Was it really the best idea to relocate the acclaimed Horizon franchise to the colorful LEGO world? Looking at the initial reviews, the verdict is rather sobering: instead of taking the Horizon universe to new heights, it seems that…LEGO Horizon Adventures“more of a detour into the swamp of mediocrity.”
While some PlayStation-focused magazines show mild enthusiasm, on platforms like Metacritic There's a general mood of skepticism. A large portion of the critics see the game as pleasant at best, but by no means a real hit. We've compiled some of the reviews that reflect the general sentiment – spoiler alert: enthusiasm is lukewarm.
LEGO Horizon Adventures is not for fans of the big franchise.
For example, there's MeuPlayStation, which is practically euphoric and 88 of 100 points The review emphasizes that the balance between fun and challenge is a real plus. The wide selection of opponents and equipment, as well as the accessibility for new players, are well received. "The cooperative gameplay prevents the game from becoming monotonous, and the variety of characters and abilities ensures that nothing is repeated," The magazine writes, and it does sound quite optimistic. But even with this positive outlook, doubts remain: Can this really live up to the standards of a Horizon game?
He expresses himself in a somewhat more sober manner. New Game Network, which ranks the game in the solid mid-table and 70 of 100 points awards. While the faithful recreation of the machine world from the main series is praised, the short running time and the clear focus on a younger audience are noted critically. "A nice introduction for newcomers", it is said – but loyal fans of the series might rather shake their heads at this.
However, a real fiasco looks Graft, the LEGO Horizon Adventures with 40 of 100 points The reviewer not only criticizes the technical difficulties but also considers the game design chaotic and inconsistent. "Now that I've achieved Platinum, I can say with certainty that the game is in no way worth the price of a new AAA release," That's the sobering conclusion. A verdict that practically waves a red flag for Horizon fans. With a Metascore of only 68 and a price of 80 euros, a world full of contradictions collides here, making it difficult to justify a purchase.
Will the game find a loyal fan base after all? Probably more so on the Nintendo Switch, where the title is also being released – most hardcore Horizon fans will likely ignore "LEGO Horizon Adventures" when it officially launches on Thursday.
Who is the target audience for the game?
For me, Horizon means killing dinosaurs with great graphics, essentially a Monster Hunter-like gameplay principle.
For my daughter, games like Astrobot, Spyro, Crash or Minecraft are important, not Horizon with its dumpling-like appearance.
Another flop