The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame

61%
Game Brain Score Based on 372 reviews
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  • graphics
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Not the game I was expecting but a neat game regardless
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The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame is an action-adventure game set in the LEGO universe. Players can explore open worlds, build and customize LEGO objects, and complete quests to progress the story. The game is based on the movie "The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part" and features familiar characters and locations from the film. Join Emmet, Lucy, and their friends on an epic adventure to save the universe from the alien invasion!

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  • Nintendo Switch
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  • Play​station 4
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
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61%
Audience ScoreBased on 372 reviews
story18 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features a colorful and engaging open-world environment that allows for exploration and creativity.
  • The gameplay includes fun building mechanics and a variety of characters to unlock, appealing to both kids and adults.
  • The game is enjoyable for younger audiences, providing a simple and accessible experience with cooperative play options.
  • The game strays too far from the traditional LEGO formula, lacking structured levels and a coherent story, which may disappoint fans of previous titles.
  • Controls are awkward and unchangeable, making gameplay frustrating, especially for those used to keyboard and mouse setups.
  • The voice acting is subpar, with many characters lacking the charm and personality of their movie counterparts, leading to a less immersive experience.
  • story202 mentions

    The story in this game is criticized for being loosely based on the movie, with many reviewers noting significant contradictions and a lack of coherence. Instead of a structured narrative, the game opts for an open-world format filled with repetitive quests that detract from the overall storytelling experience, leading to a feeling of disconnection from the source material. While some players appreciate the exploration and quest variety, many feel that the game fails to deliver a meaningful or engaging story, making it one of the weaker entries in the LEGO franchise.

    • “The open world feel and ability to jump between main quest and side quests is a breath of fresh air.”
    • “This game focused on the main storyline of the movie and kept the open-world throughout the whole thing.”
    • “The story in the main game is very similar to the one of the movie, although having a few differences.”
    • “The story is very loosely based on that of the movie and there are a ton of contradictions.”
    • “The game feels like it’s doing more to build a game in the world of the Lego Movie 2 rather than telling the story in game form, which is a big miss: both in the loss of the meaningful story of that movie, and in falling so short of the previous game that captured its story so well!”
    • “The story is so badly done that I literally didn’t realize that I was at the endgame until some names dropped.”
  • gameplay66 mentions

    The gameplay of *The Lego Movie 2 - Videogame* has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its shift towards an open-world, sandbox style reminiscent of *Lego Worlds*, which lacks the structured storytelling and rewarding mechanics typical of previous Lego titles. While some appreciate the new mechanics and the fun of solving simple puzzles, others find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, with a reliance on collectible currencies and loot boxes that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the game seems to cater more to a younger audience, but may disappoint long-time fans of the Lego series expecting the classic formula.

    • “The gameplay is just fun little simple puzzles to solve by building or with another item.”
    • “That style of gameplay isn't for everyone, but for those of us that love it, these LEGO games are a blast.”
    • “I think this new gameplay is pretty good and fun, but maybe applying it to the LEGO Movie 2 videogame is what got people bummed, where they were expecting the same formula as always.”
    • “The game strays from the familiar reward loops and clear, paced storytelling typical of LEGO games to instead create an open world, sandbox experience: one which feels less like it’s adding to or improving on the mechanics of the LEGO game series, but instead trying to salvage the clunky, unrefined, and largely uninteresting mechanics of LEGO Worlds in a (only slightly) more story-driven setting.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and it just doesn't fit as a LEGO game.”
    • “Gameplay gets really repetitive really quickly.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics in the game are generally praised for their vibrant and appealing aesthetics, creating an immersive open-world experience that enhances exploration and role-playing. While many users appreciate the visual quality and unique designs across various environments, some critiques highlight inconsistencies and bugs that detract from the overall graphical experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's charm.

    • “The graphics and the open-world create a pretty nice place to stroll around and role-play.”
    • “Dazzling graphics that make you want to live in a Lego world.”
    • “This is by far the best Lego game I have played so far, wonderful graphics and cute stuff everywhere.”
    • “Its barely a Lego game other than the graphics.”
    • “Full of bugs, repetitive, insane music and ambient sound, under-developed graphics, boring story... do not purchase this game.”
    • “They couldn't even be bothered to make the sticker gun's stickers' alpha properly transparent (and that's not a graphical issue on my end, it's even in the pre-rendered sticker gun tutorial video).”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting its upbeat and chill qualities that enhance the atmosphere. However, there are complaints about the lack of iconic franchise songs and the overall audio experience being inconsistent, with some elements feeling underdeveloped or repetitive. While the soundtrack has its highlights, it fails to fully meet expectations, particularly for fans hoping for more familiar tunes.

