LEGO 2K Player Review

Become the king of the road (and constructions) thanks to LEGO 2K Drive

There is no doubt that the LEGO universe has grown enormously in recent years. Not only with the variety of collections available to assemble and create, but also because of its foray into the world of video games, where its presence has been recurrent during the last generations of consoles. And although in most cases we have enjoyed adventures based on well-known films and series, we have also seen these blocks appear in other types of proposals. In 2019 we saw how LEGO entered the field of driving thanks to a Forza Horizon 4 DLCbut now he does it with his own game as it is Lego 2K player. Are you ready to step on the accelerator?

Drive to the top

2K and Visual concepts They are responsible for making us experience fast runs with these well-known pieces. In LEGO 2K Drive, they will intertwine theirs unbridled championships with a style very similar to that seen in the Mario Kart saga with elements of exploration thanks to its vast open world. A very successful combination that is completed with mini-games, vehicle customization and other qualities that will keep us glued to the controller for hours.

Although, as we mentioned, there are several game modesThe main one is undoubtedly the story mode. In this aspect, we will control a novice pilot who has a goal between his eyebrows: participate in the Celestial Cup. Of course, reaching this championship will not be easy. Basically because he’s in heaven (literally), and to qualify for a spot in those races, first we will have to win a series of Grand Prix scattered throughout Bloquelandia, the world that makes up LEGO 2K Drive. In addition, we will have our own enemy called Sombra Negra, which will hinder us in our personal mission to be the best pilot in the world.

Full speed tasks

In Bloquelandia we will have many things to entertain us. Of course we will have The main claim concerns the races, although sometimes we will need a certain level of experience to qualify for them.

To get this experience we will have no choice but to shop citizens and events that will be scattered around the stage. Far from being a nuisance, the truth is that They add variety to the game, as they are very crazy tests that are completely out of the way that we will see in races. We will have to do jobs like picking mushrooms in a garden with our quad, make a course by jumping on the roofs of farms, or pick up some little blue pigs lost by mapping, to give several examples.

Through cement, earth and water

Without a doubt, LEGO 2K Drive is Designed so the whole family can enjoy the ride. We see this directly in the control of our vehicles, completely arcade and without obstacles when it comes to moving where we want. Our means of transport will instantly transform into another vehicle depending on the terrain you are walking on. On the asphalt it will be a racing car (or something similar), if we enter the middle of the field, our car will become a way “off road“like a quad, and if we dive into the water, we will put the wheels aside to drive a motorboat.

This dynamism makes the experience is very dynamic and direct. In addition, as in any other LEGO game, if we crash into objects such as trees, fences and derivatives, they will break into a thousand pieces, without penalizing us in any way. All this to encourage the little ones in the house to walk through its colorful areas with almost no resistance. And if we want to play with them, we can do it thanks to the local cooperative mode activated.

Always pay attention to the rearview mirror

Already talking about the races themselves as such, the references that Visual Concept used for their game are clear. Each circuit will be a constant fight for the coveted top prize, and to qualify for the podium, we will have to use all the enhancers that we will find on the road. There will be everything from rockets, thrusters, webs to annoy the runner behind us, and even other types of objects like a teleport if we are in the last positions. all that with that “rubber effect” which will not allow us at any time to overthrow the rest of the pilots. In fact, we will even have different trips like the game starring Nintendo’s plumber and his friends.

As in other similar proposals, also in LEGO 2K Drive we will have a turbo which will be crucial in almost every race. This extra propulsion will recharge as we drive, although it will recharge much faster if we drift correctly through curves. It is not necessary to use the turbo after a skid as is the case in Mario Kart or Crash Team Racing, but to always have an additional boost the title requires you to take the tracks well.

Piece by piece, block by block

Honestly, the whole conglomerate that makes up its story mode, as well as this type of races depicted, seems like a lot of fun to me. It is true that it does not innovate much compared to other similar competitors, but just running around with LEGO pieces gets a lot of attention. Also, if we want to complete 100% of the game, it can easily take us 25-30 hours, More than enough for a title of this nature. And this range of hours can be infinite if we stop creating our own vehicles, of course…

What would a LEGO game be without the ability to build our own cars? In LEGO 2K Drive we will be able to do it and we will have a wide range of parts to assemble the vehicle of our dreams. Also, yesAccording to our invention, it will have different attributes in terms of speed, maneuverability, robustness or acceleration, we will therefore have to plan well the conduct that suits us. One thing missing which I hope will become more integrated over time is that your creations cannot be shared with the rest of the community of players. Or at least I haven’t seen it available.

Cash or card?

Of course, the most controversial thing about LEGO 2K Drive comes next, and it has to do with your in-game store. If our imagination is limited or if we don’t want to waste hours creating vehicles, We can directly buy the pre-made cars, figures and accessories that are for sale. The problem with this store “Stakes” It’s that the prices with the in-game currency are excessive, and each object costs an arm and a leg. But always we can buy game coins with real money, and here is the real problem. It is camouflaged, and it is true that it is not necessary to make purchases to enjoy the game, but the temptation to buy new cars is very present. Especially when some of these vehicles are part of real collections or are really ingenious.

Beyond these described controversies, the pleasure increases thanks to the rest of the variants and mini-games. There is an online mode which is also cross-play with other platforms, We can directly participate in championships without going through the open world of Blockland, and even enjoy a horde mode where revise the basis of squared extraterrestrial skids. Some very well done additions that perfectly complement the described story mode.

Grid beauty!

Speaking of the audiovisual aspect, it is worth noting the work that Visual Concept has done with its game. Every corner of the scene harbors some kind of small detail, secret or object to be exploded. Everything has an aura of good vibes thanks to its colorful backdrops and references to actual LEGO kits from other collections are still present. It’s true that there is some popping when there are a lot of objects on the screen, but that’s nothing that tarnishes the driving experience of the game. we will have good dubbing and localization in our language, much appreciated things.

The playable part does not decline either, and driving with any type of vehicle is fine and stable. We will never notice him doing strange things in the corners or he will play tricks on us at key times. To put a negative connotation, there are times when there are so many objects, pilots and power-ups on the stage that it will be difficult to keep track of our pilot. But hey, beyond the chaos of rooms, tiles and blocks, the rest is a player’s delight.

Conclusion of the LEGO 2K player

Visual Concept and 2K offer us a catchy title with all the fun offered by LEGO pieces. On this occasion, we will pilot different types of vehicles to experience arcade races in the purest Mario Kart style. If the intensity of its circuits is not enough for us, we can always explore the huge open world that makes up Bloquelandia, with many hilarious events to complete.

LEGO 2K Drive is a complete experience. Not only for its story mode, but for the other variants such as its online play with function cross play or the mini-games available. The worst may be the in-game store, with high prices on the most original vehicles, or even with the possibility of buying in-game parts with real money. It does not condition the game at all, but it tarnishes the final result a little. Luckily, we’ll always have the ability to make our own creations, an “eat for hours” set with infinite duration where the limits are set by your own imagination.