Batman: the Brave and the Bold the Videogame

The animated series has come to the video game world.
I spent a total of 24 hours playing as Batman and some of his various superhuman colleagues across dozens of levels that made up 4 episodes of the hit series. If you're looking for a challenging game with deep dialogue, then you're playing the wrong game. If you want some funny adventures with some of the rarer heroes of DC Comics then suit up fanboy, this game is for you. Those who have seen the animated series know that this Batman show is cheesy and campy; the video game is no different.

There are 4 different episodes  and each has many levels. Every episode centers on a specific set of bad guys (and gals) and each episode teams the caped crusader up with a different hero. Also along the way additional heroes can be unlocked to "step in" and provide their powers as aid in bigger battles. The stand-ins are Black Canary, Booster Gold, Black Lightning, Red Tornado, Barry Allen, Captain Marvel, Hal Jordan, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Plastic Man... With every team up, that hero's gadgets become available as well as Batman's arsenal that includes Batarangs, flash bombs, explosives, a stun gun, lock-pick set, brass knuckles, and a laser sword. Throughout the levels you collect coins to upgrade your gadgets and those of your fellow heroes. Have a friend play the second hero or let the computer be your sidekick along the way.

 Episode 1 is in Gotham City, including Wayne Manor fighting Catwoman and Catman with Robin. Episode 2 takes you to Science Island to face Gorilla Grodd and his monkeys...err...apes with Blue Beetle. Episode 3 goes to London's streets and underground to face Gentleman Ghost with Hawkman. Finally, Episode 4 brings Batman to Planet Oa and neighboring planets to face off against Starro and Mongul with the help of Guy Gardner. Throughout the many levels catch cameos of other DC characters like Alan Scott, Joker's Red Hood and Bat-mite.

The game is fun if you're not out for serious gaming. I laughed alot at the banter between all the superheroes. The graphics were pretty good and the various landscapes were cool to see. Overall the game was awesome for some light button pushing.

I would have liked to have seen a Batmobile or Batwing challenge and to have more time in the Batcave doing training or using the Batcomputer. The fights were fun but there were tons of button-combos to push to utilize the Bat's and friends' various powers, punches and projectiles. Maybe in the sequel...