The international reviews for “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight” paint a damn strong picture and lift the blocky knight to a Metascore of 85 points for the PlayStation 5.
According to critics, TT Games delivers the most ambitious LEGO game in years, which is surprisingly clearly based on the legendary Arkham trilogy.
This is what the international magazines say
The reviews show that the trip to Gotham is a complete success, both in terms of gameplay and atmosphere. Here's an overview of the most important opinions:
- CGMagazine: 100 / 100
- GAMINGbible: 100 / 100
- Screen Rant: 100 / 100
- IGN Brazil: 95 / 100
- DualShockers: 90 / 100
- Indigo GEEK: 90 / 100
- Game Informer: 88 / 100
- MeuPlayStation: 85 / 100
- XGN: 85 / 100
- IGN: 80 / 100
- GamesRadar+: 80 / 100
- Metro Game Central: 80 / 100
- TrueGaming: 70 / 100
- Checkpoint Gaming: 70 / 100
Nobody expected a LEGO game to fill the painful void left by Rocksteady. Reviewers emphasize that TT Games has noticeably improved the combat system and stealth mechanics, importing them directly from the Arkham games.
The combat feedback in “LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight“It’s smoother, and sneaking in the shadows works. It’s no longer just button-mashing for toddlers, but a mechanically solid action experience. Metro GameCentral even calls it the most logical next step for a new Arkham game that we’ll get for many years to come.”
Plus and minus
Gotham City's open world breaks with old LEGO conventions. The dark, richly detailed atmosphere is praised, without losing the series' signature humor. Critics like ScreenRant call it a "self-ironic homage" that also works as a phenomenal Arkham successor. Nevertheless, the familiar formula remains at its core: IGN deducts points because the encounter designs become repetitive over time, and TrueGaming misses genuine innovation beyond the familiar comfort zone. Those seeking deep character development will be disappointed.
The Metascore of 85 shows that the game successfully balances child-friendly block-building fun with serious gameplay. While it's not a gaming masterpiece on the scale of "Elden Ring," as a playable love letter to 86 years of Batman history, the title pulls out all the stops. This is no cheap licensed fare.
What do you think of the focus on Arkham mechanics – does the dark gameplay even fit with the colorful LEGO bricks?
