This Forza Horizon 6 guide is a shortlist of the five fastest cars to be had in the game, and how to acquire them.

Aston Martin Valhalla Concept Car 2019

R 960

• AWD
• 8.5 Speed
• 10 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

Auction House, Wheelspins, Super Wheelspins.

Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Forza Edition 2019

R 998

• RWD
• 8.2 Speed
• 10 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

Forza Horizon 6 Premium Edition VIP Membership paid DLC. Spawns in your collection.

Ford Supervan 4 2022

R 919

• AWD
• 7.9 Speed
• 10 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

Unlocked via Car Mastery for the Ford Supervan 3 1994, directly to your collection. Auction House.

Koenigsegg Gemera 2024

S2 900

• AWD
• 10 Speed
• 9.7 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass paid DLC. Spawns in your collection.

Porsche 918 Spyder 2014

S2 858

• AWD
• 8.8 Speed
• 10 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

Horizon Play Tier 15, or 2,300,000 CR at Autoshows.

Nissan GT-R Black Edition R35 Forza Edition 2012

S2 850

• RWD
• 10 Speed
• 10 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

Auction House, Wheelspins, Super Wheelspins.

Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae 2021

S1 794

• AWD
• 7.3 Speed
• 9.9 Acceleration
• 9.5 Launch

Complete the Horizon Festival Gold Wristband event.

Porsche 911 Turbo S 2023

S1 774

• AWD
• 7.8 Speed
• 9.3 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

275,000 CR at Autoshows.

BMW M5 CS 2022

S1 730

• AWD
• 7.6 Speed
• 9.5 Acceleration
• 10 Launch

150,000 CR at Autoshows.

Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW PLATINUM Forza Edition 2020

A 700

• AWD
• 7.6 Speed
• 8.7 Acceleration
• 9.8 Launch

Auction House, Wheelspins, Super Wheelspins.

Those are the top 10 fastest stock vehicles to be driven in Forza Horizon 6.

This LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight is all about the best weapon upgrades you should unlock first for each character.

Batman

Brute Claw

6 WayneTech Chips

Get this upgrade in order to grab and destabilize bigger opponents with the Batclaw.

Focus Bat Swarm

12 WayneTech Chips

Summons a bat swarm to both distract and damage enemies, best used on crowds.

Robin

Bungee Cable

4 WayneTech Chips

Allows for rapid strikes in succession using cables with bungee-like properties.

Focus Slammer

12 WayneTech Chips

Uses a cable to generate a devastating area-of-effect strike, good for crowd control.

Nightwing

Focus Circuit

12 WayneTech Chips

A chain lightning-like attack that emanates from a thrown electrified Birdarang.

Overcharge

6 WayneTech Chips

An area-of-effect electric attack on the target, when thrown at maximum charge.

Batgirl

Focus Hack

12 WayneTech Chips

This upgrade lets Batgirl completely bypass security.

Weapon Hack

7 WayneTech Chips

Hackarangs can now sabotage the weapons of targets.

Catwoman

Distract

5 WayneTech Chips

Divert the attention of enemies with this upgrade that summons kittens.

Focus Cat Attack

12 WayneTech Chips

A crowd control upgrade similar to the Bat Swarm, this upgrade summons a horde of cats to sic upon enemies.

Jim Gordon

Focus Shot

12 WayneTech Chips

A ricochet round that targets enemy after enemy in quick succession with bonus damage.

Splitter

6 WayneTech Chips

Splits Rebound Bolts into two on impact for double targeting.

Talia

Focus Frenzy

12 WayneTech Chips

A teleportation attack that chains across multiple enemies.

Stun Smoke

4 WayneTech Chips

Improves stealth attacks by deploying a smoke bomb when appearing behind a target.

Those are some of the best weapon upgrades to focus on with each of the seven characters in LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight.

This guide for LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight is all about amassing lots of Studs quickly and with as little effort as possible.

Get The Stud Cache

In the Extras tab of the Options menu, scroll down to The LEGO Group Online Survey. This will launch the official LEGO online website with a short survey to complete.

Once done, snag the redemption code and return to the Main Menu to select ‘Redeem Code’. Drop the code in and immediately unlock the Stud Cache and a brightly-colored bonus Bouncy Castle to place in the Bat Cave.

