The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame

So, I played *The Lego Movie 2 Videogame* from start to finish—yes, I even went the extra mile and 100%ed it (because why not?). And I’ve got to say, I’m pretty indifferent overall. But here’s the thing: while the game has its ups and downs, it’s actually a pretty solid experience, especially if you’re willing to look at it on its own merits.

Let’s start with the gameplay. I was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. Sure, it still has you collecting studs and unlocking characters, but *The Lego Movie 2* takes a different approach. It leans into an open-world, Mad Max-style experience with a hint of resource management, and even throws in some boss mechanics that feel like a nod to *Shadow of the Colossus*. It’s basically *Lego Worlds* on a budget—less sandbox, more structured open-world with random quests and collectibles scattered about. It might not be what everyone was expecting, but I appreciate that they tried something different.

Now, if you’re in it for the story, I’ve got some bad news. It’s pretty much nonexistent. There’s not much of a narrative here, which is a bit disappointing considering the charm and humor the Lego games are known for. But hey, if you’re here just for the gameplay, this might not be a dealbreaker for you.

As a standalone game, without comparing it to the other Lego titles, *The Lego Movie 2 Videogame* holds its own pretty well. It’s fun, the changes are refreshing, and it’s a decent way to kill some time, especially if you’re a fan of the movie. But if you’re expecting it to stack up to the other entries in the Lego game universe, you might be left wanting.

Oh, and one last thing: don’t take my word for it. I mean, what do I know? I’m just the guy who went and completed everything the game had to offer. Maybe you should listen to the 50% of people who didn’t even make it past level 2 instead. They clearly saw something I didn’t!

cons:
ive tried a few lego games now and i have to say it...
1. why do studs disappear after a few seconds?
2. why do studs not autocollect (everything, why do i have to walk into every little stud)?
-cant fly across all terrain (invisible wall)
-movement and vehicles (flying and driving) slow as my grandma/sluggish
-glitter sound on legendary weapons/equipment is confusing and distracting from actual treasures that have the same sound.
-lots of relics/studs get lost depending on map, or you have to stand too long next to them.
-videosettings bugging like hell, especially if you alt tab. often dont save the settings.
-vehicles getting stuck at the smallest angle. (luckily you can jump but come on...)
-annoying that i have to discover so many objects just to "personal build" if i want to.
-i barely used weapons because they do the same damage as fists afaik, i wish there was an EQUIP system similar to rpgs then i wouldve used them more.
-had a crash once in the REX GALAXY
-the normal galaxy levels are quiet long and nice but the rex galaxy and dlc galaxy levels are very short (mainquest wise) and then also collecting is short.
pros:
-very creative levels (loved the sorting area and the home/garden area etc.)
-fun gameplay (lots of tools and objects to interact with the world)
-love the epic boss battles (big bosses)
conclusion:
this is way better than lego worlds.
the dlc galaxy doesnt count towards 100% and has no achievements. (its just 3 short levels anyways)
dont get the mixed reviews, this is definitely fun.

This LEGO game is pretty amusing but just not as polished as the other games.
I got stuck in the scenery quite often when exploring and that sucks!
Graphics are good, sound is also decent, game play wise this should be fun but the getting stuck in the scenery situation should not be in a game like this.
They had a pretty simple job in making this fun to play for a lot of people but they really fucked it up this time as i got stuck in two spots in less then an hour playing.
And that is very bad!
If i would rate this then i would just give this a 5.5 out of 10 points.
And that is just because of the game breaking bugs and glitches when you are really exploring the maps.
Sorry but this is unacceptable!
Would i however recommend this somewhat broken instalment of the LEGO movie?
Barely. Yes i would recommend this one but only if it is dead cheap.
Somewhat recommended!

