LEGO ® Batman: Beyond Gotham

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LEGO Batman: Beyond Gotham is an action-packed game that allows players to control Batman and other DC Comics characters in an interesting plot. The game boasts masterful mechanics, ingenious graphics, and a variety of characters to play as. However, some bugs may detract from the overall experience. Join forces with your favorite DC heroes and villains and save the galaxy from the evil Brainiac.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,769 reviews

graphics44 positive mentions

stability49 negative mentions

The graphics are beautiful and the outfits are fun.
The game has a good combat system and includes most of the DC characters.
The game is enjoyable and brings back nostalgia from previous Lego games.

The game frequently crashes and has many bugs, making it unplayable at times.
There are issues with controls not appearing or functioning properly.
Players have reported problems with saving progress and accessing purchased content.

graphics
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and quality, especially in cutscenes, while others report significant issues such as blurriness, glitches, and crashes during gameplay. Some players express disappointment that the graphics do not match those of console versions, and there are calls for improvements and customization options. Overall, while the graphics are appreciated by some, technical problems detract from the experience for many users.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the outfits are fun, and the controls are relatively easy!”
- “Good graphics, and an amazing story.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is also amazing!”
- “The graphics are really bad.”
- “Miserable graphics, don't waste your money on this crap.”
- “The game is great but the graphics are horrible; the videos and menu are fine, but when I'm actually using a character, the whole screen is blurry...”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
5%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging narrative and humor, with many players appreciating the variety of DC characters involved. However, several users express disappointment over the short length of the story and the lack of post-completion content, such as free-roaming options and additional missions. Technical issues, including crashes and glitches during key missions, detract from the overall experience, leaving some players frustrated.
- “It's an amazing storyline that hooks you instantly, but I want more missions. Once you complete the story, there isn't much to do.”
- “The story was very fun and original, and I loved it.”
- “However, the atmosphere, dialogues, characters, and the story are all top-notch.”
- “I was very disappointed and sad knowing that those Green Lantern worlds weren't there and I couldn't customize my own character, meaning I had to stay with the mission ones.”
- “The game is good for a portable, however the cutscenes do play, but with no picture, they link the story together so it's a bit hard to understand what is happening at times.”
- “Story is too short; I want my money back.”
stability
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While many appreciate the game's fun and engaging aspects, the overwhelming presence of bugs and control problems has led to frustration, with some players unable to progress or save their progress. Overall, the stability issues detract from the overall experience, prompting calls for urgent fixes.
- “Have no problems, no glitches, no anything!”
- “No glitches at all.”
- “This game runs great, looks great, and plays well.”
- “The game is long and fun to play, but the consoles are absolutely terrible and hard to play with. You'll just get extremely frustrated from the controls, and it's very buggy. Occasionally, you'll lose your progress due to immediate crashes, and achievements are unlockable due to bugs even if you've completed them.”
- “I bought this game for my grandson, but every time he completes level 1, it freezes and he has to start again.”
- “The gameplay is awesome and highly addictive, but the controls could use some work. It's somewhat buggy; for example, I try to walk right and it doesn't always react to my direction.”
gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
31%
12%
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its fun and addictive nature, smooth controls, and engaging story. However, several users have expressed frustration over bugs, crashes, and the short duration of gameplay, alongside concerns about in-app purchases and inconsistent graphics quality. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and recommend it, others feel it falls short compared to other games available on the platform.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is also amazing!”
- “It's a really fun game as in controls, graphics, and gameplay. I really recommend it, 5 stars.”
- “The gameplay is awesome and highly addictive, but the controls could use some work; it's somewhat buggy.”
- “In-app purchases, bugs, and short duration of gameplay.”
- “Why did I pay for this? There are loads of games on the Play Store with better graphics, more hours of gameplay, and fewer bugs.”
- “Keeps crashing about five minutes into gameplay... seems to be a good game, too bad it keeps crashing.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users expressing frustration over a persistent black screen that accompanies the audio, rendering the game unplayable. While some praise the quality of the music, the overall experience is marred by technical issues that prevent players from enjoying the visuals alongside the soundtrack.
- “Great sounds and music.”
- “When I play the game, you can hear the music but no ads... please fix, the game looks really cool.”
- “When I get on the app, it starts up the music, but nothing happens!”
- “The music plays but the screen stays black. Not happy at all; what a waste of money.”
- “I really wanted to play, but when I try, the music plays and it's a black screen.”
- “My son is very disappointed with this. When it loads, the music plays but just a black screen!”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
22%
44%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the reliance on in-app purchases for additional content and characters, despite having paid for the game initially. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others express frustration over bugs and the short gameplay duration, leading to dissatisfaction with the overall value.
- “Good no ads.”
- “Although it has some in-app purchases, it's not pushy about it, so my kids can play in peace.”
- “Hi developer, could you add Raven and the other awesome characters that are in the console versions in the Android/iOS versions of the game? I don't want to invest in in-game purchases because I already purchased the game and shouldn't have to pay extra for character packs.”
- “I would ask for a refund but it seems this was a cash grab.”
- “This game is a cash grab.”
- “Hi developer, could you add Raven and the other awesome characters that are in the console versions in the Android/iOS versions of the game? I can't get all of the characters by playing the game because there are in-game purchases which I don't want to invest in. I mean, I purchased the game and I have to pay another load to buy character packs?”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and effectiveness, with players enjoying the witty dialogue, amusing cut scenes, and entertaining side stories. Many find that the lighthearted LEGO humor adds a delightful touch, making the gameplay experience enjoyable and uplifting. Overall, the humor significantly enhances the game's appeal across various characters and storylines.
- “It lets you access lots of characters, and the story and the humor are amazing.”
- “I am 20, and I play this when I get a chance when I'm not working. The levels are short and fun, and it brightens my day to have the LEGO humor!”
- “It's quite fun and filled with amazing humor and cut scenes.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with players reporting smooth performance on various devices, including older models like the LG G3. However, some users suggest adding customizable graphics options to enhance performance further. Despite initial concerns from reviews about potential performance issues, many players have experienced no significant problems during gameplay.
- “Good graphics and runs smoothly on my LG G3 with Lollipop 5.0.”
- “Game runs smoothly without any problems so far!”
- “Please add an option to customize the graphics for smoother performance.”
- “When I was buying this game, I was a little skeptical because it had quite a few bad reviews due to performance issues.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the exceptional quality of the dialogues, characters, and story, all contributing to an immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere, dialogues, characters, and the story are all top-notch.”
- “The immersive atmosphere truly draws you into the game world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”