Get The Stud Upgrades

Hyper Combo

Maximize the level of the Stud combo multiplier to 3x first, and then 4x eventually.

Speedy Stud Combo

Maximize the build-up speed of the Stud combo meter.

Stud Combo Duration

Maximize the duration of the Stud combo meter.

Stud Magnet

While exploring, this upgrade will let you vacuum up Studs from farther away.

Stealthy Studs

This upgrade grants you bonus opportunities to collect Studs, specifically when performing stealth takedowns which then boosts to the Stud combo meter.

Grind The Rollercoaster

Simply riding the rollercoaster at the Amusement Mile on North Island’s East End, without any interaction whatsoever can net you a minimum of 10K in Studs for a ride that is just over half a minute long. With all upgrades the Studs you collect per run can run as high as 19K once the maximum multiplier kicks in by the start of your second run.

Be sure to keep that multiplier running at maximum between runs using any available breakables as you scramble to get back on the ride.

Those are all the best tips for farming Studs fast in LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight.

This guide for LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight is a complete listing of all 33 Vehicles in their base forms. Bear in mind that each of the 23 Red Powerbricks have a skin customization effect, adding even more variation to these Vehicles. Additionally, real-world LEGO sets of The Batman Batmobile, the Batman & Robin Batmobile, and the Batman V Superman Batmobile have a scannable QR code that will unlock gold-skinned variants of those vehicles in-game.

Batman Vehicles

Robin Vehicles

Nightwing Vehicles

Batgirl Vehicles

Catwoman Vehicles

Jim Gordon Vehicles

Talia Vehicles

Those are all 33 Vehicles to be unlocked across seven characters in LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight.

Luckily, we’ve put in a fair bit of time with the game already, and are here to guide you through the opening hours and beyond. Let’s dive right in.

1. It’s 007, Not 047

It can be too easy to treat any IO Interactive title like it’s a part of the Hitman franchise, but that’s going to be a mistake in this one. You see, while Agent 47 relied on stealth and a quiet approach, Bond can certainly opt to do the same, but you’re not going to be triggering a level-wide red alert if you’re spotted. Levels are broken up into smaller zones to let you have a bit more flexibility in your approach, while a failure to remain on the down-low isn’t going to be punished as severely.

It’s still satisfying as hell to clear an area without anyone ever knowing you were there, but your guns and fists are a viable option in case one of your opponents sniffs you out.

2. Know Your Audience

Bond’s all about spectacle, but his definition of it could change depending on the situation. Think of it this way: First Light gives you a ton of opportunities to pull off cool stuff in any given situation but it’s up to you to discover and act on them. To that end, reading a room to see if stealth can be a good call, or perhaps bluffing your way past a couple of guards works, is a great idea and can set up some very memorable moments for you as you go along.

If all else fails, you could always pull out your guns or use your fists to keep yourself ahead of your enemies.

3. Listen In On Conversations

A good agent is always on the hunt for information that pertains to their objectives. Bond is no different, and First Light encourages you to act as a spy in almost all scenarios. It’s quite satisfying to pick up snippets of conversations that open up new ways to be the suave, slick agent you’re meant to be as you play the game, and you should be eavesdropping every time you get the chance.

You might just pick up a bit of conversation that could get you past a lot of trouble as you go along.

4. Strike Up Conversations

James Bond is a charismatic individual, and isn’t afraid to use it to his advantage. You get to lean into that side of the man in First Light, as the game encourages you to talk to NPCs instead of merely sneaking past them. Once again, they’re useful sources of information which acts as a very potent currency in the gameplay loop that IO has to offer. You never know what might come from such conversations, but it’s almost always useful to what you’re trying to achieve.

5. Remain Focused On The Mission

If you’ve had even a passing interest in James Bond as a character over the years, you know that his single-minded focus on his goals has held him in good stead over at MI6. Well, you might want to emulate that as best you can as you play this game, and concentrate on every little detail you come across.

For instance, there are missions where you’re going to have to remember names of persons-of-interest and choose the right one in conversations. There are consequences to wrong answers, mainly in the form of further problems that you’ll have to solve later on if you make a mistake. Getting it right the first time is certainly the better approach.

