SPLICED GAMING /
REVIEW / THE LEGO MOVIE VIDEOGAME
ISSUE 04
Master builders on the other hand can build
things without plans, which is much more
in line with the way we usually understand
building in LEGO games. They also have
additional skills that allow them to take
selected objects within the environment and
combine them to create awesome LEGO sets.
Unfortunately while it has
You’ll find that the game follows the the makings of everything
plot of the movie quite closely and awesome, it’s quite
as such you should watch the movie formulaic and has lost some
before playing if you don’t like spoilers. of the charm that is normally
present in the LEGO games.
You still play as a variety of different characters,
who all need to work together in order to be able
to complete challenges and progress through the
level, but it unwisely sticks so closely to the movie
that there are no utterly surprising moments
that is so typical of the LEGO franchise. Luckily
the mini-games stop it from becoming stale,
and provide a welcome diversion that keeps you
playing just that little bit longer.
A rather cool touch is the fact that
EVERYTHING is made out of LEGO. And I do
mean everything! Water, smoke, scenery. You
can’t look anywhere without finding a LEGO
brick. It’s charming and fun in appearance.
Of course the best part of any LEGO game
is co-op play. There’s no better way to get
maximum enjoyment out of it than by playing
with a partner, or even better, your kids who
will delight in every LEGO brick smash up
(because let’s face it, we all spend way more
time running around breaking things than
actually playing).
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VERDICT
The LEGO Movie Videogame
certainly isn’t a bad game. In fact it’s
quite a fun game, but after my last experience
of LEGO Marvel Superheroes, A little
disappointing overall. Still worth the time if
you’re a fan of the LEGO game franchise.
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