PlayStation 5 Critic Reviews

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the best love letter to Batman we’ve ever seen. The way it handles the history of the World's Greatest Detective is incredible. With great combat mechanics, a fun and fantastical story that gives the cornerstone eras their turn, this is, hands down, the best LEGO game to date.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is impossible to put down. It manages to imbue the intensity of Gotham with just the right level of whimsy and humour. The game’s perfectly crafted open-world and varied mission design don’t simply just make it a blast to play; it also makes the game very good value for money, and that goes a long way these days. 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.

The end result is a fun, funny, and self-aware homage to the Dark Knight that is equal parts LEGO wackiness and phenomenal Batman Arkham successor. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is one of the best LEGO games of all time. Heck, it might just be THE best LEGO game ever. And it'll certainly give your favorite Arkham game a run for its money.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight isn’t just another iterative entry in the franchise; it's a new vision defined by varied gameplay, gorgeous upgraded graphics and clever storytelling. Whether you’re gliding across Gotham's skyline, piecing together detective puzzles or laughing at a perfectly timed gag, the game delivers a rich, polished experience that honors the Dark Knight in a way only LEGO can.

LEGO Batman: The Dark Knight’s Legacy manages to go beyond the classic formula of other games in the franchise, offering a fully immersive experience in the complex city of Gotham and unraveling Batman’s legacy through an original, epic, and entertaining story. It is a “love letter” to fans of the Caped Crusader and a tribute to the Dark Knight’s legacy.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the perfect love letter to the Caped Crusader, with fun gameplay, great writing, and tons of surprises every step of the way.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is extremely ambitious in scope compared to previous LEGO/mega-IP combos, and it succeeds tremendously in nearly everything it has set out to accomplish.

Appearances can be deceiving - especially when it comes to grown adults willingly sinking hours into this phenomenal LEGO game. This is easily one of the best, if not the best, pieces of Batman fan service ever made, and a must-play for anyone who grew up with the films, games, and animated series. It also stands as the most ambitious, and arguably the best, LEGO game ever created.

Legacy of the Dark Knight goes beyond LEGO's classic lighthearted tone and nostalgia. It builds a vast Gotham City with meticulous attention to detail, celebrates the legacy of the Dark Knight, and expands on the foundations laid by a legendary video game trilogy. TT Games finally decided to push its formula to the limit, and the result could be the best LEGO Batman game yet—and the closest we’ll get to reliving the golden days of Rocksteady.

As we wait for the Dark Knight's next big game, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight steps in and delivers a lovingly crafted, satisfying entry. It pulls from the best Batman entries while going beyond expectations in every aspect. This one’s by the fans, for the fans.