LEGO 2K Drive Analysis – Xbox Zone

From the hand of Visual concepts and from 2K comes a new chapter in the Lego saga. We’re moving away from platformers, one of their favorite genres, even though they’ve pretty much played them all. And now these toys are entering the genre of racing, especially Mario Kart type games. Are you ready to travel the world of Lego in this Xbox Series X review? Well, put on your helmet and get in the car, we take off.

Karts, a timeless classic of video games

Mario Kart marked a before and after in the racing games of the 90s of the last century. The casual touch, drifts, and use of objects to benefit or harm the rest of the racers laid the foundation for a new genre beyond racing games.

This formula which grants a playability of 10 and an incomparable pleasure, adapted to many sagas and endures to this day. The use of turbos, items, shortcuts and the later addition of using different vehicles depending on the surface brought a new perspective to the races. 2K Lego player takes this already classic formula, adding the context of Lego toys and very interesting game modes. Even if we remember that these pretty toys had already flirted with the genre in the already distant Lego racers20 years ago!.

Currently, the kings of the generation were Crash Team Racing nitro fueled y The Sonic Racing team. Although we remember that this genre has also been exploited with other well-known character games such as Paw Patrol, SpongeBob, Garfield or the most recent Disney Speed ​​Storm and the future Smurfs Kart.

A story mode with many hours in advance

The main objective of the story mode will be to win the Celestial Cup, the greatest of all trophies. For that We will evolve in an open world in order to gain experience, level up, win races of increasing levels and launch ourselves for the long-awaited trophy that will make us champions of Blockland.

This mode has great similarities with Forza Horizon. And it is that, in addition to participating in races, we can take on different tasks helping characters to find objects or people, participating in challenges (time challenges to achieve objectives, collect objects/characters or take a route in a certain way) and location of objects. It worked to keep us hooked on the Playgroung Games classic and it works the same in this game. We will be able to chain the different tasks and the hours will fly away making us have a good time while we try to beat our own record and do it better and better.

Moreover, if we remember the tearing of the posters of Forza Horizona similar task is also repeated here. We will have to locate different types of collectibles throughout the setting. Task, which will also provide us with many hours at the controls of our Lego character.

The other game modes of LEGO 2K Drive, the workshop and the shop

To the hilarious story mode, we must add some already classic modes in this type of game. Race, championship or mini-games. The best thing about the game is the local multiplayer option, using split screen for two players. and, of course, online mode with up to 6 players online. The online mode accepts cross-play with all platforms, so it seems difficult that we can’t find a game in which to show off our skills and our own vehicles.

And it is that LEGO 2K Drive has a workshop in which piece by piece of Lego we will manufacture our own vehicles, with our own designs, in colors, shapes, stickers and other decorations. Cosmetics can be unlocked from completed missions or purchased from the store with money collected by completing all sorts of tasks, errands, and more. The most passionate about these toys will be able to devote hours to their dreams in the form of Lego vehicles.

These graphics are not toys

Graphically it is a real treat. The game It runs at an incredibly solid 60fps with no noticeable dips, and when there are, it’s not particularly distracting or noticeable. Added to this is a 4k resolution, which gives the game an enviable look. The cities are rich in detail and will make us smile with their designs. Special mention for the water sports, which are really impressive and almost reaches the “upper” level, established by sea ​​of ​​thieves.

The “toy” component means that every collision or impact with small/medium objects results in the thing being knocked over by a bunch of Lego pieces. Visually the effect is great and gives a color and a touch of this well-known toy brand.

Graphically, we can only oppose a slight shattering in textures and, although less noticeable, also in some objects/scenes. And this little bug where we see it the most is in the presentation cutscenes before a race. Despite this, it does not cloud the gaming experience.

LEGO 2K Drive, gameplay for everyone

The gaming controls allow up to four different configurations to suit all tastes and also respond perfectly. This is not trivial, since taking a curve over time, skidding or using enhancers, requires a good response or risk sinking the gameplay of a title of this kind. It has the use of enhancement and skid items as the maximum base to achieve a good result.

It is true that the races do not have an excessively high level of difficulty. However, the challenges, which have up to 3 categories (bronze, silver and gold) will cost us a lot to get them to gold and even silver level. For this reason, the little ones can enjoy the title without any problem, but the older ones will also have a challenge in front of them, if they intend to get gold in the challenges.

Excellent Spanish dubbing!!

On the sound side, the title also shines with its own light. Although the musical section goes largely unnoticed, with instrumental compositions with a relaxed touch and accompaniment function.

But, on the other hand, it should be noted the excellent dubbing, entirely in Spanish with a wide variety of voices and with high level actors. It also has texts in Spanish, specially adapted and with continuous nods to clearly Spanish expressions or characters. The sound effects are also of high quality: turbos, disassembly of parts, horns and engine noises are of a good standard.

LEGO 2K Player Conclusions

Lego player 2k It is an excellent game that guarantees fun for adults and children. The split-screen option is another incentive for parents and children or siblings who want to enjoy the experience together on the same console. Her

Its comprehensive story mode guarantees tons of fun and many hours to complete. Added to this are its other online and offline modes that complete the experience to make it the king of Kart games right now.

From Xbox Area we recommend the purchase, almost obligatory if you have children at home, or if you are a fan of the genre or of these toys, since we are facing a very neat and complete title.