"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.
The game captures the vibrant and colorful animation style of the TV show, making it feel like stepping into an episode of Bluey.
It's a fun and engaging experience for young children, allowing them to interact with their favorite characters and explore familiar locations.
Many parents found it to be a great way to bond with their kids, creating memorable moments while playing together.
The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable, especially for younger players.
With a very short gameplay time of around 1-3 hours, many reviewers feel the game is overpriced at $40, suggesting it should be sold for much less.
The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, lacking depth and challenge, which may lead to boredom for both kids and adults.
story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 limited content 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.”
“I had a great time and the story overall was very cute.”
“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.”
stability
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely criticized for its numerous stability issues, including severe bugs, glitches, and collision problems that often render it unplayable, especially for children. Players report frequent instances of characters falling through the game world, distorted audio, and frustrating controls, leading to a generally poor experience. Despite some humorous moments arising from the glitches, many reviewers feel the game is overpriced given its lack of polish and stability.
“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.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "Bluey: The Video Game" is designed for young children, featuring simple and straightforward mechanics that are easy to grasp. However, it has been criticized for being overly repetitive, with a short playtime of about 1-3 hours, and plagued by technical issues and bugs. While the game captures the essence of the beloved series with vibrant graphics and easter eggs, many reviewers feel it lacks depth and polish, making it less appealing for older players.
“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.”
“With its accessible gameplay and genuine portrayal of the show, it's a delightful adventure for fans of all ages.”
“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 brain-dead minigames, and if you're not dead from boredom yet, you can gather collectibles to unlock ugly hats.”
“The gameplay is incredibly repetitive across the one-to-two-hour experience, relying on locating items dotted around the five core environments.”
graphics
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in 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, blurriness, and various graphical bugs. Many users note that the visuals do not consistently meet expectations, with some scenes appearing low-resolution and lacking polish, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game's aesthetic is generally appreciated, especially by younger players who may overlook the technical shortcomings.
“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 artwork is spot on with the show.”
“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.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its faithful adaptation of the show's soundtrack, featuring beloved themes and new compositions that enhance the gameplay experience. While many players find the music calming and enjoyable, some have reported issues with volume inconsistencies and overlapping audio, which they hope will be addressed in future updates. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
“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 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.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 charm of the game. Despite the frustrations, moments of laughter from kids playing suggest that there are redeeming qualities, particularly in the game's lightheartedness. Overall, the humor may not resonate with everyone, but it has its moments of fun.
“Other notes: the Heeler house map is kinda 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”
“Funny blue dog game I waited months for.”
“The character dialogue is just not funny.”
“The character dialogue is just not funny.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while players can replay episodes and access unlocked mini-games, the overall experience is short, with many completing the story in under three hours. The mini-games, although providing some replay value, are criticized for their lack of depth and design quality, leading to a perception that the game may not justify its price for those seeking extended playtime. Collectibles offer some incentive for exploration, but overall, the game may quickly become repetitive, especially for older players.
“You can replay any episode and can always play the games you've unlocked with the heelers, so 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 that need assistance from an adult.”
“Very short and sweet; however, the minigames give it very good replayability.”
“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 story line of the game in under 2 hours and now 'dad it's boring', and it has little replay value as the 'game' is driven around the story line.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming narrative, which resonates well with fans of the original show, creating an interactive experience that feels meaningful and relaxing. However, some reviewers noted that the brevity of the story and a minor emotional arc at the end may limit its overall impact. Despite this, the game is praised for its beautiful visuals and family-friendly fun, making it a delightful experience for the right audience.
“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!!!”
“[The original voice cast! Take that Peppa Pig! Heartwarming 'Bluey style' ending, loads of fun for the right age group, co-op for the whole family.]”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of "Bluey: The Videogame" has been widely criticized, with users labeling it a blatant cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality. Many feel that the game lacks depth and enjoyment, reinforcing the perception that it was designed primarily to capitalize on the franchise's popularity rather than to provide a fulfilling gaming 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 enjoyable minigames offers a redeeming quality amidst the grind.
“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.'”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently lacks optimization for ultra-wide aspect ratios, which has been a point of concern for players.
“But from my short time playing it, the game has not been optimized for ultra-wide aspect ratios.”