LEGO Tower

About

LEGO Tower is a single-player business simulation game with wonderful graphics and plenty of humor. As a player, you build and operate your own LEGO Tower, constructing apartments and businesses for Minifigure residents. The game offers lots of grinding, collecting unique Minifigure pieces, and trading items with friends' towers. However, it does have some bugs. According to the game, you can build your dream LEGO Tower to new heights, discover hidden characters, and visit friends’ towers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,661 reviews

monetization53 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, especially for LEGO fans.
Great graphics and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of Tiny Tower.
No ads and reasonable in-app purchases make it enjoyable.

The game is poorly optimized, causing frequent lags and crashes.
Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially when building new floors.
The need for in-game purchases to progress can be frustrating.

monetization
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
15%
27%
The game is praised for its complete lack of advertisements, which enhances the overall experience for players. While there are optional microtransactions available, they are considered fair and not necessary for enjoyment or progression, allowing players to advance without spending money. However, some users express concerns about the presence of microtransactions, suggesting a potential cash grab aspect, particularly for a children's game.
- “In-app purchases are affordable and do improve the game experience considerably, but are by no means necessary to enjoy the game.”
- “Microtransactions are optional and can be obtained over time without spending a penny.”
- “This is a very fun game, the best part of it is that it is free and has no ads, so I really recommend you guys this game if you really are a big fan of Lego.”
- “Very, very little has changed, except they added a bunch of opportunities for microtransactions.”
- “Tiny tower but with a greedier monetization scheme.”
- “A kids game filled with microtransactions and even a horrible monthly subscription.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
30%
12%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant and engaging LEGO aesthetic, while others criticize them as bland or glitchy, particularly on certain devices. Overall, the visuals are generally considered good to great, with some users noting a smooth performance, though there are complaints about repetitiveness and a lack of realism. The game's graphics are often compared favorably to similar titles, but some players feel they fall short of expectations.
- “The graphics are stunning and acquaint one with actual Lego playsets.”
- “Graphics are awesome, gameplay is smooth and I like that some of the floors are actual Lego you can buy.”
- “Super fun and unreal graphics!”
- “The graphics are horrible and the gameplay is nowhere near as good as Tiny Tower.”
- “I love Lego, so I thought this would be a fun next game to play, but I'm disappointed with the lackluster graphics and tedious start.”
- “It's a good tower builder, but the graphics are bad; it looks like PNGs stapled on top of each other.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that are easy to master, making it suitable for casual play, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth compared to previous titles in the series. While the graphics are praised and the game runs smoothly, many players feel that the monetization aspects detract from the overall experience, leading to a mundane and uninspired gameplay loop. Overall, it offers a relaxed gaming experience with some enjoyable elements, but it could benefit from more engaging objectives and variety.
- “The mechanics are easy to master but there is plenty of scope for what to do with them - customize appearances, unlock upgrades, etc. This game is ideal for just dropping in and out of when you have a spare moment or for idly poking about with when you don't feel like doing anything too taxing.”
- “The graphics are just amazing and run smoothly even on an older device. The gameplay is addicting, the grind is just right, not too tedious but enjoyable. The form of premium currency in this game is perfect, easy to obtain but takes time to save up for something.”
- “Simple, relaxed gameplay with the legendary LEGO charm!”
- “On top of this, the gameplay is slow.”
- “The same game mechanics every time, just click the missing item(s).”
- “Without any overarching storyline or quest/goals system, gameplay gets very repetitive very quickly.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
78%
13%
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, leading to repetitive gameplay without a clear overarching narrative or goals. Players express frustration with the mission system, which feels tedious and poorly designed, particularly with the introduction of random daily missions and limitations on character interactions. Overall, the absence of engaging story elements and meaningful missions detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “I hope you make a Lego simulator where you can become a normal Lego boy/girl, create a big city, and do anything in the city like find a job, drive a car, and play mini-games. It would be better if you included a story mode; I will be waiting for new games.”
