One of the big draws in this game is that, for the first time ever, the Lego characters talk. This is a really awesome addition, it makes the game just that much more fun, but I also don't like this because in the past I have liked the enjoyment of watching the silent Lego characters. It was somewhat of an original thing, I guess, and it was very, very likable. For example, Pirates of The Caribbean was super funny because they couldn't talk. Watching them scramble to understand what the others were saying was quite entertaining. On the flipside, the characters talking does make this ten-times funnier and enjoyable. So really, it's just a personal thing and hardly matters.
Another big draw was the fact they're combining DC superheroes. This is a blessing and a curse. Lex Luthor and The Joker working together is an...Odd match. The storyline meshes quite nicely, but their interaction is bland. In fact, Lex Luthor comes off as a bland character altogether. But that's something else entirely. Robin, Batman and Superman working together is a really cool thing, however. But they make Superman look like a god and Batman look like he needs his butt saved all the time. As a Batman fan, I don't like this. I mean, HELLO, it is called LEGO Batman. However, that's enigmatic. The Robin + Batman + Superman interaction is beautiful. Their characters are so well done and it's very enjoyable.
Also, the League of Justice characters is a really awesome "finale." They're done up pretty perfectly. Except for Wonder Woman, who just had super strength, steel hearts, "Lasso of Truth" and the ability to fly. Yeah, that's pretty good, but compared to everyone else...Not so much. Especially compared to Superman who, as I said, is like a god. Anywho, I especially like Green Lantern. I feel that he is perfect. Very fun to play as, creatively made, and is just a nice addition.
Moving on. The gameplay is your average Lego game. You break things, get money, build things, beat the boss, move on. The game itself is very simple. There are hardly any challenging parts. The bad guys you can take out in one hit. The bosses can be pretty hard, but nothing impossible. You will, most likely, never get stuck.
The only thing that's annoying is the split screen with two players. After a while you'll get used to it, but it still doesn't let you do things and it makes you want to murder a cat. Like I said, you'll get used to it, and it won't matter.
The storyline is pretty basic. Joker gas and kryptonite are the main worries here. In the main story you only really ever meet The Joker and Lex Luthor with some pop-ins from Harley Quinn and The Ridler. possibly others but I really can't remember them if they were there. Most likely the stuff after the main story will contain the other villains, which really sucks. In a way, they crapped out. They could have had a bunch of evil dudes running around and could have added some super fun main story stuff, but hey, the extras just might be worth it. No, I haven't played them yet, but from past LEGO game experience, it WILL be fun and worth the wait.
I would definitely recommend this game to anyone and everyone. I played two-played all the way through and had a blast. I would say that it would be quite hard as a single-played, so consider yourself warned. But still fun. I laughed and completely enjoyed myself. It is one of those games you sit down and get sucked into; it's so lovable! And, come on, it's BATMAN. (Along with Superman and others) It's worth the $19.95 I paid, and I'm positive you'll find it worth it too.
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