LEGO Bricktales
- October 12, 2022
- ClockStone
- 40h median play time
Lego Bricktales returns the IP to its block-placing origins with fun puzzles that can certainly challenge the mind. While it doesn't allow you to do whatever you want, the satisfaction that comes with problem-solving each puzzle is quite notable.
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Reviews
- Highly creative gameplay that encourages logical thinking and problem-solving, making it great for kids and families.
- Beautifully designed environments and charming visuals that capture the essence of LEGO.
- Engaging building mechanics that allow for a variety of solutions to puzzles, enhancing replayability.
- Controls can be finicky and awkward, especially when placing bricks, which can lead to frustration.
- The story and dialogue can feel tedious and childish, lacking depth and engagement.
- Limited sandbox mode that restricts creativity after completing the main puzzles, leaving players wanting more.
- story114 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as light-hearted and whimsical, featuring a simple plot that serves primarily as a backdrop for puzzle-solving and building mechanics. While some players appreciate the charming dialogue and humor, others find the narrative lacking depth and filled with tedious fetch quests that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the story is enjoyable for casual play but may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or engaging narrative.
“Cool storyline that guides you through the different areas, with interesting puzzles, both building in the build interface and non-building rooms, to go through!”
“The story is cute, and all the characters have that classic tongue-in-cheek LEGO humor.”
“There's an enjoyable story with different worlds and characters, collecting, but at the core it's a puzzle game you solve with your LEGO building imagination.”
“The plot and dialogues are just boring time fillers, even annoying, and you will just want to skip these.”
“The story started ok-ish, but at the end the quests just had you walk across the map several times for no good reason.”
“There isn't really a mind-blowing story, or even much of a story at all; your grandpa created a portal to 6 different areas to rebuild an amusement park.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a blend of creative building mechanics and puzzle-solving elements, offering a relaxing experience with a charming narrative. While the building controls are praised for their uniqueness, some players find them finicky and the overall gameplay can feel simplistic and lacking in replayability. Despite some frustrations with camera angles and character movement, many users appreciate the casual, low-stakes nature of the game, making it enjoyable for both casual players and fans of the LEGO franchise.
“Fun evolution of the Traveler's Tales LEGO games, this has the easy-going puzzle aspects with the added bonus of a fairly solid building mechanic, so it felt a lot more like LEGOs.”
“Excellent gameplay - the puzzles are fun and the appropriate amount of challenging even for adults; the learning curve is not too steep, but there are plenty of challenges that you may have to come back to after learning how the game's physics work and how to overcome them with clever building techniques.”
“The mechanic of building with LEGOs to solve puzzles is very unique and a lot of fun.”
“They applied that logic to a game that was very different in game mechanics and it doesn't work nearly as well.”
“The mechanics are a bit wonky as it can sometimes be hard to maneuver your character in the right direction.”
“The aesthetic is incredible, and the story is cute, but the gameplay hinders it.”
- graphics42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their solid realization of the Lego aesthetic, featuring beautiful visuals and creative use of Lego pieces that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with sluggish animations and awkward building controls, which detracted from the enjoyment. While the visuals are appealing and well-executed, there are mixed feelings about their impact on gameplay and exploration.
“Amazing - has some silly early Zelda vibes, I'm digging the Lego puzzles, and the graphics.”
“Beautiful visuals - the isometric style combined with the realistic depiction of Lego builds make for beautiful scenery in every level; the models in this game show creative part usage, which is always one of my favorite parts of Lego models.”
“The graphics and game design are beautiful, very enjoyable and fun.”
“Even your character's walking animation feels strangely sluggish, though the overall visual style is a solid realization of the LEGO aesthetic.”
“The graphics are standard for a LEGO game, and it can be a little challenging finding all the secrets of the levels.”
“Overall, the hefty price tag, poor controls, lack of graphics, and arbitrary story make this one a no-go for me.”
- humor26 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- -8 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of cute, tongue-in-cheek dialogue and classic LEGO silliness, often eliciting genuine laughs from players. While some find the humor hit-or-miss, with certain jokes feeling repetitive or aimed at older audiences, many appreciate the light-hearted quips and amusing interactions, particularly during gameplay challenges. Overall, the humor adds a fun layer to the experience, making it enjoyable for fans of LEGO and casual gaming.
