Summary
Legois a franchise that has not only done well for itself bycreating a well-loved building experiencefor plenty, as they create models of their favorite things or simply let their creativity run wild and build what they want. The well-known brand has also created plenty of games themed around Lego for players to get lost in.
The games out of the bunch that are open-world are by far some of the best, as they don’t only cover popular franchises such as theLord of the RingsorStar Wars, but they also allow players to explore the worlds these franchises are set in that are now made entirely out ofLego. With this in mind, these are by far the best open-world Lego games.
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakenswas the first ever open-world Star Wars game to be created byLego. While players may not be able to freely explore wherever they wish to go during the main story of the game, once this aspect has been completed, players can then travel to any of the planets visited during their playthrough to freely explore the open world.
Players are able to experience not onlythe story ofThe Force Awakensbut even the world around it differently as they build structures, find collectibles, and take part in epic Lego battles among the stars.
In thisLegotitle, the developers, TT Games, put a heavier focus on playersexploring Gotham Cityas Batman, Robin, and plenty of other DC superheroes to put a stop to the devious plans of the supervillains Lex Luther and the Joker.
With how large Gotham City is, players will have to use the abilities of the various heroes to traverse the landscape, like flying as Superman or running at unknown speeds like the Flash. Thankfully, those who don’t have such useful powers, such as Batman, can still make an entrance, as players can unlock the Batmobile or even the Batboat.
Players have yearned for an experience that has allowed them to explore Hogwarts freely and before the creation of Hogwarts Legacy, one of the best ways to experience the world of Harry Potter was throughLego Harry Potter: Years 1-4.
They can freely explore countless locations that not only include the main castle of Hogwarts, but also the surrounding area, such as the Forbidden Forest, the village of Hogsmeade, and so much more. In between exploring the open world, players will experience the story from the first few films while they learn new spells, brew potions, and relive the adventures of some of their favorite characters from theHarry Potterfranchise.
Lego Fortniteis one of the latest game modes to be introduced toFortnite. Unlike the usual battle royale game mode in this open-world, players are likely to be trying their best to survive by crafting food and weaponry and building up their village to have the best defenses.
Players can either explore this incredible open-world survival crafting game alone or with up to 7 other friends as they work together to take on creatures and make their village a place that many other Lego Mini-Figures will want their home to be too.
Unlike many otherLegogames mentioned so far, Lego Marvel Super Heroescontains a completely original Lego story that sees the player take control of their favoriteMarvelSuper Heroes – and Villains – in an attempt to stop Loki from creating a powerful weapon that could destroy the world.
Besides this all-new story, players are free to explore the entirety ofLegoManhattan as they visit key locations from theMarvelfilms and comics, such as Stark Tower, a Hydra Base, and much more. With the ability to play asone of many different characters, there are a variety of ways to get around Manhattan, from slinging webs to impressive climbing.
Lego Dimensionsis an epic platform cross-over of multiple franchises that once had their ownLegogame, and beyond. Besides having its own incredible original story, plenty of collectibles will allow players to have adventures that see the likes of Batman joining forces with Harry Potter.
Outside this main story, players can also unlock Adventure Worlds. These worlds can be explored as any of the characters a player has uncooked and has plenty of their own challenges and quests for players to get stuck into. Every completed quest or challenge will earn the player Gold Bricks that can be used elsewhere.
Unsurprisingly, another well-loved franchise that was transformed into aLegovideo game that players equally loved wasThe Lord of the Rings. Following the storyline of the threeLord of the Ringsfilmsin a comedic way, players are sent on an epic quest to take the one ring to be destroyed.
Many players believe thatLego The Lord of the Ringsis one of the greatest open-worldLegoexperiences due to the various intricate cities players are likely to visit during their adventures, not to mention that players can literally explore the entirety of Middle-Earth.
Not all the greatest open-worldLegogames to be created include another franchise that has sold incredibly well. For example,Lego City Undercoveris another highly praised Lego video game title that players enjoyed for focusing on the city-themed building sets of the Lego franchise.
In this game, players follow the life of Police Officer Chase McCain as he returns to Lego City, pursuing crime around every corner.Lego City Undercoverhas 20 unique districts for players to take a walk around, as well as various vehicles to ride fast and wild around the streets.
Out of all the availableLegoopen-world titles, unsurprisingly, one of the best has to beLego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. LikeLego Star Wars: The Force Awakens, players are given plenty of planets to explore while also giving them various characters to play too, from across the entire saga.
This means characters that may have never met will now be able to work together to complete challenges and quests while adventuring in co-op. Revisiting these old levelsto find secretsas a character that has never been there before is not only entertaining but also allows players to discover even more in this humongous open-world sandbox.
