LEGO® Friends Heartlake Rush
- December 5, 2017
- StoryToys
LEGO® Friends: Heartlake Rush is a platformer game with an intriguing story, good mechanics, amazing graphics, a catchy soundtrack, and plenty of humor, but with some bugs. In this game, players race through Heartlake City, navigating various challenges and obstacles. The game offers a fun and entertaining experience, but some technical issues may detract from the overall enjoyment. Come for a race through Heartlake City in LEGO® Friends: Heartlake Rush!
Reviews
- monetization199 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While many appreciate the absence of ads, which enhances the overall experience, there are concerns regarding in-app purchases for characters, with some players feeling that these purchases detract from the game's value. Overall, the lack of intrusive ads is a significant positive, but the introduction of microtransactions has left some players dissatisfied.
“Best app for kids by a long shot no stupid adverts, easy gameplay and really fun, you can get in-app purchases but not necessary and they are not shoved in your face like most apps these days.”
“I love this game so much it has absolutely no ads on it and it's soooooo much fun to play for hours!!!”
“This game is awesome, what I like is there are no ads and they don't force you to pay 😉.”
“Since I have 3 kids with each their own account and it's an in-app purchase, I have to pay 3 times the €24.99, totaling to a whopping €79.97.”
“Buying characters used to be purely based around the in-game stud currency, but now buying new characters is with in-app purchases, devaluing the studs and making them only for buying car parts.”
“I like it but why is it that when you buy someone, the price increases? Other than that, I love it; it doesn't even have ads. Keep it up 😀.”
- graphics78 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their fun, cheerful, and adorable design, while others criticize them for being glitchy, shaky, or downgraded. Some users highlight the impressive visuals and customization options, noting that the graphics are a standout feature, while others express disappointment, suggesting that improvements are needed. Overall, the graphics are appreciated by many, but there are significant concerns regarding performance and quality.
“Fun, cheerful graphics.”
“The graphics are adorable and it's very challenging.”
“This game is fun, awesome and has better graphics than other LEGO Friends games.”
“The graphics have also downgraded by a lot too.”
“I do remember that the graphics look like toilet water mixed with CGI.”
“It was awful the graphics were horrible and it kept glitching do not get this game.”
- stability55 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting frequent glitches that affect gameplay, such as freezing and erratic character movements. While some players enjoy the game and find the glitches minor or even entertaining, others express frustration over the frequency and severity of these issues, suggesting that improvements are needed for a smoother experience. Overall, stability remains a significant concern for many players, impacting their overall enjoyment of the game.
“This game is for my free time and it's amazing there are no glitches or ads.”
“There are no glitches.”
“This game is for my free time and it's amazing there are no glitches or ads.”
“My kids absolutely love this game but it freezes all the time, so they crash all the time.”
“I love the game; it's so relaxing, but it glitches so much like when you go up it goes down or turns in the air. Really bad quality.”
“Always glitches and then you lose.”
- story53 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally perceived as lacking depth, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or storyline to accompany the missions. While the missions themselves are enjoyable and engaging, some users find them repetitive and confusing, suggesting that additional context or optional clips could enhance the experience. Overall, fans of the associated series appreciate the game's connection to "Girls on a Mission," but they feel that a stronger storyline would significantly improve their enjoyment.
“I love this app; it's great if you love the show 'Girls on a Mission' series and it's great if you love LEGO games!”
“I really really love it! One thing, can you add some stories there and before you race?”
“I love LEGO Friends toys and games. I like this game, but can you make a storyline and build houses, please, and update?”
“As far as I remember, the game was not focused on the story - whatever the company name is.”
“Now when I play, it's just for the missions, which I find somewhat boring now. Before that, I found the game to be very fun.”
“As a fan of the series (Girls on a Mission), I'm so disappointed.”
- humor47 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny facial expressions characters make when they crash and the whimsical elements like a character in a hot dog suit. Many reviews highlight the game's lightheartedness, comparing it to classic cartoons like Tom and Jerry, and emphasize that the comedic aspects enhance the overall fun and enjoyment of gameplay. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gaming experience, making it engaging and entertaining for players.
“This game is beautiful and funny like Tom and Jerry 😂 but the problem is I like many things or characters and it's closed but anywhere I love this game.”
“I really like the game if we lose it makes a funny face and also there are no ads.”
“I love this game it is so funny when they crash they make a very funny face!”
- music42 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the character-specific tracks and catchy tunes that enhance the overall experience. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the music options, suggesting the need for better customization and the ability to turn tracks on and off. Overall, while the music is appreciated by many for its fun and engaging quality, there are calls for improvements in settings and variety.
“The different music for each character is what makes this app even better.”
“Awesome and catchy, this song is gonna get stuck inside your head just like the Lego Movie 2.”
“I really love this game because I watch this every day and I love the song so much.”
“The game is very boring and the music is just bad.”
“You should put the option to turn it off and on, cause in settings you can only turn off music and sounds.”
“It doesn't play, but when I enter the settings section, it says that the music is on.”
- gameplay29 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun and diverse mechanics, particularly for offline play and its appeal to children. However, others have criticized it for slow performance, poor graphics, and issues following updates, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, while many enjoy the gameplay, technical shortcomings have detracted from the experience for some users.
“Wow, the gameplay is beautiful and fun, I loved it!”
“It has easy gameplay, canon characters from the LEGO Friends, and so much more!”
“But I love how diverse the gameplay is and how there are so many different ways to play.”
“We never made it past the first screen of gameplay.”
“The gameplay is very slow and the graphics are bad.”
“Horrible, don't get it. Terrible graphics and the same gameplay; it's just horrible.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently described as calm and peaceful, creating a serene environment for players.
“The atmosphere of the game is calm and peaceful.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game is generally well-received, some players express frustration with the controls, particularly the screen touch mechanics, which can lead to unintended deaths and hinder the emotional engagement with the gameplay.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game's optimization is outstanding, with excellent performance even when running on lower-end hardware. One user specifically highlighted the affordability of in-game items, enhancing their overall experience.
“The optimization in this game is outstanding, providing a really smooth performance that enhances the overall experience.”
“I was amazed at how affordable the upgrades are; I opened Lily for just 8,000, which is a great value!”
“The game's performance is impressive, making it a joy to play and explore.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable but note that the grinding required to unlock characters can become tedious and overly addictive.
“Good game, but unlocking the characters becomes very tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of actually playing.”