Bluey: The Videogame Reviews

  • SuperAwesomezSuperAwesomez1,744,453
    03 Jan 2024 03 Jan 2024
    13 1 0
    I wanted to start this on my profile after letting the 5-year-old play it for a bit after Christmas. For lovers of Bluey, this is great! It's easy to play and can have up to 4 players at once playing each member of the Heeler family. There were some issues with the multi-player in that you are both trapped on the same screen so I spent a lot of time chasing her as Bingo while she ran around cackling and not doing what we were supposed to be doing but that was accurate to the show at least.

    You can run around various settings from the show and you gather collectibles and items to unlock hats all of which she recognised from episodes. All of the voice acting is by the same people as in the show which is a nice touch. She was able to play it with her minimal reading skill, the mini-games are simple as well and easy to control, she was able to change her hats and add the cosmetics easily on her own.
    We did have a few issues with the controls not working to push and pull objects at times which did frustrate her but it was easily solved.

    There are 4 episodes of story content to play through which you can meet extra characters such as Muffin, Grandpa, and Uncle Rad so it was enjoyable. It's not very long but she is only playing it in little bits anyway and seems to have the most fun just running around on one of the parent characters' shoulders.

    Overall for small kids who love Bluey, it's a nice change to endless rewatching of the shows. My favourite Bluey episodes are Faceytalk and Granny Mobile, I really like Muffin but the 5-year-old is obsessed with Baby Race.
    4.0
  • evorgnayrevorgnayr340,660
    15 Apr 2024 15 Apr 2024
    2 0 0
    this review is broken into achievements (where the game is reviewed with only achievement hunting in mind) followed by both the good and the bad (where the game is reviewed in terms of enjoyment)

    achievements
    achievement-wise this game is a short and easy (2-3h) completion with or without a guide although you made need to look up a few collectables and/or plants

    multiple walkthroughs and video guides are available including a very nice one by @TheWelshHunt

    the good
    fairly faithful to the feel of Bluey (feels like you are watching the show with iconic music, voices and quotes with the exception that the animation feels a bit stiff)
    educational for kids and some adults (encourages family values, cooperation, friendship and teamwork just like the show does)
    if you have kids and those kids like Bluey then they will love this game (i can say that my two-year-old son had much more fun with this game than i did)
    couch co-op was fun (played with my two year old son and had few problems having an enjoyable time with the only annoying thing being the camera would sometimes choose to follow him running straight into a wall than follow me who was trying to progress the story)

    the bad
    controls (jumping 2D characters in 3D is a pain at times)
    short (for the price you would have to pay to purchase this if not playing for free on Xbox Gamepass, it seems a little underwhelming)
    3.5
  • MacfotterMacfotter612,354
    10 Sep 2024
    0 0 0
    Bluey: The Videogame

    Let’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 Brilliance
    If 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 Bliss
    Visually, 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 Sky
    This 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 Fun
    Bluey: 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
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