“The dialogues are more than hilarious and funny, lots of cool places to explore with hidden secrets and there are many things happening.”
“The humor in the interactions with LEGO figures is filled with quips and schtick.”
“Dialogue in this game is surprisingly hilarious and an unexpected highlight for me.”
“The humor in this game falls flat, relying too much on unoriginal jokes.”
“I found the attempts at humor to be cringeworthy and forced.”
“The snarky remarks intended to be funny just came off as annoying.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its thematic diversity and relaxing quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Each world features unique tracks that complement the creative and exploratory elements of the game, making it enjoyable for players of all ages. While some players found the music to be a bit overwhelming in certain levels, the general consensus is that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and ambiance.
“It is a nice mixture of puzzles, building, world exploration, etc. It is family-friendly and focused on creativity with relaxing music.”
“Each world has its own theme-appropriate music, and each zone within that world has its own track, and they're all fantastic.”
“The game's soundtrack is amazing, too - composed by Maximillian Stroka, it perfectly accompanies you along your journey and it's super relaxing!”
“Oh, it's worth noting that most of the soundtrack goes so hard for absolutely no good reason.”
“One thing I'm not seeing people mention is the music.”
“For me, music is an important part of a game, and they went all out here.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in the building and puzzle-solving elements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While some appreciate the initial fun and creativity, many express frustration with the convoluted tasks and limited building options as the game progresses, leading to a sense of monotony. Despite these criticisms, some still recommend the game for its engaging mechanics, especially for fans of puzzle games.
“The adventure game aspects outside the building puzzles are fine, but start to feel tedious even over the game's short length.”
“The main problem for me was that the 'side quests' (if you can call them that) were tedious and distracting, and should be ignored if you want the best experience.”
“I was driven to frustration tediously adjusting bricks to allow the robots to awkwardly make their way down a fire escape or across some platforms.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to its few puzzle-solving methods and a lack of diverse self-expression options. While a sandbox mode allows for some customization after completing puzzles, many players feel that the overall replay value is low. However, some users believe that with extended play, the game may reveal more replay potential.
“The game has light replayability in that you unlock a 'sandbox' mode meaning you can customize your finished puzzles more.”
“Overall, a solid game that I suspect will have good replay value (but I'll need to own it longer to be sure).”
“🔲 Infinitely replayable”
“Replayability and self-expression, however, are two areas where I feel this game lacks.”
“I'd say replay value is low due to this, but again, it depends on what you are looking for in this game and how you like to play.”
“The game has light replayability in that you unlock a 'sandbox' mode, meaning you can customize your finished puzzles more.”
- stability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is largely considered stable and bug-free, providing an enjoyable experience with its non-violent story and humor. However, some users noted difficulties and minor bugs when revisiting pathways for improvements. It also runs well on the Steam Deck.
“Pretty much bug-free with a nice non-violent story and typical silly humor, so I enjoyed it.”
“The game runs great on the Steam Deck.”
“Furthermore, I found that going back into the pathways to make them better looking while retaining functionality was far more difficult and even downright slightly buggy than it was worth.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting stellar performance across platforms, although some players feel it may not cater to their personal preferences.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by thematic music that complements each level, effectively contributing to the overall immersive experience.
“The music is thematic to each level and adds a great touch to the atmosphere.”
“The immersive sound design truly enhances the overall experience, making every moment feel alive.”
“The atmospheric visuals combined with the haunting soundtrack create an unforgettable experience.”
Critic Reviews
LEGO Bricktales Review
LEGO Bricktales is exactly the kind of game you would expect as both a work of Thunderful Games and a product of the LEGO brand. Seeing your creations come to life, even visually sickening ones, is a rewarding experience and a must-play for LEGO enthusiasts.
86%LEGO: Bricktales review
LEGO: Bricktales manages to be fun despite some structural shakiness.
75%LEGO Bricktales review
LEGO Bricktales is puzzler that takes you back to the early days of LEGO, when the freedom to build want you want took centre stage. There're plenty of opportunities to build, explore, and bask in the gentle humour that we could all do with a little more of.
80%
