LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is an action-packed adventure where Batman teams up with DC Comics heroes to stop villain Brainiac from destroying Earth. The game features exciting space combat and over 150 unique characters, including Justice League members and big LEGO figures. Players must journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac’s evil plans.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,072 reviews

story321 positive mentions

stability178 negative mentions

story
1,139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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The story of "Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it less engaging than previous installments. While some appreciate the humor and character variety, others criticize the plot for being straightforward and lacking depth, often feeling more like a Justice League game than a Batman-centric narrative. The game features a series of fetch quests and repetitive tasks, which detracts from the overall experience, although the inclusion of various DC characters and settings adds some enjoyment.
- “The story is engaging and filled with twists and turns that will keep players on the edge of their seats.”
- “The story: brainiac is an amazing villain is well suited to face the league, finding ways to oppose him is fun and the levels against him are some of the best lego has to offer.”
- “The charming and often times hilarious story would be my major recommendation to play through Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.”
- “First of all let me get this out of the way, the story sucks.”
- “The hub world is underwhelming, the levels are insanely bland, the game is constantly interrupting you, the story is extremely bland and forgettable, and overall, it took a lot of motivation to just get through the story.”
- “The story is a mess.”
gameplay
312 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
57%
4%
The gameplay of LEGO Batman 3 is characterized by a mix of classic LEGO mechanics, including suit-switching and puzzle-solving, which some players find repetitive and lacking depth compared to earlier titles. While the game introduces new character abilities and maintains a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, it has been criticized for its linear level design and absence of an open world, which some feel detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the engaging gameplay, humor, and extensive character roster, making it a solid entry in the LEGO game series.
- “The gameplay itself is also top-notch, with a great mix of platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat.”
- “With its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and hilarious humor, it is sure to provide hours of fun for players of all ages.”
- “The gameplay is fun and easy to pick up, with the ability to customize your controls, and the story is fun and easy to grasp for both casual and hardcore DC fans alike.”
- “The gameplay is just constant suit-switching with no substance.”
- “Fun game in general, but at some point it's painful to get the collectibles and some repetitive gameplay in the hub planets.”
- “The gameplay is just dull and tiring.”
humor
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
1%
The humor in "Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham" is widely praised for its clever writing, witty dialogue, and lighthearted tone, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend classic Lego humor with pop culture references and character-driven jokes, resulting in numerous laugh-out-loud moments. While some players note that the humor can be hit or miss, the overall consensus is that it retains the charm and comedic appeal characteristic of Lego games.
- “The humor is on point, with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and witty dialogue.”
- “The game has a great sense of humor and is filled with witty dialogue and pop culture references.”
- “The game offers a perfect blend of action, adventure, and humor that makes it a joy to play from start to finish.”
- “Browbeats you with morbidly unfunny dialogue (remember when LEGO games were silent and cute?) and the gameplay is just basic and there.”
- “Browbeats you with morbidly unfunny dialogue (remember when LEGO games were silent and cute?) and the gameplay is just basic and there.”
stability
180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including frequent crashes, game-breaking glitches, and soft-locks that hinder progress. Many players report that these bugs render the game nearly unplayable, particularly in later levels, while others note that even minor glitches can disrupt gameplay significantly. Overall, the consensus is that the game's stability is severely lacking, making it difficult to recommend without significant patches or updates.
- “Whenever I try to play some of the levels from a new game, it is impossible to continue because glitches constantly happen, which make the game unplayable.”
- “The game crashes frequently, freezes if a controller is unplugged or headphones are plugged in/removed, and is generally super clunky.”
- “I have never had a TT Lego game have so many crashes (straight to desktop) and glitches in story mode that I flat out uninstalled before I got through half of it.”
graphics
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
53%
2%
The graphics in the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the charming LEGO aesthetic, vibrant colors, and detailed environments. While some noted that the graphics are particularly impressive for a LEGO title, others mentioned performance issues on lower-end devices, suggesting adjustments to settings for optimal play. Overall, the visuals enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to the game's appeal across various demographics.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning and crafted meticulously and finely, from the dusty moon to the lantern worlds.”
- “The lego-style graphics are stunning, and the game's environments are beautifully designed and full of character.”
- “One of the most impressive aspects of Lego Batman is the attention to detail put into the game's visuals.”
- “I expected something better. I like the graphics; yeah, it is nice, but the gameplay is bad and you did not show it in the trailer. The story is a bit weird, and we bought the premium hoping for better. I hope you can do something about it, please.”
- “There is not much demand on the graphics side of things.”
- “[repetitive combat, graphics are just good enough, linear campaign]”
music
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
57%
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The music in the game features a mix of original compositions and rehashed tracks from previous installments, with some players noting a lack of variety and repetitiveness. While the soundtrack includes memorable themes from various DC shows and movies, including iconic pieces like Danny Elfman's Batman score and John Williams' Superman theme, some users found certain tracks annoying or poorly integrated into gameplay. Overall, the audio work, including voice acting, is praised, but inconsistencies in music volume and the option to turn off music have been criticized.
