Bluey: The Videogame

72%
Game Brain Score Based on 328 reviews
  • story
  • stability
  • gameplay
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A playful game ideal for Bluey’s target audience of preschoolers and grade schoolers.
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"Bluey: The Videogame" is a Kids Platformer featuring local multi-player for 2 players in story mode and free play. Explore iconic locations from the show, play mini-games, collect items for a sticker book, and unlock outfits. Join Bluey, her family, and friends in this fun-filled adventure, but beware of bugs that may affect gameplay.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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Reviews

72%
Audience ScoreBased on 328 reviews
story14 positive mentions
stability36 negative mentions
  • The game captures the charm and essence of the beloved Bluey series, making it a delightful experience for fans and families.
  • It's a great way for parents to bond with their children, providing fun mini-games and interactive elements that keep kids engaged.
  • The graphics and voice acting are well done, staying true to the show's vibrant style and characters.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play at times.
  • At around 2-3 hours of gameplay, many players feel the game is too short for its price, which is considered steep for the content offered.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many tasks being simple fetch quests that may not hold the attention of older children.
  • story52 mentions

    The game's story, while capturing the charm and essence of the beloved "Bluey" series, is criticized for its brevity, typically taking only 1-3 hours to complete. Players appreciate the wholesome narrative and vibrant graphics, but many feel it lacks depth and replayability, with some suggesting it would have been better suited as a traditional episode rather than a game format. Overall, while the story is enjoyable for young fans, its short length and simplistic structure leave players wanting more.

    • “The story is very cute, very Bluey.”
    • “Bluey: The Video Game captures the heart and essence of the beloved animated series with vibrant graphics, varied gameplay, and authentic storytelling.”
    • “The story is fun and fits into the theme of the show, and so do the mini games.”
    • “While the story is wholesome and true to the spirit of the show, its brevity is a significant drawback.”
    • “The game's story lacks depth and replayability.”
    • “I would say as well that the story in these 4 'episodes' is not up to the quality of most Bluey TV episodes in my opinion - it feels bland and is definitely padded with a bunch of 'we gotta find this thing around the house first!' filler tasks.”
  • stability37 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, including clipping issues, character control problems, and audio distortions, making it often unplayable for children. Many users report frustrating experiences with out-of-bounds errors and the need to frequently restart due to game-breaking glitches. While some players find humor in the bugs, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is severely lacking, leading to disappointment given its price point.

    • “To top it off, it's buggy as hell: clipping/collision issues (my kids managed to fall through the game world several times).”
    • “It would be funny if my kids could actually play the game but there are literally so many glitches like falling through the floor beneath the house or not being able to walk upstairs that the game is basically unplayable.”
    • “I get that this is a game for small children, but it is overly buggy, has horrendous lip-syncing, mixes 2D and 3D elements in an extremely uncanny way, and has loads of issues.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and straightforward, catering primarily to young children, with many reviewers noting its repetitive nature and short overall duration of about 1-3 hours. While the vibrant graphics and inclusion of easter eggs from the show are appreciated, technical issues, bugs, and a lack of depth in mechanics detract from the experience, leading to mixed feelings about its value for the price. Overall, it serves as a decent introduction for kids but may leave older players wanting more.

    • “10/10 blood-pumping gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is simple and straightforward, which is fitting for its target audience of young children.”
    • “Bluey: The video game captures the heart and essence of the beloved animated series with vibrant graphics, varied gameplay, and authentic storytelling.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive, and the overall experience is very short.”
    • “I didn't expect much but barely 3 hours of 'gameplay' which consists of walking from A to B, picking up items on the floor, jumping on rocks, playing mindless minigames, and if you're not dead from boredom yet, you can gather collectibles to unlock unattractive hats.”
    • “The overall gameplay has some glitches, and the camera angles are difficult if you have multiple players going separate directions.”
  • graphics28 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant art style that captures the essence of the animated series, while others criticize the pixelation, low resolution, and various graphical bugs. Many users note that the visuals do not consistently meet expectations, with some scenes appearing blurry or poorly rendered. Overall, while the graphics reflect the show's charm, they fall short of delivering a polished experience, especially given the game's price point.

