LEGO The Hobbit Reviews

LEGO The Hobbit is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
7.4 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2014

A fun and charming extension of the film that nevertheless suffers from some disjointed story problems and some sameness of characters.

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6 / 10
Apr 13, 2014

One of the weakest Lego games of recent times, and not just because the formula is getting old but because The Hobbit isn't a particularly good fit for it.

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Apr 11, 2014

It may be incomplete, narratively speaking, but Lego The Hobbit is just as content-packed as any other game in the series, and is a great experience for Lego and Middle-earth diehards alike.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 8, 2014

The more lighthearted tone of The Hobbit works great with the Lego style, with lots of fun moments

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5 / 10
Apr 13, 2014

Lego The Hobbit is charming, funny, faithful to the films, and incredibly tedious to play.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2014

Lego the Hobbit complements both franchises

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Apr 20, 2014

Lego The Hobbit brings the first two Hobbit films to life in TT Games' great, family-friendly style. On PlayStation 4, the game looks absolutely amazing, especially in the cutscenes and major battles when it matters most. Unfortunately, the source material lets down TT Games here; the dwarves just aren't very distinct when compared to the cast of Lego Marvel and The Lego Movie. All told, Lego The Hobbit is very good, but it doesn't reach the best of those previous titles.

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Apr 14, 2014

Lego The Hobbit is, if not the best Lego game, then closely matched with the top entries in the series.

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7 / 10
Apr 18, 2014

It's very faithful to the movie and manages to embellish enough so as to not be a simple retelling, yet doesn't quite cover enough ground to be anything other than a companion to the films. It's probably the best Hobbit game you're going to get – just don't expect a massive deviation from the LEGO formula.

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6 / 10
Apr 23, 2014

Despite its sudden conclusion and its familiar gameplay, LEGO The Hobbit is a fitting adventure, adapting the films for younger and older players alike.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 15, 2014

Although a decent jaunt for fans of either franchise, this is an example of a game created purely because the developers had the means to create it. This franchise is no longer essential, and there is serious work to be done if TT want their over-fed baby to remain fresh and current, and not merely soullessly lucrative. An enjoyable romp in of itself then, but by this point no one but kids and fans need really apply.

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6 / 10
Apr 9, 2014

After the impressive voice acting and general spectacle of the main adventure starts to fade, you're left with an altogether dull world in which to roam.

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Unscored
Apr 17, 2014

It feels good to finish on a complaint. When I was writing about Path Of Exile a few days ago, I felt a bit mean finishing on a sour note, but The Hobbit left me feeling a bit grumpy. Admittedly, burning through a Lego game as quickly as possible isn't the best way to play, and I'd probably feel more fondly toward this one if I'd dipped in and out over a period of weeks.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 7, 2014

Warner Bros.' latest plastic block adventure is a blast, but also a bit misleadingly titled since it only covers the first two films.

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75 / 100
Apr 28, 2014

LEGO The Hobbit is what everyone expected, which can be good or bad depending on your exposure to the series. There is plenty to enjoy here for Middle-Earth fans, children, and those who haven't been burnt out yet by the series, but for those who were hoping for a fresh take on the LEGO video game experience there are few unique experiences to be had.

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4.9 / 10.0
May 29, 2014

Even if you're not completely sick of the LEGO formula, you will be by the end of LEGO The Hobbit. This is a simple action game with light puzzles and an overwhelming cast of characters. It's also a disappointing retread of games you've probably already played. There are a few memorable moments sprinkled throughout this adventure, but this newest LEGO game covers too much familiar ground.

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7.5 / 10.0
Apr 26, 2014

It is not to say that there is no fun to be had in this re-imagined Legoverse, because even with tired familiarities, Lego The Hobbit does plenty to satisfy you with its charm and whim, but the franchise needs a modest makeover if it wants to keep its youthful patrons engrossed.

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65 / 100
Apr 25, 2014

The similarity of the various dwarf characters can prove to be a challenge. The sheer number of dwarves in Thoromir's party and their similarities in Lego form makes finding the right character with the right ability for any particular task more difficult than it probably should be. I do not discount my unfamiliarity with the movies being a contributing factor here but in the other Lego games I've played, character designs are varied enough for this not to be an issue. There's really only so much detail you can put on a Lego character yet there's no mistaking R2D2 with an Ewok, is there?

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6 / 10
Apr 24, 2014

In the pantheon of LEGO games, LEGO The Hobbit isn't the worst by a long shot – but the formula's certainly getting tired. While the decision to release the game with only two-thirds of the story complete is an odd one, there's still more than enough content to keep you occupied for a good while, and the presentation is still as charming as ever.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Apr 22, 2014

Fans of Tolkien's work or the recent movies are sure to enjoy the journey there, and back again. For everyone else, this is another LEGO title. For better or worse, the series keeps on chugging. Thankfully it is always of high quality.

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