Whatever the future holds, Lego 2K Drive is already a complete package--a raucous arcade racer that marries elements of open-world racing and kart racing and wraps it all in a bright, playful Lego package. It has enough real racing bona fides to satisfy adults, but the most pleasant surprise is how its combination of humor, explosive action, and robust building tools will make you feel like a kid again.
LEGO 2K Drive is, to use a LEGO classic, awesome. The automatic morphing between vehicles is a stroke of genius - keeping races varied and entertaining. Each track offers a new challenge, and the various hubs of Bricklandia are certain to keep you busy for hours on end, all whilst honing your skills at the same time. LEGO 2K Drive is a classic in the making. Visual Concepts have cruised along the track to victory.
Bricklandia is a wonderful setting to explore, and it’s clear that the level designers in particular have gone all out in dreaming up the most playful LEGO world they could imagine. Decent kart racing and an abundance of the goofy sense of humour that’s become a defining aspect of LEGO media bring said world to life, and the car building tools introduce an unexpected amount of depth for dedicated builders. Monetisation and open-world fatigue hold 2K Drive back from greatness, but for kids of all ages with some time to kill, it’s a lot of fun.
A highly enjoyable and delightfully chaotic racer is drowned in open-world mush that does little to enhance the core point of Lego 2K Drive. Nothing’s truly awful about that side of it, but it does drag down the fun levels of the racing itself.
LEGO 2K Drive is not at the level of a LEGO game, it feels very empty and boring after a few hours. The sound and graphics could be better, also not one of all the technology of the PS5 in a correct way. It does not feel like an original game, the most valuable thing about the game is the multiplayer mode but it is not enough to cover up all the bad things that the game has.
Pleasantly surprised with Lego 2K Drive!
My son loves all the Lego games but this is the first one I really got into. The ingenuity that went into the game continues to impress me, how the maps are laid out and how the vehicles are constantly transforming depending on the terrain. Very fun to play!
It’s safe to say that 2K and Visual Concepts have hit the ball out of the park with LEGO 2K Drive. We haven’t had this much fun with an open world racing game since Forza Horizon
LEGO 2K Drive is a great way to spend some time until the next Mario Kart arrives, putting the license to good use while also delivering an immersive and fun to explore world for a wide range of ages. Without it´s abysmal microtransactions and a little more creative track design, it could have been great instead just good.
Can't say I'm a massive fun of this game but I got it for free on PS Plus so I can't really complain. The first question to be asked in any racing game, before discussing graphics, sound, options etc is simply, 'is the actual feel of the driving/racing any good?' And unfortunately the answer here is, not really. It isn't terrible per se, but the mechanics aren't anything special and actually similar to some mobile racing games. Drifting is awkward and the steering isn't that responsive. They are well below the standards set by genre-leading staples such as the Mario Kart series. Other than that, there is an obvious rubber-banding effect applied, especially towards the end of a race, and I routinely found myself losing until the last lap and then coming back from behind to win. The graphics are average and the sound is what it is. Another thing to point out is that this isn't just a 'child-friendly' game - no, this game is specifically AIMED at children. So most adults will find it cheesy and not a very meaningful experience or challenge. As for the microtransactions that everybody is complaining about, yes they are there and they shouldn't be as this is a kids game, but I never buy any DLC in any game anyway, so I just ignored them. I played this for 2 or 3 hours because it was free but today I just bought The Crew Motorfest and oh my lordy lord...This is what a racing game is supposed to look and feel like, although I appreciate that's not a fair comparison. Would I buy this? No. Would I recommend playing this for free if you have nothing else to play? Yes, but barely, but not for long, as there's ALWAYS something else to play in the subscription-based era of gaming that we're living in. Would I give this to my kids to play to shut them up? No, because I don't have any kids which is why I can game so much! Hooray!
SummaryWelcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGO® driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wild racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!
In LEGO 2K Drive, your awesome transforming vehicle gives you the freedom to speed seamlessly across riveting racetracks, off-road terr...