Bluey: The Videogame

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 538 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

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 538 reviews
story26 positive mentions
stability66 negative mentions
  • The game captures the vibrant and colorful animation style of the Bluey TV show, making it visually appealing for fans.
  • It's a fun and simple game for young children, allowing them to interact with their favorite characters and explore familiar locations.
  • Despite its bugs, many kids enjoy the game and find it entertaining, especially when playing with family.
  • The game is very short, with most players completing it in under 4 hours, leading to concerns about its value for the price.
  • It suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with character movement and audio inconsistencies, making it frustrating to play.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and simplistic, lacking depth and challenge, which may not hold the attention of older children or adults.
  • story93 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 reviewers express disappointment over the lack of depth and replayability, suggesting that the narrative could have been better suited to a traditional episode format rather than a game. 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.”
    • “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.”
  • stability68 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustratingly unplayable at times, especially for young children. Players report issues such as characters falling through the floor, distorted audio, and problematic controls, which detract significantly from the overall experience. While some find humor in the glitches, many agree that the game's stability is a major concern, leading to a recommendation to wait for updates or discounts before purchasing.

    • “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.”
    • “This video game is a buggy piece of utter rubbish -3/10”
  • gameplay60 mentions

    The gameplay of "Bluey: The Videogame" is designed for young children, featuring simple and repetitive mechanics that primarily involve walking, collecting items, and engaging in brief minigames. While the game includes familiar elements from the show and is accessible for its target audience, it suffers from technical issues, a short playtime of about one to three hours, and a lack of depth, leading to mixed reviews regarding its overall quality and value.

    • “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.”
    • “It's essentially an hour of gameplay, perhaps 2 if you draw everything out, and it's as repetitive as humanly possible.”
    • “I didn't expect much but barely 3 hours of 'gameplay' which consists of walking from A to B, picking up items, jumping on rocks, playing mindless minigames, and if you're not dead from boredom yet, you can gather collectibles to unlock unattractive hats.”
  • graphics53 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting issues such as pixelation, low resolution, and occasional blurriness, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the art style's fidelity to the show, others criticize the lack of polish and the presence of bugs that affect visual quality. Overall, the visuals are seen as underwhelming for a game priced at $40, with calls for more attention to detail and better optimization.

    • “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.”
    • “The art style and general vibe reflect the show really well and I'd love to see it fleshed out some more.”
    • “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.”
  • music19 mentions

    The music in the game is well-received, featuring familiar themes from the show and a standout soundtrack that fans love, including adaptations and classic pieces. While the overall composition is praised for its quality and humor, some users reported bugs where music would overlap or voice lines would repeat, which they hope will be resolved in future updates. Overall, the music adds a charming and nostalgic touch to the gaming experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Made with a ton of love, a killer soundtrack, and pretty good voice acting all around.”
    • “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.”
    • “The music, which has a lot of the same musical ideas from the show, is good of course.”
    • “[It mostly looks great, emulating the TV show successfully, iconic music and quotes aplenty, kids will simply adore being in this world.]”
  • replayability18 mentions

    The game offers some replayability through the ability to replay episodes and play unlocked mini-games, which can be enjoyable for groups, especially children. However, the overall experience is short, with many players completing the main storyline in under three hours, leading to concerns about its long-term value and depth. The mini-games are criticized for their design, contributing to a lack of substantial replay value beyond initial playthroughs.

    • “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.”
  • humor16 mentions

    The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players found the exploration of the Heeler house amusing, the character dialogue fell flat and was deemed unfunny. Additionally, technical glitches hindered gameplay, detracting from the overall experience. Despite some moments of humor, many felt the game did not deliver the comedic value they expected.

    • “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 character dialogue is just not funny.”
  • emotional11 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its wholesome and charming narrative, reminiscent of the beloved show, which creates a relaxing and meaningful experience for players. However, the brevity of the story limits its emotional depth, with only a minor arc at the end that some found less impactful. Overall, it successfully captures the heartwarming essence of the original series, making it enjoyable for families.

    • “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.]”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization of "Bluey: the Videogame" is widely criticized, with many users labeling it a cash grab that prioritizes profit over quality gameplay. Reviewers express disappointment, feeling that the game fails to deliver a satisfying experience despite its recognizable branding.

    • “The game 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.”
    • “Bluey: The Videogame is a half-baked cash grab.”
  • grinding2 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 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 'now you make your own fun with your family.'”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game currently lacks optimization for ultra-wide aspect ratios, which has been noted by multiple users during their gameplay experiences.

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

4hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
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*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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