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...but "LEGO Batman" could have been so much more. While I am generally pleased with the graphical quality and overall presentation of the game, the gameplay is in sore need of an overhaul
But anyway, let's begin with:
THE GOOD:
1) The character diversity is impressive. I was happy to see some fanboy additions, rather than merely the main offenders, and overall, I was pleased at the number and variety of characters appearing.
2) The vehicle stages are impressive. While the main nemesis of the game (control) rears its ugly head at times, in general, the movement was fast-paced and frantic, if a little easy.
3) The graphics are nice. Crisp, colorful and clean. While it could have been better, the payoff would have been slight (these are LEGOs, after all).
4) There are a good number of extras in this game. Hidden stages, hidden characters, hidden facts, hidden upgrades they are all here. If I had one gripe here, it's that there isn't a super-challenging mode (or at least one which I could find).
THE BAD:
1) Control. It's painful. It's unforgivable. This same game has been made three times before why can't they get it right? Walking along narrow pathways can be a chore, and jumps are often missed, causing much frustration.
2) Environment. At times, it's difficult to determine where you can and can't go until you die, over and over. While the puzzles are generally not difficult, their appearance is often masked, and it can be unclear if there is a puzzle at ALL. Combined with bad point one, this yields an incredible amounnt of frustration.
3) Difficulty. With the exception of the cheapness factor due to the horrible control, the game itself is very easy. One-on-one battles are a joke (you can just hit one button, over and over), and the general rule of the levels is ...just to smash everything. Some more variety here would have been appreciated.
THE UGLY:
1) Size of game. This game is just too small for the PS3/XBox/Wii. It would have been nice to see some challenge modes, or hidden stories, etc. etc.
So, that's that. If you've liked these games before (as have I), you will like this one, but will probably feel a slight tinge of disappointment. If these games have not appealed to you, don't buy this one, unless you really like Batman.
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So I'm a gigantic Batman nerd, and I've enjoyed the Lego games quite a bit so far. The two Lego Star Wars games (and by extension the complete saga) were a fantastic mix of puzzling, platforming, and action. They even managed to throw in Legos and Star Wars, I don't know how you could not enjoy those games. Lego Indy was alright as well, but something about it just didn't sit right with me, but after seeing the original trailer for Lego Batman I knew I was going to love it, and Traveler's Tales seems to love proving me right.First off, the gameplay. If you're looking for some new and groundbreaking game mechanics then...why are you even looking at this game? It's the same basic control scheme as the others. Punch, jump, build, and switch characters are basically the only controls. You can however throw batterangs by holding down the punch button (a very cool addition). And you can acquire all sorts of new abilities by switching suits. There's a glide suit, bomb suit, heat suit. Just about anything the old 60's batman comics had, you'll find it here folks. Playing as the villains is also fun, as each one seems to have some sort of unique ability that will probably have you laughing so hard you'll fall off the couch. Yes the camera can get off sometimes, and lead to some needless deaths, but it's not as if you get some sort of major penalty for dying in this game.
And the controls are so accessible, if you're looking for some way to get your non-gaming significant other into gaming, the lego series is the best way to do it, bar none. Generally I'm pretty alone in my love for my consoles, but I pop in Lego Batman (or Star Wars) and all of a sudden my fiance, brother, nephews, neices, parents are all fighting for the controllers. It's the weirdest feeling to be kicked off your controller by people who said you wasted your money on a console, but it's a gratifying one nonetheless.
And for the nerds, let's see here. It's an original Batman "story." Ok, it's not really a story per say, but it's not based on any specific movie or comic storyline. And it while it doesn't fit into any sort of timeline, the number of characters in it will blow your mind. Barbara Gordon Batgirl? Check. Nightwing? Check. Alfred? Checkidy Check! And for those of us who grew up watching the old Tim Burton movies, the original score from the first movie is used as the soundtrack. Awesome little details really make this game.
So if you love old school platforming, get it. If you like Batman, get it. If you've enjoyed the previous lego games, get it. If none of the above applies to you...well...I dunno what to tell ya. But for everyone else, you will not be dissapointed. Well worth it!You'd figure that with two Lego Star Wars games and Lego Indiana Jones already under their belts, Travelers Tales' Lego games would be getting kind of stale. Well, you'd figure wrong. Lego Batman features everything that was enjoyable with the aforementioned games, and slaps the Batman license on it to boot. Playing as the Caped Crusader and his sidekick Robin, you traverse a Lego-fied Gotham City and take on the usual rogues gallery of baddies. Fans of the Batman comics will be happy to see plenty of familiar faces: Joker, Nightwing, Batgirl, Hush, Bane, and plenty more are all here for your amusement. If you've played any of the previous Lego-based games, you should already know what to expect here, as Lego Batman offers up plenty of funny and comical moments supplemented with tons of unlockables and bonus characters to boot. The game looks good and even offers Danny Elfman's classic Batman theme, rounding out the presentation. The only downsides to Lego Batman are the same flaws that were apparent in previous Lego games: the difficulty is simple to say the least, and the game isn't that long at all. Still, with the hordes of unlockables to find, you'll keep playing, although it would have been nice to have some online co-op features by now. All in all, Lego Batman is a fun and family friendly diversion that anyone can enjoy and easily pick up and play.
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I bought this game for my 7 year old, he was very excited about it because we do have all three games by Lego, and have really enjoyed playing them. It is the easier of the three, the levels seem shorter and villans take very little to knock off. In general it is a fun simple minded game, but the creators could have made the levels longer and more challenging, like in Lego Stars Wars. My 7 year old loves it, and would play it all day long if we let him. But it might be better to wait till it is priced cheaper and you won't feel cheated.My 3 year old and 6 year old love this game, and their dad does, too. Fun for the whole family.
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