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LEGO Batman pc Game Reviews
LEGO Batman
Critic Score
Metascore: 80 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
7.7 out of 10
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A stampede of notorious criminals have busted out of Arkham Asylum, where Gotham City houses only the shadiest of characters. It's up to the famed Caped Crusader to sweep Gotham clean of criminal activity using everything at his disposal, including crime-fighting vehicles as well as several baddie-bashing bat gadgets. [Warner Bros.]

PUBLISHER: Warner Bros. Interactive
DEVELOPER: Traveller's Tales
GENRE(S): Action, Adventure
PLAYERS: 2
ESRB RATING: E10+ (Everyone 10 and Older)
RELEASE DATE: September 23, 2008

What The Critics Said

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90
GameSpy
Another fantastic LEGO game. LEGO Batman is simple enough for kids to mash their way through, but addicting and deep enough to hold the interest of their parents, and the rare game perfect for them to play together.
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90
PC PowerPlay
Regardless of whether you're a Batman fan or not, or whether you're angry that Batman's name has once again been taken in vain, the reality is that Lego Batman is just fun. And even angry people like fun, right? [January 2009, p.61]
88
PC Gamer
Combat, while simplistic, captures some of the campy charm of the '60s Batman TV show. [Holiday 2008, p.72]
85
Gameplanet
A thoroughly entertaining game that has a wide appeal for young and old. The low level of violence and simplicity of challenge makes it easy to play. A good solid family game that we highly recommend.
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85
PC Gamer UK
The best Lego game yet. Utter fun. [Dec 2008, p.90]
81
GameStar
Just like Lego Indiana Jones this game was inspired by the movies, but concentrates on fighting three supervillains, one in each mission. You can play Batman or Robin, each with his own abilities, while the AI controls the other one. The linear missions are full of weird riddles and machines. The game looks great and offers a lot of variety, even if you don't like the slapstick comedy and the pribble-prabble of the characters.
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81
Gamers.at
LEGO Batman is the very opposite to “The Dark Knight” – less psychotic brutality, more kindergarten-flair. Consequent improvements compared to its predecessors are what make this game truly enjoyable – though I’d have liked to see some real innovations this time around. [Issue # 16]
80
VideoGamer
And as a game adults can get something out of at the same time as younger gamers, it's perfect.
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80
Computer Games Online RO
But one thing is certain: LEGO Batman reminded me of the good old times when I was a kid.
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79
PC Zone UK
Hugely imaginative. [Dec 2008, p.64]
78
PC Format
A refinement. [Christmas 2008, p.98]
77
IGN
LEGO Batman is good fun, but it's really just the same thing we've seen before. I don't think the LEGO formula needs much of a change, but certainly the common issues with the series should no longer exist.
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77
3DJuegos
With Batman, the Lego saga achieves another new episode of pure fun. Perhaps the puzzles are easier this time, and the action of the combat isn´t satisfactory at all; but it continues being a remarkable entertainment, and a recommendable videogame to play with friends.
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70
Total PC Gaming
80 percent of it you've seen before, but Lego Batman is still as fun as you'd hope. [Issue#13, p.62]
60
LEVEL (Czech Republic)
A cute and foolish platformer brings more fun then brick adventures of Indiana Jones. Excels in multiplayer, lacks in camera handling – no change since the very first "LEGO Star Wars." [Nov 2008]

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 15 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Adam L. gave it a3:
Basically just a horrible game. Ridiculous puzzles that make no sense and give you no sense of gratification, fighting system is weak as well.

Enhe U. gave it a1:
Poor and quickly made conversion from console version. No even mouse support.

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