Bluey: The Videogame is a fantastic child-friendly endeavour. What's more, it'll appeal to fans of the franchise. Accordingly, if you are looking for a challenging game, this isn't for you. However, if you want a straightforward, fun, and colourful affair, then this ticks every box.
To sum up Bluey: The Videogame would be to say that a dad had a fun time playing this game with his kids. It may have been a short experience for us totaling up to a few hours for the story and all collectibles, but they certainly had a good time. Our main feedback comes down to the length and nitpicky details like repeated dialog and camera controls when playing with multiple people. Overall I can recommend this game for families of young kids (or fans of the show I suppose) that want to get together around their Xbox together for a few hours.
An absolute masterpiece in the world of first-person shooters. From the intense and gripping storyline to the adrenaline-pumping multiplayer experience, this game deserves a solid 10/10 **** single-player campaign is a rollercoaster of emotions, with a narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The characters are memorable, the plot is engaging, and the set pieces are nothing short of cinematic brilliance. The game's ability to blend intense action with moments of thought-provoking storytelling is **** multiplayer aspect is where it truly shines. The maps are well-designed, offering a perfect balance of strategic elements and chaotic firefights. The customization options for weapons and loadouts add a layer of depth, allowing players to tailor their experience to their playstyle. The introduction of the killstreak system revolutionized online gaming, adding an extra layer of excitement and reward for skilled players.Graphically, the game was ahead of its time when it was released, and even today, it holds up well. The attention to detail in both character models and environments is impressive. The sound design is exceptional, immersing players in the chaos of battle with realistic gun sounds and explosions.Overall, this experience is a timeless classic that set a benchmark for the FPS genre. It's a game that not only defined an era but continues to be celebrated by gamers worldwide. If you haven't experienced the thrill, you're missing out on one of the greatest gaming experiences of all time.
The technical hiccups and the lack of interaction in Bluey: The Videogame caused our four-player team to scream “awwww” in disappointment. But it’s testament to the game’s authenticity that they often wheeled away and played with something else in the world instead. From the art to the voice-acting to the painstaking recreation of the Bluey house: it’s all exactly as it should be.
The big question I asked myself when it came to writing a review was this: Is this just a low-effort cash grab, or is it worthy of the fantastic show? I’m pleased to say, I feel they’ve landed firmly in the latter camp. The usually impeccably imparted ‘lesson’ each episode of the show delivers arrives here in the game exactly where it should be, heart and warmth intact.
With the source material being so well known for its quality, it’s a shame Bluey: The Videogame is nowhere near as good in writing, gameplay, animation, or anything for that matter. Even with the target audience being young gamers or parents wanting their kids to try something they are familiar with, it’s hard to see many people finding joy here.
Wedged somewhere between Wi-Fi and The Wiggles as one of Australia’s greatest exports, Bluey has been a staggeringly successful animated series. Tens of billions of minutes of the show have been streamed into households in more than 60 countries, and the Heelers have subsequently been transformed into over 1,000 bits of merchandising tat. In an unfortunate turn of events, Bluey: The Videogame feels a lot like another forgettable piece of the latter, hovering somewhere between the countless toys and the tubes of licensed toothpaste. Low on innovation and high on what feels like contractual obligation, Bluey: The Videogame is really a low-effort mobile game masquerading as a mid-price console and PC product. It may absolutely look the part compared to the show itself, but with its assortment of shallow minigames rife with annoying bugs, frustrating controls, and a bafflingly brief runtime of a little over an hour, everywhere else it’s a dog’s breakfast.
I review this as a gaming parent of a 6yo gamer first : This was a simple collectathon in the Bluey world, with a very basic Bluey story. It's kinda like a montage episode, with storylines/items from the tv episodes, nothing original. My 6yo enjoyed it, but it was a bit simple for him so that is the upper age/ability (he can play minecraft/Mario/many other games no problem) for this game, more suitable to probably around 4yo children/preschoolers. It was a fun 2 hours to complete and get all the collectibles, but even he found it a bit of a slog to get through it. He gave it a 7/10.
Now reviewing as an adult/parent : This is a charmless 'episode' of Bluey with plenty of bugs where I had to restart the game, with collectibles not being able to be collected, characters getting stuck,and more. The minigames are a bore and the fun Bluey 'adult' jokes are few and far between, making this far from on par with the wonderful tv show. I'd give it 4/10, but the 6yo insisted it was a 7/10.
This game ****
Play The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth instead
Isaac and his mother lived alone in a small house on a hill.Isaac kept to himself, drawing pictures and playing with his toys as his mom watched Christian broadcasts on the television.Life was simple, and they were both happy. That was, until the day Isaac’s mom heard a voice from above.“Your son has become corrupted by sin. He needs to be saved.”“I will do my best to save him, my Lord,” Isaac’s mother replied, rushing into Isaac’s room, removing all that was evil from his life.Again the voice called to her, "Isaac’s soul is still corrupt. He needs to be cut off from all that is evil in this world and confess his sins."“I will follow your instructions, Lord. I have faith in thee,” Isaac’s mother replied, as she locked Isaac in his room, away from the evils of the **** last time, Isaac’s mom heard the voice of God calling to her.“You've done as I've asked, but I still question your devotion to me. To prove your faith, I will ask one more thing of you.""Yes Lord, anything!” Isaac’s mother begged."To prove your love and devotion, I require a sacrifice. Your son, Isaac, will be this sacrifice. Go into his room and end his life, as an offering to me to prove you love me above all else.""Yes Lord", she replied, grabbing a butcher’s knife from the kitchen.Isaac, watching through a crack in his door, trembled in fear.Scrambling around his room to find a hiding place, he noticed a trap door to the basement hidden under his rug.Without hesitation, he flung open the hatch, just as his mother burst through his door, and threw himself down into the unknown depths below.
SummaryBecome immersed in the world of Bluey in this interactive sandbox adventure as players navigate faithfully recreated and iconic locations including Bluey’s home – fully explorable for the first time.
Embrace your inner Bluey with minigames seen in the show such as ‘Keepy Uppy’ and ‘Magic Xylophone’ and complete activities to earn in-g...