Lego is a well known franchise that has been brought to life on the Nintendo DS by the game Lego Batman. With the great Lego graphics and Batman storylines this game for the Nintendo DS will have you playing for hours! The graphics really bring this Lego experience alive.
When you begin playing the game you start off in the Batcave with your good sidekick Robin, around the streets of Gotham City and the Batcave there are coins for you to collect: these can be used to buy upgrades or different characters for you to play with. For example you can play with Batman and Alfred the Butler if you choose to. Each character has certain attacks and can benefit you in the game; as you need either Robin to wear a certain suit in order for him to open a gate or something similar. The great range of characters and attacks that comes along with this game makes it enjoyable to play as the variety keeps you planning on what character you want to play with next!
The graphics on Lego Batman for Nintendo DS are of a high quality and the cut scenes make playing the game fun and build up a great atmosphere. The storyline plays around the well known Batman villains: the Joker, Penguin and the Riddler. It is Batman and Robins mission to restore peace in Gotham City. The great storylines make the game easy to follow and allows you to know what you have to do, with clear and precise instructions. If you do not want to be bound to the Story Mode, Lego Batman allows you to roam the streets of Gotham City in Free Play. Free Play allows you to get to grips with the game, and it surroundings. The ability to beat those villains that appear in Free Play make the game more exciting and helps you to practice your skills for Story Mode.
Lego Batman for the Nintendo DS is a brilliant game to add to your collection, with so much to do the game never becomes boring and will have you addicted until you finally finish the game! The controls are easy to get a hang of, with the ability to switch between the characters being a real asset to the game! The only flaw that can be found with this game is that there could be more interaction with the Nintendo DS touch screen. Other than this, the game is flawless, with its story line and free play to keep you busy, you will never get enough of Lego Batman.