Are the Lego Batman series of video games appropriate for kids?

The games in the Lego Batman series are rated E 10+, indicating they are appropriate for children ages 10 and over. The rating is determined by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).

The Lego Batman video game series features 'cartoon' violence, according to the ESRB. While the on-screen action and fighting is constant, it is presented in an unrealistic fashion. The characters are represented by Lego figures and fighting results in adversaries breaking up into Lego blocks before disappearing. The animation is neither photo-realistic nor graphically violent. Dialogue and sounds effects are child-friendly. The themes and story elements are appropriate for children.