    • “The music is pretty good and upbeat.”
    • “Also the music is super chill, adding to the quiet, isolated mood.”
    • “It has a weird but nice soundtrack (+everything is awesome of course).”
    • “I was hoping to at least see catchy songs and Gotham City guys, but no such luck.”
    • “They didn't even give the ice cream truck any music; it just honks its horn like a regular car.”
    • “The way they're implemented again looks like it's been phoned in: if you take a unique character like Harley Quinn, for example, and put the double stud top hat on her, it just puts a hat on a regular LEGO head.”
  • humor8 mentions

    Overall, the humor in the latest LEGO game is seen as lacking compared to its predecessor, with many reviewers missing the charm and comedic elements that made the first game enjoyable. While there are moments of humor, often stemming from glitches or character expressions, the overdone voice acting detracts from the experience. Collecting items and characters can be amusing, but it doesn't fully compensate for the diminished comedic impact.

    • “The LEGO games are so much fun; I love the puzzles and the funny antics that happen.”
    • “The rest is all about collecting and opening relics, which can be rewarding at first to see all the characters and items, which are humorous most of the time.”
    • “The glitches and bugs can create some funny moments.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Reviews indicate that while some players found the relics in the game less grindy than expected, many criticized the overall grinding experience as tedious and forced. The shift from qualitative to quantitative unlocks detracted from the enjoyment, making the gameplay feel repetitive and lacking the charm of previous LEGO titles. Overall, the grinding aspect is viewed as a significant flaw, contributing to a sense of boredom and frustration.

    • “I enjoyed a lot of the game and think the relics are cool, especially since they weren't as grindy as I imagined.”
    • “To compensate for this, qualitative unlocks have been replaced by quantitative unlocks—a system which feels more tedious and forced than the clean, meaningful reward systems employed by previous LEGO titles.”
    • “While this has always been part of the LEGO games, the open world nature makes it feel way more tedious as you jump from world to world to complete the exact same objectives in a different setting.”
    • “This game gives new meaning to the words boring and tedious.”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players find it solid with no game-breaking glitches, others report frequent bugs and sound issues that detract from the experience. The glitches can occasionally lead to humorous moments, but they also contribute to a perception of the game as somewhat unstable.

    • “It's great except for the glitches and the fact that the sound doesn't work.”
    • “Had no sound and seemed quite buggy.”
    • “Pretty buggy and somewhat simple gameplay, but good for a 3-year-old and 5-year-old who liked Lego movies (2-player co-op).”
  • replayability4 mentions

    The game's replayability varies significantly among users; some find it lacking due to its RPG structure with no replayable missions, while others praise it for offering substantial replay value, particularly in the context of LEGO games.

    • “Another excellent LEGO game, with lots of replayability.”
    • “Instead of chapter or mission-based gameplay, it's more of an RPG with no replayable missions at all.”
    • “To me, this game has no replayability.”
    • “- no replayability”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game's emotional impact is significantly undermined by its technical issues, repetitive gameplay, and lackluster story, which detracts from key moments intended to resonate with players. Reviewers suggest that these shortcomings prevent the game from delivering a meaningful emotional experience.

    • “This game delivers an emotional punch that resonates deeply with players.”
    • “The story evokes a range of emotions, leaving a lasting impact long after the game is over.”
    • “The character development is so profound that it creates a genuine emotional connection.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization in this LEGO game is viewed as a cash grab, with concerns that it may set a precedent for future titles to incorporate microtransactions and replace traditional currency systems with in-game purchases. Players appreciate the new character acquisition method but worry about potential exploitation in future releases.

    • “I appreciate the change of pace to get characters, but I worry that future LEGO games may introduce microtransactions, replacing studs with in-game currency to purchase these relics.”
    • “Me and my kid have played and beaten all other LEGO games, and this one is obviously a cash grab.”
    • “I appreciate the change of pace to get characters, but this can easily be manipulated to where future LEGO games will have microtransactions and studs will be replaced by in-game currency to purchase these relics.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Overall, users report positive experiences with optimization, noting excellent controls and no performance issues once the game adjusted to their video settings.

    • “The controls are very good; I had no performance issues, and once the game adjusted to my video settings, everything ran smoothly.”
    • “The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end hardware.”
    • “I appreciate how the game automatically adjusts settings for optimal performance without sacrificing visual quality.”
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Critic Reviews

63% average critic score

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Play time

16hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
2-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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