| Title | Lego Horizon Adventures |
|---|---|
| Release Date | November 14, 2024 |
| Platform(s) | PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Developer(s) | Guerrilla Games, Studio Gobo |
| Technetbook Rating | |
|---|---|
| Rating Score | 3 |
| Stars | ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ |
| Description | A fun adventure, but hampered by a simplified story and some gameplay flaws. |
Lego Horizon Adventures carries over much of what made previous Horizon games enjoyable, but suffers from an overly simplified story, occasionally clunky gameplay, and a lack of content.
Pros
- Intricate, polished visuals
- A fun new take on Aloy and pals
- Enemy designs as varied as ever
- Solid performance on PS5
Cons
- Plot is very dumbed down
- Core gameplay doesn't feel great
- Straightforward level design
- Not a ton of content
This review was based on a PS5 copy of Lego Horizon Adventures provided by publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Lego Horizon Adventures Review
Lego Horizon Adventures reimagines Horizon Zero Dawn for a younger audience. While the game captures the visual charm of the Horizon franchise, it falls short in other areas.
A Simplified Story
The game follows Aloy's journey to save a world overrun by robotic dinosaurs and cultists, but much of the original game's complex narrative has been simplified. While hearing the original voice cast deliver kid-friendly dialogue is a nice touch, the overly simplified plot becomes somewhat uninteresting.
Impressive Visuals, Questionable Gameplay
Lego Horizon Adventures looks stunning with its detailed Lego environments and flashy effects. The fixed isometric camera allows for impressive visuals, but hinders the ranged combat, particularly aiming at enemy weak points. Melee combat is more satisfying, but the game is clearly designed around ranged attacks.
Content and Difficulty
While the game borrows elements from the Horizon series, such as varied machines and unique weapons, the overall experience feels somewhat underbaked. The linear level design and short 7-hour campaign leave players wanting more. The game's difficulty may also surprise younger players, although co-op is available.
