Bluey: The VideogameLet’s be honest here. When I booted up Bluey: The Videogame, as a fully grown adult, I knew exactly what I was getting myself into: a heartwarming world of cartoon dogs, bright colors, and a free ride to Gamerscore town. I didn’t expect any Herculean challenges or mind-bending puzzles. No, I was here for two things: a relaxed, cozy gaming experience and some easy achievements. And let me tell you, Bluey delivered on both fronts with all the effort of a golden retriever napping in the sun.
Plot: Dogs Doing... Dog Things?The plot, if you can call it that, is simple: you’re in the world of
Bluey, the animated Aussie pup, and you’re here to partake in wholesome family fun. It’s a slice-of-life kind of thing where you help Bluey, her sister Bingo, and their parents navigate their daily adventures, which range from playing pretend to tidying up the house. There’s no saving the world, no deep philosophical twists—just pure, undiluted, doggo joy. And honestly? That’s what I signed up for.
It’s like being transported into a Saturday morning cartoon, except instead of just watching the chaos unfold, you’re the one making sure that Bluey gets her playtime fix. It’s kind of like babysitting, but the kids are dogs, and the consequences are non-existent.
Gameplay: Child-Proofed BrillianceIf there’s one thing the game excels at, it’s being foolproof. The gameplay is so simple even the clumsiest of thumbs can manage it. You run around as Bluey or Bingo, solving the world’s tiniest “problems” with the push of a button. Need to clean up toys? Done. Time to play make-believe? You got it. Think of it as a digital to-do list, except all the tasks are incredibly wholesome and make you feel like a functioning adult, even if you're just mashing buttons while Bluey spins in a circle.
There are mini-games galore, but none of them will make you break a sweat. From hide-and-seek to dressing up, each one is crafted for tiny hands and attention spans, but as an adult, I found a zen-like satisfaction in their simplicity. It’s the gaming equivalent of a bubble bath. Easy, breezy, and over before you know it.
Visuals: Colorful BlissVisually, we’re working with pure eye candy. The vibrant world, straight out of the beloved show, looks like someone dumped a crayon box onto the screen and let it explode in the best way possible. Bright greens, warm oranges, pastel blues—it’s like a daycare designed by a graphic artist who majored in “fun.” There’s not a pixel out of place in this joyous, technicolor world, and for a brief moment, you forget you’re an adult playing a kids’ game.
Soundtrack: The Sweet Sounds of... Silence?Now, let’s address the elephant—or should I say, dog—in the room: I did not, in fact, listen to the
Bluey soundtrack. But I’m going to assume it’s full of cheerful tunes that sync perfectly with the antics of Bluey and Bingo. However, in my version, the soundtrack was whatever ambient noise happened to be filling the room. And you know what? It still worked. The game is so chill that you could probably play it while listening to smooth jazz, death metal, or the sounds of a vacuum cleaner, and it would still feel right at home.
Gamerscore: Achievements Falling from the SkyThis is where the experience truly shines for the achievement hunter. You don’t even have to break a sweat to rake in the Gamerscore. Whether you’re picking up toys or skipping around the yard, each mundane task earns you points. It’s like the game was programmed to reward you for just existing. And as someone who enjoys racking up those wonderful achievements with minimal effort, Bluey might as well have handed me a medal for turning the console on.
By the time I was done, I had a full slate of achievements, and I barely felt like I’d played a game. It was more like taking a pleasant stroll through a park, only to discover that each step added to my Gamerscore tally.
Chill, Charming, and Childishly FunBluey: The Videogame isn’t going to blow your mind or challenge your reflexes. It’s a warm, fuzzy, kid-friendly adventure that’s perfect for when you just want to kick back and forget about the world for a while. It’s short, sweet, and impossibly easy, and that’s exactly what makes it so oddly appealing.
If you’re a fan of low-effort Gamerscore, or you just want to escape into a world where everything is cute, colorful, and full of dogs, then Bluey is the perfect palate cleanser. Just don’t expect anything more than what it promises: fun, uncomplicated joy for the child at heart—and the adult who loves an easy 1000G.
3.5