LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

 Xbox One
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
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  1. The Digital Fix
    Dec 10, 2014
    70
    Unlike some of the better previous titles like LEGO Batman 2 and LEGO Marvel, LEGO Batman 3 feels more claustrophobic, smaller in scale and lacks that open feel that the aforementioned titles gave us.
  2. Gameblog.fr
    Dec 4, 2014
    70
    LEGO Batman 3 offers a fun new adventure for young and old players. Comic book fans will get a kick out of the humor and constant fan service.
  3. GamingTrend
    Dec 1, 2014
    70
    LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is a worth addition to the LEGO Batman series, but while all that is good about these games has returned, all of the glaring issues with the series are worse than ever.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Nov 23, 2014
    70
    Beyond Gotham could have stood for some more innovation, but it's impossible to deny that it's a charming game with its tried-and-true.
  6. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 20, 2014
    70
    Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham struggles to maintain balance with its cast of characters constantly pushing one another from the spotlight, and suffers from many of the series’ routine issues. On the other hand, it brings to the table an experience DC and Lego fans will not-soon forget: an action-packed adventure, plenty of charm and moments of bona fide hilarity.
  7. LevelUp
    Nov 19, 2014
    70
    An ambitious game that loses depth in its attempt to incorporate too many elements. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham has a well-rounded story and the great variety of characters brings a broad repertoire of possibilities even when reiterative level design and poor mechanics dilute what could have been an exceptional title.
  8. GameSpot
    Nov 18, 2014
    70
    A wealth of hidden secrets in every level keeps the game high on replayability, while the deluge of extra content promises many hours of adventuring.
  9. JeuxActu
    Nov 17, 2014
    65
    Besides the impressive 150 character roster, an exclusive script a bit of humor and some available playtime, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham has nothing new to offer. If the fans of the IP will surely buy it, most players would be better off with another game from the LEGO line-up.
  10. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jan 6, 2015
    60
    Though it looks good and plays well, the use of DC heroes is lacking and the levels are too obscure at times. [Jan 2015, p.79]
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  11. GamesRadar+
    Nov 17, 2014
    60
    Lego Batman 3 has all the ingredients of the other, enjoyable, Lego superhero games, but is let down by clunky controls, poor signposting and questionable translations of well-known comic book personalities.

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#46 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#38 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 56
  3. Negative: 8 out of 56
  1. Bigdaddyweave
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    It's lego. It's batman. It's exactly what you would expect. If you loved lego marvel, this almost feels like a bit like a sibling. Fun forIt's lego. It's batman. It's exactly what you would expect. If you loved lego marvel, this almost feels like a bit like a sibling. Fun for everyone in the family.… Full Review »
  2. KletassVanDam
    Nov 17, 2014
    9
    Hate to say the usual, but it's true: if you're a fan of the Lego games in general, you'll enjoy this one pretty much by default. As far asHate to say the usual, but it's true: if you're a fan of the Lego games in general, you'll enjoy this one pretty much by default. As far as the DC Comics subject matter I have praise and I have nitpicks...

    Praise: They fixed one my my biggest gripes with the other two Lego Batman games and that's the "suit swapping". In the older games, you'd have to swap Batman's outfit to get thru a mini-puzzle, but you could only do it at nearby changing stations, which got annoying. Now, they have the suits on a menu-wheel which you can swap out at anytime, as you unlock them. It's so much more convenient, and is a game-changer for me (I never did complete the other two Batman Lego games, partially because of this).

    Praise: There are a TON of characters to collect, which is always fun. They followed Marvel's lead (if only they could to that with their movies too) and have just about every main character you can think of!

    Praise: Not to spoil anything, but fans of Tron will be pleased with some of the puzzles.

