LEGO 2K Drive

 PlayStation 5
User Score
5.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 13 out of 29

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  1. Jt0429
    May 24, 2023
    6
    Good-
    Colourful, varied biomes filled with charm and personality; Nails the fundamentals of its driving mechanics; Uninterrupted driving creates a great sense of constant momentum; Creation tools boast a vast array of options and are a lot of fun to use.
    Bad- Inconsistent AI; Lack of challenge devalues ancillary gameplay systems; Dull and unengaging open world content; Story mode's    Good-
    Colourful, varied biomes filled with charm and personality; Nails the fundamentals of its driving mechanics; Uninterrupted driving creates a great sense of constant momentum; Creation tools boast a vast array of options and are a lot of fun to use.

    Bad-
    Inconsistent AI; Lack of challenge devalues ancillary gameplay systems; Dull and unengaging open world content; Story mode's structure is a little grindy and repetitive; Bland humour.

    Thoughts-
    Clearly, LEGO 2K Drive is an uneven experience. There’s a lot to like about it, and there’s no denying that at it’s core, it can be legitimately fun. All of that comes with caveats though. While the driving is fun, the races are held back by inconsistent AI. While the open world maps are great to look at and drive around in, the content they’re packed with is not the most compelling. While I like how approachable and charming the game is, it caters to younger audiences so much that it ends up feeling a little shallow. At least there’s the whole creation and customization aspect, which is one area where LEGO 2K Drive is a triumph without any reservations. Ultimately, if you’re looking for an arcade-style racer that can lay legitimate claim to the Mario Kart throne, this will probably leave you disappointed, but if all you want is a fun and laid-back (if unremarkable) racing game, then you’re in luck, because that’s precisely what LEGO 2K Drive is.    … Expand

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#56 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 56
  3. Negative: 1 out of 56
  1. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    80
    Unoriginal but perfect for family gaming, with a child-friendly exterior concealing old-school arcade fun and tough higher tiers of challenge for experts. [Issue#29, p.79]
  2. Finger Guns
    Jul 12, 2023
    60
    LEGO 2K Drive is a terrific addition to the LEGO video game universe, with a bright and breezy atmosphere, super fun races and a fantastic creator mode with classic LEGO jokes aplenty for all ages, sadly tainted by egregious and forced microtransactions which are all too easy to consider thanks to the slow progress of earning in-game currency. For a game at full AAA price of £70, it’s difficult to justify why they were included at all and ultimately brings down the entire experience.
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  3. Shindig
    Jun 20, 2023
    70
    Bricklandia is a wonderful setting to explore, and it’s clear that the level designers in particular have gone all out in dreaming up the most playful LEGO world they could imagine. Decent kart racing and an abundance of the goofy sense of humour that’s become a defining aspect of LEGO media bring said world to life, and the car building tools introduce an unexpected amount of depth for dedicated builders. Monetisation and open-world fatigue hold 2K Drive back from greatness, but for kids of all ages with some time to kill, it’s a lot of fun.
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