Bluey: The Videogame is a 2023 adventure video game developed by Artax Games and published by Outright Games. It is based on the television series Bluey.
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| Developer(s) | Artax Games |
| Publisher(s) | Outright Games |
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| Genre(s) | Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay edit
Players explore and solve puzzles in four different maps based on Bluey: the Heeler house and a nearby playground, creek, and beach. Some of the minigames involve platforming. Players can also collect optional collectables in each level to unlock stickers to use in-game. Up to four people can play at once, taking the roles of the Heeler family.[1]
Development edit
Artax, a Spanish game development studio based in Madrid, worked with Ludo Studio (the company that produces the Bluey television series) and the TV show's voice cast when making Bluey: The Videogame.[2] Many of the production team members who worked on the show also helped with development on the game, such as Dan Brumm, who is a sound designer on the show and also helped create sound effects for the game adaptation. Outright Games released the for Windows, Xbox One and Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch on November 17, 2023.[3]
Reception edit
Bluey: The Videogame received overall mixed reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[4] Reviews criticized the short length, which clocks in at about one hour to three hours for 100% completion. Reviewers also criticised the high launch price of $40 (USD) but said it replicates the look and feel of the TV series.[1][5][6][7]
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | NS: 65/100 https://www.metacritic.com/game/bluey-the-videogame/critic-reviews/?platform=nintendo-switch XBS/X: 56/10 |
| Publication | Score |
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| Computer Games Magazine | 6/10 |
| Nintendo Life | 5/10 |
| Nintendo World Report | 7.5/10 |
References edit
- ^ a b Reilly, Luke (2023-11-22). "Bluey: The Videogame Review". IGN. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Freeman, Will (2023-11-17). "The creators of Bluey: The Videogame on making a kids' game that's also about parenting". The Guardian. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Bluey: The Videogame". Gematsu. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Bluey: The Videogame". Metacritic. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Aitken, Lauren (2023-11-22). "Bluey: The Videogame review". PC Gamer. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Reynolds, Ollie (2023-11-21). "Bluey: The Videogame Review (Switch)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Ronaghan, Neal (2023-11-24). "Bluey: The Videogame (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2024-01-13.