Info about LEGO® The Incredibles:

Official game description:
announcement
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Disney•Pixar’s LEGO® The Incredibles out now for macOS.
About the Game
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Experience the thrilling adventures of the Parr family as they conquer crime and family life through both Disney-Pixar films The Incredibles and Incredibles 2, in a LEGO® world full of fun and humor. LEGO® The Incredibles allows players to explore action-packed story levels and an epic hub world - including Municiberg, as they use their unique “Super” abilities to bring the city’s Super Villains to justice. Gamers can also team up with family and friends in 2 player co-op to assemble incredible LEGO® builds!

Release date: Jun 15, 2018

Categories: Action-Adventure, Open-World Exploration, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Customization, Collectibles, Family-friendly, Story-driven Gameplay

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 40; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has mixed reviews regarding its compatibility and performance on the Steam Deck. While many users report a seamless experience, there are significant issues with controller support and occasional bugs that affect gameplay. The positive experiences indicate that the game can run well on the Steam Deck, but the controller issues and bugs are notable barriers.

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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:
- Rich Pixar character roster (weight 0.97): The game features a wide array of beloved Pixar characters from various movies, including cameos and references that enhance the experience for Pixar fans.
- Overall excellent game (weight 0.71): The game is praised for its excellent graphics, easy gameplay, and overall high quality, making it enjoyable and well-made.
- Classic LEGO humor (weight 0.64): The game maintains the characteristic humor and nostalgia typical of LEGO games, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.44): The gameplay is consistently described as fun and enjoyable, with a variety of activities that keep players engaged.
- Well-designed open world (weight 0.4): The open world is praised for being large, lively, and well-designed, offering many activities and not wasting the player's time.
- Easy 100% completion (weight 0.33): The game is noted for being easy to complete 100%, making it accessible for players to achieve all achievements and enjoy the full experience.
- Kid-friendly and co-op (weight 0.32): The game is suitable for kids and offers good cooperative gameplay, making it a great choice for children and families.
- Faithful to The Incredibles (weight 0.32): The game is visually faithful to The Incredibles universe and features many characters from the movies, immersing players in the cinematic world.
- Varied level design (weight 0.28): The levels are well-designed and varied, offering decent gameplay and fun bonus levels that enhance the overall experience.
- Story missions based on movies (weight 0.28): The story missions recreate moments from both movies with their own flavor, making the story mode enjoyable and linked to the films.
- Variety of character abilities (weight 0.24): The game features a variety of characters with unique abilities, keeping the gameplay interesting and engaging.
- Surprisingly enjoyable (weight 0.24): The game is described as surprisingly fun and enjoyable, exceeding players' expectations and providing a pleasant experience.
- Underrated LEGO game (weight 0.24): The game is considered one of the best in the LEGO franchise, offering a short and fun experience that is highly recommended for LEGO fans.
- Easiest LEGO game (weight 0.2): The game is noted for being one of the easiest LEGO games, making it accessible and enjoyable for players.
- Recommended for fans (weight 0.18): The game is recommended for LEGO fans, movie fans, and fans of The Incredibles, offering a fun experience with the same atmosphere as the movies.
- Fun combat with unique abilities (weight 0.18): The combat is fun with different character abilities and combos, offering a variety of powers and abilities that enhance the gameplay.
- Large city with many activities (weight 0.18): The game offers a lot to do and explore with a large city, 13 story missions, and side quests, similar to GTA with 12 story missions and an open world.
- Includes Disney characters (weight 0.18): The game includes characters from Disney movies, adding to the enjoyment for fans of Disney and Pixar films.
- Not tedious to play (weight 0.17): The game is not tedious to play and is fun for family gameplay, offering ease of play.

