LEGO® Batman™: Beyond Gotham

1. Description

In this installment, Batman joins forces with the heroes of the DC Comics Universe to blast off into space and stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection. Players must travel to various Lantern Worlds to collect rings and stop the villain before it’s too late.

2. Features

• Massive Character Roster: Unlock and play as over 100 characters with unique powers, including members of the Justice League and BIG figures like Solomon Grundy.

• Specialized Suits: Access distinctive suits like Batman’s Electricity Suit, Robin’s Techno Suit, and Cyborg’s Stealth Suit to solve environmental puzzles.

• Iconic Locations: Explore the Batcave, the Hall of Justice, and the various Lantern Worlds like Odym, Zamaron, and Okaara.

• Dynamic Combat: Engage in classic LEGO-style brawling combined with space-faring flight sequences.

• Classic Humour: Features the signature tongue-in-cheek LEGO dialogue and cutscenes.

• Touch Controls: Optimized for mobile with the ability to switch between "Classic" and "Touch Screen" control schemes.

3. How to Play

• Movement & Combat: Use the virtual joystick to move and the action buttons to jump, punch, or interact with objects.

• Character Swapping: Many puzzles require specific abilities. Tap a character's portrait to switch between them (e.g., use Batman for grappling and Robin for technical consoles).

• Building: Hold the action button near bouncing LEGO bricks to assemble tools, platforms, or vehicles needed to progress.

• Stud Collection: Break objects in the environment to collect "Studs," the game's currency used to unlock new characters and "Red Brick" cheats.

4. How to Win: Strategy & Tips

• True Hero Status: Aim to fill the Stud meter at the top of the screen in every level to achieve "True Hero" status and earn gold bricks.

• Free Play Mode: Don't worry about missing secrets on your first playthrough. Once a level is cleared, return in "Free Play" with your full roster to reach areas that were previously inaccessible.

• Invest in Multipliers: Save your Studs to buy "Red Bricks" (found throughout levels). The score multipliers (x2, x4, etc.) are essential for buying the most expensive characters.

• Utilize the Big Figs: Large characters like Darkseid or Cyborg (in Giant mode) can break through "Cracked LEGO" walls that standard heroes cannot.

• Search the Batcave: The hub world contains many hidden character tokens and bricks that are easier to get than those in the main story missions.

5. Technical Details

• Developer: Warner Bros. International Enterprises (TT Games).

• iOS Compatibility: Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

• Storage: Approximately 1.5 GB of initial space is required, though additional space is recommended for installation.

• Monetization: This is a Premium Game (Pay-to-play). While it contains some optional in-app purchases for character bundles, the full game is unlocked via the initial purchase.

• Controller Support: Supports MFi (Made for iOS) game controllers for a more console-like experience.