6. Hide In Plain Sight

Bond knows when to keep a low profile, and First Light’s disguise and impersonation mechanics let you do just that when the situation demands. You could don a parka to fool mercenaries into thinking you’re one of them, or perhaps don some formal attire at fancy parties if you’re hunting a target that’s going to be there.

Blending in until you’re ready to be seen is a valid tactic in this one, and those of you who use it are in for a lot of fun.

7. Use Your Instinct Well

Every trained agent knows to trust their gut in less-than-ideal situations, and First Light understands that quite well. Your Instinct meter is a limited resource for a reason, and we recommend you get in the habit of using it at the right moments. It lets you bring guards to you for some silent takedowns, which in turn let you refill a bit of what you’ve used. It’s also handy when you’re trying to alleviate an NPCs suspicions, and can even let you enter a sort of bullet time mode in a pinch.

Use it wisely, and you’re going to find that no mission is beyond your budding skills as an elite operative.

8. Tell A Few Fibs

First Light’s going to put you in quite a few situations where the truth becomes a spectrum, and all you have to do is make NPCs decide that you’re definitely on it. How do you manage that? By lying, of course. Don’t be afraid to use a few well-placed bluffs to make NPCs believe that you belong in an area that you’re otherwise not supposed to be in.

Lies and the social stealth mechanic are a crucial part of the experience on offer, and learning to use them as effectively as you can is key to your success.

9. Maintain Steady Nerves

If your lies fail, or your stealthy approach gets ruined by an eagle-eyed enemy, there’s absolutely no need to panic no matter how much the game tries to get you to. Just know that the game merely shifts you into a combat state that you can then clear away by using your guns or some well-placed melee hits. You’ll know you’re in the clear when the game’s UI tells you that the situation is contained and you can go right back to blending in and taking things slowly – and quietly.

Remember, unlike Hitman, failing at stealth is only a stepping stone to succeeding in combat.

10. Get Comfortable Fighting Up Close

While stealth and infiltration are great, we were surprised by how well you can use the game’s melee system to get up close and personal with your enemies. However, things can get quite hard if you don’t get used to parrying attacks and using takedowns to strategically remove pesky opponents from a fight. You have a ton of options to seamlessly switch between, and familiarising yourself with them all is going to hold you in good stead for the entirety of the adventure.

The bad guys in First Light tend to try and take you on in packs, and you’re going to have to be better at the deadly dance that is melee combat to be the last one standing. All that’s left, then, is to straighten out your suit and continue with the mission once you’re done.

11. Pay Attention To Your Surroundings

More often than not, you’re going to have something close at hand that you can use to get the drop on a particularly troublesome opponent in the event that you get into a fight. Is there an enemy giving you a lot of trouble next to a wall? Use it to knock them out with one smooth move. See a device that you can hack on the fly to take a foe or two down? Go for it. See a source of light you can overload to temporarily rob your enemies of their eyesight? Hell yeah.

Bond is known to improvise, and there’s no reason for you not to if you find yourself in a pinch.

12. Try To Save Lives Instead Of Ending Them

All that talk about taking enemies down might have you thinking that a younger, more reckless Bond might play hard and fast with the rules of his job. However, your License to Kill isn’t permission to do so indiscriminately. Bond’s always been known to dislike needless slaughter, and that hasn’t changed in the slightest.

Indeed, it’s an entire mechanic that’s been built around killing only when necessary, and you’ll need to be cognizant of that at all times.

13. Know When Your Licence To Kill Activates

Building on our last tip, your Licence to Kill kicks in only when your enemies escalate the situation by trying to use lethal force against you. You’re going to want to take every step you can to prevent things from going that far unless you’re feeling particularly bloodthirsty, or perhaps facing a frustrating mission and just want to cut loose for a bit. The options are there, but they’re often the cause of the least desirable outcomes.

However, such situations are opportunities to show off Bond’s unrivaled marksmanship. It’s quite the temptation but we’d still recommend using your guns only as a last resort in most situations if only to ensure you’re getting the best of everything else that’s on offer in First Light.

14. Try To End Fights ASAP

If you’re in a fight, we highly recommend doing everything you can to end it before one of your opponents gets the bright idea to pull out a firearm. They do that if you give them enough time to react to the lethal force that is you, and dodging bullets can get quite irksome when you have other enemies who are just begging for a few concussions and broken bones.