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's story and visuals, and it is sure to get stuck in your head.”
- “The music in Lego Batman 3 is memorable and catchy.”
- “Of course, the audio work here is brilliant, with top-notch voice acting to deliver the humorous script, and all the classic music associated with the DC superheroes.”
- “Music-wise, they really just reused the material a lot.”
- “There are new tracks and themes, but still a lot of the time in the levels you just hear the same music that you’ve been listening to for the last two games.”
- “The only gripe that I had was that by the time I got to this game, the music became very repetitive.”
grinding
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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13%
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly when aiming for 100% completion. While some appreciate the fun elements and the variety of characters, the repetitive quests and the cumbersome mechanics for character and suit selection detract from the overall experience. Overall, players suggest that the game is enjoyable but requires significant time investment, often feeling like a slog due to its grindy nature.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This game is extremely tedious and a slog to get through.”
- “Finding and collecting all the caricatures is kind of tedious and sucks most fun out of the levels, and the open world isn't that open and kind of sucks to explore them.”
- “Two quests in particular (one on each planet) get even more tedious since the quests (on every non-gl hub) are all repetitive to no end.”
replayability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
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Overall, the game boasts high replayability with a wealth of collectibles, challenges, and engaging DLC content, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre. However, some players feel that once the main content is exhausted, the replay value diminishes significantly. While many appreciate the variety of characters and quests, others note that the replay aspects can feel repetitive compared to other titles in the LEGO franchise.
- “The replay value is sky-high, with tons of collectibles and challenges to complete 🎮💎”
- “It is fun to play, has a great story, fantastic graphics and music, great replay value, is well designed, is a great game for fans of DC Comics, has a great sense of humor, has great multiplayer options, and has a great balance of challenge and accessibility.”
- “Lots of characters to collect, and tons of replayability (as with any LEGO game) so you can spend hours playing.”
- “My only problem is the replayability; this game has so much content, but once you've seen it all, it just stops.”
- “I found the replayability parts of the LEGO games to be fairly weak (aka going back to the story and gaining 100% stud pieces, etc.), so I was happy to see they made multiple hub worlds with small extra bits of questing from various NPCs to be refreshing.”
- “This is a very good LEGO game, but if you are looking for more replay value, LEGO Marvel has more.”
emotional
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game elicits mixed reactions from players, with some expressing nostalgia and a strong connection to the story, while others feel disconnected from the random hub worlds. Many reviewers highlight the touching narrative and character interactions, but frustrations with gameplay mechanics and level design detract from the overall emotional experience, leading to feelings of boredom and disappointment. Overall, the game evokes a range of emotions, from joy and nostalgia to frustration and disillusionment.
- “Very nostalgic, great game, especially for the story which is touching, and also lots of extra worlds to explore.”
- “Love the game, finished it completely for the first time since it came out and it made me feel the best I've felt in a while.”
- “The story is decent, pitting a whole bunch of characters against Brainiac and necessitating trips to several planets inhabited by corps across the emotional spectrum.”
optimization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
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Overall, "Lego Batman 3" shows significant improvements in optimization, particularly with smoother gameplay at 60fps compared to the 30fps cap on consoles. While some users experienced stuttering issues that could be mitigated by running the game in compatibility mode, the overall performance, character selection, and flying mechanics have been notably enhanced, reflecting the developers' responsiveness to previous feedback.
- “Playing at 60fps smoothly instead of 30fps (since the console versions cap it there) is a nice change, and the performance is stellar.”
- “A good game has challenging combat, tight controls, an engaging story, interesting characters, a thought-provoking plot, and is well optimized.”
- “Running the game in Windows 7 compatibility mode as an administrator with 'full screen optimizations' disabled notably reduced the frequency of stutters, but it didn't stop them.”
- “Comparatively, flying is a lot smoother than it was in Batman 2, and I think they've taken a lot of the critical feedback to heart and really optimized the game well.”
- “It has much improved character selection, batsuits are easier to switch between, and overall performance is improved.”
character development
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Reviewers praise the character development in the game, highlighting its engaging storyline filled with twists and turns. The character designs are particularly noted for their quality, with specific favorites mentioned, such as various Batman mini-figures and DLC characters, contributing to an overall positive experience in both design and narrative depth.
- “To begin with, the story is amazing with great character development and has twists and turns at every corner.”
- “Very good hub world aspect, amazing character designs and abilities, great story-line and general structure.”
- “Out of the three Lego Batman games, this one has the best character designs by far.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for feeling rushed and resembling a cash grab, with nearly half of the achievements locked behind microtransactions. In contrast, previous titles in the series did not include advertising, DLC, or a season pass, which contributed to a more favorable perception of their monetization approach.
- “Nearly half the achievements are locked behind microtransactions.”
- “They felt rushed and like a cash grab as they are mostly pretty short.”
- “Lb1 and Lb2 had none of these problems; they also didn't have advertising in-game, DLC, and a season pass.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in LEGO Batman 3 is perceived as less enjoyable compared to LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, with players noting that the exaggerated parody voices detract from the overall experience. While LEGO Marvel successfully balanced fun and performance, LEGO Batman 3's approach has been criticized for feeling forced and less engaging.