Lego Worlds is a Lego-themed sandbox game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game allows players to build constructions in a 3D procedurally generated world. A beta version of the game was released on 1 June 2015 on Steam Early Access. It was released on 7 March 2017 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. A version for Nintendo Switch was released on 5 September 2017 in North America and 8 September 2017 in Europe.
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| Developer(s) | Traveller's Tales |
| Publisher(s) | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment[1] |
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| Artist(s) | Leon Warren |
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| Release | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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| Genre(s) | Sandbox |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editLego Worlds is a sandbox video game which allows players to build a world made up of Lego bricks.[2][3] The player is rewarded for collecting objects spread across the map with studs, an in-game currency. The player can build using the items they have encountered. Players can create their own world by using predefined Lego structures or using the "brick-by-brick editor tool". Players' appearances and outfits are customizable in the game. Terrain and environment can be modified via landscaping tools. A variety of vehicles, such as helicopters, and creatures are featured in the game. A multiplayer option and features for world-sharing have been added to the game through later updates.[4]
Development
editPrior to the game's official release, it was teased in the back of a Lego set's construction manual.[5] It was formally announced on 1 June 2015 with a simultaneous early access release on Steam to allow the gaming community to provide feedback for continual improvements and the integration of additional content over time.[6] The game left early access and Warner Bros. released the game for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on 8 March 2017.[7] The Nintendo Switch version was released in September 2017.[8] In March 2023 it was reported by Nintendo Life that a mobile version codenamed Project Lego X was in development by Playdemic and later moved to TT Games after they were bought by Electronic Arts (EA).[9]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | (NS) 59/100[10] (PC) 71/100[11] (PS4) 66/100[12] (XONE) 69/100[13] |
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| IGN | 7.2/10[14] |
Reception was generally positive, though players had mixed opinions in some cases. Metacritic gave the Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions a score of 59/100,[10] 71/100,[11] 66/100,[12] and 69/100[13] respectively. The game was nominated for "Family Game" at the 14th British Academy Games Awards.[15][16]
Downloadable content
editTwo add-ons were released for the game. One, titled the Classic Space Pack, added a new biome, several characters, various creatures, vehicles and 2 brick builds: the Space Scooter Base and the Mineral Detector Base. The second pack, titled the Monsters Pack, added a new biome, a few characters, and three brick builds.
See also
edit- Lego Fortnite, another Lego sandbox video game.
References
edit- ^ "WarnerBros.com | Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO Group Launch "LEGO Worlds" | Press Releases". www.warnerbros.com. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ Saed, Sharif (1 June 2015). "LEGO Worlds officially announced, is Minecraft with LEGO". VG247. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ Chalk, Andy (1 June 2015). "See if you can guess which game Lego Worlds looks like". PC Gamer. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ Crecente, Brian (1 June 2015). "Lego takes on Minecraft with Lego Worlds, in early access now". Polygon. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ Hannley, Steve (27 May 2015). "'LEGO Worlds' Teased by TT Games and WB Interactive". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ Osborn, Alex (1 June 2015). "Warner Bros. Announces Minecraft Competitor Lego Worlds". IGN. Retrieved 2 June 2015.
- ^ O'Cononr, Alice (8 March 2017). "Bricking it: LEGO Worlds leaves early access". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ Newhouse, Alex (27 July 2015). "Nintendo Switch Version Of Lego Worlds Dated". GameSpot. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
- ^ "Report: LEGO Disney and Guardians of the Galaxy Projects Among Multiple Cancellations at TT Games". 8 March 2023.
- ^ a b "LEGO Worlds for Switch Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ a b "LEGO Worlds for PC Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ a b "LEGO Worlds for PlayStation 4 Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ a b "LEGO Worlds for Xbox One Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ "LEGO Worlds Review - IGN". IGN. 16 March 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ deAlessandri, Marie (15 March 2018). "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at forefront of BAFTA Games Awards nominations". MCV. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
- ^ Makedonski, Brett (12 April 2018). "BAFTA names What Remains of Edith Finch its best game of 2017". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2018.