan, the amount of stuff that long time fans will love is just amazing. The open world doesn't really dissapoint as well. You get to explore the Batcave, Watchtower, Hall of Justice, Hall of Doom, The Moon and all the Lantern Worlds. There is just so much to do to keep you going for hours. A couple of the bad points are: The glitches, numerous times i have found myself in an infinite fall through a floor, also sometimes when you enter another room the screen goes black for quite a while. One last minus is that the flying still needs to be worked on. All in all, its a great game and i recommend it to all DC fans.… Expand
  6. BobbyD92
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    I love the DC universe and I really love this game but my biggest gripe is that the story is short and that mostly because the game doesnt allow you to explore the hub worlds until later in the game when you meet a special character also I wish the hub worlds wasnt so lifeless and I hope they add an gotham city hub world in later DLC
  7. Latingamer
    Aug 18, 2015
    8
    This games has plenty of content,funny story,and tons of characters.My biggest problem is the open world is limited.Lego Marvel is still the best Lego game ever.
  8. Puffer2002
    Oct 19, 2015
    8
    Pros:
    Looks Great
    Clever Humour
    Great Source Material
    Tons of content

    Cons:
    Linear World
    Rushed Story

    PS4: 8/10
    XBOXONE: 8/10
    PS3:7/10
    XBOX360: 7/10
    WII U:8/10
    IPHONE/IPAD:4/10
    PS VITA:8/10
    3DS:7/10
  9. Zorua
    Feb 2, 2016
    8
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, despite not reaching the heights of LEGO predecessor LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, is still a great game. Gone is the popular open world, but introduced now is an array of planets from all across the DC universe and perhaps the biggest selection of characters we've ever seen in a LEGO game.
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham starts off with perhaps some slow levels    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, despite not reaching the heights of LEGO predecessor LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, is still a great game. Gone is the popular open world, but introduced now is an array of planets from all across the DC universe and perhaps the biggest selection of characters we've ever seen in a LEGO game.
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham starts off with perhaps some slow levels involving the Batcave and Justice League HQ. But after enduring that boring start, a whole array of areas become available, including a different portion of the Batcave and the Hall of Justice. After progressing even further, planets from the Green Lantern series become available, all of which possess unique terrains and exclusive characters which you'll have to hunt for.
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham's level designs are extremely detailed, with iconic locations combined with fun aspects exclusive to the LEGO Batman games such as changing between different costumes creating unique and fun levels.
    However, as previously mentioned, the first three levels or so are extremely slow and are not enjoyable whatsoever, but rather being a chore to reach the end and find all the collectibles. Speaking of collectibles, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham has them in abundance, with traditional items like gold bricks and minikits being replaced by fun collectible hunts which range from finding laundry to fighting dragons, being given to Batman wannabe Bat-Mite. Additionally, character tokens which unlock more characters to purchase can be found in certain levels and tricky situations where you have to rescue Adam West allowing you to unlock the legendary Batman voice actor.
    The game is great, and while it may not be as great as its predecessor LEGO Marvel Super Heroes and no expansive open world being one of its criticisms, the character selection, intricate level design, iconic locations and much more contributing to this game's quality.    … Expand
  10. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    Its definitely not the best LEGO game. While the formula of collecting coins and building things may get repetitive if you've played a number of these games before, this game is still a fun title.
  11. Chels14
    Nov 8, 2020
    10
    It’s not a ten, but it’s a Lego game therefore it’s good. Thank you and have a nice one.
  12. IpsilonCritic
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    They should really concider including more weird and wacky DC comic book characters
  13. Mas__co
    Nov 5, 2021
    8
    My favourite Lego Batman game. Well it’s my favourite DC game if all time- it would highly recommend it to a casual gamer
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    Feb 2, 2023
    8
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Mar 18, 2015
    72
    The third Lego Batman game is a copy-paste from other Lego games made by Traveller's Tales. At this point it's getting pretty frustrating to see the exactly same game with new characters and some minor tweaks. This isn't a bad game, I've just seen this same stuff so many times before. [Feb 2015]
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    70
    More of the same yet again, but the developers’ obvious love for the DC Universe easily spreads even to someone who’s not into comic books very much. [01/2015, p.82]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jan 31, 2015
    71
    More of the same only with added super pals, but the formula is still well-executed and enjoyable. [Feb 2015, p.65]
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