    Nitpick: They use many of the mechanics from Marvel (probably can't be avoided) which is fine, but Alfred is the "Captain America" of this came using a serving tray!? That's just an insult to Cap, lol! Solomon Grundy plays the role of Hulk in this game with the innocent-dumbness - which anoys me, as Solomon Grundy is not supposed to be unintelligent (then again, with all the New 52 reboots, maybe I'm wrong... he was smart in Super Friends!). They also replace "Stan Lee in Peril" with "Adam West in Peril" lol.

    Nitpick: Why make Batman & Robin the central focus AGAIN? It's like DC has no faith in their own main brand or other characters. Just call is Lego DC Comics (just like "Lego Marvel Comics" did) and that way you can open up the story and levels to not be all about Batman again. Granted, the story progresses and you get more characters, but I rolled my eyes for the first hour of playing having to go thru all Batman stuff again with this new game.

    Nitpick: DLC on day one. Meh, unless we stop buying it, they'll keep doing this. Alternate outfits and extra levels which could easily fit on the disc. I get it, they do that to make money, but it would just be nice it DLC were actually add-ons that came later due to fans wanting more, and not preplanned as part of the money machine.

    Nitpick: Celebs. Conan O'Brien and Kevin Smith? Geoff Johns? Stan Lee in the Marvel game I get, as Stan's an icon OF Marvel, and has cameo'd in comics, cartoons, and the movies. Why do I get Geoff Johns instead of another DC character or alternate costume? Weird.    … Full Review »
  3. jthegamer96
    Aug 29, 2016
    3
    Lego Batman 3 is a disappointing addition to the Lego game franchise. From a story that is extended far beyond what it should have been toLego Batman 3 is a disappointing addition to the Lego game franchise. From a story that is extended far beyond what it should have been to boring, repetitive side missions. Lego Batman 3 feels more like a chore to complete, rather than the fun entertaining experience it should have been.

    Lets start with the story:

    The story swings in both extremes of bad writing. You have certain issues which could be expanded upon wrapped up too quickly, and other issues which could be explained and dealt with within 1-2 levels, expands to take up 5-6 levels. The story needs more balance and extra ideas to keep the plot rolling, rather than being stuck doing the same task over and over, except it's slightly tweaked so it looks different

    Gameplay:
    The game starts out alright with you starting out as Batman doing Batman things, giving off the impression that it may take a similar form as its predecessor Lego Batman 2. But as you play this game, you get the impression that Lego Batman 3 is stuck between a rock and a hard place in the sense that it wants to be both a Lego Batman game and a Lego DC superhero game. The level design feels like it should be for a Lego Batman game, but the abilities given to you from the DC universe makes the level feel restrictive in what you can actually do.

    The Hub worlds provided in the game is an interesting idea, but a large portion of them feel like copy and paste, with similar quest lines, tedious racing challenges and annoying item hunts. The main hub worlds look the part, but can be confusing to navigate, as each door is labeled with a tiny sign that you can only see up close, and no other indication of where the door leads.

    If you are in it for 100% completion, you are in for a rough time. Everything is tedious to collect, from gold brick achieved by quest lines, to red bricks (with no red brick indicator), and to minikits. The 100% reward is unjustified and doesn't even include a 'collect a million studs' included in its previous iterations, which was annoying.

    Also, the game itself has been known to have a save glitch where it says there is no game save data found whenever you leave the game and come back to it. I had to restart the game 3 times until I looked up the problem and how to fix it.

    The only good thing I can mention is that it feels like it would be a good nostalga trip for fans of the DC universe. Collecting all the Adam Wests (which feels like a rip off of the stan lee collectables) gives a nice Easter egg level, you can play as your favorite superhero/ supervillian that they have available, and aesthetically it feels like you are in the DC universe.

    Overall, I give this game a 3 out of 10 for a drawn out plot, game breaking glitches and freezing on multiple occasions, inadequate level design, and boring, tedious collectables to acquire. Unless you are nostalgic for the DC universe and want a sandbox to play with your favorite super heroes, I recommend skipping this Lego title.    … Full Review »
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