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Batman: Arkham Asylum vs LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (PS3)

 

Essential Facts

Platform
ESRB Rating
Teen
ESRB Content
Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Genre
Developer
Publisher
Release Date
2009-08-25
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Description From Wikipedia: "Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure stealth video game based on DC Comics' Batman for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. Batman: Arkham Asylum, written by Paul Dini, is based on the ..."  expand → Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)

Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure stealth video game based on DC Comics' Batman for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows. Batman: Arkham Asylum, written by Paul Dini, is based on the long-running comic book mythos, as opposed to most other Batman games which are adaptations of the character in other media besides the source material.

 

Reviews
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GameSnob average review score:
(based on 4 critics)
9.2

24

Monday, August 24, 2009

GameSpot 9.0            

You don't need to be a fan of Batman to enjoy this excellent third-person action game.

 

GameSpy 10.0            

The Dark Knight's finest hour.

 

21

Friday, August 21, 2009

IGN 9.3            

Behold the greatest comic book game of all time.

 

20

Thursday, August 20, 2009

1UP 8.5            

Rocksteady manages to combine combat, stealth, storytelling, and cartoon voices into the best digital Batman simulator we've seen to date.
 

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Essential Facts

Platform
ESRB Rating
Everyone 10+
ESRB Content
Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor
Main Genre
Sub Genre
Developer
Publisher
Release Date
2010-06-29
Home Page
Description From Wikipedia: "Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4 is a video game in the Lego video game franchise, developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. The game is based on the Lego Harry Potter line and its storyline ..."  expand → LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (PS3)

Lego Harry Potter: Years 1–4 is a video game in the Lego video game franchise, developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. The game is based on the Lego Harry Potter line and its storyline will cover the first four films of the Harry Potter series: Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S.), Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban and Goblet of Fire. Lego Harry Potter's gameplay is similar to that of most previous Lego games, with an emphasis on collecting and exploring. Casting spells is an integral part of the gameplay, with a wide range of spells available for unlocking as the player progresses. As there are many spells available in the game, you use the spell wheel to select your spell. Potion-making is another integral feature; potions can help the player complete levels or, if created incorrectly, have adverse side effects such as turning the player into a frog.
Changes to the mechanics of previous games include 'Student In Peril' missions, which are a group of challenges to help a student, Polyjuice Potion, which allows players to temporarily change one of your characters into any other mini-figure unlocked. A major change is to the hub system. On most versions, Diagon Alley works as a hub for unlockable extras, while Hogwarts acts as a constantly evolving massive hub with the unlockable characters found by picking up their hidden portraits.
The bigger areas in Hogwarts have led developer Traveller's Tales to improve the overall level design. If you are lost in-game you can follow a trail of Ghost Studs. These do not count towards your stud total, but will guide you to the next section of the level.

 

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Reviews
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GameSnob average review score:
(based on 3 critics)
8.1

28

Monday, June 28, 2010

IGN 8.5            

If there's no grass on the field, play Quidditch.

 

1UP 7.7            

This is both the best and the buggiest Lego console game to date.

 

25

Friday, June 25, 2010

GameSpot 8.0            

Harry's adventure into Lego land is exactly what you'd want it to be: charming, fun, and chock-full of secrets.
 

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