Listen, we know Forza Horizon 6 is eating up all the oxygen in the room right now, but don't sleep on LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight dropping into early access on the very same day. That's right - two massive releases, one wallet-destroying day.
As reported by Pure Xbox, the first reviews have started rolling in just ahead of the midnight early access launch, and things are looking decidedly not terrible for our favorite caped crusader made of plastic bricks. Sister site Push Square dropped an 8 out of 10 - a solid 'Great' score - which in LEGO game terms basically means it slaps.
For context, LEGO games have a long legacy (pun intended, always intended) of being reliable co-op crowd-pleasers that somehow manage to make even the darkest DC storylines feel like a wholesome Saturday morning cartoon. If this one is landing 8s out of the gate, that's a very healthy sign for fans of the franchise.
The early access timing is a bold move, launching in the shadow of what is arguably one of the most anticipated racing games of the generation. But honestly? LEGO Batman might just be the perfect palette cleanser - swap out tuning supercars for smashing studs and rebuilding Gotham one brick at a time.
Whether you're a LEGO die-hard who has 100-percented every game since the Star Wars days, or you just want something cozy to play while your significant other hogs Forza Horizon 6, this one is shaping up to be a worthy addition to the LEGO library. Keep an eye out as more review scores roll in - because right now, the Dark Knight's latest outing is looking like anything but a villain.