- “I have already built 80006 stories; I downloaded this game Sunday morning and just reached 80006 stories.”
- “Without any overarching storyline or quest/goals system, gameplay gets very repetitive very quickly.”
- “I got bored pretty quickly, and there are certain aspects (like missions) they don't explain, so I didn't know what I was supposed to do with them.”
- “The 'parking' is lame and pointless, and the new daily missions make absolutely no sense - apparently completion is based on pure random chance now?”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players appreciating the quirky character interactions, clever references like "blockbook," and amusing animations that add to the overall experience. Many find the humor to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm, though some suggest it could benefit from even more comedic elements. Overall, the game is described as funny and enjoyable, making it a memorable addition to the LEGO franchise.
- “And Brickbook is a work of genius; I wish there were more weird and funny things the characters say.”
- “I love how each tenant/worker rolls on the floor laughing, sneezes, dances, or becomes a guitarist!”
- “Very simple, but the graphics and Easter eggs that the LEGO designers have included are very funny and memorable.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
6%
76%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, particularly related to elevators and mini-missions, which can lead to freezing and loss of in-game items. While some players note improvements and a generally enjoyable experience, the recurring bugs detract from the overall enjoyment, prompting some to lower their ratings.
- “The software runs great!”
- “No glitches anymore.”
- “Works great, not buggy.”
- “My only issue is that when you try to do something like use the elevator or do a mini mission, the game freezes. But either way, it's a lot of fun.”
- “It's a great game, but I have been experiencing some glitches from the Spooktober update, especially losing pieces, coins, bux, and even floors.”
- “Only thing is the elevator glitches out after you upgrade it so many times.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it amazing and enjoyable, others criticize it for being uninspired and reminiscent of previous titles like Tiny Tower. Many users express a desire for more music options and additional tracks, highlighting specific songs they love. Overall, the music is a standout feature for some, but there are calls for improvement and variety.
- “I loved the game amazing, the music is amazing in everything.”
- “Music for the city is great!”
- “🥰 love the music!”
- “The UI is so small and difficult to use; the music and sounds are lazily ripped from Tiny Tower. The gameplay is much less in-depth than any other by this company, and worst of all, it's so uninspired.”
- “My only request is please bring back the other two main theme songs from Tiny Tower, maybe even as DLC. I really miss them.”
- “Is there any option to change the music?”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find the grind enjoyable and well-balanced, others feel it becomes tedious as they progress, particularly due to increased costs and time requirements. The game is criticized for its monetization strategies, which some believe make the grinding experience feel more like a money grab, especially at higher levels. Overall, the grinding can be both entertaining and frustrating, depending on the player's perspective.
- “Collecting enough money to build extra floors is tedious.”
- “As you progress, the time to complete a tower only increases to the point where it becomes tedious instead of enjoyable.”
- “Compared to the original Tiny Tower, it feels more designed to take your money because it is slower, and helpful NPCs and missions are more tedious since you can only have one vehicle parked in front at a time.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on older devices and features impressive graphics, players report issues such as stuttering, lag during extensive gameplay, and occasional crashes. Despite these performance concerns, many find the gameplay enjoyable and the premium currency system well-balanced.
- “The graphics are just amazing and run smoothly even on older devices. The gameplay is addicting, the grind is just right—not too tedious but enjoyable. The form of premium currency in this game is perfect: easy to obtain but takes time to save up for something.”
- “I like this game; that being said, it's poorly optimized.”
- “Optimization could be better as it gets laggy when you have a lot of floors.”
- “Terrible performance, slowdowns, crashes, badly designed UI...”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as very wholesome, evoking a sense of warmth and emotional connection, though some users feel that the interactive elements are lacking, as touching the screen does not yield any significant responses.
- “This game is incredibly wholesome and evokes a deep emotional connection.”
- “The story touched me in ways I never expected, leaving a lasting impact.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that the game offers enhanced replayability when played with friends, but note that it could benefit from additional features to further increase its longevity.
- “The game is more enjoyable when played with friends.”
- “There are plenty of features that enhance replayability.”
- “The game is more enjoyable with friends.”
- “It could use more features to enhance replayability.”