The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. Pure Nintendo
    Mar 24, 2019
    80
    The mix of exploration, sandpit and story elements makes it feel fresher than recent LEGO games. Plus it’s just plain cool to walk around as Emmet or Wildstyle while talking to the likes of Batman and Unikitty.

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5.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 4 out of 12
  1. kyzaghan
    May 19, 2019
    6
    Voice recordings were beautifully made. Drawings and graphics are not bad. BUT gameplay mechanics are boring. Puzzles are not compelling atVoice recordings were beautifully made. Drawings and graphics are not bad. BUT gameplay mechanics are boring. Puzzles are not compelling at all. FPS drops are very frustrating. AS A RESULT, if you are looking for a quality Lego game, I suggest you stay away from The LEGO Movie 2: The Video Game.… Full Review »
  2. MarioDerEchte
    Nov 28, 2022
    0
    Not gonna lie. The trashiest Lego game ever. There ain't other speakers than Lucy. The only thing u hear from the other characters is justNot gonna lie. The trashiest Lego game ever. There ain't other speakers than Lucy. The only thing u hear from the other characters is just random weird noise even with these graphics and lags u can tell that this game is rushed. It doesn't even connect to the movie man. Such a garbage the lego movie 1 video game was better. Rio my money I wish u bought terraria… Full Review »
  3. TheFamilyCouch
    Sep 8, 2022
    8
    This game deserves more credit than it is generally given. If you're a parent of a young LEGO enthusiast, play this with them and you're goingThis game deserves more credit than it is generally given. If you're a parent of a young LEGO enthusiast, play this with them and you're going to have fun. It's an ideal first 3D game for a kid. they can learn to navigate a pseudo-open world, learn to battle enemies that aren't too difficult, and feel a sense of accomplishment from completing the quests, and triumphing over some massive bosses. I also think one can appreciate the story of the LEGO Movie 2 more after playing through this game.

    The freedom of movement and exploration, combined with the fact that everything in this game is made of LEGO, just makes it really enjoyable. I played LEGO Incredibles AFTER this game and it felt way too linear and restrictive in comparison, and the mix of LEGO with real-world-ish environments were not as immersive from a "sense-of-world" standpoint. The LEGO Movie 2 is much better in those regards.

    Not everything is awesome though. After clearing the relatively long first stage, Apocalypseburg, and defeating the first boss, you're going to be really excited for the next stage. Unfortunately the next stage (Syspocalypstar) plays more like a confusing side quest. First you need to build a shop completely inside a green bounding box. If your structure is sticking outside that boundary, the objective will not be met, you cannot proceed, and you'll be given no feedback about this. Little snags like this can make young players require help from a parent or older sibling.

    Then in the Old West there will be a purple Master Piece brick on top of a water tower that you might think is required to advance - it's not. Just go through the portal. You can return later in the game after getting some power-ups that enable you to reach high places.

    My last level design complaint is how in both Syspocalypstar and Harmony City there are voxel-generated looking hills that look like you should be able to climb up but you can't because you run into invisible barriers. It's jarring and just feels like a cheap way to give the world a definite boundary. My kid was asking me why she couldn't climb there and I could tell it had broken her sense of immersion in the world. They could've at least made those areas straight vertical cliffs, or made them out of sloped bricks that one wouldn't expect to provide a foothold.

    With that out of the way, almost everything ELSE is awesome! There are some really fun levels, like the Systarian Jungle - a bioluminescent alien rainforest with ancient temples, and the Rexcelsior - Rex's massive spaceship containing raptors and skateboarding ramps.

    Another fun aspect of this game is the diversity of playable characters and how you can mix and match their parts and accessories. This is something I miss when I play other LEGO games that have linear progression and predetermined characters.

    To solve the simple puzzles in this game you will often need to build an object to bounce you to a higher place or interact with the environment in some way. As you progress, you learn how to build more types of objects, and these require a certain number of bricks of certain colors. Adult players should not expect this to be challenging at all - but for young kids it's just right.

    You can also build vehicles. Ultrakatty also counts as a vehicle, and she's great for collecting stud coins quickly because she can smash objects en masse and instantly acquire the coins from them.

    I feel obligated to mention that this game is not without its bugs/glitches. But none of them were show-stoppers, and even in the worst cases we were able to quit out and re-load our game. All relevant progress gets auto-saved.

    The soundtrack to this game has some high points as well. Certain levels have pretty catchy and bangin' music. Just make sure your kids don't leave the "Everything is Awesome" headphones on for too long. ;-)

    Finally, don't forget to grab the "Galactic Adventures Character & Level Pack" DLC, which is free for the Switch version of the game.

    I emphasize again that this game is best played with your child (or young sibling), and will provide opportunities to introduce them to some basic common 3D game mechanics while enjoying a fun adventure. In my opinion, even a 4yo can enjoy this if they've had a little bit of previous gaming experience and an older, more experienced gamer guiding them through it.

    Our first time through, I myself was eager to see what levels awaited, so after the kids were in bed I would grab a drink and load my savegame on my own account and make progress. It can also be a good chillout game like that for adults who want to unwind without thinking too much. lol Have fun!    … Full Review »
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