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Hey, I know it sounds childish, but (for those that haven't touched them) the LEGO video games are not as childish as they sound. They offer what a video game should offer: a few minutes of fun without the player being engaged in storylines or long hours of gameplay, their light tone and easy gameplay make them excellent for kids as well as adults with a job that still enjoy an simple electronic diversion, and are excellent two-player games.

Here's the IGN review. Like Lego Indy and Lego SW, the game has real Batman music as the soundtrack, despite the fact that it's based on the Batman concept and not on the movies or animations.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtB71Q6Bu-s

I'm going to get this. It is sweet how they are using Elfman's Batman and Batman Returns soundtracks.

I have the game myself in addition to Lego Indiana Jones. It's a sweet game. You can even create a pretty awsome screen accurate Burton Batman with the create a character thing.

ill probably rent it, have star wars and indiana jones.

been playing dead rising lately.

Quote from: Gotham Knight on Sat, 27 Sep  2008, 19:26
You can even create a pretty awsome screen accurate Burton Batman with the create a character thing.

Now that's cool. I am picking this up for sure.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Sun, 28 Sep  2008, 07:01

Quote from: Gotham Knight on Sat, 27 Sep  2008, 19:26
You can even create a pretty awsome screen accurate Burton Batman with the create a character thing.

Now that's cool. I am picking this up for sure.

Same being able to play as MK in a Batman game is just awesome no matter which one it is. Hummmm i would think you would make a nolan Batman before a Burton.

Quote from: Sandman on Mon, 29 Sep  2008, 00:09
Same being able to play as MK in a Batman game is just awesome no matter which one it is. Hummmm i would think you would make a nolan before Batman before a Burton.

I do like the Burton Batman films, they are the films of my childhood. I'll be making a Burton Batman suit for sure.

It would be better if they made a 89/Returns game of course. Imagine the multiplayer.

89 maps:

Rooftops
Grissom?s building
Axis Chemicals
Museum
Wayne Manor
Batcave
Main Street
Cathedral / Belfry

Returns maps:

Cobblepot Manor
Sewers
Penguin?s Lair
Schrecks building
Rooftops

Vehicles playable in the maps as well. The batwing, batskiboat, glider, penguin's duck, etc. You name it. All the Burton bat-gadgets too. That would be the epitome of cool.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Sat, 27 Sep  2008, 14:02
I'm going to get this. It is sweet how they are using Elfman's Batman and Batman Returns soundtracks.

im playing the game, they have returns in it? where?

I haven't played the game. I'm just posting what I read on the net.

Quote from: Redskull on Fri,  3 Oct  2008, 06:04

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Sat, 27 Sep  2008, 14:02
I'm going to get this. It is sweet how they are using Elfman's Batman and Batman Returns soundtracks.

im playing the game, they have returns in it? where?

I've played through all the missions and as far as I can tell, only Batman 89's score was used.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Fri,  3 Oct  2008, 04:25
It would be better if they made a 89/Returns game of course. Imagine the multiplayer.

89 maps:

Rooftops
Grissom’s building
Axis Chemicals
Museum
Wayne Manor
Batcave
Main Street
Cathedral / Belfry

Returns maps:

Cobblepot Manor
Sewers
Penguin’s Lair
Schrecks building
Rooftops

Vehicles playable in the maps as well. The batwing, batskiboat, glider, penguin's duck, etc. You name it. All the Burton bat-gadgets too. That would be the epitome of cool.

LOL I've been saying the same thing, only both Burton movies to make the game longer. Have all the stuff you said aswell as free roam gotta have free roam and mabye some extra villans eg Riddler, Scarecrow only Burtonise them.

Quote from: Sandman on Sun, 12 Oct  2008, 02:15

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Fri,  3 Oct  2008, 04:25
It would be better if they made a 89/Returns game of course. Imagine the multiplayer.

89 maps:

Rooftops
Grissom?s building
Axis Chemicals
Museum
Wayne Manor
Batcave
Main Street
Cathedral / Belfry

Returns maps:

Cobblepot Manor
Sewers
Penguin?s Lair
Schrecks building
Rooftops

Vehicles playable in the maps as well. The batwing, batskiboat, glider, penguin's duck, etc. You name it. All the Burton bat-gadgets too. That would be the epitome of cool.

