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Batman and Robin battle Arkham’s escaped villains through brick-breaking fights, puzzles and gadgets, then play the villains’ side.
Released 29 Sep 2008
Play as Villains
Build to Progress
Use Hero Gadgets
When all the villains in Arkham Asylum team up and break loose, only the dynamic duo is bold enough to take them on to save Gotham City. The fun of LEGO, the drama of Batman and the uniqueness of the combination makes for a comical and exciting adventure in LEGO Batman: The Videogame.
Developed by Traveller's Tales · Published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
After Arkham Asylum’s villains escape, Batman and Robin set out to capture them and protect Gotham City. The story also has a campaign from the villains’ perspective, following their side of the conflict.
Across level-based missions, players fight enemies, break LEGO objects, build mechanisms and solve puzzles to move forward. Batman’s suits and Robin’s gadgets provide abilities for handling obstacles and reaching different areas.
Players can switch between characters, collect studs and hidden items, and revisit completed levels in Free Play to explore areas that were previously out of reach. The game supports solo play and local co-op.
Players often describe the game as a fond childhood favorite, praising its visual jokes, LEGO-style humor, and the chance to play both the hero and villain campaigns. Reviews also appreciate the distinct character abilities, puzzles, and collectibles. Alongside that enjoyment, many reports describe bugs—especially Robin’s vehicle or climbing sections getting stuck—and crashes that can block progress.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Players | 1–2 |
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| Multiplayer | The game supports single-player and local multiplayer. Available information consistently indicates 2-player local co-op, with same-screen play and Steam Remote Play Together support. No reliable evidence confirms native online multiplayer, LAN play, or PvP modes. |
| Multiplayer & mods | One review mentions general modding, but no provided information states how mods change multiplayer. No fact-based multiplayer mod support details are confirmed. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 80/100 View on Metacritic |
