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Little heroes, big stories: the evolution of Lego minifigures
by Ramon Schneider
Lego fans can look forward to three exciting games with the colourful blocks
6.9.2025
Translation: machine translated
Co-author: Domagoj Belancic
When a new Lego game is launched, Batman is never far away. In addition to "Legacy of the Dark Knight", my colleague Domagoj and I have tested two other Lego games that whet the appetite for more.
Colleague Domagoj and I have been gaming our way through the colourful world of Lego blocks at Gamescom. We were able to test three titles in advance - and for the most part, we are thrilled. The best thing is that you don't have to wait long for the titles yourself - at least not for all of them.
Michelle plays «Lego Voyagers»: a little too cosy co-op game
This new Lego spin-off is a cosy co-op game. In a lovingly designed Lego world, we are two little Lego bricks tumbling around. We help each other to cross obstacles and discover the Lego world. Sometimes we have to build a bridge with bricks lying around, or a staircase - sometimes it's enough to balance over bricks.
The controls are limited to two buttons on the controller: roll forwards and jump. In combination, I can also glide forwards. This makes the gameplay clear, but by no means easy. To move stones, I have to jump on them properly. I don't always manage to stack the bricks correctly or cross the bridge without falling off straight away.
Overall, the game progresses at a very leisurely pace and doesn't present any huge challenges, at least in the early stages. I can't die. If I fall too deep somewhere or drown in the water, I simply respawn in a similar place. The focus is therefore on cosy get-togethers and exploring the world. The details are beautifully designed: from fluttering butterflies and rushing waterfalls to blossoming trees and meadow landscapes - all in typical Lego style.
After playing the game, I fear that it could quickly become too monotonous and boring for me. However, I think it's the perfect introduction to the world of co-op games for children.
When: 15 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch(-2 compatible)
Michelle plays «Lego Party»: Building block fun online and offline
This new party game is licensed by Lego but made by SMG Studio, an independent development studio in Australia. The game throws me into the setting of a colourful game show including presenters. There is an endless amount to discover. The fact that the idea is stolen from «Mario Party» doesn't detract from the fun of the game.
As with «Mario Party», I choose one of various digital board games from a hot air balloon - and compete against up to three friends. The aim is to collect as many golden Lego bricks as possible (at «Mario Party» these are golden stars). I can do this by collecting Lego coins on the game board, for example, which I use to buy the golden bricks in the right place on the game board.
In between, I win one or two mini-games - or steal my fellow players' hard-won Lego bricks in passing. The four of us decide democratically which mini-game to play in each round. From space travel to car racing, pretty much everything is included.
About 100 minifigures, which actually exist at Lego, serve as play figures. From a zombie to a figure in a fox costume to a pizza mascot, everything is included. I find the typical Lego humour not only here, but also in the animations, cutscenes and possibilities in the game. References to other games and films are never neglected. My favourite example: a chicken on the head of a Lego figure alludes to a scene from the series «F.R.I.E.N.D.S».
During the demo, I also get one or two random facts about the game. For example, the voice of the Lego presenter, Misty Lee, is also the voice of the female Clicker from the video game «The Last Of Us». And for those who like to spend their time putting Lego figures together: All the creatures and games that appear can be recreated. Simply take a screenshot and get started.
The short round of «Lego Party» lasted 45 minutes and definitely left me wanting more. I'm already completely out of my Lego mind!
When: 30 September
Where: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch(-2 compatible)
Domagoj plays «Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight»: the ultimate Batman game
At Gamescom Opening Night Live, publisher WB Games announced a new Lego game featuring the legendary Batman in collaboration with developer studio TT Games. I was able to play the colourful action adventure shortly afterwards. This much in advance: Batman fans should definitely make a note of this title.
I'm a little concerned about the content of the rather empty-looking open world. There's not much going on in the demo. A robbery here, a collectable item there and a car race in between. It's all pretty unspectacular open-world fodder - but there are still at least a few months to go until the release.
I can't wait to see what storylines, ideas and gameplay mechanics TT Games will incorporate into their «ultimate» version of a Batman game. The foundation for a real hit is definitely there.
When: sometime in 2026
Where: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2
Header image: Lego
In my world, Super Mario chases Stormtroopers with a unicorn and Harley Quinn mixes cocktails for Eddie and Peter at the beach bar. Wherever I can live out my creativity, my fingers tingle. Or maybe it's because nothing flows through my veins but chocolate, glitter and coffee.
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