A LEGO take on the Horizon universe may have seemed like a strange idea when it was first announced, but Sony’s attempt to continue broadening the franchise’s audience by not only expanding to new platforms like the Switch, but also appealing to a younger demographic, does make sense.
Now, we’re seeing the first steps of that with LEGO Horizon Adventures, which is out now. Check out its launch trailer below.
Developed by Studio Gobo and Guerrilla Games, LEGO Horizon Adventures is a reimagined version of Horizon Zero Dawn, with the original 2017 title’s story more compactly retold for a more lighthearted experience.
From a gameplay perspective, it simplifies things heavily, adopting straightforward action-driven mechanics in linear levels- though you can, of course, still expect to be fighting a variety of different mechanical monsters in lush and overgrown post-apocalyptic environments.
In our review of the game, we awarded it a score of 8/10, saying, “LEGO Horizon Adventures successfully adapts and abridges Horizon Zero Dawn for a younger audience, delivering a fun, charming, and straightforward experience in a delightful post-apocalyptic world.” Read the full review through here.