Lego Horizon Adventures Reviews
In many regards, LEGO Horizon Adventures accomplishes what it set out to do: it effectively summarises the story of Horizon Zero Dawn into an approachable all-ages adventure. However, in simplifying the mechanics of Horizon Zero Dawn, they have omitted what makes Horizon and LEGO games special. The Horizon world has been lovingly reimagined in LEGO but overly basic combat and a lack of interactivity hold it back. LEGO Horizon Adventures is salvaged somewhat by a gorgeous art style, a fun retelling of the story and well-executed cooperative features, but the pieces don't quite all click into place.
Goofy in tone and regulated in design, LEGO Horizon Adventures is an unlikely, amusing inversion of a modern classic for audiences old and new.
LEGO Horizon Adventures offers a different take on both LEGO and Horizon as a series, with mixed results. The charm of experiencing the epic Horizon Zero Dawn story in this family-friendly brickified way is unmistakable, with strong visuals and a fully voiced cast going a long way in making things feel epic. It's a shame that the repetitive mission structure and overall short adventure stop it from becoming something truly special, not fully nailing it as either a LEGO game or a Horizon game. Still, as far as family-friendly cooperative gaming romps go, it's polished, silly and sure to generate some laughs for the more casual or younger gamers in our lives.
By lacking a sense of purpose or direction, it feels like Guerrilla Games & Studio Gobo couldn't be as creative with the license as they ought to have been; and, as a result, neither can you.
LEGO Horizon Adventure has room for improvement, but as a fan or casual title it holds up well enough. It's fun and accessible, but with a fairly limited appeal - those outside its target audience may find less to keep them engaged.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
LEGO Horizon Adventures is an excellent entry into both the LEGO and Horizon franchises. It adds enough new mechanics to the formula to make it feel like it's a part of both series, rather than one wearing the clothes of the other.
LEGO Horizon Adventures is an adventure that knows how to entertain, managing the difficult task of pleasing both fans of Aloy and enthusiasts of brick-based games.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Lego Horizon Adventures will find an audience in its target demographic of young kids wanting something easy to pick up and play. But a short campaign and a lack of originality hurts the finished product for everyone else.
The game feels like it is meant for children between the ages of 2 to 7 who can’t play mechanical games. Most Lego games are played by adults or adults playing with their children and this feels like this was created for the lowest denominator.
Which begs the question, who is Lego Horizon Adventures for, especially at its full $60 price tag? It's obviously tailored for younger players and for devoted fans of the Horizon franchise. Heck, I own the Lego version of a Tallneck from the games, too, but I wouldn't count myself among the core audience for this one. Lego video games tend to parody the mythos of their parent franchises, even if it's done in tame ways. They play as both a love letter and a limerick to the source material. But Lego Horizon Adventures feels like it only exists as an embellishment.
A fun new way to dive into the Horizon universe
LEGO Horizon Adventures is funny, kind, and after all, it is LEGO… oh and they have Tallnecks.
Despite its gameplay shortcomings and lack of content, Lego Horizon Adventures can provide you with around 10 hours of beautifully animated gameplay with support for 2-player local or online co-op. In the world of long, boring RPGs, a fun 10-hour game is by no means worthless, and while Lego Horizon Adventures doesn't justify its price tag, it's still a fun experience.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The price/quality ratio cannot be considered as good. As long as your child doesn't wake you up at 3am, crying like "I want a LEGO Aloy!" you can wait for it to come to PS Plus or go on sale.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Lego Horizon Adventures struggles to capture the interest of both child and adult players. The game world and story, originally designed for an older audience, remain too complex for young minds yet too shallow for adults. Although it aims to be accessible for all ages, even for those unfamiliar with Horizon, it ultimately feels unfocused and underwhelming. The quality doesn't measure up to past Lego titles, making it clear that it's the work of a different studio.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
LEGO Horizon Adventures achieves its primary goal: capturing the essence of Horizon Zero Dawn and blending it with LEGO's characteristic humor to deliver a charming and entertaining experience. While it shines through its beautiful visuals and enjoyable combat system, its linear structure and uninspired level design limit the variety, making the gameplay feel repetitive. Even so, it's a good entry point for embarking on Aloy's journey for the first time.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
However, if you're looking for a chill, funny action game or something to play with your kid(s), this is a damn good choice. Now what I'd really like are more LEGO sets for the Horizon series. My Tallneck is lonely–it needs a Thunderjaw or a Slaughterspine to stand next to.
LEGO Horizon Adventures faithfully recreates the world of machines from the PlayStation game series, and has some fun combat. However, it is aimed squarely at younger players, and is rather brief. A fun and accessible introduction for newcomers, but returning fans will find this diversion not as worthwhile. =
LEGO Horizon Adventures is a very simple game aimed at a children's audience. Despite good graphics and interesting combat, the gameplay in general is very repeated, there is no incentive to explore the maps and the dialogues are bad.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
An enjoyable story, but nothing more. A good game for parents who have very young players at home.
Review in Polish | Read full review