The popular bat-hero is back, and yes, the cape, too. The design is slightly more angular, but the game is just as much fun as ever thanks to the friendly Lego characters we know and love.

The story of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight draws on defining moments from the whole of Batman’s history through film, television and video games, and weaves them together.

That means, of course, that Legacy of the Dark Knight is set in Gotham City, where Bruce Wayne sets out to hunt down crime boss Carmine Falcone.

Falcone’s right-hand man, the Penguin, and his nightclub, the Iceberg Lounge, are also back. If you saw the comic book adaptation The Batman (2022), you will immediately spot where the TT Games developers found their inspiration.

The cast in the game leaves nothing to be desired. Alongside Penguin, we have characters such as Catwoman, the Joker and Police Commissioner Jim Gordon in the line-up. Added to this are Absolute Batman and Absolute Catwoman from DC’s latest comic series.

You could take a negative view of this, as mere service for fans. Or you can see it more positively as a sign that every generation will find their Batman. As risky as this mix of eras and styles may sound, it ultimately feels just right – like a lovingly curated archive.