Info about The LEGO® NINJAGO® Movie Video Game:

Official game description:
Find your inner ninja with the all-new LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game! Play as your favorite ninjas, Lloyd, Jay, Kai, Cole, Zane, Nya and Master Wu to defend their home island of Ninjago from the evil Lord Garmadon and his Shark Army. Master the art of Ninjagility by wall-running, high-jumping and battling the foes of Ninjago to rank up and upgrade the ninja's combat skills. Only in the LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game will you experience the film across 8 action packed locations each with its own unique Challenge Dojo. And with the Battle Maps, play against friends and family in competitions for up to four players!

Release date: Sep 22, 2017

Categories: Action-Adventure, Collectathon, Combat, Cooperative Multiplayer, Local Multiplayer, Martial Arts Combat, Parkour Gameplay

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The game experiences significant issues on the Steam Deck, including frequent crashes, poor controller support, and performance problems. These issues severely impact the user experience, making the game frustrating to play despite its positive aspects.

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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Engaging and stylish combat mechanics (weight 0.39): The combat system is widely praised for being fun, engaging, and theatrical. Players appreciate the variety of combat options and the overall satisfying feel of the mechanics.
- Classic LEGO gameplay and humor (weight 0.31): The game follows the traditional LEGO formula, offering familiar gameplay and humor that fans of the series enjoy. It is recommended for those who appreciate LEGO games.
- Enjoyable overall gameplay (weight 0.27): Players find the game enjoyable overall, with fun gameplay mechanics and a delightful experience. The game is easy to play and offers enjoyable free play.
- Captivating Ninjago universe (weight 0.24): The game captures the vibrant and energetic world of Ninjago, featuring many characters from the series. Fans of Ninjago appreciate the detailed and faithful representation of the universe.
- Good story and narrative (weight 0.21): The game has a well-written story that players find enjoyable and engaging. The narrative is praised for being interesting and fun.
- Family-friendly and suitable for all ages (weight 0.15): The game is considered suitable for children, teens, and adults, making it a good choice for family leisure. The mechanics are simple and child-friendly.
- Beautiful and vibrant visuals (weight 0.14): The game features beautiful and diverse graphics, with vibrant visuals that enhance the overall experience.
- Co-op and multiplayer modes (weight 0.11): The game offers enjoyable co-op gameplay, including local multiplayer with drop-in/drop-out co-op and split-screen co-op mode.
- Game follows the movie (weight 0.09): The game's story follows the movie closely, providing a good adaptation despite the movie's reception.
- Easy 100% completion (weight 0.09): Players find it easy to achieve 100% completion in the game, including all achievements. The difficulty is considered manageable.
- Good music and sound effects (weight 0.08): The game features a nice soundtrack and good sound effects, enhancing the overall experience.
- Unique character abilities (weight 0.07): Each ninja in the game has unique abilities and weapons, adding depth and variety to the gameplay.
- Character unlocking system (weight 0.07): The game features a system for unlocking new characters, which adds to the replayability and enjoyment.
- Excellent parkour system (weight 0.07): The parkour mechanics in the game are well-executed and enjoyable, providing a dynamic and immersive experience.

