LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has officially become the highest-rated LEGO game of all time, surpassing every title in the franchise's 20+ year history. Critics and players alike are praising its expansive open-world Gotham, tight combat, and heartfelt tribute to 86 years of Batman stories. Here is the full review roundup.
Review Scores at a Glance
Highest rated LEGO game EVER on Metacritic. Steam rating: Overwhelmingly Positive — 96% of 1,226 reviews positive (out of 1,904 total). OpenCritic reports a 100% critic recommendation rate.
What the Critics Are Saying
“Everything fans want and more.”
— The Direct
“An uncomplicated burst of joy.”
— PC Gamer
“A love letter to all things Batman.”
— Screen Rant
“Takes Batman Arkham's crown with a loving tribute to DC's most enduring superhero.”
— WhatCulture
“A strong open-world Gotham and trademark slapstick humour powers a fantastic plastic parody.”
— IGN
“The highest-rated Lego game of all time.”
— GamesRadar
Key Praise Points
- Best open-world Gotham City in any LEGO game — four distinct islands with dense detail and verticality
- Exceptional voice acting and humour — Troy Baker's Batman and Laura Bailey's Harley Quinn are standouts
- Deep combat system — the most mechanically rich brawler in the LEGO series, with parries, combos, and suit-specific specials
- 126 suits with astonishing variety across 86 years of Batman history
- Respectful tribute to the Dark Knight's legacy, from Golden Age camp to modern cinematic grit
- Excellent local co-op — seamless drop-in/drop-out with no compromise on visual fidelity
- Tight performance on all platforms — locked 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X, smooth 1440p on recommended PC hardware
Minor Criticisms
- No online co-op — local split-screen only, a disappointment for long-distance co-op fans
- Denuvo DRM on PC has drawn criticism from the Steam community, with some reporting minor performance overhead
- Batman Beyond content — some fans wanted more than the single suit pack included in the Deluxe Edition
- Switch 2 version delayed — no release window announced for Nintendo's upcoming platform