Batman: The Brave and the Bold

by Warner Bros

• Play alongside your friends as Batman or one of his powerful allies, including Blue Beetle and Robin, or call in the help of other heroes like The Flash and Aquaman to flatten those dastardly villains.
• Jump, swing, and punch through wild worlds including Gotham City, Science Island, London, and the planet Oa.
• Unlock awesome gadgets such as Batarangs, the laser sword, Nth metal knuckles, and more, to accomplish your missions and then extend the fun by replaying episodes with your cool new tools.
• Control Batman's number-one fan, Bat-Mite, with Nintendo DS by linking the Nintendo DS version with the Wii version and have Bat-Mite wreak havoc or fight alongside the superheroes in all the episodes of the Wii version!
• Just like the show, the fun kicks off in the midst of an exhilarating battle, followed by encounters with ever bigger and badder villains like Catwoman, Gorilla Grodd, and more!

Product Details

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• ASIN: B003AMOKS8
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 3.7 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 7, 2010
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,238 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #72 in Video Games > Wii > Games > Adventure

Product Description

Feel the boldness of adventure and the bravery of justice as you become Batman and his superhero teammates in the videogame based on your favorite animated TV series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Tread through the exciting terrain of the DC Universe and test your might in this side-scrolling action thrill ride that will take you through crime-filled alleys, strange alien planets, abandoned underground cities, and mysterious island laboratories. Go behind the cowl of the Caped Crusader himself and team up with his superhero friends to solve puzzles, fight dozens of foes, and discover new worlds as you battle to save the day and see if you truly have what it takes to be a superhero!

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Hammers of Justice! September 18, 2010

By DC_Fan_52 VINE™ VOICE

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I will review this as a gamer, before I review it as a fan of Batman.

Batman: the Brave and the Bold is a side-scrolling beat'em-up like the countless others that proliferated during the NES/SNES era. Like any gamer, I've learned to be cynical with games that are based off of movies or TV series, but happily that is not the case with Batman:tBatB. This is a good game.

The combat system is simple, but fun. Mashing the A button creates a punch combo, but there are also grabs, throws, jumps, dodges, and heavy attacks, as well as the Dark Knight's arsenal of weapons, that keep fighting bad guys fresh. The game is divided into four large episodes, each with a specific partner (with his own trademark gadgets) that tags along. Each Episode is then broken down into parts. At the beginning of each of these stages, you can choose to play as Batman or his partner. The game was clearly designed with cooperative play in mind. While two players can't hurt each other directly, there are plenty of floating bombs on every level that you can bat towards your partner. If you don't have two players, the computer controls your partner, and while it's not smart enough to dodge traps, it'll never slow you down and is smart enough to know how to fight. At the end of each part of an episode, the stats are tallied, and whoever achieved the most is crowned winner and receives bragging rights.

Along the way, you'll pick up coins that will let you unlock or upgrade gadgets. Certain gadgets can unlock a few different areas inside the episodes. And playing as the Dark Knight or his partner give the game some degree of replay value.

The unfortunate part is that the game is short. You should be able to beat the game in 12-15 hours. Also, this game is only compatible with the "Wii Remote + Nunchuck" Combo. I doesn't allow the Gamecube, Classic Controller, or sideways Wii Remote play. Why? Because some moves need you to move the Wii Remote, and some of the gadgets need you to point at the screen. But, like I said, the gameplay is simple, but fun. Finally, the game only supports local multi-player action, not online multi-player.

As a fan of Batman/DC, this is a really great game. They succeeded in replicating the experience of watching the series. The graphics and story look like they've been lifted straight from the cartoon. They even play the theme song at the start of every episode. Plus getting to play as Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle and Hawkman is awesome. Each episode includes short animation done for the video game. And the witty banter that plays through Blue Beetle and Hawkman's episodes are great fun. And the Alan Scott statue in the Gotham City Park, that's awesomesauce.

This is a good video game. This is a great Batman game. Too bad it's kinda short. But the co-op play, I think really saves it. Definitely rent. Maybe even buy. I own it, and I'm not getting rid of it. Expand your Wii Library today. And remember, "Crime doesn't pay."

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Easier for yourger kids to play January 28, 2011

By T&T

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Unlike some of the other games (like Lego Star Wars and Lego Batman), this game is easier for yourger kids to comprehend how to play. Suitable for a 6 yr old.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Kids Game Fun 4 Adult Batman Fans Too January 4, 2011

By Jorge H

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This game is clearly made for a child, but i'm 29 & i had a blast playing this game. if you're not a Batman fan you might not like it. but if you are a fan then you will have fun.

The game is broken up to 4 different stories where you go around beating up enemies with a sidekick. your sidekick chages in all 4 stories and you can choose to play as Batman or your sidekick. the game is too easy and short, but the time you will have playing will be great. you fight enemies that you have not seen in decades, like Catman, Clockman, Gentleman ghost and others. you also get a super power move where another hero like plastic man, black flash or others will jump in and kill almost every enemy on screen. the bosses are not hard and you cant die. but i recomend this game to any Batman fan.