Lego Horizon Adventures

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Lego Horizon Adventures

Guerrilla Games

PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo SwitchPremium

Health Score

GOOD

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About This Game

Super Review

Lego Horizon Adventures is a good-rated action-adventure game encouraging teamwork through puzzles and robot battles, suitable for kids ages 6-16. It shines in creative character customization and cooperative play, though parents should be aware of mild cartoon violence and managing online interactions for younger players.

Super Review

Parent verdict

Lego Horizon Adventures earns a "Good" health score as a family-friendly adventure that blends exploration and combat with a focus on teamwork and creativity. Its premium business model ensures no hidden costs or addictive monetization. While the game features mild cartoon violence against robots, and online co-op requires parental awareness, it's a solid choice for families seeking a lighthearted, cooperative experience. It works best for players who enjoy solving puzzles together and customizing their heroes.

What players actually do

Players traverse colorful environments, using puzzle-solving to overcome obstacles and progress through the story, exercising logical thinking and environmental awareness.
Players engage in combat against various robotic creatures, requiring them to strategize and cooperate (in co-op) to defeat foes and protect their team.
Players creatively customize their characters and build structures, fostering imagination and allowing for personal expression within the game world.

Where it shines

The game strongly encourages teamwork and cooperation, especially in its multiplayer modes, where players must work together to solve puzzles and overcome challenges.
Creative character customization and the ability to build within the game foster imaginative play and allow players to express their individuality and problem-solving skills.

Parent watch-outs

The game features mild cartoon violence against robotic creatures, which, while not graphic, involves hitting and destroying these opponents.
Online co-op modes introduce potential social risks, as players may interact with others they don't know, requiring oversight of who players team up with.

Family rules worth setting

Limit online play to co-op with known friends or family members, and discuss safe online interactions.
Establish clear time limits for play sessions, especially for cooperative modes where players might feel pressure to continue playing with others.

Talk about this

Discuss the importance of good sportsmanship and effective communication when playing cooperatively with others, both online and locally.
Talk about the choices players make when customizing characters and how creativity can enhance their gameplay experience.

Play style

This is a pick-up-and-play adventure with a steady rhythm of exploration, light combat, and puzzle-solving. Difficulty is generally accessible, though some co-op objectives might introduce minor time pressure. It's designed for both solo and cooperative play, with split-screen and online co-op options. Younger players might occasionally need help with complex puzzles or coordinating strategy in more challenging combat encounters, benefiting from an older co-player's guidance.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

3/5

Pro-Social

4/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

1/5

Content Intensity

1/5

Why this rating

Educational Value

2/5

The game has some educational value, primarily through problem-solving elements in puzzles. However, it doesn't aim to impart specific academic knowledge, resulting in a moderate score of 2.

Addictive Monetization

0/5

As a premium game with no indicated in-app purchases or loot boxes, there are no addictive monetization tactics present. This makes it a straightforward purchase without ongoing financial pressure, leading to a score of 0.

Pro-Social

4/5

Lego Horizon Adventures strongly emphasizes teamwork and cooperation, particularly in its co-op modes where players must work together. This focus on shared objectives and mutual support earns it a high pro-social score of 4.

Creativity

3/5

The game encourages creativity through character customization and building elements within the game world. Players have opportunities to express themselves and design aspects of their experience, justifying a score of 3.