The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game similar games & best alternatives

The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game

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

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • 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
Things to keep in mind
  • 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

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The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game: 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.

Why this game works

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