Metacritic Games

Batman: Vengeance (GameCube)

Become Batman with blistering martial arts combos, over 500 unique animated moves, and a multi-functional cape with its own A.I. Wield such goodies as Batarangs, Batgrapples, Flash Bombs, Remote Charges, Batcuffs, Nets, the Batlauncher, Batscope, and more. [Ubi Soft]

Ubi Soft
Action
Players: 1
T (Teen)
Developer: Ubi Soft
Released November 18, 2001

Overall Metascore

This is a weighted, normalized average of all individual scores given by critics, on a scale of 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

70 / 100

Critic Reviews

81 IGN
It is not a game without faults, but its solid, if formulaic gameplay mechanics and beautiful cartoon style combine for an experience that is definitely recommended.
80 Armchair Empire
Scores big points for recreating the animated series in video game form with you in control of Batman.
78 netjak
Lovers of Batman (the cartoon or old-school) and proprietors of Nintendo will have a comfortable 10-hour romp.
76 GameShark
The sound effects, music, and voiceovers are near perfect. All of the voiceovers in Batman Vengeance are provided by the same actors who perform them in the cartoon series.
74 GameSpot
The GameCube version slightly edges out its PS2 brother...It succeeds at what it set out to do--it puts you into the role of Batman.
74 Nintendo Power
If you loved the cartoon, you’ll go batty for Vengeance’s complete and polished packed of Caped Crusading. [Feb 2002, p.149]
73 TotalGames.net
Don't worry about what it isn't, just enjoy it for what it is – one of the few playable and, yep, fairly enjoyable superhero games out there.
73 GameSpy
The pace is quick, the visuals pleasant and the writing as tight as its television counterpart.
72 GameCube Europe
Batman has never looked so good and for once the developers have taken as much care with the gameplay and story as they have with the overall presentation.
70 Yahoo! Games
Even with an outstanding soundtrack, great voice acting, some incredible, although obviously cartoonish cutscenes, the overall experience is not nearly as rewarding as it could have been.
70 All Game Guide
While this linear formula is an old one, it works well thanks to the polished presentation and variety of gameplay modes.
70 Cloudchaser
Complete and flawless, the cinematics just make the entire game worthwhile. Watching Mr. Freeze deliver a blast from his freeze ray, I damn near feel out of my chair.
70 Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
This is competent, if uninspired stuff that will no doubt please Bat-fans. [NGC]
68 Game Informer
For most players, this game will only slightly entertain. [Feb 2002, p.87]
62 Nintendojo
A constant, an ever-glimmering paradox that may someday lead the land into a brightened future.
60 Media and Games Online Network
It's also short, and there is no reason why you would feel compelled to play it again. No secrets to unlock, no hidden characters.
50 Hot Games
Batman Vengeance had a hopeful start, but the controls, cameras, and crappy graphics make this bat look like a rat.