Pre-amble
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Lego Batman is a Warner Brothers game and is an addition to their Lego Star Wars and Lego Indiana Jones games.
The game is designed for ages 7+, as detailed on the box. My 5 year old nephew has played the game, and whilst he managed with most of it, there were some ... Read review
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villains, as you save or destroy Gotham CityRocket through sewers and bound across rooftops as you take the fight to the criminals across classic locations in Gotham CityFight on land, sea and in the air using a number of powerful Batman, Robin and villain-controlled vehicles, including the rocket-powered Batmobile, sleek Batboat and stealthy BatwingEnhance the abilities of the Dynamic Duo with all new power suits, including the Magnetic SuitEnjoy numerous game modes and levelsPlay through the game in Story Mode from both the hero and villain sidesReplay any level in Freeplay Mode with any characters you've unlocked. Access previously hidden areas to find additional rewards and bonus contentCollect LEGO studs and special LEGO bricks throughout the game to unlock tons of extra content including special power-ups and bonus levelsLEGO Batman on the Xbox 360 features Gamer Achievements and 720p/1080p display supportThe PLAYSTATION 3 system version offers 720p/1080p display supportThe Nintendo DS version will offer touch screen interaction, and two-player co-op using the DS local wireless network capabilityLEGO Batman: The Videogame also features Danny Elfman's iconic The Batman (1989) musical scoreUSPsAn entirely new Batman storyline that draws on all aspects of the Batman franchise without being constrained to a set of filmsThe 1st time that you actively play from the perspective of key villains in an entirely separate storylinThe 1st title to fully benefit from the brand new Xbox/LEGO gaming zone at LEGOLAND WindsorMassive cross-promotions with LEGO across major toy lines and LEGO communitMainstream marketing campaign that will include TV, Online, sampling and peer-to-peer activitiePre-launch campaign to take advantage of 'The Dark Knight' and Warner's 'Year of The Bat'Heavyweight cross-divisional activities with all WB key DVD releases
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through GOTHAM CITY capturing escaped villains including THE JOKER, THE PENGUIN and SCARECROW and putting them back in ARKHAM ASYLUM where they belong. Then, jump into the story from the other side and play as Batman's foes! Enjoy the power you wield and battle Batman while spreading chaos throughout the city. There is no rest for the good (or the evil!). Fight for justice as Batman and Robin or create chaos as The Joker, Catwoman and other villains, as you save or destroy Gotham City.Rocket through sewers and bound across rooftops as you take the fight to the criminals across classic locations in Gotham City.Fight on land, sea and in the air using a number of powerful Batman, Robin and villain-controlled vehicles, including the rocket-powered Batmobile, sleek Batboat and stealthy Batwing.Master special super-hero power-suits and the new moves that come with them, while using gadgets and weapons unique to each of the characters.Customize your characters, build and transform the game environment, and challenge yourself with multi-layered collectibles and rewards.
Advantages: Good graphics, good theme Disadvantages: Awful music, easy, repetitive
Pre-amble
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Lego Batman is a Warner Brothers game and is an addition to their Lego Star Wars and Lego Indiana Jones games.
The game is designed for ages 7+, as detailed on the box. My 5 year old nephew has played the game, and whilst he managed with most of it, there were some puzzles where he needed a bit of help. Personally, I think some 7 year olds would struggle with parts of this game.
I ... ...official UK release date for Lego Batman is 10 October 2008 and it is available for pre-order through many specialized computer game retailers and other online shops.
Prices for the game vary, and a sample of prices I have found (excluding P&P) are as follows:
Pre-amble *********** Lego Batman is a Warner Brothers game and is an addition to their Lego Star Wars and Lego Indiana Jones games.
The game is designed for ages 7+, as detailed on the box. My 5 year old nephew has played the game, and whilst he managed with most of it, there were some puzzles where he needed a bit of help. Personally, I think some 7 year olds would struggle with parts of this game.
I have been lucky enough to be sent this game from a friend who lives in the good old USA. The official UK release date for Lego Batman is 10 October 2008 and it is available for pre-order through many specialized computer game retailers and other online shops.