Ending fights before guns are drawn is also a great way to ensure that you still retain control of a situation, which might not be the case if enemies in an area hear gunshots and decide to investigate.

15. Your Gadgets Are As Important As Everything Else

We’re surprised it took us this long to get to an important part of Bond’s metaphorical utility belt. Of course he brings a variety of nifty gadgets to the table. It wouldn’t be a Bond game if he didn’t now, would it? But you must remember that while they may seem like their use cases are fairly limited, they’re actually only restricted by how creatively you choose to use them.

It’s a good idea to do a bit of testing when you unlock new ones, and see how you could try to weave them into your stealth, combat, and even infiltrations. Experimentation is a great way to find cool ways to stay ahead of those who would see you brought down in First Light, and it’s also the perfect way to play a version of Bond who’s still learning the ropes in our opinion.

16. See Things Through A Different (Q)-Lens

Speaking of gadgets, one of the most useful ones we think you should make a beeline for is the Q-lens. Think of it as Bond’s own Eagle Vision as it lets you identify enemy locations even through walls, and identify devices for you to hack when you’re out and about in the field.

This ties in well with our advice about reading a room when you enter it, and the Q-Lens is going to help you identify useful stuff a lot faster than just using your boring old eyes. Pfft, that’s so yesterday, and Bond’s all about using the latest and greatest tech to his advantage.

17. Multipurpose Gadgets

While there are a ton of these for you to find, we’re averse to spoiling any of them for you. We’re going to restrict ourselves to talking about one that shoots off a laser that you can use in many ways. In stealth, you could use it to sever ropes holding heavy objects in place, letting the resulting crash act as a distraction. In combat, you could use it to disorient an enemy and open them up for a brutal Bond beatdown. You could also use it to fry locks of doors in case there’s one you need to get past in a hurry.

The possibilities are quite expansive, and they get even more so once you collect a few of these nifty tools and bring them with you on missions.

18. Use Boss Arenas To Your Advantage

Remember when we said that you should always be on the lookout for ways to turn the environment against your opponents. That’s especially true in the game’s boss fights, as they’re invariably difficult foes who you must counter by being as versatile as you can. Bond’s tenacity against opponents who rival his own skill is a hallmark of his success over the years, and First Light cleverly encourages you to showcase that trait.

There are even a few fights that are perfect examples of all the advice we gave you regarding your gadgets, so be prepared to use them, and any environmental traps you see, as extensively and efficiently as you can.

19. Sustain Your Momentum

Of course Bond’s going to be the catalyst for some high-octane set-pieces where a methodical approach becomes out of the question, and you’re going to have to pull off some fancy stunts to achieve your objectives. They’re a part and parcel of life as an MI6 agent, and of course, they’re inevitable if the agent in question comes with the 007 moniker.

Try to keep moving during chase sequences or set-pieces, as stopping often means failure. You should always aim to stay on the move, reacting to situations as they unfold instead of trying to stop and get your bearings. It’s what sets Bond apart from the rest, after all.

20. Practice Makes Perfect

Dr. Selina Tan’s Tactical Simulation VR chamber might not seem like a big deal on the surface, but it’s a great place to go if you feel you need to further hone your skills. You get to select missions and slap on some unique challenges geared towards helping you improve gameplay in specific areas. It’s also a great way to test out new gadgets and find ways to use them to your advantage.

Of course, it goes without saying that those simulations are a great way to come to grips with the melee combat and gunplay systems too. You should make it a habit to head there for some good old-fashioned practice from time to time if you want to be as stylish as you can be when you travel the globe on missions.

And that’s a wrap on all the stuff you need to keep in mind before you dive into the early days of the legend that is James Bond in 007 First Light. It might seem like a lot to take in, but that’s only because IO has given you all the tools you need to be a version of Bond that calls to you. It’s up to you to make the most of them in an adventure that we’re quite eager to tell you more about.

Polish your guns and get a few stretches in as you wait for this one to drop, and know that we’re going to prowling its many levels right alongside you!

This Forza Horizon 6 guide is a listing of all 15 Barn Finds, their general regional locations, and the Discover Japan Stamp unlock requirements before they will even spawn.