LOL I've been saying the same thing, only both Burton movies to make the game longer. Have all the stuff you said aswell as free roam gotta have free roam and mabye some extra villans eg Riddler, Scarecrow only Burtonise them.

I think they should do that to test for a second game that possibily sequelfies a Burton Concept

we can always hope, have Michael Keaton come back and do the voice that would be great.

Yes, the games and the Keaton ideas are superb!

Indeed.

What tracks are used in the game? All of them, or just a select few?

Guys i'm trying to like Lego batman just to have another playable bat-game...but its not easy...any suggestion to make me think that  the idea behind the game is not only for an advertising campaign that  Parasites on:
1.other characters (like batman in this case)
2.making people pay for getting there advertising (in this case the game itself)


and there you have a the right reasons for (Jorgen Vig Knudstorp) to be the  new villant in the next batman movie    >:(



besides i am old enough to get offended if someone gives me a peace of lego to play with to throw it against his head  :)

I just read that Elfman's music from the '89 film was used in the Lego Batman video game. That's pretty cool, considering it was released in 2008.

I don't really play video games but I'd like to check it out one day.

http://www.legobatmangame.com/

It's an enjoyable game. After Arkham Asylum, this is the best Batman game out there.

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i want to get it but we don't have a rental place near here and i don't want to waste money on a game that'll be too hard for me and make me break our ps2 (again).

Quote from: Catwoman on Thu,  1 Oct  2009, 11:50
i want to get it but we don't have a rental place near here and i don't want to waste money on a game that'll be too hard for me and make me break our ps2 (again).

How did you break it?  :P

threw the controler at it.

I remember the days of snapping on my video games and throwing them around. Aahh, the beauty of innocence.

Quote from: Catwoman on Fri,  2 Oct  2009, 11:21
threw the controler at it.

Temper, temper.

Quote from: johnnygobbs on Fri,  2 Oct  2009, 19:26

Quote from: Catwoman on Fri,  2 Oct  2009, 11:21
threw the controler at it.

Temper, temper.

yup

Quote from: Batmoney on Fri,  2 Oct  2009, 18:13
I remember the days of snapping on my video games and throwing them around.

I don't. Especially when I had to buy them myself.

ive broken many maaany controllers when i was a teen (super nes) over games like mortal kombat and street fighter.

oh my snes controller had frequent flyer miles too. anyone that played with me knew that you didn't it directly next to me or i might throw it at you if you beat me.

The funny thing is that the batarang-shaped Mega Driver controller "survived" games like Chakan, Castlevania Bloodlines or Streets of Rage 3. Castlevania IV for SNES almost did the job.

A friend owns a PSP and I borrowed it for a couple of days, so I saw more of it. Apart from utilizing most tracks of the OST album as BGM, it has some other references to the films.

- In the batmobile stage, the Gotham plaza looks like a cross between B89 and BR, with lego versions of the statues from the two films.

- The Penguin's level is a zoo and the machinery in the boss arena looks a lot like the zoo underground from BR. Also, the Penguin is joined by Catwoman.

- In the batwing level you can see a blocky version of a familar belltower.

- The Joker's boss level is a Cathedral.

The only downside is they didn't include music from BR and BF for greater variety (maybe due to licencing issues). But it's a very fun and relaxing little game, even more fun on a portable console.

I've got it for PS2, really like it, and lately I've gotten more into the idea of buying games, so I'm consideing buying it for 360, but yea, a great game, really Burton-ish

Friend of mine got a Wii, and I just HAD to play it there as well, even though all versions are pretty much the same. This is simply THE most fun one can have with a Batman game - I'd love to see a sequel directly based on the movies (hell, even a Lego Asylum game, like this fanart), however unlikely.


http://eggboy-13.deviantart.com/art/Lego-Batman-Arkham-asylum-119949935?q=&qo= (http://eggboy-13.deviantart.com/art/Lego-Batman-Arkham-asylum-119949935?q=&qo=)

Pirates of the Caribbean is also getting the Lego treatment. Playing as Jack Sparrow in Lego pirate ships while listening to Zimmer's bombastic music is a bit tempting to the inner child, LOL.

Lego Pirates DOES sound like a lot of fun, not to mention Hans'Pirate scores are my favorite Zimmer CD's.

I thought I read through the grapevine that a sequel was being developed.

Quote from: riddler on Fri,  2 Dec  2011, 17:09
I thought I read through the grapevine that a sequel was being developed.

