Trending Now - Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Receives Mixed Reviews

WHO:

Gaming Bible - The game is developed by TT Games.

TechRadar - The game features Batman as a central character.

WHAT:

Gaming Bible - The game is described as "a very good value for money" and is noted for its "perfectly crafted open-world and varied mission design."

Gaming Bible - The game is rated as one of the best games of 2026 and is described as "impossible to put down."

VGC - The game is rated 4/5 and is described as a "love letter to not just Batman, but the history of Batman media."

Checkpoint Gaming - The game received a score of 7/10 and is described as a familiar but fun LEGO game.

Gaming Bible - The game is described as "a very good value for money."

Game Informer - The game is noted for its "charming and effective" story and "top-notch" open world.

Push Square - The game is described as "some of the best fun you have all year."

IGN - The game is noted for its "fantastic plastic parody of his greatest hits."

Checkpoint Gaming - The game is described as "never quite the sum of its bricks" and "unlikely to have much of a legacy of its own."

Kotaku - The game is described as a "big ol’ smorgasbord of tributes to the caped crusader’s long history," featuring references to various pieces of pop culture, including video games, movies, TV shows, and memes.

Kotaku - The game includes a reference to "Five Nights at Freddy's," where Batman encounters an animatronic bear.

Kotaku - A scene in the game references the business card scene from the movie "American Psycho," connecting it to Christian Bale's portrayal of Batman.

Kotaku - The Penguin character makes a reference to the show "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia" during a fight.

Kotaku - The character Bat-Mite references the merchant from "Resident Evil 4" with a similar design and a line imitating the merchant's catchphrase.

Kotaku - The game features a tribute to "Street Fighter 2" in a scene where Batman destroys a car.

Kotaku - A diner scene references a sketch from "I Think You Should Leave," involving a food challenge.

Kotaku - The game includes a homage to "Jurassic Park" during a boss fight with Poison Ivy.

Kotaku - Alfred quotes a tweet from actor Michael Caine, stating, "Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up."

Gaming Bible - The game is described as "a solid (yet simplified) take on the beloved Arkham formula."

Gaming Bible - The game is noted for being "an excellent Batman game that has everything in place to keep fans satisfied."

Gaming Bolt - The game received a score of 9/10.

Checkpoint Gaming - The game is described as "a familiar but fun LEGO game" and is noted for being "never quite the sum of its bricks."

TechRadar - The game features a "sprawling and adventure-packed open world."

Screen Rant - The game has launched with numerous free downloads, including a bonus Stud Cache.

Gaming Bible - LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is described as "impossible to put down."

Gaming Bible - The game is noted for its "perfectly crafted open-world and varied mission design."

Gaming Bible - The game is rated as one of the best games of 2026.

Game Informer - The game received a score of 8.75/10.

Push Square - The game is rated 8/10 and is described as "elite brick gaming."

IGN - The game received a score of 8/10 and is noted for its homage to Batman's movie and video game history.

VGC - The game is rated 4/5 and is described as a "love letter to not just Batman, but the history of Batman media."

Checkpoint Gaming - The game received a score of 7/10 and is described as a familiar but fun LEGO game.

WHERE:

IGN - The game features an open-world Gotham.

WHEN:

Nintendo Life - The Switch 2 release date for the game will be announced "soon."

WHY:

Gaming Bible - The game is designed to keep fans satisfied while they wait for the next big AAA Dark Knight adventure.

VGC - The game aims to recognize Rocksteady's legacy and the demand for the Arkhamverse to rise again.

HOW:

TechRadar - The game makes a bold attempt to recreate what made the Arkham games so good.

TechRadar - The game attempts to recreate the successful elements of the Arkham games, focusing on stealth and combat mechanics.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 17:46 UTC)

A highly anticipated game has been rated as one of the best of 2026, with Gaming Bible calling it "impossible to put down" and praising its "perfectly crafted open-world and varied mission design." While it received a score of 4 out of 5 from VGC, describing it as a "love letter to not just Batman, but the history of Batman media," Checkpoint Gaming gave it a 7 out of 10, noting it as a familiar but fun LEGO game. Fans can expect the Switch 2 release date for this game to be announced soon.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 12:01 UTC)

A new game has been receiving a lot of attention, with Gaming Bible calling it "a very good value for money," while Game Informer praises its "charming and effective" story and "top-notch" open world. Push Square describes it as "some of the best fun you have all year," and IGN highlights its "fantastic plastic parody of his greatest hits." However, Checkpoint Gaming notes that it is "never quite the sum of its bricks" and may not leave much of a legacy, despite TechRadar acknowledging its bold attempt to recreate the magic of the Arkham games.

(UPDATED May 21, 2026 06:20 UTC)

A new game featuring Batman has been described as a "big ol’ smorgasbord of tributes" to the caped crusader's extensive history, packed with references from various pop culture sources like video games, movies, and memes. Players can expect to see nods to "Five Nights at Freddy's," a memorable scene from "American Psycho," and even a tribute to "Street Fighter 2" when Batman destroys a car. Additionally, Alfred shares a poignant quote from actor Michael Caine, reminding us, "Why do we fall? So we can learn to pick ourselves up."

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 19:43 UTC)

A new Batman game has been released, receiving high praise as "a solid (yet simplified) take on the beloved Arkham formula" and earning an impressive score of 9 out of 10. Reviewers describe it as "an excellent Batman game that has everything in place to keep fans satisfied," while also noting its "sprawling and adventure-packed open world." Additionally, players can enjoy various free downloads at launch, including a bonus Stud Cache, making it a familiar yet fun LEGO experience.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 17:58 UTC)

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, developed by TT Games, is receiving rave reviews and is already being hailed as one of the best games of 2026. The game features an open-world Gotham and has garnered impressive scores, including an 8.75 out of 10 from Game Informer and an 8 out of 10 from both IGN and Push Square, with many describing it as "impossible to put down." Fans can expect the release date for the Switch 2 version to be announced soon, as the game aims to satisfy players while they await the next big AAA Dark Knight adventure.