The conventional format of Lego games are that they roughly follow the media they are based upon, in other words; if you play Lego Star Wars, the game will loosely revolve around the Star Wars movie's plot. Unlockable characters possess various traits which helps you progress the heavily linear levels. If you purchase this game expecting it to follow the norms of other Lego games, you are most likely bound to end up disappointed.
This game (Lego Movie 2 Videogame, abbrv. LM2VG) takes a different direction, instead of a central hub where you select a linear story level, there are many differently themed worlds reliant on non-linear open world exploration, with some containing story missions and most containing plenty of side missions. In many regards, LM2VG is very similar to it's cousin game Lego Worlds (including it's respective flaws) which is more of a sandbox experience. This game is also VERY repetitive and padded. Keep this in mind if you are looking to buy The Lego Movie 2 Videogame and perhaps consider holding out until it goes on sale.
LM2VG is in general pretty good and worthy of a recommend.

I've seen worse bosses in AAA games from prominent studios. Mostly down the main story by this point, and while this game does have its downsides, non existent story that doesn't follow the movie as well as it should, repetitive tasks, meaningless unlockables, and the like, but the base gameplay is genuinely quite nice, the game looks better than most other Lego games, the boss fights are surprisingly well thought out for a kids game, and it has a lot of optional content and exploration to do if you don't feel like rushing the main story. If you compare this game to the Lego Ninjago movie game, I think this one is pretty much just the better game to play, even if there is less cool stuff to get in it

Hi,
as a fan of the movie this game is based on, I bought this game to try it out. Before I start listing off pros and cons, let's make something very clear: this is not a typical lego game. It plays out more like an open-world sandbox game, like Lego Worlds. So, if you are looking for something more like Lego Star Wars, this is not that. So, without further ado, let's start with the pros.
Pros:
1. The music is pretty good and upbeat.
2. The controls aren't that bad. They can be a bit finicky at times but that might just be me because I'm new to keyboard controls.
3. The graphics and the open-world create a pretty nice place to stroll around and role-play.
4. There's a ton of characters to play as and a lot of fun items and vehicles.
5. The gameplay is just fun little simple puzzles to solve by building or with another item. Plus, free DLC!
6. The combat is fun and easy to get the hang of.
Cons:
1. A lot of characters, vehicles, and items are inside of these things called relics, which are randomized, so it can take a while to get what you want.
2. In this game, you can play as every single main character except for Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi. (my favorite character) So, that's a little annoying.
3. The story is very loosely based on that of the movie and there are a ton of contradictions.
For, example, the galaxy map shows that Apocolypseburg is in the Systar System. That is not true. It is not a part of the Systar System in the movie. It also shows Planet Sparkles in another system, where in the movie it is in the Systar System. Also, in the DLC, the Queen's palace is in the Galactic Outskirts when it is clearly in the Systar System as well. Like, it's the palace of the queen of the Systar System. Also, when General Mayhem's helmet is off, she stills sounds the same for some reason, even thought she clearly sounds different when it is off in the movie. Like, they even say in the movie it changes your voice.
4. Speaking of voices, they don't have the same voice actors as in the movie, (at least I don't think they do) so the characters don't sound like themselves. Some sound close enough, like General Mayhem or Rex, but most characters with voice acting don't sound like the character.
Conclusion: Despite the cons, this game is a fun, cute, and short game. Is it worth the original price? No, but good if it's on sale. I'd recommend this to any Lego Movie 2 fan who's looking for a just a fun little game to play around with. Please note this is just my opinion and yours may be different. That's okay, everyone is into different things, that's just how it is. So even if you don't like it, please don't yuck my yum.
PS:
If any other Lego Movie 2 fans are reading this, just know that you are AWESOME! (You'll also probably know the reference in my username) Hopefully, you also know now you are not alone. The Lego Movie 2 is so good!
The Lego Movie 2 Videogame:
Four out of five stars.
Thanks for reading my review! I hope you found it helpful. This is my first game review, so that's fun!
Party forever,
Susan,
a fan of the Lego Movie 2

I can see why a lot of people would be upset at this game because it's not a typical Lego game. Instead of levels it's entirely open world with boss fights and side quests which I really enjoyed. I also liked that there was a dedicated planet where you could build a whole city and play around with a bunch of stuff. I think it's still a really fun game that's worth playing but if you're specifically looking for the typical Lego game experience I would pass on this one.