- September 27, 2015
- Traveller's Tales
LEGO Dimensions
An intoxicating mix of familiar game worlds, great script-writing and impressive LEGO building and interaction, brings this latest LEGO game into a whole new dimension.
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For the first time in any LEGO videogame, characters from iconic entertainment franchises join forces and battle in worlds outside of their own. In addition to the game, the LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack will include the LEGO Toy Pad, which allows players to transport special LEGO minifigures and other LEGO objects into the game
- Krusty is a fun character with useful abilities that enhance gameplay, making him a valuable addition to Lego Dimensions.
- The game offers a delightful level of gameplay with nostalgic crossovers and engaging puzzles, appealing to both kids and adults.
- The physical Lego figures and clever integration with the game create a unique and enjoyable experience for players.
- The packaging for some products can arrive damaged, making them unsuitable as gifts.
- The game can become very expensive due to the need for numerous add-ons to unlock additional content and worlds.
- Some gameplay elements feel repetitive, and there are constant reminders of content that players do not own, which can be frustrating.
gameplay9 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay in Lego Dimensions is praised for its fun, family-friendly mechanics and clever integration of real-world Lego elements, offering engaging crossovers and creative boss encounters. However, it faces criticism for the high cost of additional content and simplistic controls, which can limit the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game is recognized for its impressive production values and innovative use of the toys-to-life concept.
“This is a really fun level of gameplay.”
“Best Lego story to date, clever integration of the portal into the gameplay, incredible production values, mucking around in adventure worlds.”
“Lego Dimensions is a great blend of toys-to-life and charming Lego gameplay, but falters under the monetary weight required to get the same breadth of play that previous games did.”
“Can become very, very expensive; main story gameplay only ever hinges around starter pack characters.”
“Significant buy-in, over-use of the portal-swap mechanic, controls are a little too simplistic.”
Lego Dimensions Review
Below is everything you need to know about the upcoming season two of Lego Dimensions. To read our thoughts on the first instalment of Lego toys and the game, head over to page two for our review.
80%LEGO Dimensions Review
LEGO Dimensions is well worth consideration for those happy to invest in a new toys-to-life platform. The core content of the Starter Pack gives you plenty to do, though tolerance is required for occasionally overbearing in-game promotion of expensive add-ons. There are moments of brilliance, a few modest levels and some disappointing sections where design is questionable and performance struggles. The positives do outweigh the negatives, though, and in addition to some high points this also sets a new standard in how toys-to-life can bring NFC portals and a video game together in new ways. These toys actually come to life, which promises much for the future.
70%LEGO Dimensions Review
LEGO Dimensions is the best LEGO game to date. It is just simply a joy to play and with the big franchises behind it, there is certainly a huge amount of longevity within, but only if you are willing to pay the price of admission. The move to the toys to life genre is a smart one for LEGO and with some of the available packs including Dr Who, Portal, Jurassic World, The Simpsons and with more on the way, it’ll make any LEGO collector foam at the mouth and dive in, even if it’s just for the toys. Still, with just the starter pack alone, you’ll be in for a huge dimension jumping tale that is just a blast.
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