Crazy criminals run wild in Gotham City. Only two champions ~ Batman and Robin ~ step out of the shadows to defend the innocent. This time they're stepping out as LEGO characters, bringing the fun-filled colors and charm of LEGO to the action-packed thrills of Batman. Heroes, villains, vehicles and settings all come to life in the unique LEGO style. Prepare for crime-fighting in a whole new way as you head out as the Dynamic Duo.In LEGO Batman: The Videogame, you'll be able to build and control amazing vehicles, including the LEGO Batmobile, LEGO Batboat and LEGO Batwing. Play the game as Batman or his sidekick Robin, swooping through the streets of Gotham City to apprehend the Joker and other evildoers and return them to Arkham Asylum. For a change of pace, engage in a life of villainy as one of a multitude of sinister criminals, including Catwoman and Penguin, and defeat the Caped Crusader once and for all. Utilize exciting gadgets and weapons that are unique for each character. With LEGO Batman, the next exciting adventure is only a stackable block away.
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If you played the other Lego games (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, etc) Then you should not have a problem getting the hang of this game. It plays relatively the same with a few new additions set for the Batman version. It's fun for the whole family to play. You can play as the heroes, Batman and Robin, or once you finish you can become the villains. The downside is the camera angles which counts for instant death and if you are playing with a second person you can run to the problem of not being able to move as far as you wish. Another downside is being able to see what you can destroy. At times you end up running around unable to move to the next area because of something so obscure. Also, using the Wii remote is hard at times but once you get use to it, it becomes easy. Still it is a good family friendly game that is sure to be fun. I definitely recommend it to young audiences and anyone who is a fan of legos or Batman!
What's great about it: Playing as Lego Batman, the cutscenes
If you've never experienced the adventure, action and minifigure humor of the LEGO Star Wars series, here's your chance. Commemorate the 30th anniversary of the legendary intergalactic tale with LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga, which contains the events of all six Star Wars movies. New levels, characters, customizations and features add a fresh gameplay experience for LEGO Star Wars veterans, while puzzle solving, teamwork and the game's unique signature humor keep newbies coming back for more. No matter what part of the universe you hail from, this massive title has something for everyone to enjoy.Play as exciting new characters, such as Watto, Zam Wessell, Boss Nass and many more, and create and operate your own vehicle with every Prequel Trilogy character. Explore the silliness of the force with the improved Character Customizer, which allows you to criss-cross characters and create new personalities, such as Han Windu and Lando Amidala. Take on the new Mos Espa Podrace and Gun Cavalry levels of LEGO Star Wars II, and discover new bonus levels and 10 additional Bounty Hunter missions that add depth to the story. Wield enhanced Force powers, earn new powerups and enter a new Challenge mode. Thrill to the special elements designed for the Nintendo Wii console, such as motion-sensitive inputs that enable you to control your LEGO Star Wars characters in entirely new ways. Plus, take a peek at the behind-the-scenes footage of the included bonus video, The Building of LEGO Star Wars.
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