LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Reviews
"LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight's Legacy" skillfully blends typical LEGO style and humor with countless gameplay elements borrowed from Rocksteady Studios' Batman games. It's undoubtedly a kind of lighter version of "Batman: Arkham Knight," as the battles, while highly entertaining and the puzzles beautifully creative, aren't particularly challenging, even on the highest difficulty setting.
Review in German | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a very enjoyable open-world adventure that celebrates Batman with great care and charm, honoring iconic films while expanding the series' gameplay with new mechanics and deeper combat. Technical flaws and limited side-content hold it back slightly, but it remains an outstanding tribute for Batman fans of all ages.
Review in Italian | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a love letter to the character, making any Batman fan very happy. It changes the LEGO formula a bit by focusing on the Bat-family instead of having many playable characters, and it feels like a spiritual successor to the Batman Arkham games.
Describing a game as "a love letter" to something is a cliché, but the truth is, there's no better way to describe this work than as "a love letter to Batman's history." Fans of the character will enjoy a fun journey through the cinematic history of the Dark Knight, filled with entertaining puzzles and plenty of objects to find. However, those who haven't seen the movies and won't understand the references and might not forgive the numerous technical issues, the repetitive combat system, or the many minor flaws it has.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
TT Games delivers an adventure worthy of the legacy of one of the greatest characters in entertainment, easing a bit of the nostalgia left behind by the Arkham trilogy in the gaming world.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
It’s not often I find myself being blown away by a LEGO game. In general, they’re games geared towards a much younger audience of players, and while LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight still maintains much of the playful, blocky heart and soul that makes the LEGO universe so enduringly charming, it also does something very impressive with the Batman IP, both narratively and mechanically, that makes it feel like one of those big blockbuster AAA Batman game that we would get from Rocksteady Studios. With it pulling from 85 years of Batman history, this feels like a worthwhile tribute to the Caped Crusader. It’s a reminder of why we love him so much, whether we first met him through the gritty lens of modern cinema, the animated classics of our childhood, the comics, or a pile of plastic bricks on the living room floor. Without a question, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a must-play for all Batman fans out there.
Legacy of the Dark Knight isn’t just one of the best LEGO Batman games—it’s one of the best Batman games and one of the best LEGO games, an experience that delivers on virtually every level. It’s even better when played in co-op.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Layering LEGO's playful freedom over the Arkham series' proven gameplay foundation, this is the most Batman-feeling game in years. Its chapter-based structure weaves together homages from across Batman's vast media history, while an open world built around each Bat-Family member's distinct identity both honors the Arkham legacy and elevates the LEGO series to a new high.
Review in Korean | Read full review
LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight masterfully delivers on its proposal to celebrate more than 80 years of the hero’s history, bringing a story packed with references and GREAT humor, alongside a lively Gotham City that invites exploration, marking the beginning of a new era for the franchise, despite stepping on a few LEGO bricks with a somewhat repetitive combat system and little enemy variety.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight deserves to stand proud as one of the best games of 2026 and within LEGO and Batman’s history.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the most extensive LEGO Batman game to date, but it isn't immediately the definitive version.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight embraces the Dark Knight’s 86-year legacy with iconic stories, classic suits, and modern story arcs. Inspired by the structure of the Arkham trilogy, the game builds its own identity through lighthearted gameplay, charming humor, and consistently entertaining moments.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight stands as one of the most complete titles in the LEGO franchise. Its combination of open world, variety of content, and adaptation of one of the character's most popular stories results in an engaging and accessible experience.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one of TT Games' most compelling productions, combining the irony and accessibility typical of the LEGO brand with the timeless charm of the Dark Knight. Gotham works, the combat system inspired by the Arkham series surprises with its fluidity and immediacy, and the campaign effectively condenses decades of Batman imagery. Some limitations remain, such as the limited number of playable characters and the side activities that lack long-term impact. However, nothing that truly compromises a rich and engaging adventure, designed for both longtime Batman fans and those looking for a light but refined action adventure.
Review in Italian | Read full review
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight brings the spirit of the Arkham games into the LEGO universe in a way that clicks. Gotham is a joy to explore, the combat feels great, and the humor keeps the darker Batman lore light without losing its charm. The lack of online co-op is a shame, but this is easily one of the strongest LEGO games in years.