LEGO Builder's Journey

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. Onioncreature
    Jun 23, 2021
    9
    A brief narrative-focused puzzle game, LEGO Builder's Journey is quite delightful. The story is told entirely through visuals, and while fairly simple it is effective and engaging. The gameplay is straight-forward and revolves around the placement of LEGO bricks, which proves to be immensely satisfying, if a bit basic. The puzzles offer a decent amount of variety, and though fun, don'tA brief narrative-focused puzzle game, LEGO Builder's Journey is quite delightful. The story is told entirely through visuals, and while fairly simple it is effective and engaging. The gameplay is straight-forward and revolves around the placement of LEGO bricks, which proves to be immensely satisfying, if a bit basic. The puzzles offer a decent amount of variety, and though fun, don't ever get particularly challenging. The visual and audio presentation are the star of the show here, the game looks fantastic and the detailed sound design and atmospheric music make for a truly memorable experience. The game is very short, but I still ended up highly valuing the experience that was offered, even if it could've used a few more levels.… Expand
  2. Dethmunk
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    Loved this game. It's relaxed and slow nature of the game is really nice change to the hectic gameplay of most games. The puzzles can be completed and various ways which means you can make your own solutions in many cases. The story is brilliantly told through movement and animation, no dialog, very Wall-E like. Well worth a look.
  3. avvisk
    Jul 3, 2021
    3
    very cute but not a lot of content. a little to simple for my tastes. if your looking for a challenge within a cute simple game there are better options.
  4. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    The first thought people tend to have with a LEGO title is an action-oriented romp you can casually enjoy on your own or, even better, with a friend. Builder’s Journey isn’t in that same vein though, instead taking a very different path to provide a slower and more contemplative puzzle experience that, of course, centers on the creative use of LEGO pieces to get you through. What reallyThe first thought people tend to have with a LEGO title is an action-oriented romp you can casually enjoy on your own or, even better, with a friend. Builder’s Journey isn’t in that same vein though, instead taking a very different path to provide a slower and more contemplative puzzle experience that, of course, centers on the creative use of LEGO pieces to get you through. What really made the greatest impression on me from the game though isn’t the smart use of the pieces in a very sensible context but instead the story that it tells. Without dialogue or narration of any kind the story of a parent and their child starting out on a journey together, with some sidetracks that separate them along the way, is what pulled me in the most. Completing the puzzle on each screen would give me a taste of what happens next and that tended to be my biggest driver, though I absolutely appreciated the unique challenge of making use of the trademark pieces to solve problems brought. It isn’t without flaws, with running time and occasional issues where knowing what piece you want to put where can be encumbered by the camera not cooperating well topping the list, but on the whole I still found the experience very satisfying. There’s just something special to me about the whole package of what this game offers, and given its highly accessible nature for gamers of all skill levels it’s easy to recommend… even if I wish the experience could have lasted a bit longer.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/06/mini-reviews-june-24th-edition-nintendo.html    … Expand

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Gaming Age
    Nov 3, 2021
    75
    LEGO Builder’s Journey wants to remind you of what it was like to play with LEGO as a kid, and it never lets you forget that. In fact, coupled with the tinkly piano soundtrack, at times it all starts to feel calculated and treacly, as they try their hardest to pull on your heartstrings. While I get why they’d want to do that, in its own way it feels as calculated as any of those licensed games. But I’m probably being far too cynical about LEGO Builder’s Journey. In fact, I’d say this: if you want a LEGO game that’s actually about LEGO, rather than about using LEGO to see something else, then LEGO Builder’s Journey is exactly the kind of game you need to play.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 7, 2021
    80
    If you're a fan of LEGO but you're tired of the usual slapstick smashy gameplay, or if you like simple puzzle games, LEGO Builder's Journey is a hidden gem that might be exactly the game you're looking for on a rainy day. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 22]
  3. 4P.de
    Jul 14, 2021
    70
    The diorama puzzles are easy on the eyes and show off creative ideas, but with a playtime of close to 2 hours this journey is extremely short lived.
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