Our best Lego video games are guaranteed to take you on a whirlwind tour of the terrific brick-filled virtual universes that are packed in the form of addictive games. The construction toys introduced by Lego more than fifty years ago have played a vital part in most of our childhood years.
It is only obvious then that watching the colorful bricks come alive in the virtual space is an exciting experience to say the least. And being able to control superheroes and other popular characters in these Lego worlds is the icing on the cake for any fan. All the games listed below feature simple yet decent visuals, but are characterized by their quirky gameplay which adds the trademark Lego flavor to them. Here’s the few that we’ve chosen to enter this list.
1 – Lego Universe:
Available for the PC and Mac, Lego Universe is an MMOG which comes to pass in an alternate universe inhabited by Lego minifigures. Kicking in a full-blown original narrative, this game offers tons of options for creating and building stuff as well as for going on quests and socializing. Sadly enough, the servers of this game are slated to go down on January 31, 2012, but it still deserves a place in our list of Lego video games owing to the brilliant MMO madness that’s stuffed into it.
2 – Lego Rock Band:
Few games have managed to match the popularity of Rock Band titles which so easily, let you live your rockstar dreams on your consoles. And adding a twist to this entire experience doesn’t hurt at all, which is why Lego Rock Band has struck a chord with many a gamer. The traditional Rock Band gameplay receives a Lego twist, with certain elements that are incorporated within the game. Throughout the campaign, players can earn objects that can be used to customize their Lego avatars, decorate their Rock Dens’ or buy new staff.
3 – Lego Pirates of the Caribbean The Video Game:
Fans of the movie franchise simply can’t miss out on this one. Spanning the stories of all four flicks, this game takes you on a Lego-style pirate adventure that’s hard to get your minds off. It makes use of the same two player drop in drop out co-op mechanics that are found in all other Lego titles, while also supporting two player split-screen. This title can be purchased now for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, 3DS as well as PC.
4 – Lego Indiana Jones The Original Adventures:
Jumping on the bandwagon of the best Lego videos games is this 2008 offering that had some really engrossing gameplay treats up its sleeves. Now, a sequel might have come after this, but we sincerely admire the first game more than its successor. Combining trademark Lego humor with the sprawling escapades of our beloved archaeologist was an experience that just had to click with fans. Its Wii version is particularly fun to play due to its smooth motion controls.
5 – Lego Battles Ninjago:
A Nintendo DS exclusive, this title makes its way into our list of the best Lego video games riding solely on its gameplay. While its visuals don’t quite manage to grab your attention, this offering cooks up quite an appeal by merging RTS elements with the Lego essence. Single-player as well as multiplayer scenarios can be explored in Lego Battles Ninjago.
6 – Lego Harry Potter Years 5 – 7:
There’s so much to explore in this game that it’s near impossible to let go of your controllers. The humorous cutscenes are definitely bound to tickle your funny bones, and with so many nicely crafted missions, Lego Harry Potter Years 5 – 7 promises some splendid gameplay treats. Throughout this title, you can craft potions, cast spells and do pretty much everything that the non-Lego Harry Potter games let you do, all this while basking in the Lego spirit. Apart from the multiple platforms for which it retails currently, this game is also set to receive a PS Vita port upon the device’s launch.
7 – Lego Batman The Videogame:
Over the years, Batman has managed to grab so much popularity that it’s just impossible to ignore anything related to this superhero. But the announcement of a Lego game featuring the dark knight initially made fans apprehensive about the departure from his ice cold image. However, the game was handled so well by Traveller’s Tales that it turned out to be quite a hit. Lego Batman: The Videogame makes it into our roster of Lego video games owing to its incredible puzzle-filled offerings which are boosted by the various character abilities.
8 – Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga:
First of all, merging Star Wars with Lego is an idea which deserves all the lauding it gets. Now, the reason this game makes the cut above the other three is simply because of the heaps of content it has on offer. Fans of Star Wars or not, any gamer can jump into this pool of inter-galactic mayhem and come out startled. Unlockable characters, hidden locations and the rollicking two-player co-op feature are some of the things that’ll keep you hooked on to your systems for hours.
So, that was our list of the best Lego video games. Whether, you play these titles on consoles or handhelds, or even PCs, they are bound to excite you with their ‘brickly’ offerings.