Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Review

Brand: Lego

Released: May 19, 2026

Updated: 2 months ago

#3 for driving mechanics #6 for mission design #9 for core gameplay loop

4.2

Overall review score

149

Review evidence points

Scored features

Expert reviews

Bottom Line

Choose it for fluid Lego-Arkham combat, lively Gotham exploration, and Batman fan service. Skip it if a tiny roster, no online co-op, or deluxe-locked Mayhem content would sour the fun.

Best for

Best for Batman fans and Lego-game players who want fluid Arkham-inspired combat, lively Gotham exploration, lots of suits and vehicles, and an accessible action-adventure tone.

Not for

Not for players who need online co-op, expect a huge playable roster, or dislike deluxe content that affects modes and story access.

Verdict

Early reviewers frame Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight as a major step forward for TT’s Lego formula, led by fluid Arkham-inspired combat, snappy traversal, dense Gotham exploration, and a surprisingly faithful Batman tone. The strongest tradeoff is scope versus depth: the seven-character roster disappoints some Lego fans, but hands-on previews also praise the extra care given to each hero, gadgets, suits, and vehicles. Mission design looks much stronger than short, flat Lego levels criticized elsewhere, with puzzles, stealth, chases, collectibles, and cinematic story beats sharing space. The main caveats are no online co-op, some minor pre-alpha bugs, and deluxe content that may feel too important to lock behind a premium edition.

Feature Scorecards

Very positive 4.5-5.0

27 (42%)
Positive 3.5-4.4

32 (49%)
Neutral 2.5-3.4

6 (9%)

Pros

combat system

4.5

8 reviews strong consensus
combat system: 4.5, 8 reviews, strong consensus

Combat earns the broadest praise, with reviewers calling it fluid, punchy, deep, immersive, and fun while noting clear Arkham influence.
faithfulness to franchise

4.7

5 reviews strong consensus
faithfulness to franchise: 4.7, 5 reviews, strong consensus

Faithfulness to Batman is one of the strongest consensus points, with reviewers praising Lego Batman as an excellent, faithful love letter to the franchise.
exploration quality

4.5

6 reviews strong consensus
exploration quality: 4.5, 6 reviews, strong consensus

Exploration is one of the strongest areas, with reviewers praising Gotham as inviting, rewarding, dense, vertical, and fun to move through.
core gameplay loop

4.9

4 reviews strong consensus
core gameplay loop: 4.9, 4 reviews, strong consensus

The core loop is repeatedly praised as fun, moreish, charming, and engaging, with combat and Lego collection hooks driving strong enthusiasm.
open-world design

4.5

6 reviews strong consensus
open-world design: 4.5, 6 reviews, strong consensus

The open world is consistently viewed as a strength, described as vibrant, rewarding, deep, sprawling, and possibly the best Lego open world yet.
fun factor

4.8

4 reviews strong consensus
fun factor: 4.8, 4 reviews, strong consensus

Fun factor is extremely strong, with reviewers repeatedly calling the game good fun, a lot of fun, and potentially the greatest Lego game.

Cons

multiplayer design

2.7

2 reviews limited evidence
multiplayer design: 2.7, 2 reviews, limited evidence

Multiplayer design is mixed to negative because local multiplayer sounds fun, but lack of online co-op is repeatedly called out.
companion AI

2.5

1 review
companion AI: 2.5, 1 review

Companion AI has a notable concern: Gordon could appear far away during a puzzle, making it harder to reconnect with him.
map and navigation design

2.5

1 review
map and navigation design: 2.5, 1 review

Map and navigation design has one concern: a reviewer could not tell where the partner character had gone during a puzzle.
co-op experience

3.0

2 reviews limited evidence
co-op experience: 3.0, 2 reviews, limited evidence

Co-op has mixed evidence: local co-op is treated as fun, but the absence of online co-op stings for modern play.
monetization fairness

3.0

2 reviews limited evidence
monetization fairness: 3.0, 2 reviews, limited evidence

Monetization fairness is split: cosmetic deluxe content is framed as optional, but locking Mayhem mode behind deluxe drew criticism.
character roster

3.0

1 review
character roster: 3.0, 1 review

The small seven-character roster is the clearest repeated concern, partly offset by praise for deeper character treatment.

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Compared With Category Average

Compared with other Video Games, this product is above average in pacing, DLC value, mission design, near average in lore depth, voice acting, below average in multiplayer design, co-op experience, character roster.

Above average 0.4+ pts higher

37 (57%)
Same as average within 0.3 pts

22 (34%)
Below average 0.4+ pts lower

6 (9%)

Largest category differences

Attribute	This product	Category average	Difference
pacing	5.0	3.3	+1.7
multiplayer design	2.7	3.9	-1.3
co-op experience	3.0	4.3	-1.3
DLC value	4.5	3.3	+1.2
mission design	4.5	3.4	+1.1
dialogue quality	4.5	3.4	+1.1
menu usability	4.0	3.0	+1.0
mission variety	4.5	3.5	+1.0

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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Compared: modern Lego game benchmark The video treats The Skywalker Saga as the current Lego-game standard but expects Gotham to be more fun to play around in.
Worse: mission design The reviewer says this game's chunky missions are the opposite of the short, flat missions they disliked in The Skywalker Saga.
Compared: open-world evolution The reviewer frames this game as continuing TT Games' open-world evolution after The Skywalker Saga.

Arkham games

Compared: Batman gameplay standard The reviewer repeatedly uses the Arkham games as the benchmark for modern Batman gameplay while saying Lego Batman keeps its own identity.
Compared: stealth and combat DNA The preview says the Arkham series' influence is obvious, especially in stealth takedowns and combat depth.

Batman: Arkham City

Similar: open-world structure The preview directly compares its open-world setup to Batman: Arkham City.
Similar: open-world Batman design The game is described as a kid-friendly but faithful successor to Arkham City's style of Batman play.

FAQ

Is Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight fun based on previews?

Yes. Multiple reviewers describe it as very fun, with especially strong praise for combat, exploration, traversal, and the Batman-Lego blend.

How is the combat?

Combat is one of the best-supported strengths. Reviewers call it fluid, punchy, deep for a Lego game, and clearly inspired by Arkham-style systems.

Is Gotham worth exploring?

The preview evidence is very positive. Reviewers describe Gotham as dense, vertical, detailed, lively, and rewarding to explore.

Are the puzzles challenging?

Evidence is mixed. One preview found puzzles too simple, while others liked the gadget use and the way puzzles broke up combat and exploration.

Does it have online co-op?

Reviewers state that local co-op is included, but online co-op is not. That absence is one of the clearest recurring complaints.

Is the seven-character roster a problem?

It is the biggest roster concern. One reviewer calls seven low, but the same preview praises the deeper treatment, gadgets, outfits, and distinct feel of the characters.

Is the deluxe edition worth it?

One buyer guide views the deluxe premium as valuable, especially for extra content, but another review criticizes Mayhem mode being locked behind deluxe access.