    • “10/10 eye-honeying graphics”
    • “Bluey: the video game captures the heart and essence of the beloved animated series with vibrant graphics, varied gameplay, and authentic storytelling.”
    • “The art style is amazing, voice for collecting stickers is repetitive but I still have enjoyed it.”
    • “The graphics are... par.”
    • “Visually it suffers from mixed graphics (some things are low res) and as a huge fan of the show, they don't even really include Bluey's school setting with all her friends which seems a huge miss.”
    • “The graphical issues are abundant, nothing a child would notice but if you're charging forty dollars for a game, it should have a lot of love put into it.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and connection to the original show, featuring a calming soundtrack and enjoyable voice acting. However, some users reported issues with volume inconsistencies and overlapping audio, suggesting that these may be bugs that could be addressed in future updates. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm.

    • “I love the soundtrack and the animation style of the show, and that is brought over into this video game.”
    • “The music, which has a lot of the same musical ideas from the show, is good, of course.”
    • “Help... after playing this, I can't stop listening to Chattermax's amazing song :)”
    • “Some voice lines and music are much louder than the others.”
    • “The music at the creek will randomly ramp up its volume so loud that my headphones started to crackle.”
    • “I did come across some bugs though where music would continuously play over other music, and some voice lines would continuously repeat - hopefully just a first-day-release quirk that'll be fixed.”
  • humor9 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players find the character dialogue lacking and the gameplay marred by glitches, others appreciate the amusing aspects of the Heeler house map and the overall cute design. Despite some fun moments, many feel that the humor does not compensate for the game's technical issues and lack of engaging gameplay.

    • “Of course I didn't figure this out until my kids had been playing it for a few hours and then were laughing so loud that I wanted to know what was so funny.”
    • “Other notes: the Heeler house map is kind of funny because of how impossible it is in the show; exploring it was a good chuckle.”
    • “Giga cute and funny, Bingo is my favorite! <333333”
    • “The character dialogue is just not funny.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
    • “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while players can replay episodes and unlock mini-games, many find the core gameplay and story lacking depth, leading to a quick completion time of around 2-3 hours. Although some children may enjoy the collectibles and mini-games, the overall experience may not justify the price for those seeking substantial replay value.

    • “You can replay any episode and always play the games you've unlocked with the heelers, so there's good replayability for a group together.”
    • “Re-playable levels and mini-games make the 2-hour romp to unlock everything much more accessible to children who need the assistance of an adult.”
    • “Although the game does have replayability, collectibles are fun; they aren't too crazily hidden, but they take a bit of looking around.”
    • “The game's story lacks depth and replayability.”
    • “The four different mini-games aren't very well designed and kind of suck, lacking any real replayability as well.”
    • “My 5-year-old completed the entire storyline of the game in under 2 hours and now says, 'Dad, it's boring,' as it has little replay value since the game is driven around the storyline.”
  • emotional6 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming narrative, which resonates well with fans of the show. While players appreciate the interactive experience and beautiful visuals, some feel that the brevity of the story limits its emotional depth, with only a minor arc that may not leave a lasting impact. Overall, it successfully captures the spirit of the source material, providing a relaxing and meaningful experience.

    • “It really makes them feel like they're part of an interactive episode that's every bit as relaxing, wholesome, and surprisingly meaningful as what they'll have seen on TV.”
    • “This game was extremely charming, beautiful, and super wholesome!!!”
    • “While the story is wholesome and true to the spirit of the show, its brevity is a significant drawback.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization of Bluey: the videogame is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many users feeling that the game lacks substance and is primarily designed to profit from its popular franchise rather than provide an enjoyable experience.

    • “A blatant cash grab.”
    • “Bluey: The Videogame is a half-baked cash grab.”
    • “Feels rather like a cash grab than an actual enjoyable experience.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with repetitive mechanics and bugs detracting from the overall experience. While the game is simple and suitable for family play, its short length and incomplete finale leave some feeling unsatisfied. However, the inclusion of minigames is a highlight for many.

    • “The game is short, and some game mechanics are a bit tedious.”
    • “There are plenty of bugs, including one where the bandit can't stop repeating the chapter intro dialogue.”
    • “The finale may feel a bit incomplete, unless the idea was to encourage players to 'make their own fun with their family'.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game currently lacks optimization for ultra-wide aspect ratios, which may affect the visual experience for players using such displays.

    • “The game runs smoothly on my system, showcasing excellent optimization for various hardware configurations.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to ensure a seamless experience, even on lower-end machines.”
    • “The optimization for different resolutions is impressive, allowing for a visually stunning experience without sacrificing performance.”
    • “The game has not been optimized for ultra-wide aspect ratios.”
    • “Performance issues persist, making it difficult to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “The lack of optimization leads to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
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Play time

4hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
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*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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