Common complaints:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.37): The game experiences frequent crashes, often making it unplayable. This issue is widespread and affects various parts of the game, including specific missions and general gameplay.
- Story and plot issues (weight 0.23): The story is considered weak, short, and sometimes confusing. Players feel that the plot does not do justice to the movie and is heavily cut.
- Boring and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.21): Players find the gameplay dull and uninteresting, with repetitive tasks and missions. The world design and overall gameplay mechanics contribute to this monotony.
- Cutscene problems (weight 0.18): Cutscenes are often cut abruptly or crash in the middle, leading to progress loss. Additionally, cutscenes cannot be skipped, which frustrates players.
- Poor voice acting (weight 0.15): The voice acting is criticized for not being as good as in the movie and series. Some players specifically dislike the voice of Jay, finding the accent unsuitable.
- Controller and control issues (weight 0.15): There are significant problems with controller inputs and overall control mechanics. Players report poor control schemes and joystick input issues.
- Cutscenes from the movie (weight 0.14): The game uses cutscenes directly from the movie, which do not fit well into the game's atmosphere and can be jarring.
- Graphics and optimization issues (weight 0.11): The graphics are not well-received, and the game suffers from poor optimization, leading to long loading screens and performance issues.
- Lack of Spinjitsu (weight 0.1): The game lacks the famous Spinjitsu move, which is a significant disappointment for fans of the series.
- Lack of open world (weight 0.06): The game lacks an open world, which is a departure from other LEGO games and a disappointment for some players.
- Complaints in Chinese (weight 0.06): There are complaints written in Chinese, indicating potential issues or dissatisfaction among Chinese-speaking players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Diverse combat system (weight 0.32): The game features a dynamic and expanded combat system with different styles and mechanics. Players appreciate the focus on combat and the variety of combat-focused gameplay.
- Semi-open world exploration (weight 0.19): The game features a semi-open world system where each level is an open part of the map for exploration. Players can explore locations and engage in open-world exploration and side content.
- Collectibles and secrets (weight 0.15): Players enjoy collecting Lego parts, studs, bricks, and discovering secrets. The game encourages exploration for collectibles and hidden characters.
- Multiplayer and co-op modes (weight 0.14): The game includes various multiplayer options such as cooperative gameplay, online multiplayer mode, and competitive multiplayer modes. Local multiplayer with drop-in/drop-out co-op is also available.
- Enjoyable gameplay mechanics (weight 0.13): The gameplay is described as very good, enjoyable, and fun. It combines good combat mechanics with a modern feel, making it a standout feature.
- Unique character abilities (weight 0.13): The game offers a variety of characters, each with unique abilities and weapons. This diversity adds depth to the gameplay and allows for different playstyles.
- Arena battles and mini-games (weight 0.11): The game features arena battles and various mini-games, including racing and online arena gameplay. Special Dojo fights and activities are also included.
- Special attacks and combos (weight 0.09): The combat system includes special attacks, combos, dodges, air juggles, and special moves. Players can use different combat styles and combos to enhance their gameplay experience.
- Linear and free-play levels (weight 0.06): The game includes linear levels as well as free-play options on levels. Players can revisit levels to explore and complete additional content.
- Martial arts-inspired gameplay (weight 0.06): The game features a martial arts-inspired fighting system, adding a unique flavor to the combat mechanics. Players can enjoy ninja action gameplay and martial arts-style moves.

Performance notes:
- Frequent game crashes (weight 0.41): The game experiences frequent crashes, making it unstable and often unplayable. Players report crashes occurring multiple times during gameplay sessions.
- Buggy experience (weight 0.21): Players encounter numerous bugs and glitches throughout the game. These issues range from minor annoyances to more significant problems that affect gameplay.
- Optimization issues (weight 0.17): The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to performance problems. Players report issues with graphics and overall stability.
- Long loading screens (weight 0.06): The game has frequent and slow loading screens, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and cause frustration.
- Camera movement issues (weight 0.06): There are issues with camera movement, including jerking and general camera problems on PC. These can make the game difficult to play.
- Audio problems (weight 0.04): Players report issues with audio, including no audio and poor audio mixing. These problems affect the overall immersion and experience.
- Display setting bugs (weight 0.04): There are bugs related to display settings, including issues with fullscreen mode. These can affect the visual experience of the game.
- Hit detection problems (weight 0.02): Players experience problems with hit detection, which can affect gameplay mechanics and overall enjoyment.
- Animation issues (weight 0.02): The game has jagged animations, which can detract from the visual quality and overall experience.

