LEGO The Hobbit

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 116 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 50 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 44 out of 116
  3. Negative: 22 out of 116
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  1. Womenlovegames
    Jul 3, 2014
    6
    What? Did I get this right? Lego: The Hobbit game was released BEFORE the movie? Talk about a rush-job. Before I feel the repercussions of what I just said, let me start of by declaring that I LOVE the Lego series, and what they have brought to games. Lego is an intrinsic part of my childhood that I will never let go of, and because of this, I’ve been a huge fan of the series. However,What? Did I get this right? Lego: The Hobbit game was released BEFORE the movie? Talk about a rush-job. Before I feel the repercussions of what I just said, let me start of by declaring that I LOVE the Lego series, and what they have brought to games. Lego is an intrinsic part of my childhood that I will never let go of, and because of this, I’ve been a huge fan of the series. However, there may come a time when having too much of a good thing comes true. Ok, we had the Lego Movie in Feb, Lego Marvel Super Heroes in Nov, and the Batman craze before. Is it just me, or does Lego seem to be trying to rush everything just to get to the pot of gold? I feel overwhelmed by these little yellow block men.

    Graphically speaking, the game is a little improvement (or none at all) over the Lego games of the PS3-era. I feel that they haven’t brought anything new, with the environments being ‘bland’ and blurring into one.

    The puzzles are still interesting, challenging and best enjoyed with a friend, but unfortunately, I would only recommend this for first-time gamers or a child. Lego’s signature charm, old-school humour and charisma is still ever-present, but for some reason it doesn’t seem to pinch me the way previous games have.

    The humour is still there, but the repetitiveness of bashing things, collecting gems and Lego blocks may need a re-think. I won’t be going out on a limb here by saying that this is one of the weakest Lego games on the new generation. Old formula is getting old.    … Expand
  2. kateuptonlover
    Nov 18, 2014
    7
    This is a great game, but doesn't redeem it's self as much as the earlier Lego games. It had a great story but didn't have as much as it's predecessors.
  3. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    6
    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure Was it fun? I found it to be a fun game with a lot to do, a lot of distractions but it wasn’t a very difficult game.If you die, you respawn right where you were and just continue what you’re doing. Are there any similar games? This was my first Lego game but from what I understand they’re all very similar. Favorite Character? I    What Kind of Adventure?

    Action-Adventure

    Was it fun?

    I found it to be a fun game with a lot to do, a lot of distractions but it wasn’t a very difficult game.If you die, you respawn right where you were and just continue what you’re doing.

    Are there any similar games?

    This was my first Lego game but from what I understand they’re all very similar.

    Favorite Character?

    I hated using the wizards but I really liked using Legolas. He had a bow and arrow which was helpful but then he also had a sword that could attack enemies close.

    Would you play it again?

    I didn’t even do a 3rd of the side quests so there is a lot more I can do. The thing is, its going to get very repetitive.

    Any Complaints?

    Its a bit repetitive and very easy.    … Expand
  4. SgtTenore
    Mar 30, 2015
    7
    Just picked this up for $15 and must say it does the lego universe justice in comparison to the Awesome LOTR. The only downside IMO is the lack of the 3rd movie. It should have been there. Perhaps because there wasn't much on the pipeline since marvel was released last year.

    Still though I would have given it a solid 8.5 for it's unique take on gathering ore/etc to build the items you    Just picked this up for $15 and must say it does the lego universe justice in comparison to the Awesome LOTR. The only downside IMO is the lack of the 3rd movie. It should have been there. Perhaps because there wasn't much on the pipeline since marvel was released last year.

    Still though I would have given it a solid 8.5 for it's unique take on gathering ore/etc to build the items you need. I Own every Lego game and can't wait to see what they do with Jurassic World and the next Marvel: Avengers compilation.    … Expand
  5. kyle20ellis
    May 11, 2020
    6
    What? Did I get this right? Lego: The Hobbit game was released BEFORE the movie? Talk about a rush-job. Before I feel the repercussions of what I just said, let me start of by declaring that I LOVE the Lego series, and what they have brought to games. Lego is an intrinsic part of my childhood that I will never let go of, and because of this, I’ve been a huge fan of the series. However,What? Did I get this right? Lego: The Hobbit game was released BEFORE the movie? Talk about a rush-job. Before I feel the repercussions of what I just said, let me start of by declaring that I LOVE the Lego series, and what they have brought to games. Lego is an intrinsic part of my childhood that I will never let go of, and because of this, I’ve been a huge fan of the series. However, there may come a time when having too much of a good thing comes true. Ok, we had the Lego Movie in Feb, Lego Marvel Super Heroes in Nov, and the Batman craze before. Is it just me, or does Lego seem to be trying to rush everything just to get to the pot of gold? I feel overwhelmed by these little yellow block men.

    Graphically speaking, the game is a little improvement (or none at all) over the Lego games of the PS3-era. I feel that they haven’t brought anything new, with the environments being ‘bland’ and blurring into one.

    The puzzles are still interesting, challenging and best enjoyed with a friend, but unfortunately, I would only recommend this for first-time gamers or a child. Lego’s signature charm, old-school humour and charisma is still ever-present, but for some reason it doesn’t seem to pinch me the way previous games have.

    The humour is still there, but the repetitiveness of bashing things, collecting gems and Lego blocks may need a re-think. I won’t be going out on a limb here by saying that this is one of the weakest Lego games on the new generation. Old formula is getting old.    … Expand

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#91 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 47 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 47
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 47
  3. Negative: 0 out of 47
  1. GameCritics
    Jun 6, 2014
    55
    I can't work up the energy to actively dislike the LEGO games so long as they're this innocuous and harmless, and spanning just over a dozen levels, LEGO The Hobbit doesn't waste too much of the player's time. But, with all of the most fitting licenses having been used up already, the LEGO spoof series is losing its relevance, and it's not a particularly good time anymore, either.
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  2. Play UK
    May 31, 2014
    65
    It would've been much better it it had conviction and went fully role-playing Lego game. [Issue#244, p.63]
  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    May 23, 2014
    80
    Never revolutionary, but it's still a cheery, tipped-out toybox filled with jokes, puzzles and loving references to Peter Jackson's new film trilogy. [June 2014, p.92]
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