Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. 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]

Awards & Rankings

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#57 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#34 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Negative: 4 out of 42
  1. 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. Full Review »
  2. Aug 10, 2023
    9
    I replayed it recently, its super nice. Nostalgia, gameplay, "puzzling", creative boss fights.
  3. Feb 6, 2022
    8
    8/10
    Probably the most unique LEGO game. But, besides that, it's still a great game.