Graphics
What do you expect from LEGO games when it comes to graphics? Probably sleek and crisp visuals that can stand the test of time. If that’s the case, then you would be correct.
The graphics aren’t the most fancy ones you’ll ever see on consoles (and definitely not on PC,) but they’re perfectly serviceable and the game is a genuine pleasure to observe. Characters are all lovingly detailed and the environments pop out of the screen with their bright and bold contrasting colours.
The game performs admirably too with very little in the way of slow-downs or stutters, though there are the occasional frame-rate dips when there’s a ton of fun happening on screen, but it’s barely noticeable and doesn’t affect the game at all.
All in all, it’s just what you’d expect from a LEGO game, nothing more and nothing less and that’s probably for the best. The day the LEGO games go for photo-realism will be the day the series dies. The cartoonish design is all part of the games appeal.
To summarise, LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is an entertaining romp with DC’s most memorable characters from both sides of the moral fence. Gameplay is fun, the visuals are superb but the story isn’t the strongest and it’s a genuine shame that a more engaging tale couldn’t be told, there’s a vast history behind the characters that could be explored. Kids will love it and adults will still find enjoyment with all the familiars.
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is out from November 14th for the PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, PS Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and iOS. You can get your copy from Amazon and get the Rainbow Raider DLC.
Review copy bought at the expense of the reviewer. Primary version tested: PS4.
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