Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight launches May 22 to widespread critical acclaim as the best LEGO game in years. The game intentionally emulates the Arkham franchise while maintaining LEGO’s characteristic humor and accessibility, combining Arkham-style combat mechanics with the open-world structure of Arkham Knight.

The game draws extensively from Batman’s rich legacy across films, comics, and video games—blending influences from Batman 89, Batman Returns, Batman Begins, The Batman, and others into a pastiche that feels fresh rather than derivative. Critics particularly praise the writing and humor throughout, though the main campaign offers limited challenge even by LEGO standards. Exploration of Gotham and the overall experience are widely lauded for delivering consistent enjoyment.

Priced at $70/£60, the game launches across PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and is Steam Deck Verified, featuring split-screen co-op gameplay. It’s positioned as a spiritual successor to the Arkham series for fans awaiting a new mainline entry in that franchise. While some Arkham games remain superior in certain respects, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight successfully captures the appeal of those games—particularly the combat—while delivering fresh humor and a comprehensive celebration of Batman across all media.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review

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