The majority of the 140+ cast of characters only have one or two of these abilities which severely limits their usefulness.Īnd that’s probably my first complaint about Lego Batman 3. The few core characters either possess multiple abilities or can change into one of several suits with a specialized function. There are lots and lots…and lots of these abilities, more than I’ve seen in any other Lego game thus far. For example, some objects (blue ones) can only be moved with a magnet gold objects must be destroyed with a laser silver objects need to be blown up with an explosive certain areas require characters who can dig some objects can only be smashed by giant characters some areas can only be reached by characters with flight, and so on. Otherwise you’ll be continuously solving minor puzzles and using the plethora of “abilities” in the game to interact with the environment in novel ways. Much of your time, in the early phases of the game, will consist of smashing the environment around you for studs (the in-game currency). Lego continues to tweak and adjust their gameplay formula from game to game, but if you’ve played any of the Lego games from the past several years you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. One of the absolute best moments is watching Robin’s impersonation of Lex Luthor…I don’t know where the hell it comes from, but it cracks me up every time. The developers did a great job of bringing these quirky Lego figures to life and making them stand out with their own personalities the recognizable voice acting helps as well. There’s a lot of humor thrown in that made me chuckle out loud more than once. It’s a little confusing to keep up with (but should appeal to hardcore comic fans who dig these sorts of winding plotlines) though the cutscenes are very well done. The full roster, plus what looks like a few characters from DLC tacked on. Mainly it deals with Brainiac’s plans to take over the world, though it also involves a lengthy subplot where our heroes need to seek the help of the Blue, Indigo, and Violet Lantern Corps., as well as steal power batteries from the Red, Orange, and Yellow Lanterns. The plot is fairly long and takes a few twists, turns, and detours. Batman and the Justice League in general are at the core of the story, but this game truly goes “beyond Gotham” with its all-inclusive roster. We’ve got Batman, his “extended family,” and even the darkest corners of his rogue’s gallery, the other Justice League affiliates, Brainiac, the entire Emotional Spectrum of lanterns, and more. Lego Batman 3 is truly huge in scope, covering a gigantic swath of the DC Universe and featuring over 140 characters. Fundamentally the games are similar, with identical plots and core gameplay mechanics, though the console ports offer more expansive levels, an entirely different “shooter mode,” and loads of peripheral content outside of the main game. There are no significant differences between the 2 handheld ports, but the console versions are quite different. After it was released last year, I played through the game both on the 3DS and the PS Vita. Officially, this is my 3rd review of Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham.
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