Its a 'heroes' game, with both DC and Marvel heroes, or atleast thats what I've heard.

Quote from: Seantastic on Sat,  3 Dec  2011, 22:10

Quote from: riddler on Fri,  2 Dec  2011, 17:09
I thought I read through the grapevine that a sequel was being developed.

Its a 'heroes' game, with both DC and Marvel heroes, or atleast thats what I've heard.

According to wikipedia it will come out next year with the subtitle 'DC heroes' which is the next logical step. A video game crossover is coming soon enough between DC and marvel but I dont think we are quite there yet.

Pleased to hear about this follow up game. The first was great fun.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Wed, 14 Dec  2011, 13:54
Pleased to hear about this follow up game. The first was great fun.

I know right, so fun, infact probably the funnest Batman game ever.
(Note, not the best, but funnest)

I can literally just go and play it any time and enjoy it for hours

Confirmed by nintendo; wonder woman and superman will be playable on the 3ds.

Here's an official promo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deiuI1WkNAk

It's great to see a sequel released. An additional thing which made the LEGO games so fun to play was the music, all of them (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Pirates) had music from the films. Not one of the movie-licenced LEGO games had original compositions (and this is for the better, I think we all agree). This worked even for gamers that don't pay much attention to the music - the games sounded authentic. Batman was not film-based, but it still had Elfman's score. I wonder what they'll do with the music for Batman 2. Will they use tracks from the DC animated shows? Will it be the first licenced LEGO game with original music? Do you think John Williams' themes for Superman (and Lex Luthor) will appear?

Can't wait for this!

Trailer and screenshots released:

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2012/03/15/lego-batman-2-trailer-screens-arrive/

The fact they used William's Superman theme AND Elfman's Batman theme in the trailer has me VERY excited. Wonder what they'll use  for GL and Wonder Woman?

Me likey

"Where does he get those unbreakable toys!" Can't wait for it, initially I feared it would be about JLA, but it looks like a Batman game with a few DC guests, and THE music is still here!

This looks great. Williams' Superman score + Elfman's Batman score = best superhero soundtrack ever!

Okay, so I've played the game. Pretty good overall, some annoying aspects as well.

Batman is dressed all in black and looks like a certain incarnation of the character that is pretty popular around here. The MASSIVE Gotham City setting has many giant (naked?) Lego statues reminiscent of Schumacher's films. Danny's music is used (even some Batman Returns this time!), while only The Superman march seems to be used from William's score. I don't know who wrote the original music used in the game, but it incorporates both themes to an interesting effect. There are some really unique levels this time around and there is a fun nod to the old Batman 66 movie that I won't give away here.

My only problems have to do with the aforementioned Gotham City environment. It's kind of obnoxious to traverse because it's so big. But the biggest gripe for me is having the lego characters talk. I liked the pantomime aspect of the earlier games and I hope the talking doesn't become the norm from now on.

Would you fancy doing a longer review for the website as a feature?

Quote from: Paul (ral) on Sun, 24 Jun  2012, 19:31
Would you fancy doing a longer review for the website as a feature?

if you can't find someone i wil.

Finished the first 10 levels, personally I don't mind the dialogue, they beefed up the storytelling aspect of it so it is more important. I like the fact that there's friction between batman and superman. The cut scenes have been greatly improved since the last game (which is not a shock, that oen came out in 2008). The flight is a fun aspect. I agree though I could do without the navigating through gotham, it's become a nuisance, i'd rather go straight to the levels. Driving the batmobile is fun though.

QuoteWould you fancy doing a longer review for the website as a feature?

I can try, but I'll have to collect my thoughts first.

Yeah, an in-depth review would be great.

If you talk about the music, though, don't forget to mention that, as hard as it is to believe, the DS version of the original 2008 game (which was different than the console/PC/PSP versions) had some tracks from Batman Returns too.

I did not know that about the DS version of the original game. Ral, I tried to PM you with my review but I'm not sure it went through, and I can't find it in my sent messages. If not let me know and I'll try again.

Quote from: gordonblu on Sun, 24 Jun  2012, 17:48
Danny's music is used (even some Batman Returns this time!)

Sweet. What cues do they use, gordonblu?

Looking forward to your review.

The one I noticed was "The Fall From Grace" during the Ace Chemicals level. If there is any more I haven't heard them yet, seeing as I still have to get to Metropolis or the Watchtower.

