
GameRankings gave the game a score of 73% for the Wii version and 74% for the DS version while Metacritic gave it a score of 70 out of 100 for the Wii version and 74 out of 100 for the DS version. The games received mixed to slightly positive reviews. The intent was to replace extended cut-scenes with exhaustive dialogue in lieu of over 400 pages of quips and gags, and the occasional plot beat, that played out during the gameplay. When pitching the idea to Warner Bros., they framed it as a 'playable cartoon'. The video game was developed under the direction of Adam Tierney, while working closely with Warner Bros. Players with both versions of the game can control Bat-Mite in the Wii version via Nintendo DS connectivity. The Nintendo DS version is a single-player game in which the player switches control between Batman and the available hero, using each of their abilities to progress through each level.

They can be used to upgrade the various gadgets, making them more powerful. As the enemies are defeated, coins can be collected.


Players have access to several gadgets and can also summon another Jump-In Hero to perform a powerful attack. Each level is presented as an episode and features Batman teaming up with one of several superheroes, including Hawkman, Robin, Green Lantern and Blue Beetle, to stop various supervillains. Batman: The Brave and The Bold – The Videogame is a side-scroller beat 'em up / platformer with 2D animated visuals based on those of the cartoon series.
