Developed By: TT Games
Published By: Warner Bros. Games
Category: Action
Release Date: 05.22.26
Price: $69.99
Let me get this out of the way now, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight might be the best LEGO game I’ve played in years. Normally I would have waited for the game to release on the Nintendo Switch 2, but I really wanted to try it out now. I had high expectations, and it beat all of them. It isn’t just a great LEGO game, but a great superhero game too.
Most LEGO games that are based on an established IP closely mirror the source material. LEGO Star Wars and Harry Potter are great examples because they follow the movies. LEGO Batman doesn’t really do that. Legacy of the Dark Knight follows an original storyline that takes inspiration from nearly every Batman comic book, movie, and game. It’s a collection of Batman storylines and references in LEGO form.
The game starts off during the early days of Bruce Wayne. He witnesses the murder of his parents and is recruited to the League of Shadows a decade later. He eventually grows to dislike the state of both the league and Gotham, so he takes on the Dark Knight persona. From there, it’s a smorgasbord of protecting Gotham from various villains.
Boy are there a lot of villains. There are some of the well-known classics like Joker, Bane, and Poison Ivy. But there’s also a bunch of lesser-known ones too. Batman isn’t the only playable character either, but the options are rather limited. Some of the other options include Jim Gordon, Robin, and Catwoman. So many characters from the many worlds of Batman. All these Batman elements are a bit all over the place, but it’s a well-polished Batman experience.
The game is a mix between action-adventure, stealth, and puzzle-solving. I didn’t care much for the stealth and puzzle solving, but I loved the combat. The melee combat here is a step above the traditional LEGO combat, and each character has their own abilities and gadgets. I also loved the comic book effects that pop up when fighting.
But combat wasn’t even my favorite aspect of the game, that award belonged to the world itself. Despite the missions being pretty linear, Gotham is a rather big open world. I loved exploring the city, especially with the aide of the Batmobile and trusty grappling hook. There’s also an ungodly amount of collectibles to be found, which give the world more life.
There may be times when the game feels a bit too easy, but it’s full of Batman lore and charm. LEGO games are usually lots of fun to begin with, but this one is elevated by being a fantastic tribute to decades of Batman. If you’re a fan of Batman, you’re really going to love the storylines, costumes, and references. The humor adds an extra level of charm as well. I played the game on Steam Deck with a controller and had so much fun, and I know you will too regardless of where you play it.
9/10