Prices for the game vary, and a sample of prices I have found (excluding P&P) are as follows:
The differential in prices is not huge, although based on previous experience, I suspect that retailers offering the game at a lower price will be charging more postage and packaging so the end price will be around the same across all retailers. I cannot confirm this since I have not looked in to the postage costs - since I have no need to.
The above represents a small number of suppliers and I am sure that there are loads more if you trawl through the internet.
Story Line *************
In summary, the criminals of Gotham City have broken out of Arkham Asylum and are set to wreak havoc. It is the "dynamic duos" job to go and defeat them all.
The plot of each criminal is difficult to establish since the story develops as you progress through the game via a cartoon strip.
The cartoon strip is very detailed and the picture quality is great but it doesn't give too much away as there are no speech bubbles on the pictures or spoken words. The only audio is the Batman music which is played on the options screen of the Batman DVD.
All of Gotham City's criminals appear in the game including The Riddler, The Joker, Penguin, Clay Face, Cat Woman, Killer Croc, Two Face, Scare Crow etc and all have got to be defeated.
Playing the game ********************
The game commences in the Bat Cave - where you can change the look of your character, look at game stats etc.
From the Bat Cave the dynamic Duo can venture in to the Wayne Manor building in order to collect gold and silver coins (like in most platform games) in order to accumulate 'Stud' points. I have yet to work out whether the stud points can be exchanged for anything or not. Other than running around, collecting coins and smashing up furniture and paintings (why smash up your own house??) to reveal further coins there is nothing else to do in the Wayne Manor - there are no puzzles to solve or criminals to kill. This seems like a bit of a waste to me.
There are 3 chapters to complete with the head criminal being the Riddler, the Penguine and the Joker respectively. I won't divulge any more than this as I don't want to ruin the game for any buyers.
On the Streets of Gotham the game heats up but only a little bit. There are puzzles to solve and criminals to beat up although the number of criminals is disappointingly low and the game seems focused on puzzle solving to progress to further levels.
In this game you play both Batman and Robin at different stages. Each has their own unique "special powers" which are needed at different times to complete the level.
Batman has the ability to 'float' across large gaps, use a grapple hook to pull himself up buildings, blow things up by laying bombs and endure extremely cold temperatures.
Robin has the ability to walk along a tight rope, travel through heating vents, walk in dangerous green goo, use poles as a climbing aid and walk up vertical metallic walkways with the aid of his magnetic boots.
The special powers are used when special suits are located at different levels.
The game involves collecting stud points, hitting traffic cones, signs, posts etc to reveal more coins, hearts (to increase the number of lives - as in all platform games) and pieces of lego which are then used to build computers, levers, ladders etc.
Once you know what the special powers are and which character to use it is easy to progress and solve the relevant issues to complete the level.
Graphics ***********
The graphics are actually really good. They are simple, colourful and vivid - just like being in the comic book (except in lego) so I think Warner Bros has achieved what they set out to in this regard.
Playability ***********
The controls are very easy to use. The directional pad controls the characters and the buttons are used to jump, build the lego ladders/levers etc, pull levers down and punch the bad guys.
The stylus is only used to pull down levers and drawbridges although this can be done using one of the buttons.
During the game you get to drive the Bat Mobile, which is very difficult to control. In addition the speed increases and it all becomes a bit frenzied. They are pointless levels since all you're doing is chasing the criminal's car, trying to avoid its gunfire and collecting those coins for stud points.
Music *********
Other than the 'theme' music from the Batman DVD (although I think they producers should have used the music from the cheesy 60's batman episode myself - for those of you old enough to remember) the sound effects are awful. They are limited and, to be quite honest, naff.
The music/sound effects should complement the graphics, but this does not happen in this game. The graphics are superb, the acoustics are naff.
Addictiveness ****************
Despite being quite simple, once you know when to use each character and which special power to use, the game is quite addictive at first………….
