Lego Batman: The Videogame is an developed by and published by , released in 2008 for the , , , , , , and . The game is based on the appearing in the by and the toy line, who also handled marketing and financial aspects of the game.
The game is similar to earlier Lego games developed by , such as series and , in that it is both a game based on a licensed property, and has environments, objects, and creatures made out of . However, Lego Batman is the first to have an original story. The version of the game was released in April 2009 by . The game received positive reviews, and spawned two sequels: and , as well as a villains-only spin-off, . The film titled, , a spin-off to , was released in 2017, although the games were not inspired to the film.
- The core gameplay of Lego Batman is similar to that of previous Lego video games, such as and the series.
- The player controls any one of a wide assortment of characters from a third-person perspective, primarily fighting enemies, solving puzzles, and collecting Lego "studs", the game's form of currency. Using attack combinations in combat will multiply the amount of studs earned.
- The game is set in , with mainly realistic environments; only interactive objects are made of Lego bricks. Occasionally, players must assemble Lego objects to proceed further in the level, cross obstacles, or unlock new suits.
- Players are able to fight on land, sea, and in the air, using a number of character-controlled vehicles, including the , , and . New moves to the series first featured in Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures are featured in this game. New abilities introduced in this game include picking up and carrying enemies and walking on across buildings. Up to two players can play in ,
- except in the version which does not feature this mode.
