The Lego Movie Videogame A Fun and Colorful Adventure on Xbox One
Score: 7/10
The Lego Movie Videogame for Xbox One offers a lighthearted, action-packed adventure that captures the charm and humor of the 2014 Lego Movie. Developed by Traveller's Tales, the game brings the movies characters and environments to life with Lego-style humor, colorful visuals, and a playful tone that both kids and adults can enjoy. While the game stays true to the spirit of the film, offering a fun and accessible experience, it doesnt quite push the boundaries of what Lego video games can do, leaving it feeling somewhat formulaic at times.
Gameplay: At its core, The Lego Movie Videogame follows the plot of the movie, with players taking control of Emmet, an ordinary Lego construction worker who is mistakenly identified as the "Special," the hero destined to save the Lego world. The game mixes platforming, puzzle-solving, and combat as players progress through levels based on key scenes from the film. Along the way, youll encounter a variety of Lego characters, such as Wyldstyle, Batman, and Unikitty, each with their unique abilities that are essential for solving puzzles and advancing through the game.
The gameplay is very much in line with other Lego games in the franchise, offering a mix of straightforward combat, collecting Lego pieces, and building structures out of Lego bricks. Players can switch between characters with different abilities to progress, such as using Batmans grappling hook or Wyldstyles ability to break through certain walls. Theres a lot of emphasis on exploration and completing various challenges, from finding collectibles scattered throughout levels to unlocking hidden characters and extra levels. The game does a good job of encouraging players to replay levels and explore every nook and cranny to collect everything, which adds to the overall replayability.
The controls are simple and easy to grasp, making it accessible for players of all ages. While the puzzles and challenges may not be too complex, they are well-designed enough to keep younger players engaged, while offering just enough of a challenge for older audiences to stay entertained.
Story and Humor: The story of The Lego Movie Videogame closely follows the plot of the Lego Movie, with a few minor additions to flesh out the gameplay. Emmets journey from an ordinary, rule-abiding worker to the unlikely hero is fun to experience in the form of a video game. The humor of the movie is present throughout, with tons of clever references to the film and witty dialogue that will appeal to both children and adults. The characters are voiced by their respective actors from the movie (though not all voice acting is as polished as in the film), and the games narrative is delivered in a lighthearted, comedic manner, keeping in line with the spirit of the movie.
While the story is familiar, it still manages to deliver a lot of the fun and charm that made the Lego Movie so popular. Fans of the movie will find comfort in revisiting the iconic scenes and characters, while newcomers can enjoy the vibrant world and easy-to-follow plot.
Graphics and Sound: Visually, The Lego Movie Videogame is colorful and captures the aesthetic of the Lego universe perfectly. The Lego environments are charmingly detailed, with everything from the iconic Lego blocks to the zany designs of the characters looking like theyve stepped right out of the movie. The vibrant world of the game is filled with Lego structures and imaginative locations, from bustling cityscapes to wild and wacky areas like the "Systar System." The game runs smoothly on the Xbox One, with no major performance issues, though the graphics arent quite as stunning as other titles on the platform, as it i
