Lego Battles: Ninjago Critic Reviews

An impressive replay value meets repetitive sounds, a humorous plot fights against an unforgiving handling. LEGO Ninjago definitely isn't quite polished as it could be, but for tacticians, it is very suitable.

Ninjago is a satisfying new addition to the LEGO universe.

LEGO Battles: Ninjago is meant to be an introductory RTS for young gamers.

Hellbent Games and TT Games have teamed up to provide one of the most solid real-time strategy experiences on the Nintendo DS in general.

A rigid Lego step in the right direction.

Basic graphics, basic strategy game. It's not bad, but it's not brilliant either.

A very easy RTS, better if enjoyed in multiplayer matches.

Lego Ninjago is an ideal RTS for an audience of beginners and kids. Several flaws undermine a product however able to amuse and entertain for a few days.

LEGO Battles: Ninjago will satisfy gamers looking for a change from LEGO's popular action-adventure titles and don't mind looking at shabby graphics.

Branching the Lego brand off into RTS territory is a good idea, and one that, at times, can be seen bearing some fruit. Unfortunately, there are just too many problems to make this game worth recommending. With a graphical overhaul and a few tweaks, this game might be able to briefly make the kids forget about their desires to catch all those Pokemon. However, like that space jet you attempted to construct when you were five, this game is probably better off forgotten.

In single and two-player Battle Mode, Lego Battles: Ninjago provides a simple, approachable RTS that can make for a fun, uncomplicated and challenging experience. However, the main adventure can be tedious and disappointing, level design is lacklustre and warrior classes lack enough variety to make for a rich and subtle strategic experience.

While the game can be quite enjoyable with patience and perseverance, the story premise is overdone and ridiculous, and Lego fans would be better off to play with the actual toy bricks.

Despite a good concept and the important brand, LEGO Battles: Ninjago is a RTS excessively lacking depth and visual quality even for the the little kids the game is obviously aimed to.

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