Common complaints:
- Repetitive and boring gameplay (weight 0.84): The game features repetitive tasks and lacks depth, making the gameplay feel recycled and unsatisfying. This issue is compounded by the game's short length.
- Confusing movie order (weight 0.71): The game starts with the second movie instead of the first, which is chronologically confusing and spoils the story for players. Many players question the reasoning behind this decision.
- Weaker than other LEGO games (weight 0.69): The game is considered simpler, easier, and less innovative compared to other LEGO games. It has a limited number of characters and lacks the depth and variety found in other titles.
- Poor story adaptation (weight 0.62): The game's story adaptation is criticized for being weak, inaccurate, and poorly presented. It is considered one of the worst story adaptations in the LEGO series.
- Not worth the price (weight 0.51): The game is considered too expensive and not worth the full price, especially given its shortcomings and lack of depth.
- Boring open world (weight 0.48): The open world is criticized for being not challenging, varied, or interesting. It feels empty, pointless, and boring, with repetitive exploration.
- Bugs and glitches (weight 0.39): The game has frequent bugs and glitches that detract from the gameplay experience. Additionally, controller support is bugged, and developers have not fixed these issues.
- Typical LEGO game style (weight 0.27): The game's visual style and abilities are typical of LEGO games, which may not be preferred by some players. It lacks innovation and feels recycled.
- Bad controls and keybinds (weight 0.18): The game's controls are criticized for being bad and awkward. The default keybinds are poorly chosen and overlap without warning.
- Weak character roster (weight 0.16): The character roster is criticized for being weak and poorly designed, with some characters being completely useless.
- Hand-holding gameplay (weight 0.16): The game is criticized for being very hand-holdy, with characters constantly telling the player what to do, which can be annoying and detract from the experience.
- Lack of source material (weight 0.16): The game suffers from a lack of source material and new characters, which contributes to its simplicity and lack of depth.
- Too many unnecessary characters (weight 0.15): The game has too many unnecessary characters that can be overwhelming and are not from the movies, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Non-intuitive gameplay (weight 0.14): Some game mechanics and parts are not very intuitive, making the gameplay less enjoyable and more frustrating.
- No cloud save feature (weight 0.1): The game lacks a cloud save feature, which is inconvenient for players who want to access their progress from different devices.
- Forgettable and rushed phases (weight 0.09): Some phases in the game are forgettable and feel rushed, contributing to the overall lack of depth and enjoyment.
- Lack of interesting tasks (weight 0.09): The game lacks interesting tasks for collecting bricks, and there are too many bricks to collect with not enough reward, making the gameplay feel tedious.
- Need to replay levels (weight 0.08): Players need to replay levels with different characters for 100% completion, which can be tedious and time-consuming.
- Stupid puzzles (weight 0.08): The game features puzzles that are criticized for being stupid and having dumb logic, which can be frustrating for players.

Gameplay feedback:
- Open world exploration (weight 0.92): The game features an open-world design divided into several districts, each offering various activities, missions, and random encounters. Players can explore small, detailed areas and engage in diverse events and side missions.
- Unique character abilities (weight 0.58): Each character in the game has unique abilities and personalities, often reflecting their roles in the movies. These abilities can be combined and used strategically in gameplay.
- Story follows movie events (weight 0.56): The game's story progression starts with the second movie and transitions into the first, with 12 chapters based on the movies. It includes stories from both films, offering a unique narrative experience.
- Pixar character cameos (weight 0.51): The game includes a variety of characters from different Pixar series, adding depth and familiarity. Players can unlock and interact with these characters, encountering references and Easter eggs from the Pixar universe.
- Co-op gameplay (weight 0.37): The game supports cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing players to enjoy the experience together. This includes dual-player modes and shared exploration.
- Typical LEGO game mechanics (weight 0.32): The game includes characteristic LEGO gameplay mechanics such as simple puzzles, easy fights, and basic combat. It is designed to be accessible for younger audiences.
- Collectibles system (weight 0.31): The game features a collectibles system where players can gather various items and upgrades. This includes smashing objects to collect items and completing collection mechanics.
- Character customization (weight 0.28): Players can customize their characters, with options provided by Edna Mode. This includes creating unique characters and unlocking new abilities and outfits.
- Action-adventure gameplay (weight 0.28): The game combines action-adventure elements with puzzle-solving mechanics. Players can enjoy fast-paced action, combat, and various challenges.
- Crime Wave system (weight 0.24): The Crime Wave system involves a series of short missions leading to easy boss battles. These sequences feature different villains and tasks, providing additional gameplay content.
- Game designed for children (weight 0.19): The game is tailored for a younger audience, featuring simple puzzles, easy fights, and a focus on exploration and fun activities suitable for children.

Performance notes:
- Frequent bugs and glitches (weight 0.35): Many players reported experiencing frequent bugs and glitches throughout the game, affecting gameplay and overall experience.
- Good performance on Steam Deck (weight 0.27): The game runs well on Steam Deck with minimal issues, providing a smooth gaming experience for users of this device.
- Optimization problems (weight 0.26): The game has optimization issues, with poor performance reported on various devices, including high-end ones.
- Perfect performance on some devices (weight 0.16): The game runs perfectly on certain devices like the M3 Macbook Air, with no lag spikes reported.
- Graphics comparison to console (weight 0.12): Several players noted that the graphics quality on PC is worse compared to the console version of the game.
- V-sync issues (weight 0.12): Some players encountered problems related to V-sync, which can affect the game's visual performance and smoothness.
- Low system requirements (weight 0.11): The game can run on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
- Technical execution (weight 0.07): The game is technically well-executed according to some players, indicating a polished experience.
- Controller support issues (weight 0.07): There are reports of bugged controller support, which can hinder the gameplay experience for those using controllers.
- Decent graphics for a LEGO game (weight 0.07): The graphics are considered decent for a LEGO game, meeting expectations for the franchise.
- Long loading times (weight 0.07): Some players reported long loading times, which can disrupt the gaming experience.
- Poor performance on specific devices (weight 0.07): There are reports of poor performance on specific devices like the ROG Ally, indicating potential compatibility issues.
- Graphics settings issues (weight 0.07): Players had to lower graphics settings to minimum to achieve certain in-game tasks, indicating potential issues with graphics optimization.
- Freezing issues (weight 0.07): There are freezing issues in certain scenes, which can disrupt gameplay and immersion.
- Crashes in specific game modes (weight 0.07): Players reported crashes in specific game modes like LEGO Super Heroes 2, indicating potential stability issues.
- FPS drops in certain areas (weight 0.07): There are FPS drops in certain areas, affecting the smoothness and performance of the game.
- Cloud save issues (weight 0.06): Some players experienced issues with cloud saves, affecting their ability to save and load game progress.
- No proper 4:3 support (weight 0.06): The game lacks proper support for 4:3 aspect ratios, which can be an issue for players using older monitors.
- Blurry world in free mode (weight 0.06): The world appears blurry and has bad graphics in free mode, detracting from the visual experience.
- Character switching bug (weight 0.06): A specific bug related to character switching has been reported, affecting gameplay mechanics.
- Pop-up issues in the city (weight 0.06): There are pop-up issues in the city, which can affect the visual quality and immersion.
- Screen issues when alt-tabbing (weight 0.06): The screen turns black when alt-tabbing, which can be disruptive for players who need to switch tasks frequently.
- Texture pop-in issues (weight 0.06): There are texture pop-in issues for objects at further distances, affecting the visual quality.
- Flying controls need patching (weight 0.06): The flying controls need to be patched, indicating potential issues with gameplay mechanics.
- Old-fashioned game size (weight 0.06): The game has an old-fashioned game size, which might be seen as a positive or negative depending on player preferences.

