Bluey: The Videogame

69%
Game Brain Score Based on 265 reviews
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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.

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69%
Audience ScoreBased on 265 reviews
story13 positive mentions
stability33 negative mentions
  • The game captures the charm and style of the Bluey TV show, making it enjoyable for fans and children alike.
  • It's a fun and simple game that provides a good bonding experience for parents and kids, with engaging mini-games and collectibles.
  • The voice acting and graphics are well done, creating an immersive experience that feels like stepping into an episode of Bluey.
  • The game is very short, with a main story that can be completed in about 1-3 hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
  • It is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with character movement and audio, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The game requires a controller to play, which limits accessibility for those who prefer keyboard controls, and has significant issues on platforms like Steam Deck.
  • story46 mentions

    The game's story, while charming and true to the spirit of the "Bluey" series, is criticized for its brevity, typically taking only 1-3 hours to complete. Many players appreciate the wholesome narrative and familiar voice acting, but feel that 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, its short length and limited content leave players wanting more.

    • “The story is very cute, very Bluey.”
    • “The game features a short story split into four episodes, each taking about 10-15 minutes to complete.”
    • “The bluey game looks great, the voice actors are the same as the show, and it even follows the show's story framework to make it a longer, unique, interactive episode.”
    • “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.”
  • stability34 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustratingly unplayable at times, especially for younger players. Issues such as characters falling through the floor, distorted audio, and problematic controls detract significantly from the experience. While some players found humor in the glitches, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is poor and not worth its price.

    • “But it lacks in quality and is extremely buggy.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics26 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting issues such as pixelation, low resolution, and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the art style's fidelity to the show, others criticize the inconsistent quality and lack of graphical options, suggesting that the visuals do not meet the expectations for a game priced at $40. Overall, the graphics are seen as a missed opportunity, with potential that remains unfulfilled.

    • “Quite possibly my daughter would have been happy just to have the lovely graphics true to the show, nice storytelling and perfect scene setting via original writing and vocal artists.”
    • “For those wondering, the gameplay is fine and the art style matches the show.”
    • “Graphically, the world design is beautiful and true to style.”
    • “The graphics are pretty bad.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay is designed to be simple and accessible for young children, featuring straightforward mechanics and a repetitive structure that may lead to a short overall experience of about 1-3 hours. While it includes enjoyable minigames and easter eggs from the show, many players report technical issues, bugs, and a lack of depth, making it feel less polished and engaging for older audiences. Overall, it serves its purpose for preschoolers but may disappoint those seeking a more substantial gaming experience.

    • “The gameplay is simple and straightforward, which is fitting for its target audience of young children.”
    • “The game itself is not bad for a children's game; the story is okay, the gameplay is easy enough for the youngsters to grasp, and it has many Easter eggs from the show.”
    • “For those wondering, the gameplay is fine and the art style matches the show.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive, and the overall experience is very short.”
    • “I understand that the target audience of Bluey is mostly preschoolers, and I'm an adult, but still, the gameplay mostly consists of: walk from point A to B, watch a 5-second cutscene, rinse and repeat.”
    • “It's essentially an hour of gameplay, perhaps 2 if you draw everything out, and it's as repetitive as humanly possible.”
  • replayability9 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while players can replay episodes and enjoy 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 find enjoyment in replaying levels and collecting items, 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.”
    • “That being said, I 100% completed the game in 3 hours and don't really feel like the game offers much in terms of replayability, so if you're a stickler about getting your money's worth in terms of time, I don't know if the $40 price tag will prove too much for you.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game is well-received, featuring familiar themes from the show and a standout soundtrack that many players love. While the Chattermax music adds a humorous touch, some users reported bugs where music would overlap or voice lines would repeat, which they hope will be addressed in future updates. Overall, the soundtrack is praised for its quality and the care put into its creation.

    • “The music, which has a lot of the same musical ideas from the show, is good, of course.”
    • “Soundtrack was killer, though; love Bluey music.”
    • “Nice old musical pieces (some from the new Bluey dance mode album too) and some adaptations of those musical pieces as well.”
    • “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.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players find the character dialogue lacking, others appreciate the comedic elements of the Heeler house map and the overall concept. However, technical glitches detract from the experience, making it difficult for players, especially children, to fully enjoy the humor. Overall, the game has potential for fun and clean humor, but it falls short in execution.

    • “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.”
    • “Fun clean humor.”
    • “The character dialogue is just not funny.”
    • “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
    • “I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming narrative, which resonates well with fans of the show. However, some players 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 original content, 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.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization of "Bluey: The Videogame" is widely criticized, with users labeling it as a half-baked cash grab that prioritizes profit over player enjoyment. Many reviewers felt that the game was designed to exploit its popular franchise rather than deliver a fulfilling gaming experience.

    • “Bluey: The Videogame is a half-baked cash grab.”
    • “Feels rather like a cash grab than an actual enjoyable experience.”
    • “I could already tell from the trailer that it was going to be another one of those cash grab games under a big title; my expectations were low.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, with some mechanics feeling repetitive and bugs detracting from the experience. While the game is simple and enjoyable for family play, its short length and incomplete finale leave some players wanting more. However, the minigames are a highlight, providing a fun diversion.

    • “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 proper optimization for ultra-wide aspect ratios, leading to a subpar experience for players using such displays.

    • “But from my short time playing it, the game has not been optimized for ultra-wide aspect ratios.”
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