2005 Honda NSX-R GT

B 608

RWD

Ohtani Region

South-east of Kinkaku-ji Temple

Requires Discover Japan Yellow Stamp

1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500

C 484

RWD

Ito Region

In a clearing in the south-east of the fields

Requires Discover Japan Green Stamp

1969 Toyota 2000GT

D 377

RWD

Ito Region

Near the beach on the south-eastern coastline

Requires Discover Japan Green Stamp

1989 Nissan PAO

D 145

FWD

Minamino Region

Requires Discover Japan Blue Stamp

1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-R

D 380

RWD

Nangan Region

Requires Discover Japan Blue Stamp

1982 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3

B 550

RWD

Ohtani Region

Requires Discover Japan Pink Stamp

1984 Peugeot 205 Turbo 16

C 500

AWD

Shimanoyama Region

South-west of Narai-Juku

Requires Discover Japan Pink Stamp

1962 Lincoln Continental

D 267

RWD

Hokubu Region

Requires Discover Japan Pink Stamp

1998 Nissan #23 Pennzoil NISMO Skyline GT-R

S2 848

RWD

Takashiro Region

Requires Discover Japan Pink Stamp

1997 Mitsubishi Montero Evolution

D 346

AWD

Shimanoyama Region

Requires Discover Japan Orange Stamp

1997 Lamborghini Diablo SV

A 649

RWD

Ito Region

Requires Discover Japan Orange Stamp

1998 Nissan R390 (GT1)

S1 774

RWD

Ohtani Region

Requires Discover Japan Purple Stamp

2005 Mitsubishi #1 Sierra Sierra Enterprises Lancer Evolution Time Attack

R 962

AWD

Shimanoyama Region

Near Narai-Juku

Requires Discover Japan Purple Stamp

1983 Nissan #11 Tomica Skyline Turbo Super Silhouette

S2 847

RWD

Ito Region

Requires Discover Japan Gold Stamp

1991 Mazda #55 Mazda 787B

R 988

RWD

Takashiro Region

West of Hirosaki Castle/North-west of Soni Circuit

Requires Discover Japan Gold Stamp

Those are all 15 Barn Finds to be discovered in Forza Horizon 6 with their unlock requirements.

This guide is a list of potential spawn locations for Aftermarket Cars in Forza Horizon 6, denoted by a green icon of a car with the letters ‘CR’ on the map, when nearby. Any cars mentioned have a high tendency to spawn, but are not guaranteed. Colored wristband unlock requirements are also listed.

Aftermarket Car Spawn Locations

Daikoku Parking Lot

Tokyo City

• Mazda RX-3 Forza Edition

Near Tokyo Player House

Tokyo City

Tokyo Rail Sprint Road Racing

Tokyo City

Green Wristband 2,500 Horizon Festival Points

Sotoyama Ski Resort (north of Snow Forest Cross Country Circuit)

Sotoyama Region

Blue Wristband 6,000 Horizon Festival Points

• Subaru BRZ Forza Edition

North-east of Sotoyama Scramble

Sotoyama Region

Blue Wristband 6,000 Horizon Festival Points

Okuibuki Parking Lot

Sotoyama Region

Horizon Festival Kilometer Drag Meet Strip

Ohtani Region

• MX-5 Forza Edition

North-west of Kinkaku-ji Trail Dirt Racing

Ohtani Region

North-east of Shimanoyama Charge Street Racing

Shimanoyama Region

Motoki Auto Garage 

Shimanoyama Region

• Ferrari SF90 Stradale
• Jaguar XJ220S TWR

Narai-Juku Circuit

Shimanoyama Region

Shimanoyama Circuit Parking Lot

Shimanoyama Region

South of Taiyaki Scramble Dirt Racing

Shimanoyama Region

Green Wristband 2,500 Horizon Festival Points

Near Coastline Sprint

Nangan Region

Pink Wristband 10,000 Horizon Festival Points

South of Hakone Nanamagari Touge

Nangan Region

North of Kawazu Nanadaru Loop Bridge

Nangan Region

Yuji’s Auto

Minamino Region

South-east of Airfield Trail Dirt Racing

Minamino Region

Airfield Trail Convenience Store Parking Lot

Minamino Region

Pink Wristband 10,000 Horizon Festival Points

Garage Near Yellow House

Ito Region

Sekibe Circuit

Ito Region

Among Houses On Ine Road

Ito Region

Private House Parking Lot On Ine Road (north-east of previous Aftermarket spawn)

