LEGO Bricktales

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GamingBolt
    Oct 12, 2022
    70
    Lego Bricktales doesn’t break much new ground, but its satisfying and manageable build experience meshes well with its short-but-sweet world structures to provide an easily digestible and relaxing Lego experience.
  2. COGconnected
    Oct 12, 2022
    70
    Bricktales is perfect – for the right audience. The trouble is, I’m not sure who that audience is. The visuals and the writing feel very all-ages. But the puzzle design requires a high degree of patience and perseverance. I’m neither a parent nor a child, however. For all I know, kids love spending ages making the perfect bird perch. That’s where the alchemy happens, you see. That’s the crucible. If you love building without blueprints, if you’ve got a head for design, you’re in luck. LEGO Bricktales will be an incredible time from start to finish. But otherwise? The breathtaking visuals and clever design won’t be enough to hold your attention.
  3. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 12, 2022
    70
    Bricktales is a slightly different game from the previous LEGO titles, that puts “construction” and “creativity” right in the center of the experience. Not a masterpiece but definitely an enjoyable one.
  5. Xbox Achievements
    Oct 11, 2022
    70
    A soothing and enjoyable adventure with a smattering of smart LEGO-building puzzles and a dose of metroidvania exploration, LEGO Bricktales is a polished and fun way to while away a few quiet evenings.
  6. Movies Games and Tech
    Jan 3, 2023
    50
    Lego Bricktales is an amusing adventure title that should have been phenomenal. However, its poor execution and woeful controls undermine its potential. Yes, the characters are colourful and zany, but the building mechanics and camera angles are terrible.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Oct 12, 2022
    Part adventure game, part construction simulator, Lego Bricktales lays strong foundations for a truer type of Lego experience.

Awards & Rankings

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#78 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#99 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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  1. Jt0429
    Oct 14, 2022
    7
    Good-
    Satisfying building; Solid puzzle mechanics; Good collectible balance; Enjoyable balance of difficulty and calmness.
    Bad- Building    Good-
    Satisfying building; Solid puzzle mechanics; Good collectible balance; Enjoyable balance of difficulty and calmness.

    Bad-
    Building mechanic stiffness and response times; Uneven build difficulty; Overlooked story.

    Thoughts-
    Lego Bricktales rides the wave of successful Lego games but makes one of the more pure Lego experiences I’ve seen in a game by focusing heavily on the building aspect, and as such, the building experience is a good amount of fun. There’s nothing incredibly special about its mechanics, nor does it do everything right, but with its idea of giving you freedom to build how you want and, more often than not, what you want, there’s a lot of creative license you can take to build like you would in real life, with the same frustrations and trial and error a real Lego set would bring. The game attempts to contextualize everything with a surprisingly successful, if not entirely unique or immersive sequence of worlds, especially with some of the surprisingly thoughtful puzzles and use of superpowers. This isn’t a game that’s going to blow you away in any single aspect, but it’s a highly relaxing, satisfying experience that allows you to build your own creations and see them come to life in a true Lego context.    … Full Review »
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