I don't know how great my review is, I keep thinking of better ways to phrase things.

http://www.batman-online.com/features/2012/6/26/lego-batman-2-dc-super-heroes-review

Well written review, gordonblu.  :)

Thank you! I did notice an error  though. When driving a vehicle, use the special moves button to REVERSE not decelerate. I don't know why I said decelerate.

Played it too. Great fun as always. The shark was a nice touch. I also got a Schumacher vibe from those statues and some BG designs, but what looks ridiculous in movies, looks fine in LEGO games! The original compositions are OK, but the authentic music is part of what makes the LEGO games fun. They could insert cues from BR or even BF. I don't know if it's licensing issues or personal preference, I hope it's not the latter.

They did use a little bit of the Batman Returns soundtrack.

I have been planning to do some videos of the original game with BR, BF, and some B&R music( I've got a boot until someone makes it legit!) used in the appropriate places. I think I'll wait until I purchase the BTAS volumes to touch on the characters who weren't in the films. 
I'll probably post some video samples (best moments musically) when I've finished.

I might even do some stuff for the new game too, but I'm gonna wait and see how the first one turns out.

I have just purchased Lego Batman 2.

As a fan of the first, I'm looking forward to playing through it and sharing my thoughts.

Been playing this when I've had the chance. I like it a lot. So far, it's as good as the first one. The Lego concept is cool, and no less legitimate than live action or comic books. It's no more real or phony, and in this world Lego constructs are the norm.

It's not perfect, however. It can be a little frustrating in finding the next level, and a tad annoying having to drive to that section on the map every time you turn the game back on. I think Batman's characterisation has been good – though I feel he's been portrayed a tad incompetent in parts, in order to have to call in Superman and the gang.

Anyway, all in all, I enjoy Lego Batman. The plots are engaging and fun to watch unfold. Good humour and atmospheric environments – love the rain on the loading screen. This and the Arkham series are holding their own in the gaming world.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Tue, 26 Feb  2013, 01:24

It's not perfect, however. It can be a little frustrating in finding the next level, and a tad annoying having to drive to that section on the map every time you turn the game back on. 

Just wait til you try to gather the gold bricks in Gotham City while using a flying character. You get the hang of it after a while, but the controls are frustrating. You have to keep pushing the jump button to make the character fly while controlling with the d-pad (or variation thereof). I don't know why they did that as the flying characters are much easier to control within the levels. Oh well. I still enjoy the daylights out of the game. And if you haven't tried Lego LOTR yet, you need to, it's one of the BEST in the series!

Quote from: gordonblu on Mon,  9 Jul  2012, 22:37
They did use a little bit of the Batman Returns soundtrack.

I have been planning to do some videos of the original game with BR, BF, and some B&R music( I've got a boot until someone makes it legit!) used in the appropriate places. I think I'll wait until I purchase the BTAS volumes to touch on the characters who weren't in the films. 
I'll probably post some video samples (best moments musically) when I've finished.

I might even do some stuff for the new game too, but I'm gonna wait and see how the first one turns out.

Have you got any videos done? I've seen other games edited as "movies" too, and it's always a fun way to make a more brief "longplay", showing only the game's highlights.

I got some video captured, but I haven't done anything yet as I have been involved with two community plays back to back (our production of the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe opens in exactly two weeks, PANIC TIME!). I've been thinking about the game though and will probably have something up in a month or two. i might recapture the vids though as I played terribly the last time.

Just loved the opening credits sequence of the Lego Batman movie. Those that saw it, know.

I will have some of the Riddler levels up soon (with Goldenthal and Walker music) as long as I can get youtube to cooperate.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14i9ul_riddler-s-revenge-part-1_videogames (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14i9ul_riddler-s-revenge-part-1_videogames)

It's only been a year since I said I'd do this! The cinema scenes for Mr. Freeze turned out the best IMO, but I liked how the final levels worked too! I can't begin to tell you how many times the music timed with the visuals by accident, that is always a pleasant surprise!

Part 2 will be up as soon as possible.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14ilde_riddler-s-revenge-part-2_videogames (http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x14ilde_riddler-s-revenge-part-2_videogames)

Here's part 2. I'll do the other stories soon (ish).

Good job. Really like the choice of tracks and the editing, it shows that Lego Batman would be even better if they used the rest of the bat-soundtracks besides '89 as BGM.

I especially love how the Freeze and the Riddler Bank Heist levels work with Goldenthal's music - it sounds like the music is from the game!

