Lego video games have seen a resurgence recently.
Best of all, it’s an absolute blast to play.
The core story mode takes place in a wide open-world environment composed of a handful of different biomes.
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The landscapes often have large water structures as well as off-road grounds.
It feels frictionless, like the whole world is your playground and nowhere is off-limits.
That feeling of freedom is further accentuated by the integration of Lego bricks into gameplay.
Whereas most racing games punish you for running into pedestrians or other cars, Lego 2K Drive encourages it.
The open-world activities and story missions are similarly varied.
Occasionally, you might even find an optional mission that will have permanent effects on the open world.
In addition to a drift button, there’s a dedicated button for quick-turns, and another for jumps.
“It feels real to you, you’re not playing with toys.”
Square Wheels, for example, makes for a bumpy ride when you’re inflicted with the status.
This being a Lego game, the concept wouldn’t feel quite right without a building element.
Particular pieces fit into where they should with impressive accuracy, like cog pieces that slot into joiners.
I couldn’t find how to make it move with that degree of freedom in the garage.
If the former, it’s a very minor nit to pick.
And just like real Lego, you might also follow the instructions.
The functionality was only present for the pre-set models that you had unlocked at my demo.
I was told that sharing your custom creations will be coming post-launch.
Describing Lego 2K Drive is almost overwhelming.
But in the moment, while playing, it’s anything but overwhelming.
Lego 2K Drive is coming May 19.
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