LEGO doesn’t only make fantastic toys. They also make great video games. Experiencing LEGO through video games truly satisfies your inner child’s imagination.
Minifigures are brought to life on your very own screen. And many LEGO video games don’t just let you build, they also enthrall you with captivating stories from an array of spectacular franchises.
Here we have the best LEGO video games rated on their review scores. Metacritic aggregates overall video game scores from a catalog of official reviews. So, we’ll be basing our list by Metacritic’s official scores.
Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (2010) – Metacritic Score: 87
LEGO did J.K. Rowling’s franchise justice with LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4. Join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and all of your favorite characters on this fantastic LEGO Hogwarts journey.
You play through the events of Harry Potter’s first four years at Hogwarts. Experience the Triwizard Tournament, the Quidditch World Cup, the Basilisk battle in the Chamber of Secrets and with Voldemort himself all in LEGO.
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006) – Metacritic Score: 86
Play as Luke, Leia, Han, and so many of your favorite characters in this thriller. Fly and shoot your way through episodes IV, V, and VI. Experience the classic Star Wars moments in LEGO fashion.
You can fly ships, build LEGO, shoot blasters, wield lightsabers and so much more. The force is strong with this one!
See a comprehensive guide on some of the most iconic sets used in the Star Wars saga here.
LEGO Marvel Superheroes (2013) – Metacritic Score: 83
LEGO Marvel Superheroes showcases an original story, different from the blockbuster hits in theatres. However, make no mistake, you get to play as all of your favorite heroes plus more.
Experience the adventure with LEGO and Marvel. Fight the evil villains and keep the world safe. Captain America, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, and all of the Avengers await your alliance!
LEGO Lord Of The Rings (2012) – Metacritic Score: 82
Relive the beauty and the mystique of J.R. Tolkien’s epic trilogy in LEGO form. Join Frodo, Aragorn, Legolas, and the trilogy’s other legendary heroes throughout their journey to destroy the one ring.
Play as your hero’s minifigure and experience the tales of Tolkien in LEGO bricks.
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes (2012) – Metacritic Score: 81
This is the sequel to the original LEGO Batman: The Video Game. Climb and swing the towers of Gotham with the Dark Knight.
Ward off baddies in style with Batman’s LEGO utility belt. Of course, many other of your favorite DC super heroes will make their appearances in Batman’s thrilling mission.
LEGO Batman: The Video Game (2008) – Metacritic Score: 80
Help LEGO Batman stop the criminals of Arkham Asylum on the loose. You have all of the Batman’s tools and vehicles at your disposal, of course, in LEGO fashion. Zoom in the Batmobile and eliminate the bad guys!
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007) – Metacritic Score: 80
That’s right! You can play through the whole entire original Star Wars saga, complete in LEGO form. Relive many and the best parts of episodes 1 through 6 and play them your own way.
Prequel and original characters can even be mixed and matched. So, your favorite new heroes can play in your favorite original timelines, or vice versa!
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/James Hirlehey
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