The Lego Movie 2 Videogame
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | February and March 2019 |
| Founder | Traveller's Tales (developer), Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (publisher) |
| Products | Action-adventure video game |
| Parent | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (publisher) |
The Lego Movie 2 Videogame is an action-adventure game centered around the Lego universe, developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Drawing inspiration from the 2019 film, it acts as a standalone sequel and the second entry following The Lego Movie Videogame. The game was released in February and March 2019 on various platforms such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and MacOS. This title marked the final Lego Movie game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment before their licensing agreement with The Lego Group concluded, leading to a new partnership with Universal Pictures in 2020.
Gameplay
Expanding upon features introduced in Lego Worlds and the original game, this installment offers enhanced combat systems alongside additional characters. Players can explore environments and personas from both movies, constructing various builds that grant access to new stages.
The initial downloadable content (DLC), named the "Prophecy Pack," brought back prominent figures from the first film such as Young Vitruvius and Lord Business; this DLC was exclusive to pre-orders and is no longer obtainable. Later, on April 18, 2019, the "Galactic Adventures" DLC was released, adding three new levels that delve deeper into storylines including Future Emmet’s evolution into Rex Dangervest, partnerships with the Justice League, and events surrounding the Queen’s ceremony.
Development and release
Announced officially on November 27, 2018—approximately nine months after the debut of the original movie—this sequel was highlighted by Sean William McEvoy, vice president of digital applications and games at the Lego Group, who emphasized its open-world gameplay design. The game became available worldwide on February 26, 2019, shortly after the theatrical release of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, launching on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Microsoft Windows platforms.
Reception
On Metacritic, the Nintendo Switch edition received a score of 56 out of 100 based on nine reviews, while the PlayStation 4 version earned a rating of 57 out of 100 from twenty-three critiques. User ratings on Steam averaged at 7 out of 10.
Andrew Reiner from Game Informer awarded a six out of ten score, describing the gameplay experience as unexpectedly dull compared to earlier Lego titles. Metro issued a severe rating of three out of ten, condemning it as a "cheap and nasty film tie-in" that fails to capture the inventive spirit found in both the movie and Lego toys.
In contrast, David Chapman of Common Sense Media gave a five-star rating, commending its blend of imaginative freedom with narrative elements. He highlighted how players utilize a scanner tool to collect Lego pieces and structures into their inventory, unlocking new items through studs gathered during play. The missions range from straightforward tasks to boss encounters, enabling players to reenact scenes from the film while encouraging creativity and active participation as Master Builders.
See also
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