Lego Friends (2013 video game)

Lego Friends is a Lego-themed life simulation video game developed by Hellbent Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game was first released for Nintendo 3DS systems on 12 November 2013, and for Nintendo DS systems on 8 April 2014.[1] The game was later ported to and released for iOS devices on 31 July 2014.[2] The game is based on the Lego Friends theme of the same name and adapts many of the characters and settings from it.

Lego Friends
Cover art for Lego Friends
Developer(s)Hellbent Games
Publisher(s)Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Platform(s)
ReleaseNintendo 3DS
  • NA: 12 November 2013
  • AU: 27 November 2013
  • EU: 29 November 2013
Nintendo DS
  • NA: 8 April 2014
  • EU: 11 April 2014
iOS
  • WW: 31 July 2014
Genre(s)Life simulation
Mode(s)Single-player

Gameplay

Lego Friends' gameplay is different from that of previous Lego video games. Traditional platforming and combat is gone and levels have been replaced by one overworld (Heartlake City). Characters also assign various objectives to complete, which often involve puzzle solving and engaging in minigames. Completing these objectives will grant additional customization options along with a boost in the player's "friendship level" with other characters.

Story

In Lego Friends, the player visits her cousin Olivia over the summer at Heartlake City. During her stay, she helps Olivia and her friends out at different locations such as the local high school, pet salon, and park.

Reception
Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic43/100[3]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Nintendo Life2/10[4]
Common Sense Media[5]

All versions of Lego Friends have received mixed to negative reviews. The game retains an aggregated score of 43/100, based on four critic reviews, on Metacritic, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[3] Nintendo Life editor Lee Meyer gave the game a score of 2/10, and criticized the gameplay for being too simplistic and repetitive.[4] Common Sense Media editor Chad Sapieha gave the game five out of five stars and enjoyed its diverse nature from other Lego games and appreciated how "the young protagonists are good role models for girls".[5]

References
  1. "LEGO Friends Now Available for Nintendo DS!". Gamesutra.com. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
  2. "WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES, AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE LEGO® FRIENDS Available on the App Store". Gamesutra.com. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  3. "LEGO Friends for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  4. Meyer, Lee (30 January 2014). "LEGO Friends Review - 3DS". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
  5. Chad Sapieha (12 November 2013). "Lego Friends Game Review". Commonsensemedia.org. Retrieved 8 December 2016.
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