Lego Builder&s;s Journey

Lego Builder&s;s Journey

June 22, 2021

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A story about play, connections and adventure. Step through levels brick by brick with puzzles that sometimes ask us to follow the instructions… and sometimes to be creative and break the rules. Builder’s Journey is a poetic puzzle that takes place in a LEGO® brick world, brought to life with …

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78.2

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Critic Reviews (25)

Adam Pavlacka Worth Playing Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"Straddling the line between art piece and puzzle game, LEGO Builder&s;s Journey is an experience that focuses on the creativity of play above all else. Kids or adults, Builder&s;s Journey is something that anyone can play. Everyone who does play …"

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Alistair Jones PC Gamer Jun 2021
79.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

20.0

"A lifelike and heartfelt celebration of a beloved toy that overreaches in later levels."

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Chris O&s;Connor Impulsegamer Jun 2021
82.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Given the price this is sitting at… I don’t know if I can really recommend it. I really need to qualify that though because I think it is absolutely a worthwhile experience, it’s fantastic story telling with stunning visuals. But …"

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Claire Ferrin cublikefoot Jun 2021
80.0 /100

"LEGO Builder’s Journey may be a short experience at just 1.5 hours, but it is a fun and engaging one for that time and also manages to tell a proper story. An easy recommendation for LEGO fans."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

30.0

"LEGO Builder’s Journey is a very relaxing puzzler with some cool concepts and ideas. The game is incredibly serene, as its peaceful tunes and minimalist design are quite relaxing. The integration of ray tracing and Nvidia DLSS make for a …"

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Ersin Kılıç Merlin&s;in Kazanı Jun 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

35.0

"Lego Builder&s;s Journey is a small but fun game to play. If you are looking for a puzzle game that will not be too tiring to distract your mind, I recommend you to try it."

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Ewan Roxburgh Press Start Jun 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"LEGO Builder&s;s Journey is a spectacular, absolutely gorgeous puzzle-platformer, with a surprisingly touching story the explores parenthood and creativity in a delightfully minimalist way. Stunning aesthetics enhanced by ray-tracing and DLSS combine with a soundtrack that amounts to one of …"

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Gianni Molinaro Gameblog Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"LEGO Builder&s;s Journey is an amazing experience, even more for players who own a computer that can handle Ray-Tracing. It&s;s simple, efficient, charming and it even if it&s;s short and has a few issues, can please anyone, child or adult."

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Graham Banas Push Square Jun 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

45.0

"Ultimately, the biggest obstacle for the game might be its price. $19.99 for this experience feels like a lot, even if everything being offered is perfectly pleasant. The story mode is nice, but not necessarily worth a replay. Creative mode …"

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Jaz Sagoo COGconnected Jun 2021
74.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"LEGO Builder’s Journey is a comfortable yet original experience that separates itself from many currently available titles. Fans of the brand will be enamored by the presentation and how the gameplay captures the tactility of the toys. Unfortunately, puzzles are …"

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Jun 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"However, the name LEGO also runs the risk of obscuring this quietly beautiful adventure, simply due to the type of game we&s;d generally associate with the brand. This is a wonderful game that is likely to hit a little deeper …"

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Jon Clarke DayOne Jun 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

80.0

"A Builders Journey does a lot of things right throughout it’s short playtime, with gorgeously designed levels and imaginative puzzle design through to its themes of play and creativity – and the often unwanted responsibilities that can interrupt it. It …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jun 2021
83.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

92.0

"The first thought people tend to have with a LEGO title is an action-oriented romp you can casually enjoy on your own or, even better, with a friend..."

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Kate Gray Nintendo Life Jun 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Throughout LEGO Builder&s;s Journey, we found that the aim of the game was to make you feel like a kid - whether or not you are one. Getting back in touch with the pre-manual-following version of yourself is a delight, …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

60.0

"If anything else, Lego Builder’s Journey proves that you don’t need to tie the Lego brand to a third-party license in order to craft a successful game. It shows that there are no limits to what you can create with …"

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Marc-Antoine Bergeron Cote Geeks &a; Com Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

20.0

"LEGO Builder&s;s Journey is pretty much a straight port of the iOS game. It replicates the feeling of building LEGOs in a very impressive way and this is exactly what we were expecting. However, we wish the game had some …"

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Mary Billington Video Chums Jun 2021
70.0 /100

"Lego Builder&s;s Journey presents a challenging and attractive puzzler that you&s;ll keep coming back to although you won&s;t be at it long as it&s;ll be over well before you&s;d hope it would be. Plus, it lacks replay value and hints …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"The simplicity of Lego Builder&s;s Journey is exactly why it&s;s the most faithful Lego game of all outside actually putting physical bricks together. A smartly put together little story puzzler that showcases the power of creative thinking and play that …"

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Paula Moore LadiesGamers.com Jun 2021
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"LEGO Builder’s Journey is a well thought out puzzle game, with a wonderful art style. It is an absolute delight to play. It is aimed at all fans of LEGO but it has a really grown up puzzle feel to …"

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Rahul Majumdar TechQuila Jun 2021
88.0 /100

"The PC version of LEGO Builder&s;s Journey is a great port that takes advantage of next-gen visual features to make a pretty game even prettier. Even if you don&s;t have the best hardware to take advantage of its newfound beauty, …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Jun 2021
70.0 /100

"Its challenging puzzles and fiddly controls make it something more suited to older players, but those of all ages will find delight in its colourful and downright charming visuals. If nothing else, it makes me keen to see what Light …"

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Rob Gordon Screen Rant Jun 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

48.0

"LEGO Builder&s;s Journey is an absolute delight overall. With wonderful design choices and a truly calming atmosphere, it&s;s a moment of relaxation that puzzle fans will enjoy. Its simplicity may be a doubled-edge sword at times, but this is exactly …"

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Shane Boyle Hey Poor Player Jun 2021
90.0 /100

"LEGO Builder’s Journey is an experience I can’t help but recommend, both to fans of puzzle games and anyone who enjoys a slower, more thoughtful experience. Going into LEGO Builder’s Journey, I couldn’t help but wonder where the “Journey” element …"

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Tyler Treese PlayStation LifeStyle Jun 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

31.0

"The Lego Builder’s Journey PS5 port keeps the whimsical charm of the base game, even if it’s not the best-looking or playing version of it."

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Jun 2021
60.0 /100

"Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled."

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