The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,084 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game Game Cover
The LEGO Ninjago Movie Videogame stands out from other LEGO games, not for the huge game changes but for the little additions that are often unappreciated. I thoroughly enjoyed this title and I am looking forward to playing more.
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The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is a comedy hack and slash game where players can participate in single-player or multi-player co-op. In the game, players can control their favorite Ninjago characters to defend Ninjago City from evil Lord Garmadon and his Shark Army. The game features 8 action-packed locations with unique challenge dojos and battle maps for up to four players to compete against each other.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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  • Tablet
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,084 reviews
story87 positive mentions
stability44 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fantastic mix of action, humor, and classic LEGO charm, making it enjoyable for both fans of Ninjago and LEGO games in general.
  • The combat system is engaging and allows for a variety of moves and combos, adding depth to the gameplay compared to previous LEGO titles.
  • The vibrant graphics and character designs capture the essence of the Ninjago universe, providing a visually appealing experience.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes and bugs, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
  • The story feels rushed and lacks depth, often relying on cutscenes from the movie that may not provide a coherent narrative for players unfamiliar with it.
  • The controls can be awkward, especially on PC, leading to issues with character movement and interactions.
  • story405 mentions

    The story of "The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game" is a mixed bag, with many players noting that it closely follows the film's plot but suffers from poor pacing, abrupt cuts, and missing scenes that can leave players confused. While some appreciate the humor and engaging character interactions, others criticize the narrative for being shallow and poorly executed, often feeling like a disjointed collection of movie clips rather than a cohesive story. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for fans of the franchise, but its storytelling leaves much to be desired, especially for those unfamiliar with the source material.

    • “The story is surprisingly engaging, following the adventures of the ninja team in their battle against Garmadon.”
    • “The story is great, the art style is beautiful, music and dub are excellent.”
    • “The story is fun and keeps you entertained.”
    • “The story is not well told in this version, and I am sure I would like it a bit more if I watched the movie and the show.”
    • “The story makes no sense, the levels are uninspiring, and it just feels all over the place.”
    • “The story itself was relatively short and fast to beat since it was just based on the movie, but the saving grace of this game is the combat system.”
  • gameplay177 mentions

    The gameplay of the Lego Ninjago game is a mix of familiar mechanics from previous Lego titles, featuring engaging combat and creative puzzles, though it can feel repetitive and simplistic at times. While some players appreciate the new combat mechanics and the charm of the Lego aesthetic, others criticize the frequent cutscenes and lack of depth in gameplay, making it less appealing for older fans. Overall, it offers a fun, kid-friendly experience with a variety of characters and collectibles, but may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.

    • “The gameplay is packed with exciting combat and creative puzzles.”
    • “The action-packed gameplay keeps things fresh with smooth ninja moves, wall-running, and satisfying elemental powers.”
    • “Lego Ninjago game stands out as one of the best in the Lego series, bringing in fresh mechanics that set it apart from its predecessors.”
    • “Boring gameplay, boring story, unskippable cutscenes, lag spikes.”
    • “Never played a game with so many unskippable cutscenes and pointless slowing of the gameplay to watch something happen on the map; it becomes very tedious after a while.”
    • “The gameplay was not fun at all if you're an older fan of the LEGO games.”
  • graphics98 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their vibrant and detailed presentation, effectively capturing the charm of the LEGO aesthetic while incorporating realistic elements. Many players noted smooth frame rates and impressive visual effects, although some experienced occasional glitches and performance issues. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.

    • “The graphics and realism are top notch.”
    • “The graphics look amazing for a LEGO game.”
    • “The game progression is superb and perfect, the graphics are on another level of quality, improved lighting, shaders, and textures made Ninjago the gorgeous LEGO game I have played.”
    • “I've tried doing everything that others recommended, turning on vsync, lowering graphics, turning on windowed mode, running the dx11 version of this game, but nothing.”
    • “My daughter was looking forward to playing this game, and no chance, even after trying to change some settings under 'graphics' the same thing keeps happening.”
    • “I have a NVIDIA GTX graphics card and the game still freaks out a tiny bit every so often, so I'm not sure what's up with that.”
  • humor80 mentions

    The humor in "Lego Ninjago: The Video Game" is a blend of classic Lego charm and playful references, appealing to both kids and adults. While many players appreciate the funny dialogues and entertaining cutscenes, some feel that the humor doesn't consistently reach the heights of previous Lego titles, with a few jokes falling flat. Overall, the game maintains a lighthearted tone that enhances the gameplay experience, despite some critiques regarding character depth and story execution.

    • “The humor, iconic to LEGO games, blends well with the Ninjago universe, and the variety of levels and collectibles make the journey endlessly entertaining.”
    • “The game is packed with clever references, funny one-liners, and plenty of tongue-in-cheek humor that's sure to make you laugh.”
    • “I've been avoiding Ninjago because of the kids' hype, but I was surprised how fun this game was and how funny and entertaining the story was even if you play it alone or together with your kids.”
    • “The overall dialogue kind of butchers the identity of some of the characters and has a lot of unfunny jokes.”
    • “The characters, so far, are not funny, not interesting, and have no personality.”
  • stability47 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous players reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and bugs that hinder gameplay and story progression. While some users note that certain bugs can be temporarily resolved by reloading or adjusting settings, the overall consensus is that the game is unpolished and frustratingly unstable, particularly on PC. Despite its fun elements, many reviewers advise against purchasing it due to these persistent technical problems.