Ito Region

Isolated House Near Flower Fields

Hokubu Region

South of Shikisai Sprint Road Racing

Hokubu Region

Blue Wristband 6,000 Horizon Festival Points

South-west of Horizon Festival Invitational Event

Hokubu Region

Hokubu Circuit

Hokubu Region

North of Waterfall Trail Dirt Racing

Takashiro Region

Blue Wristband 6,000 Horizon Festival Points

Soni Circuit Lot

Takashiro Region

Legend Island Circuit

Legend Island Region

Discover all roads on Legend Island first

Potential Aftermarket Car Spawns

• 2015 Alumi Craft Class 10
• 2018 Audi RS e-tron
• 1993 Autozam AZ-1
• 2020 BMW M8 Competition Coupé
• 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat
• 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon
• 2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale
• 1992 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
• 2018 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5
• 2013 Ford Mustang GT
• 1997 Honda Civic Type R
• 2004 Honda Civic Type R
• 2015 Honda Civic Type R
• 2022 Honda e
• 2019 Hyundai Veloster N
• 1993 Jaguar XJ220S TWR
• 2004 Lancer VIIIMR
• 2008 Lancer XGSR
• 1997 Lotus Elise GT1
• 1973 Mazda RX-3 Forza Edition
• 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
• 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Forza Edition
• 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
• 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
• 1997 Mitsubishi GTO
• 1989 Nissan S-Cargo
• 1997 Nissan Stagea RS Four V
• 2019 Nissan 370Z NISMO
• 1986 Porsche #186 959 Prodrive Rally Raid
• 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera
• 2004 Porsche 911 GT3
• 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS
• 1998 Nissan Silvia K’s
• 1996 Subaru SVX
• 2022 Subaru BRZ Forza Edition
• 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
• 1990 Subaru Legacy RS
• 2019 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro
• 2021 Toyota Yaris GR
• 1966 Volkswagen Beetle

Remember that you can take every Aftermarket Car for a spin with a free Test Drive for two whole minutes.

Those are all of the Aftermarket Car spawning locations in Forza Horizon 6 as well as any wristband requirements, and some of the vehicles most likely to spawn.

This guide for LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight is a complete listing of all 112 suits and costumes in their base forms. Bear in mind that each of the 23 Red Powerbricks have a skin customization effect, adding even more variation to these outfits.

Batman Suits And Costumes

Robin Suits And Costumes

Batgirl Suits And Costumes

Catwoman Suits And Costumes

Jim Gordon Suits And Costumes

Talia Suits And Costumes

Those are all 112 Suits and Costumes to be unlocked across seven characters in LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight.

This LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight is a complete listing of all 23 Red Power Bricks with their locations or purchase price.

All Red Power Bricks

Those are all 23 Red Power Bricks to be unlocked by either finding or purchasing them in LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of The Dark Knight.

GADGETS AND COMBAT

Legacy of the Dark Knight employs a new combat system for the LEGO Batman series, taking heavy cues from the Arkham series instead, which means that using your gadgets smartly during combat is just as important as the brawling aspects. From using your Batarangs to stun foes to yanking them towards you from a distance with the Batclaw, gadgets can come in handy during fights in a variety of ways, especially when it comes to dealing with different enemy types.

PERFECT COUNTER

Countering incoming enemy blows is a crucial part of Legacy of the Dark Knight’s moment to moment combat, much like the Arkham games, and as you would expect, there are ways to make it an even stronger tool. You will, for instance, want to unlock the perfect counter ability as soon as you can. It does exactly what its name suggest, allowing you to deal boosted damage to enemies if you counter moves with the exact perfect timing.

CONCUSSIVE BATARANG

Another upgrade that you’ll want to prioritize – and that happens to be available pretty early on, as luck would have it – is the concussive Batarang. These special Batarangs stick to the foes that you fire them at, before exploding in a concussive blast that damages the enemies and anyone and anything around them. These are quite useful in both stealth and combat, so make sure to unlock them when you get the chance.

FOCUS SLAM

Focus Slam is another useful upgrade that you should keep an eye on, given how useful it can be in combat. With it, you can use the Batclaw to swing enemies around in a giant arc before smashing them into the ground. As you can imagine, this deals plenty of damage, and is also effective for crowd control.