Recommendations:
- Ideal for LEGO and Incredibles fans (weight 0.69): This game is highly recommended for fans of LEGO games and The Incredibles franchise. It offers a nostalgic experience and is particularly enjoyable for those who appreciate the unique charm of LEGO and Pixar.
- Best purchased on sale (weight 0.61): Many reviewers suggest buying the game when it is on sale. This indicates that while the game is enjoyable, it might not be worth the full price for everyone.
- Great for family and casual play (weight 0.37): The game is well-suited for family gaming sessions and casual play, especially with children. It provides a fun and engaging experience that can be enjoyed by all ages.
- Nostalgic and short gameplay (weight 0.19): The game is recommended for its nostalgic value and short gameplay. It is ideal for those looking for a quick and enjoyable experience.
- Open-world and customization features (weight 0.17): The game is suggested for those who enjoy open-world exploration and character customization. These features add depth and replayability to the game.
- Good for younger and new players (weight 0.12): The game is an excellent choice for younger gamers or those new to LEGO games. It offers a gentle introduction to the genre and is worth the investment for new players.
- Trophy hunting and free platinum (weight 0.11): The game is recommended for trophy hunters and those looking to earn a free platinum trophy. This adds an extra layer of challenge and achievement for dedicated players.
- Performance issues noted (weight 0.06): Some reviewers have noted performance issues with the game, which may affect the overall experience. This is a consideration for potential buyers.
- DLC not worth it (weight 0.05): The additional downloadable content (DLC) for the game is not considered worth the investment by some reviewers. This feedback suggests that the base game may offer sufficient content without the need for extra purchases.

Other player notes:
- Controller recommended for gameplay (weight 0.07): Players suggest buying a controller before purchasing the game to make gameplay easier.
- Game purchased on sale (weight 0.07): Many players bought the game on sale for a reduced price of $3.99.
- 100% completion achievement (weight 0.06): Some players have achieved 100% completion in the game, as shown in photos.

Emotions:
- Enjoyment (weight 0.18): Players find the game enjoyable due to its humor, varied mechanics, and fun combat system. The open world, engaging story, and charming characters, along with the Pixar references, contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment.
- Frustration (weight 0.16): Players experience frustration primarily due to bugs, control and camera issues, and repetitive tasks. Technical problems such as freezing, crashes, and performance issues also contribute to this frustration.
- Disappointment (weight 0.14): Disappointment stems from the game's lack of innovation and recycled gameplay mechanics. Players also feel let down by the short story, poor open world design, and the game not meeting the high expectations set by the Pixar universe.
- Positive (weight 0.12): Players have a positive view of the game due to its faithfulness to the movies, fun gameplay, and engaging story. The inclusion of various Pixar characters and the characteristic gameplay of LEGO games are also highlighted.
- Joy (weight 0.08): Joy is derived from playing with family, enjoying the game's story, characters, and gameplay mechanics. The engaging animation, storyline, and the ability to play with favorite characters contribute to this joy.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.07): Nostalgia is evoked by the game's connection to childhood memories and the love for The Incredibles movies. The inclusion of Pixar cameos and the game's faithfulness to the original films contribute to this feeling.
- Excitement (weight 0.05): Excitement comes from the game's post-game content, character roster, and the inclusion of numerous Pixar icons. The variety of superpowers and the charming adventure also add to the excitement.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.05): Satisfaction is derived from the game's technical execution, immersion, and solid controls. The extensive content and the game's performance on different platforms also contribute to this feeling.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.01): The game is found to be very fun and entertaining, providing an enjoyable experience for players.}