    • “The graphics look amazing at 4K, they have the movement down perfect, the voices are good, and unlike Lego City Undercover, we have experienced no glitches or crashes at all.”
    • “Great game, runs great as always!”
    • “Sadly the game is fun, cool characters, story and graphics look great, but due to constant glitches unfixable even by running compatibility mode with Windows 8 and running the DX11 executable file, it's impossible to progress.”
    • “This port is just a buggy mess.”
    • “The game is very buggy on PC, and has some frame rate issues if you're on the wrong settings.”
  • music26 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack for its ability to match the game's tone and action, while others criticize the background music for being too loud and distracting during dialogue. Some players enjoy specific tracks, but there are complaints about the inclusion of mainstream pop songs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the music is generally considered good, it can sometimes overwhelm other elements of the game.

    • “The game also has a great soundtrack, with music that matches the tone and pace of the action perfectly.”
    • “Nice game world, as always very detailed and cool background music.”
    • “It's a great game with nice graphics, animations, levels, bosses, gameplay, music, sound design, voices, etc. I recommend it.”
    • “Never listen to that menu music again.”
    • “Just filling noises, no music.”
    • “The only drawback here is the soundtrack.”
  • replayability18 mentions

    Overall, the reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability across different games. While some titles offer limited replay value due to a lack of free-play options and collectible challenges, others provide engaging elements like character creation and unlockables that enhance replayability. However, many players express disappointment with the absence of meaningful replay options in story levels, leading to a generally low replayability rating for several games.

    • “A charming little action adventure game with lots of replayability.”
    • “🔲 infinitely replayable.”
    • “Several things to unlock, character creator, etc... gives a lot of replay value.”
    • “This leads to a fast 100%, but less replayability.”
    • “Also, there is almost no replayability.”
    • “Can't play levels in free play (this really kills replayability).”
  • optimization16 mentions

    The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it performs well on the Steam Deck and features impressive graphics, many players report significant issues, including crashes, stuttering, and poor performance in later levels. Some users experienced high resource demands and bugs that detracted from the overall experience, suggesting that the game may not be worth the investment unless obtained for free. Overall, the optimization appears to be inconsistent, with both commendable aspects and notable shortcomings.

    • “The developers didn't cut any corners or use any trickery to save on performance - everything is real 3D objects.”
    • “Performance side: the game is not demanding at all... it's possible that you encounter some in-game bugs but nothing game-breaking.”
    • “Even if it's a LEGO game, the graphics and optimization are amazing, and I always love how they mix real graphics like water with LEGOs; it turns out like quite a masterpiece.”
    • “The game is so unoptimized that it crashes when loading certain levels, jumping on objects, or reaching specific cutscenes.”
    • “On top of that, the game has horrible performance towards the last 2-3 levels.”
    • “Constant stuttering.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly when it comes to collecting golden bricks and achievements. Many reviews highlight the excessive number of non-skippable cutscenes and the overall slowdown of gameplay, which can detract from the experience, especially for completionists. While some appreciate the humor and fun elements, the grinding is often seen as a significant drawback.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Medium level of grinding.”
    • “The cleanup for collecting all the golden bricks and extras can feel tedious, especially for completionists.”
    • “Ninjago's excessive collectible grinding needs to be trimmed down.”
    • “Then restart, wait for start screens, loading and then walk through the whole level once again... tedious, annoying and a strain for your patience.”
  • emotional7 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while it features a heartwarming father-son story that can foster family bonding, many players find the gameplay and story delivery lacking. Touching moments exist, but the overall execution falls short compared to the source material, leading some to recommend watching the movie instead for a more fulfilling experience.

    • “It's a kid's game, and it's a bit heartwarming. I still enjoyed it.”
    • “It will bring you together with your child as it has a very touching father and son story.”
    • “The old Ninjago TV show turned what were just toys into interesting and nuanced characters, like Zane, who was a very quiet and emotionally distant character, even after the reveal he was a robot.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    Reviews indicate a mixed perception of the monetization strategy, with some praising Warner Bros. for attempting to create a quality product rather than a mere cash grab, while others feel the game ultimately serves as an advertisement for the movie and associated merchandise, raising concerns about its overall quality and intent.

    • “But this felt like a quick cash grab.”
    • “It feels like an advertisement for the movie (and the movie is an advertisement for the toys, but that's another story).”
    • “Because of the poor quality of video and audio in the trailer, I was worried that this game would be an effortless cash grab.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is generally perceived as clear and accessible, making it easy for newcomers to follow, despite some players expressing disappointment with character redesigns and changes from previous iterations. Overall, while the narrative is solid, it may not resonate as strongly with fans of earlier versions.

    • “I approached this game without having seen the TV show or the movie, and I found it quite easy to follow, with character development clear enough for a first-time viewer.”
    • “I felt like this game was pretty solid, but I kind of miss Shadow of Ronin more because I'm not a huge fan of the redesigns and changes (Jay's voice, character design, no more whipping around and spinning, etc).”
    • “I approached this game without having seen the TV show or the movie, and I found it quite easy to follow, but the character development felt lacking for a first-time viewer.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by appealing Lego graphics, but it is undermined by repetitive gameplay and a lack of player agency, as the auto camera control and limited actions reduce engagement.

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Play time

12hMedian play time
26hAverage play time
8-16hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 15 analyzed playthroughs

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