I'm surprised you didn't use the Heart of Ice theme for Freeze's character bio screen - it could work IMO.

I had planned to use only film music and fill in the blanks with BTAS material where needed (i.e. Clayface, Croc, Hatter, and some incidental to avoid overusing certain cues). That said The Heart of Ice music would definitely work for his bio.

3rd game oficially announced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWbhbOgEtl4#t=11

Fantastic. The Lego series contains some of the best Batman games ever made, after the Arkham series.

Quote from: The Dark Knight on Tue, 27 May  2014, 23:50
Fantastic. The Lego series contains some of the best Batman games ever made, after the Arkham series.

Agreed. And likewise the Batman games are some of the best lego series games... ironically the lego movie game was one of the worst. I played through lego marvel on the 3ds and enjoyed that one immensely.


I wonder which direction this one will be going? The first game focused more the batman villains, the second more the justice league. I'd imagine this one will be more JLA based from the first trailer and fact that the JLA film is coming cup. Given the space setting, could we assume star labs is upcoming?

Quote from: riddler on Wed, 28 May  2014, 00:27
I wonder which direction this one will be going? The first game focused more the batman villains, the second more the justice league. I'd imagine this one will be more JLA based from the first trailer and fact that the JLA film is coming cup. Given the space setting, could we assume star labs is upcoming?

I think it will start on Earth and then escalate to space.

I like the sound of this:

QuoteBrainiac's mind controlling abilities and the power of the Lantern rings bring unexpected twists to the classic characters' personalities.

Adam West has revealed Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham will be released on November 11th – the exact same day as the Batman '66 DVD release! That's going to be an incredible day for Batman fans. And just a few weeks before that, the second collected volume of the Batman '66 comic will be released.

Apparently the '66 Batman will be playable in Lego Batman 3. And you'll be able to drive the Lincoln Futura Batmobile too. ;D


It's not the first time West has voiced a Lego Batman. He played him in the excellent animated short Batman: New Times (2005) opposite Mark Hamill's Joker.


But I think this is the first time the '66 Batman has been playable in a videogame. I can't wait to get this.  :D

I'm kind of surprised nobody's posted on this;


I just finished this game for the PS4; it's definitely better than the first two games. It's actually more of a justice league game although Batman is the focal point and the batcave was well done. It kind of encompasses the first 2 games; you can play as the villains again like the first game and the justice league like the second game. If you were a fan of the virtual gotham, sadly that is not a part of this game. You can drive different land vehicles but mostly just as challenges vs. mandatory parts in the game. The replay ability is outstanding though with so many characters.

And yes the 66 series is well represented; Adam West is in every level of the game as himself (there's a bonus challenge of saving him), there also is a 1966 level with the villains restored (same 4 villains as in the original movie). This is the only level in which driving a land vehicle is part of it albeit for a very short part. It is actually kind of comical as you can play as the 1966 Batman and save Adam West. The second half of the level takes place at a 60's style diner.

Quote from: riddler on Thu,  2 Jul  2015, 10:33
I'm kind of surprised nobody's posted on this;


I just finished this game for the PS4; it's definitely better than the first two games. It's actually more of a justice league game although Batman is the focal point and the batcave was well done. It kind of encompasses the first 2 games; you can play as the villains again like the first game and the justice league like the second game. If you were a fan of the virtual gotham, sadly that is not a part of this game. You can drive different land vehicles but mostly just as challenges vs. mandatory parts in the game. The replay ability is outstanding though with so many characters.

And yes the 66 series is well represented; Adam West is in every level of the game as himself (there's a bonus challenge of saving him), there also is a 1966 level with the villains restored (same 4 villains as in the original movie). This is the only level in which driving a land vehicle is part of it albeit for a very short part. It is actually kind of comical as you can play as the 1966 Batman and save Adam West. The second half of the level takes place at a 60's style diner.

This sounds fun! Is it for 360? When my cuz lets me borrow his to play Arkham Asylum I might have to rent this and play it too! Of course I maybe should start from the beginning with this too lol. So much to play, so little time. I may just have to keep his 360.

Believe it or not, I just picked up the PS4 version of Lego Batman 3 about two days ago. Which is bizarre. I loved the first two games and simply just didn't get around to buying the third. But I have it now. I understand the consensus is that it's not as good as the others, but I'm not dissuaded.