Bluey: The Videogame review
What is it? A single-player interactive adventure with your favourite dog family.
Release date November 17, 2023
Expect to pay $40/£35
Developer Artax Games
Publisher Outright Games LTD
Reviewed on i5-8400 CPU @ 2.80GHz, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060
Steam Deck Unsupported
Link Official site
If you've somehow been living under a rock for the past few years, then let me explain the cultural phenomenon that is Bluey. Bluey Heeler, our titular hound, is the eldest puppy of Chilli and Bandit, and the cartoon focuses on the Australian family, the wild ride of being a parent and the complexities of childhood emotions. It weaves in humour for both adults and children, appealing to all ages—even if you're not a parent, guardian or cool aunt or uncle.
As a mum to an almost three-year-old, I have been watching Bluey for a few years—Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig have no place in my house. In fact, I've been so enamored with it that I admit that I will even watch it on my own. Much like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, it is much too good for children alone. I have cried at the Baby Race and Sleepytime episodes (if you say you didn't, you're lying), and the toys Chattermax and Unicorse—a Furby's evolved, nightmarish cousin and an obnoxious hand puppet—are my sworn enemies as an adult who does not enjoy loud toys. In terms of representation, if you don't think Chilli and Bandit are two of the most realistic portrayals of millennial parents, then you need to wise up.
Much like how Bluey is a show for the whole family, Bluey: The Videogame is a fun co-op experience for kids and the young at heart. Naturally, it's very much on the simple side for adult gamers, but it proved rather challenging for my wee boy. It supports controller use only,
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