LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham DLC: Rainbow Character Pack Review Summary

Colorful new characters and free DLC with nice costumes are fun, but the DLC characters are underwhelming, there's no story or open world, and the game is broken by add-ons.

Colorful new characters are fun: Players enjoy the new characters, especially Rainbow Raider and Rainbow Batman, for their colorful designs, cool abilities like eye beams, and fun gameplay. The characters are described as not boring and add variety to the game.

Free DLC adds two characters: The DLC is free, which is appreciated by players. It adds two characters: Rainbow Raider and a rainbow Batman costume, providing value without extra cost.

New costumes are useful and nice: The DLC adds nice new costumes that are useful in gameplay. Players find the costumes visually appealing and functional.

PC version preferred over PS3: One player prefers the PC version over the PS3 version, suggesting platform-specific performance or control differences.

DLC characters are underwhelming: Multiple reviews indicate that the characters in the DLC are not useful, lack interesting abilities, and are placed inconveniently on the roster. Players rarely get value from them, and they have no new or exciting powers.

No story or open world: The game lacks a story mode and does not feature a large free-roam world, only small worlds. This disappoints players expecting a more expansive experience.

DLC download issues: Some players experience issues with the DLC not downloading, preventing them from accessing the content.

Stuck on obtaining Metallo: A player reports being stuck on obtaining the character Metallo, indicating a progression bug or unclear objective.

Description error in game: There is a description error where lasers are said to come from hands instead of eyes, indicating a lack of polish in the game's text.

Rainbow Batman deflects lasers: Players report that Rainbow Batman has the ability to block and deflect laser beams, similar to Wonder Woman's powers.

Rainbow Raider shoots lasers: Rainbow Raider is described as shooting beams from his eyes and using lasers to destroy gold objects, indicating a unique gameplay mechanic.

Small worlds not open: The game features small, separate worlds instead of a single large open world, which may affect exploration and immersion.

Zebra Batman is playable: A single mention confirms that Zebra Batman is a playable character in the game.

Game broken by add-ons: Players report that the game becomes non-functional after installing a module or downloading DLC. This suggests a compatibility or installation issue that prevents the game from launching or running properly.

Characters lack new abilities: The game is suitable for collectors wanting to complete their library, but the characters lack new or unique abilities, making gameplay feel repetitive.

Two beautiful characters appeal: The game is recommended to a broad audience due to the appeal of two well-designed or charismatic characters, possibly from a popular franchise.

DLC is worth getting: The DLC is considered worth purchasing, likely adding meaningful content or value to the base game.

Recommended for Flash fans: The game is recommended specifically for fans of the Flash franchise, suggesting it appeals to those with nostalgia or interest in that universe.

Batman costume color clarification: A single review clarifies that Batman's costume is blue, explicitly stating this is not related to the LGBTQ+ community. This is a minor, isolated clarification with no broader gameplay or design implications.