DISTRACT

Legacy of the Dark Knight allows players to unlock a variety of different abilities and upgrades across various different playable characters, and one in particular that is quite useful is Catwoman’s Distract ability. It lets you summon cats to distract foes so that you can sneak around them or deal with them as you see fit. As you might imagine, it’s a great ability to have up your sleeve for stealth scenarios.

GOOP TRAIL

Commissioner Gordon is another one of Legacy of the Dark Knight’s several playable characters, and yes, he, too, comes equipped with unique tools and abilities. For his foam spraying gun, for instance, you can unlock the goop trail ability, which allows you to leave sticky traps all over the ground, which can be quite handy in tricky combat situations- especially when you’re faced with large crowds.

SCANNING

Legacy of the Dark Knight features a scanning mechanic, unsurprisingly- this is a Batman game, after all. And as you’d expect, the scanning ability is one that is frequently useful. Not only does it let you see and mark nearby enemies for when you’re in a stealthy mood, it also pings nearby objects and elements of interest. When you find yourself in a new environment, then, make sure to hit the scan button.

WAYNETECH CHIPS

Scattered throughout Gotham City and the many levels it holds, you’ll find WayneTech Chips- or you’ll want to, at least, because these are how you upgrade your gadgets. So should you run into WayneTech Chips locked behind puzzles or combat challenges, make sure you don’t ignore them.

MINIKITS

As you would expect, there are several minikits to be found across the entirety of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Each level features an exclusive one, with five different pieces hidden and tucked away for players to find. Each full minikit set you find then makes its way to the Batcave as a trophy for you to look at and admire. While they may not provide any gameplay benefits, they serve as one of several kinds of collectibles, so if you are a completionist, you are going to want to keep an eye out.

RIDDLER TROPHIES

Given how strongly Legacy of the Dark Knight is inspired by Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham games, it comes as no surprise that it features Riddler trophies as one of its many different kinds of collectibles. These are scattered throughout Gotham City and usually locked behind different puzzles, as you might imagine. Though there’s obviously not nearly as many of them as there were in the Arkham titles, there’s a good few for players to track down- and they’re usually fun, so they definitely come recommended.

MORE COLLECTIBLES

TT Games’ LEGO titles have always prided themselves on their bevy of collectibles and unlockables, and Legacy of the Dark Knight doesn’t disappoint in this department either. In addition to the aforementioned WayneTech Chips, Riddler trophies, and minikits, there’s plenty more to be tracked down, including red bricks, over 100 suits, and much more- so there’s plenty of reason to keep exploring and to replay levels.

BATCAVE

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight allows players to explore Bruce’s Batcave, and yes, it is every bit as awesome as you would expect. What’s more, the game also allows you to personalize and expand your underground HQ. In addition to the aforementioned minikit trophies, you can customize the Batcave with furniture and decorations or even multiple expansions, all of which are purchased with studs- so, you know, stock up on those studs.

BUILDING VEHICLES

Of course, Batcave upgrades aren’t the only reason that you’re going to want to stock up on studs. For instance, studs are also how you build new vehicles. There’s a variety of different Batmobile and Batcycle variants to be built, while you can also use Red Powerbricks to apply cosmetic customizations to those vehicles.

UNLOCKING SUITS

As mentioned, there’s over 100 different suits to be unlocked across Legacy of the Dark Knight’s roster of playable characters. Some, of course, are unlocked as you progress through main missions, but there’s other ways to add to your growing closet as well, including stores where you can purchase new suits, or activities that you can complete around the open world to unlock more. Meanwhile, similar to vehicles, you can also unlock Red Powerbricks to get your hands on new variants for the suits you already own.

DIFFICULTY

Legacy of the Dark Knight is a LEGO game, of course, which means TT Games, as always, has crafted a game that appeals to all ages- which in turn means that it isn’t the most challenging game, to say the least. And while that doesn’t get in the way of how fun it is in the slightest, there will be many out there who might want the game to present a bit more of a challenge- especially given its Arkham-inspired combat and stealth mechanics. If you’re in that group, we would suggest cranking the difficulty up to Dark Knight mode, which definitely makes the game a more skill-driven experience. You obviously still shouldn’t go in expecting a challenging experience, but it definitely puts up more of a fight.