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The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2017

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Quick resume

Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game! Play as your favorite ninjas to defend Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running and high-jumping, and battle foes to rank up and upgrade the ninja's combat skills.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Shooter, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Fun and accessible combat system
    • Open hub worlds for exploration
    • Character customization and upgrades
    • Local co-op and multiplayer modes
    • Faithful to ninjago theme and humor

    Cons

    • Short game length and low replay value
    • Technical issues and crashes reported
    • Some players find price high for content
    • Lack of vehicles and some traditional lego features
    • Story and cutscenes can be unskippable and repetitive

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Continuation, Survival.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players can explore open hub worlds and choose how to approach combat and exploration, but the game follows a set story and level progression."

    • Competence
      3

      "Combat system with combos and skill upgrades provides a moderate challenge and feedback on player performance."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes multiplayer battle arenas with PvP modes, but mostly focused on single player or local co-op without ranked competition."

    • Continuation
      -1

      "Game is relatively short and some players report low replay value after 100% completion."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports local split-screen co-op play and multiplayer battle modes encouraging teamwork."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Character customization with mix-and-match parts and skill upgrades allows creative expression within set parameters."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions are balanced and cooperative; no evidence of dominance or power imposition over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a fun, light-hearted escape with humor and fantasy ninja action."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment, often with children or family, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Players can try different combat combos, skills, and character builds, though within a structured game world."

    • Exploration
      3

      "Open hub worlds encourage discovery of collectibles, secrets, and new areas."

    • Expression
      3

      "Customization of characters with unlocked body parts and weapons supports self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Strong fantasy theme with ninja powers, elemental abilities, and imaginative LEGO world."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and family play through co-op and shared experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Skill upgrades and combat mastery provide learning and personal development opportunities."

    • Health
      -5

      "Typical sedentary video game play with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration; not designed for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Local co-op play fosters social bonding and shared experience, but no deep emotional connections described."

    • Leadership
      -3

      "Players mostly participate collaboratively or individually without leading or managing others."

    • Progression
      4

      "Collecting characters, unlocking skills, and earning gold bricks provide clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Generally light-hearted and fun gameplay with some tension in combat but overall relaxing."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Colorful visuals, sound effects, and combo animations provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

    • Status
      1

      "Some recognition through achievements and character unlocks, but no strong social status focus."

    • Story
      3

      "Narrative follows the LEGO Ninjago movie with additional content and character interactions."

    • Strategy
      2

      "Combat requires some tactical thinking with combos and enemy types, but overall accessible."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some excitement from combat and boss fights, but generally low risk and family-friendly."

    • Value
      -2

      "Mixed opinions on price; some feel it is overpriced for content, recommending purchase on sale."

    • Violence
      2

      "Combat involves fighting enemies with martial arts moves, but cartoonish and non-gory."

    • Survival
      -2

      "No significant survival mechanics; gameplay is stable and forgiving."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026