The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Reviews
Everything is not awesome in this disappointing entry in what's been a well run series since 2005.
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is an adventure best taken on your own terms. It’s a fun and imaginative experience that is at its best when you are collecting every character, item, and Master Piece in the game. The only things that hold it back are the long load times and the existence of previous MORE expansive titles in the LEGO Videogame franchise. So, while not everything in this game is awesome, it’s a journey I’m glad I made.
WORTH CONSIDERING - I give the developers credit for trying some new gameplay ideas, but they mostly failed at creating a funny narrative and worlds that are fun to explore. I was never wowed by anything in the game, and that’s a shame. Still, the co-op can be fun and the game did release at a reasonable $39.99, making it worth considering for younger gamers.
That’s the crux of The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame. It is little more than a curated version of LEGO Worlds with the procedural generation removed and quests strung together to form a semi-coherent path through the loose beats of the movie plot. While this does divorce itself from the formula that TT Games have used for 14 years, delivering on the change that many have called for for years, it’s sorely lacking in the kind of whimsical charm, comedy, quest variety and purposeful design that the series has become famous for.
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame might not be for adults. Even so, it's a game worth your time if you're a completionist, hitting that sweet spot of a 100% completion rate to add more Platinum trophies, and if you love to play video-games with your kids. Playing The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame brings out the kid inside me that ignores whatever cumbersome of a reality we call life has for a few hours. Unfortunately, it does not have enough to keep my younger self out for a long time.
Just when one thing gets fixed in the LEGO Video game series, something else breaks.
If you love LEGO Worlds then you will no doubt absolutely love this game due to being able to free roam and more or less construct and destroy anything you wish, your imagination is the limit. For me it feels a little rushed and unrefined. It is as if somebody remembered that the film was launching soon and needed to get a game quickly ready, “oh yes lets reskin LEGO Worlds, throw in some movie cutscenes and away we go.” There is a degree of awkwardness and certainly clunkyness when playing the game that I can’t help feel could of been addressed through a bit more playtesting, resulting in a better quality of game that has been produced. If you are an inquisitive human, or a child, then buy this game. If on the other hand you detested the format of LEGO Worlds, then steer clear!
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is more or less a standard LEGO game like many others. But this time, it really feels like the franchise needs a break in order to find some new ideas or it's gonna get really stale.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The Lego Movie 2 Video Game is a fun family title for all ages alike
The Lego Movie 2 Videogame unfortunately have no new gameplay mechanics also characters and story telling so bad.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
The main track of introduction to the menu is the wonderful song of the first film, to which there are several references throughout the video game. Too bad not to find the complete edition of the song called: "The song that stays in your head" (Catchy song).
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Like a nightmare of old, the bad movie tie-in game makes a reappearance with The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame, and it is a shame that everything is not awesome.
After the mediocre effort of Lego Incredibles and the familiar, but largely entertaining, offering of Lego DC Villains, The Lego Movie 2 attempts to merge two worlds but fails quite considerably. For the younger members of the family, Lego Movie 2 is a simplistic, entertaining and well-rehearsed Lego game with less bugs and a better aesthetic compared to Lego Worlds. Sadly, the lack of a compelling narrative, interesting missions and a repetitive gameplay loop makes The Lego Movie 2 a really poor offering in comparison to other Lego games. It’s not terrible but it is a far cry from what we’ve come to expect from this studio.
The Lego Movie 2 Videogame is considered a step backward in all aspects, from previous versions of the series or even the first version of The Lego Movie. As a fan of the Lego titles, The Lego Movie 2 Videogame is by no means acceptable to me. The experience of playing with a younger sibling can be a bit of fun, but the overall value of the game is extremely low.
Review in Persian | Read full review
The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is a funny and crazy game in which we will play with many of the characters from the movie to complete it. We will jump from world to world making constructions and fighting against all kinds of cute monsters that will try to take us to a world of pink's color.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Thanks to some great puzzles and the mix of LEGO and DUPLO you would think that everything is awesome. Unfortunately it is not due to the lack of dynamic splitscreen, typical bugs and some dull worlds. It's more like everything is just okay.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
I don't care what anyone else says, The Lego Movie 2 Videogame is a ton of fun.
Nearly every element of The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame can be described as basic or simple. It doesn't hold a candle to other LEGO games, and while the world-building can be interesting, it is much more limited than LEGO's proper sandbox title. The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame game is the definition of average mediocracy. Rent if you're curious, but don't bother with a purchase unless you find it on deep discount and want the Achievements.
The Lego Movie 2 Video Game is not the best Lego game that we've ever seen, but it could be much fun if you are interested in these type of games. If you have a child or looking for a good game based on animations, The Lego Movie 2 is a nice choice to pick.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Finally bringing something new to the LEGO "Franchise" titles, this might scratch that itch that previous games have been missing, with a lot fewer bugs to boot. It doesn't spell out what happens in the movie, but the ending is certainly a spoiler - just so you're forewarned.