LEGO Horizon Adventures has been a pretty interesting reveal at the Summer Game Fest last week. The game features the perfect blend of the creativity and charm of LEGO with the vast and immersive world of the Horizon series.
However, despite the initial hype, there seems to be a significant flaw that fans can’t overlook. The game is falling drastically short of its predecessors in one crucial area – its game length.
Shorter Playtime Sparks Disappointment for Lego Horizon Adventures
When fans heard about LEGO Horizon Adventures, they expected a game that would offer the same kind of expansive and engaging experience as the original Horizon games. Both Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West provided players with countless hours of exploration, storytelling, and adventure.
7-8 hour, full price LEGO game? Yeah the fans are gonna eat this up. 😒
— Yababy_Farva (@YFarva) June 12, 2024
Zero Dawn was around 40 hours long, while Forbidden West was around 60 hours long for the campaign and all of the relevant site content. In contrast, LEGO Horizon Adventures has a playtime of only 7-8 hours, which is a major letdown for many.
The developers have said that the game is highly replayable, but that still might not be enough of a justification for a lot of players who were looking forward to this game. They argue that the ability to revisit levels, discover new secrets, and complete additional challenges adds to the game’s overall value.
While replayability is a great feature, it doesn’t fully address the core issue of the game’s short main storyline. Replayability is a familiar concept in LEGO games, where players often return to unlock new characters or discover hidden collectibles.
However, this feature is typically an addition to a substantial main campaign, not a replacement for it. In the case of LEGO Horizon Adventures, relying heavily on replayability feels like a cheap solution for the lack of more content.
Players who were expecting a similar level of depth and content in the LEGO version are understandably upset. The charm and replayability of LEGO games can’t completely compensate for the stark difference in game length.
Everything We Know About Lego Horizon Adventure So Far
LEGO Horizon Adventures, a co-developed project by Guerrilla and Studio Gobo, brings the acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn experience to the playful world of LEGO. Just like in Zero Dawn, Aloy embarks on a quest to uncover her past and unravel the mysteries of a world filled with robotic machines.
Expect key story beats and iconic characters from the original game to mostly be the same, but all are reimagined with the charm and humor of LEGO storytelling, similar to other LEGO game adaptations. The lush landscapes and technological machines of Zero Dawn are perfectly recreated in LEGO form.
From the massive Thunderjaw to the smaller Watchers, all the iconic machines players are already familiar with are reimagined as destructible LEGO builds. LEGO Horizon Adventures also includes cooperative play. Up to two players can team up locally or online, working together to solve puzzles, take down robots, and explore the world.
The game is set to launch sometime in the Holidays this year. Are you looking forward to the game? Let us know in the comments.
