LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s Combat is the Arkham Ace Up Its Sleeve

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LEGO games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but with new releases like LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, it’s clear the series is here to stay. There’s a solid demand for these games, and TT Games is consistently pushing boundaries, creating increasingly complex and innovative titles while staying true to the classic LEGO game style.

With LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the developers aimed for a similar upgrade as they did with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Both games move away from older LEGO titles by featuring a fully controllable 3rd-person camera and including voice acting – a departure from the fixed perspectives and silent gameplay of previous games. This makes Legacy of the Dark Knight feel more polished, complex, and cinematic. We expect these improvements to be noticeable in many areas, and the combat system is looking particularly promising.

Arkham-Inspired Combat Makes LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight a New Kind of LEGO Game

The combat in Legacy of the Dark Knight takes clear inspiration from the Batman: Arkham games. Gameplay footage shows a smooth, free-flowing fighting system where players easily lock onto enemies during attacks – a key feature of the Arkham series. Like those games, Legacy of the Dark Knight also includes a counter system. Players will see a prompt appear before an enemy strikes, allowing them to press a button and turn the attack back on the enemy.

One of the biggest strengths of Legacy of the Dark Knight‘s gameplay is how enjoyable it is. Some have noted it’s simpler than other games with similar combat, but it clearly takes inspiration from Arkham‘s smooth, action-packed style. It prioritizes a satisfying experience over complicated controls, and that’s perfectly fine. Most players simply want gameplay that feels good, and that’s especially true when you’re playing as a superhero.

Similar to other LEGO games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will have a large roster of playable characters – significantly more than you’ll find in the Batman: Arkham games. This could add some welcome depth and variety to the game’s combat system.

Beat-Em-Up Combat Isn’t the Only Gameplay Similarity Legacy of the Dark Knight Shares with Batman: Arkham

Beyond its action-packed combat – similar to what players loved in the Batman: Arkham series – Legacy of the Dark Knight also appears to borrow from the stealth and movement mechanics of those games. As characters like Batman or Catwoman, players can reach hidden spots like rooftops and ledges to get a better view of enemies. This allows them to silently take down opponents, create diversions, or use gadgets and special skills to gain an advantage.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight lets players explore a vast, open-world Gotham City, including famous spots like Arkham Asylum and hidden areas throughout the city. The game’s movement – using a grapple hook and climbing – feels similar to the popular Batman: Arkham series. By taking inspiration from the best elements of the Arkham games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has the potential to be a standout title in the LEGO video game lineup.

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Could Be the Next LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

While not flawless, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga impressively delivers a full-scale, ambitious action-adventure experience while still maintaining the classic LEGO gameplay. Unlike earlier LEGO games that often felt like simplified versions of their source material, The Skywalker Saga rivals titles like Star Wars Jedi: Survivor in terms of its extensive content, overall quality, and impressive scope.

The older LEGO games are still enjoyable, but they don’t have the same visual impact or advanced features as today’s biggest, most popular games.

Hopefully, LEGO Batman: The Legacy of the Dark Knight can deliver a similar experience. While it won’t look as realistic as the Arkham games, it has the potential to be just as good if it borrows and improves on the combat, movement, and stealth features from those titles. This is particularly important because Warner Bros. and Rocksteady seem to have moved on from the Arkham series. With recent DC games like Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League and Gotham Knights falling short, and the cancellation of the Wonder Woman game, fans are really hoping for a strong, engaging, and enjoyable DC video game. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, despite its simpler graphics and humorous style, could be exactly what we need.

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2026-01-21 18:37