Recommendations:
- Recommended for LEGO and Ninjago fans (weight 0.3): This game is highly recommended for those who enjoy LEGO games and the Ninjago series. It is tailored for enthusiasts of these genres and may not appeal as much to those unfamiliar with them.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.17): Many reviewers suggest waiting for a discount before purchasing the game. This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, it might not be worth the full price.
- Good for families and kids (weight 0.15): The game is recommended for parents looking for a fun co-op experience with their children. It is seen as a good option for casual play or as a gift for younger children.
- Enjoyable for fans of action and collectathon games (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for those who enjoy action-adventure and collectathon games. It offers a light-hearted experience focused on collectibles and relaxed gameplay.
- Mixed recommendations (weight 0.08): Some reviewers recommend the game despite its flaws, while others do not recommend it at all. This indicates a divide in opinions about the game's quality and enjoyment.
- Positive reviews from international users (weight 0.05): There are positive reviews from international users, indicating that the game has a global appeal and is enjoyed by players from different regions.
- Suggestions for improvement (weight 0.03): Reviewers suggest making a game similar to Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, indicating a desire for improvements or different features in future LEGO games.

Other player notes:
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Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.23): Players are primarily frustrated by the game's frequent crashes, which make it unplayable and disrupt progression. Additionally, controller issues, bugs, and lack of certain gameplay features like Spinjitsu contribute to the frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.2): Disappointment stems from the game's heavily cut and poorly adapted story, lack of original content, and various bugs. Players also express dissatisfaction with the game's high price, lack of replayability, and underdeveloped ending.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.12): Players enjoy the game's fun gameplay, engaging story, and combat system. The variety of characters, humor, and open-world exploration also contribute to a positive experience.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.12): Satisfaction comes from the game's good combat system, interesting plot, and well-made levels. Players also appreciate the absence of bugs, enjoyable gameplay, and the ability to achieve 100% completion.
- Joy (weight 0.07): Joy is derived from the game's fun and enjoyable gameplay, humorous elements, and the overall positive experience. Players also find delight in the game's animations, combat system, and the ability to play with family.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.06): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's connection to childhood memories, favorite characters, and the inclusion of elements from past seasons. The game's soundtrack and cinematics also remind players of their childhood.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Excitement is generated by the game's dynamic combat, interesting mechanics, and the idea of a game similar to other popular LEGO titles. Players also enjoy the colorful graphics and charming world.
- Appreciation (weight 0.03): Appreciation comes from the game's art style, humor, combat system, and open world. Players also value the inclusion of characters from the show and the game's quality.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Anger is caused by frequent crashes, poor optimization, and gameplay bugs. Players also express anger over the game's poor storyline and performance issues.
- Surprise (weight 0.01): Surprise comes from the game's graphics holding up well and unexpected enjoyment from the gameplay. Players are also surprised by the detailed world and enjoyable gameplay.
- Confusion (weight 0.01): Confusion arises from unclear main quest representation and achievements not unlocking as expected. Players also find strange cutscenes and unclear gameplay elements confusing.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm is driven by the game's colorful and action-packed adventure, humor, and charm. Players are excited about the game's features and recommend it highly.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from enjoying the game and its features, completing it 100%, and appreciating the post-game content. Players find the game entertaining and enjoyable.
- Satisfied (weight 0.01): Satisfaction is derived from finding the game suitable for playing with children and appreciating the language support. Players enjoy the game's features despite some shortcomings.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Boredom stems from the game's arena mode being boring and the game being too guiding. Experienced players find the combat exploitable and the game overall boring.
- Discomfort (weight 0.01): Discomfort is caused by unsettling character animations and awkward missions involving child soldiers. These elements make players feel uncomfortable.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Disappointment arises from the lack of open world and tornado Spinjitsu. Players are also disappointed by the game being unplayable due to crashes.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Frustration is caused by the game crashing repeatedly and the need to buy an Xbox controller to play. These issues disrupt the gameplay experience.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from the positive aspects of the game, its enjoyable and non-monotonous nature. Players also feel happy because the game holds a special place in their hearts.}