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Review of The Lego Movie Videogame on PS3

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Feb 2014
Cover image of The Lego Movie Videogame on PS3
Gamefings Score: 8.0
Platform: PS3 PS3 logo
Released: 07 Feb 2014
Genre: Action-Adventure
Developer: TT Fusion
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

Introduction

Ever wondered what it's like to live in a world made entirely of Lego? Welcome to *The Lego Movie Videogame*! Based on the 2014 animated film, this game offers all the slapstick humor and butt-kicking action you could ask for-just with fewer real-life consequences. This is Lego, after all! Let's break down the major players and their story arcs because, just like a well-built Lego set, there's more here than meets the eye.

Gameplay

Set against vibrant, blocky landscapes, *The Lego Movie Videogame* allows players to control various characters from the movie, each equipped with their own unique abilities ranging from building stuff to saving the world (or at least, saving it from the clutches of Lord Business). The game introduces Regular Builders and Master Builders-think of Regular Builders as the folks who read the instructions while Master Builders toss the instructions out the window and create something wild. There's plenty of switch-pulling, laser shooting, and most importantly, brick smashing, and, of course, rebuilding those smashed bricks because that's what Lego is all about! The game includes levels fashioned like large playsets that faithfully capture the film's narrative, with occasional shimmers of charm and humorous surprises. Get ready to collect bricks like a champion and maybe even get frustrated when something goes wrong-like you actually forget to save before closing the game! There is an add-on DLC, the "Wild West Pack," where you get to hang out with new cowboys with names as quirky as their pants! Packed with silly but endearing humor, it doubles your fun. You can even customize characters with various pants. Who knew pants could be so entertaining? This DLC is the cherry on top of your Lego video game Sunday, adding additional playability.

Graphics

The visuals of *The Lego Movie Videogame* are like a love letter from an artist enamored with color. Every world is built from Lego bricks, making you feel like you're jumping right into a box of colorful plastic. Sure, this isn't exactly a technical marvel of next-gen graphics, but who needs realism when you're exploring fantastical worlds and getting into slapstick hijinks with characters that could easily lay the smackdown on any mortal? The cutscenes pull directly from the film, so if you ever wished to see Gandalf brick-slap a Transformer, your wish is granted. Shout out to the folks at TT Fusion for bringing existing characters to life in such a gloriously cubed form!

Conclusion

In conclusion, *The Lego Movie Videogame* is a marvelous romp through a colorful world that invites fans and gamers alike to let their inner child loose. The game has its glitches, its occasional tedious sections, and moments that make you scratch your head, but it's still a delightful experience, especially with friends. If you've enjoyed other Lego games, this is a no-brainer. By combining the charm of the film with solid gameplay mechanics, TT Fusion has successfully crafted a Lego adventure that earns a respectable score of 8 out of 10. It's not just a game; it's an invitation to live out your Lego fantasies-sans the risk of stepping on a rogue brick.

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