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LEGO Jurassic World (Xbox 360) Review
LEGO Jurassic World, released in 2015 by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive, brings together all four Jurassic Park films (up to Jurassic World) into one lighthearted, brick-busting adventure. Known for combining family-friendly action with clever puzzle-solving and tongue-in-cheek humor, this title continues the LEGO game legacythis time with dinosaurs.
Gameplay & Mechanics
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| Core Gameplay | Mix of action, exploration, puzzle-solving, and collectible hunting in LEGO environments. | Familiar and accessible, especially for younger audiences. |
| Combat | Simple brawling and object interactionsmash everything to rebuild useful tools. | Shallow but serviceable. |
| Puzzles | Character-specific abilities are required to solve environment-based puzzles. | Engaging for co-op play, though a bit repetitive solo. |
| Dinosaur Gameplay | Play as 20+ dinosaur species, including the T-Rex, Velociraptor, and custom hybrids. | A highlightsmashing through LEGO worlds as a dino is pure fun. |
Gameplay is standard LEGO farecharming, consistent, and great for couch co-op, though not very challenging for seasoned gamers.
Story & Structure
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Four Film Campaigns: Play through the storylines of Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Jurassic Park III, and Jurassic World.
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Humorous Reinterpretations: Iconic moments are recreated with LEGO's comedic twistless scary, more silly.
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Character Roster: Over 100 playable characters, each with unique tools or traits (e.g., scent tracking, fixing machinery, dinosaur handling).
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Hub Worlds: Free-roam areas between story missions, packed with secrets and unlockables.
The structure follows the tried-and-true LEGO formula, but the faithful recreation of film sceneseven the suspenseful onesis well done with comedic flair.
Visuals & Presentation
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Graphics: Solid for the Xbox 360. Jurassic environments are lush and detailed in LEGO form.
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Animations: Expressive and humorous, especially the dinosaurs.
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Cutscenes: Use audio from the films, with LEGO-style reinterpretation (e.g., hot dogs instead of flares).
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Camera: Occasionally clunky, especially in tight platforming areas, but manageable.
While the visuals are scaled back compared to newer consoles, they still hold up with charm and polish.
Sound & Music
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Voice Acting: Pulled directly from the movies, which works surprisingly wellthough some lines can feel disjointed due to audio quality differences.
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Sound Effects: Iconic dinosaur roars, footsteps, and environmental destruction are satisfying.
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Music: John Williams legendary score (and Giacchinos from Jurassic World) adds epic weight.
The use of original soundtracks and voice clips brings nostalgic power to the game, even when humor is layered on top.
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Covers all four Jurassic films in a fun, family-friendly format
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Playable dinosaurs add variety and charm
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Tons of characters and collectibles
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Great for local co-op
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Classic LEGO humor and creative puzzles
Cons
Combat and puzzles can feel overly simplistic
No online multiplayer
Camera can occasionally hinder platforming
Film audio integration is sometimes uneven
May feel repetitive for older or solo players
Final Verdict
LEGO Jurassic World for Xbox 360 is a fun, accessible, and nostalgia-rich adventure that successfully blends the magic of LEGO games with the prehistoric thrills of the Jurassic franchise. It doesnt reinvent the LEGO formula, but it doesnt need toits dinosaur twist keeps things fresh enough, especially for younger players or fans of the films.
Score: 7.8 / 10 A roaringly fun LEGO adaptation filled with humor, dinos, and classic momentsperfect for families and fans, but lacking in challenge or innovation for veteran players.
