For years, Lego video games have followed a very specific formula. It wasn’t until the company decided to let other studios experiment with its brand that we began to see meaningful changes. At the same time, Lego founded its own game studio, and now it presents its second official title: Lego Voyagers.
In this game, you take control of a 1×1 block, either red or blue, while another player controls the remaining block. Together, you embark on an adventure quite different from what the series has accustomed us to. The story begins with the blocks watching a rocket launch, but after the rocket is destroyed near their location, they decide to head to the launch platform. To reach it, players must overcome platforming sections and solve puzzles using loose Lego pieces.
The concept is clever and very intuitive. Unlike other entries, where constructions are generated automatically, here you need to build piece by piece. However, the puzzles are not too elaborate, as most of them involve creating bridges or moving vehicles from one place to another.
The game is clearly designed so children can enjoy it in cooperative mode, stimulating their imagination without the need for adult supervision. At the same time, the experience is satisfying enough that adults with kids—or even couples—will find it worth their time.
In terms of length, Lego Voyagers can be completed in about three hours. At $25, it’s affordable and easy to recommend, though admittedly a bit short. Visually, the game opts for a more realistic approach, with highly detailed environments that rely on lighting and shadows, moving away from the cartoony style usually associated with the franchise.
Among its drawbacks, the requirement to play with a second player may feel limiting for those who prefer to enjoy the experience solo. Additionally, it lacks difficulty settings and doesn’t offer a creative mode that would allow for more freedom beyond the tools provided in each area.
In conclusion, Lego Voyagers is a charming game with beautiful aesthetics and cooperative gameplay that hooks you right away. Still, its short duration and lack of extra options prevent it from shining brighter beyond its base offering.
Final Score: 3/5
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