I found it a novelty running around building different things out of lego (I assume this is the same with the Lego Indiana Jones and the Lego Star Wars? - I haven't played either although this game has made me very curious), collecting coins to become a super stud, aimlessly smash things up etc. but there is only so long that you can do it for.
This game is massive. Overall, I have played for around 23 hours and I have only completed 16.7%. I have not been hanging around and have completed levels fairly rapidly.
I know I won't see this game through to completion which is a shame because I would like to see the final cartoon strip and credits, but I don't have the inclination to finish it.
The Twist ************
This game has another element in that it is possible to play the criminals (from the asylum) and wreak havoc in Gotham City. Whilst this may be seen as a 'bonus' feature I find it pretty pointless. After all, the idea is to be Batman and Robin and defeat the criminals - not be criminals running amok in Gotham City!
Anticipated life *****************
The potential life of this game is several hours…….providing you can deal with the repetition. Unfortunately, I cannot.
Conclusion **************
All in all this is a good game with some really good aspects and some really bad aspects.
The good points:
1) It's based on Batman 2) All the criminals are in the game 3) Great graphics 4) The 'Lego' theme 5) Long life potential - provided you don't get bored too quickly 6) Good use of a comic strip outlining the story
The bad points:
1) Awful music and sound effects 2) Gets repetitive after a while 3) A bit too simple
Advantages: Fun, addictive Disadvantages: May be too simple for older gamers
Lego Batman is the latest in a long line of LEGO theme videogames, this time you're in control of the caped crusader himself, Batman!
You start of as Batman in your batcave, and from there you can enter three different rooms, each with five levels encompassing an entire mission. Your job is to catch the villains trying to destroy Gotham City. All your favourite villains are here, from Harley Quinn, Two Face, Killer Croc, Bane and The Joker, so it's ... ...As well as these levels, a great twist is you can travel to Arkham Asylum and play these missions as the bad guys! You set up the masterplans the bad guys have concocted, and take out any security and policemen that try to stop you. This is a great idea, allowing you to play as the good guys or the bad guys. I love Arkham, the music is really sinister and occasionally you hear screams, it fits the bill perfectly.
The levels are big and packed with ...
Walter_Kovacs 26.01.2009
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Lego Batman (Nintendo DS)
Advantages: Playing Batman defeating the villains Disadvantages: The Story line could be more consistent
...who have not played the Lego platform games before as it is easy to get to grips with how to play and getting robin to display his daredevil tightrope walking, and batman flying across the Gotham rooftops. Like other Lego platform games you need to play each level twice first as batman and robin and the next with a combination of characters, where you can get access to even more areas of the level. What added to my excitement as I was playing is ... ...on the sofa. Once again Lego has hit the spot, turning classic films into great platform games with a twist. As usual Lego games are great value for money, as you know that you are getting access to great number of levels and also the mini games which can be addicting when you just want a quick 20 minute play. Overall this is a good quality game which can be played over and over and not get bored. I give it the thumbs up, bring on the batmobile. ...
doodles17 18.11.2009
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Product details
Publisher
Warner Bros. Interactive
Developer
Traveller's Tales
Release Date
10th October 2008
Age
7+
Genre
Platformer; Action/Adventure; Kids/Family
Max Number of Players
2 Player
Platform
Nintendo DS
EAN
5051600222854
Manufacturer's product description
LEGO Batman: The Video Game is the latest game from the award-winning team behind the LEGO Star Wars series. With trademark LEGO fun and charm the game takes you into the world of the ultimate crime-fighting hero. LEGO Batman brings the one-and-only Caped Crusader to life in a completely original storyline. Players will take control of the Dynamic Duo Batman and Robin to fight Gotham City's most notorious criminals including The Joker The Penguin Catwoman Scarecrow Killer Croc and many more. The criminals have broken out of Arkham Asylum and are set to wreak havoc on the city. Players will also be able to explore their wicked side and fight their way through the game as the villains experiencing the game from a completely different point of view with all-new criminal objectives! With a collection of high-tech suits gadgets and cutting-edge vehicles on hand players will be able to step into the unique LEGO Batman universe to bring super villains to justice - or as the villains to run amok in Gotham City!
