LEGO Batman Trilogy

Welcome to the LEGO Batman Trilogy Collection! I've packed three of the most iconic handheld caped crusader adventures into one spot, each one bringing its own flavor of Gotham chaos, from gritty street level brawls to intergalactic mayhem. You're in for grapple hooking, stud collecting and villain smashing goodness that evolves with every entry, all while keeping that classic LEGO humor intact. It's portable and it's ready to go, so suit up, because the Batsignal's already flickering.

LEGO Batman Trilogy

LEGO Batman: The Videogame is something else, the levels are totally different from the main console versions, so even if you've played those, the DS version feels like a whole new adventure. You switch between Batman and Robin constantly, using their unique gadgets and suits to solve puzzles, like Batman's Glide suit for soaring across gaps or Robin's Magno suit for walking along metal paths. What's really cool is that you can also play through the entire game from the villains' perspective with restructured levels, different enemies and fresh puzzles, which basically doubles the content. The graphics look surprisingly sharp for the DS, running in full 3D with barely any hiccups and the cutscenes are through these gorgeous comic book panels that manage to be hilarious and expressive even tho nobody talks. The soundtrack slaps too, borrowing Danny Elfman's iconic Batman theme from the Keaton movie, which instantly makes you feel like the Caped Crusader. The combat can get shallow since you rarely face more than three enemies at once, the AI partner is braindead at times and the puzzles, while fun, can feel a bit repetitive after a while. It's also on the easier side, but who cares? That's just how LEGO games are, y'know exactly what you're getting into just by reading the name. The replay value is another highlight, you'll need to go back through levels in freeplay mode with different characters to unlock all the secrets, costumes and extra goods. Plus, if you've got a pal with a copy, you can team up and ditch the derpy AI partner altogether.

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is one of those classic cases where you gotta realize the handheld versions is basically a different thing compared to the big home consoles releases. While the big versions blew everyone away with a massive open world Gotham City to fly around in, the 3DS version ditches that and goes back to the old school level based hub system, using the Batcave as a launching pad for missions instead, it's like TT made two separate games with the same story, because the handheld version kept the classic LEGO formula: smash stuff, collect studs and find minikits while the console version actually moved the series forward. The 3DS one even has some exclusive Justice League survival missions where you fight waves of enemies, but honestly they're clunky and more frustrating than fun. Plus, the graphics are way more muted, the sound quality takes a nosedive and the cutscenes look fuzzy and sometimes don't even match the gameplay like showing Robin in a suit that doesn't exist in the handheld version. On the bright side, the touchscreen makes switching characters in freeplay a breeze and it actually has more unlockable characters than the console versions, so at the end of the day, this version is a fine by the numbers LEGO game for on the go play, but if you're looking the that groundbreaking superhero sandbox experience, you're definitely gonna want to stick with the big home release instead.

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is the gap between handheld and console and isn't quite as wide as it was for LEGO Batman 2, but it's still there in some pretty noticeable ways. The biggest difference is that the console versions have these massive, explorable Lantern worlds with more open ended gameplay, while the 3DS version scales that way back to focus on tighter short levels that are perfect for playing on the go. The good news is that the 3DS port still follows the same storyline and even recycles the same cutscenes as the big releases, so you're not missing out on the plot. The level layouts themselves are pretty similar too, tho some objectives got trimmed down to fit the handheld's limitations and a few stages feel like they're missing an extra puzzle or two compared to the other versions. The 3DS version also cuts out all the celebrity cameos like Kevin Smith, Adam West and Conan O'Brien that were a selling point on consoles, which is kind of a bummer if you were looking forward to those appearances. On the flip side, the handheld version introduces neat QoL stuff that the consoles don't have, like breaking each level down into three clear sections in freeplay mode so you can instantly see what collectibles you're missing, which makes hunting down red bricks and minikits less of a headache. You also get in level objectives like beating a certain number of enemies or smashing specific items, which replace the traditional minikit hunts and feel more dynamic. Performance-wise, the 3DS version chugs a bit during hectic moments with lotta action on screen and characters can occasionally get stuck on the environment, which is kinda funny. It'll take you about 15 hours to 100% complete it, which is pretty standard for a LEGO game and the voice work and music are really good. So yeah, the 3DS version isn't quite as beefed up as the console releases but it aims to be a faithful translation rather than a lazy cash grab, especially compared to the disaster that was LEGO MARVEL Super Heroes: Universe in Peril on 3DS.

GAME DATASHEET
Name	LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Genre	Action adventure
Console	3DS, Wii U, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, PC XBOX 360, XBOX ONE, iOS, Android
Released	2014
Developer	TT GAMES STUDIOS
Publisher	Warner Bros.
Language	English | Spanish | French | Portuguese | Italian | German | Dutch | Danish

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The mission kicks off now, rookie! Suit up and pick your case file: the original LEGO Batman's classic, DC Super Heroes' rampage or Beyond Gotham's intergalactic mayhem. Hit the direct download protocol to beam the games straight to your console or fire up the FBI app and extract it wirelessly. Gotham's counting on you, the Batcomputer's booted up and the villains aren't gonna bust themselves. Stay sharp and may the bricks protect your every grapple and glide. Now get out there, the Batsignal's already lit!

DC Super Heroes

Beyond Gotham

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