Lego 2K Drive Review – Snap!
Lego 2K Drive Review - Snap!
Lego 2K Drive: A Vibrant Fusion of Racing and Lego Fun!

Lego is known for its versatility and variety, from model towns to outer space adventures and even licensed franchises like Star Wars. With Lego 2K Drive, the developers have honed in on creating a fantastic racing game that incorporates the beloved Lego elements in a way that adds customization and visual flair to an already lively and enjoyable open-world driving experience.

In Lego 2K Drive, the gameplay combines the best of open-world racing games like Burnout Paradise and kart racers like Mario Kart. As you explore three diverse biomes, each with its own activities and events, you’ll find yourself engaged in thrilling kart races against rival drivers who rule these regions. What makes the game truly special is the toy-like feel it exudes, with smart systems that make exploring frictionless and racing incredibly fun.
Driving in Lego 2K Drive is an absolute joy. Forget about setting waypoints and following roads; this game auto-switches your vehicle based on your needs. Jump from a road to a river, and your car instantly transforms into a boat. The satisfying click-clack of your vehicle changing shape adds to the overall sense of delight. With a nitro boost and a dedicated jump button, you can easily conquer obstacles and scale hills. Crush cars or small buildings in your path, and they’ll explode into a thousand Lego bricks, building your boost meter as you go. The world becomes your playground, with no hard barriers to hinder your fun.

When it comes to the races, Lego 2K Drive adds a layer of excitement with power-ups. From homing missiles to temporary invincibility, these power-ups are a blast to use. While most of them are easy to understand, like the rocket icon indicating a missile attack, there are a few that may require some trial and error. Unfortunately, the spider web power-up falls short, as it obstructs your opponent’s view and slows them down while also forcing you to frantically clear the web by jamming on a button. It’s a bit distracting and can lead to accidental jumps, causing frustration. But overall, the races are thrilling, competitive, and filled with strategic power-up usage.
The campaGameTopic’s three biomes offer much more than just kart races. On-The-Go events trigger automatically as you drive through gates, minigames challenge you to rescue townspeople or defend towers, and World Challenges allow you to set new time records. Completing quests for townspeople can also have a lasting impact on the world, unlocking new areas and opportunities. While two of the biomes may feel similar due to their landscapes, the third stands out thematically and visually, providing a refreshing change of scenery.
With a wide variety of vehicles and their own unique stats, Lego 2K Drive lets you create loadouts that suit your racing style. Whether you want maximum acceleration or top-notch handling, you can customize your loadouts to tackle any challenge. As you progress, you’ll unlock more powerful perks, allowing for even greater customization and strategic choices. The presentation is kid-friendly, but the racing mechanics appeal to arcade racing fans of all ages.

While character customization may be lacking, Lego 2K Drive makes up for it with its robust vehicle-crafting features. The building interface is flexible, evoking the satisfying snap of putting Lego bricks into place. From building from scratch to modifying existing models or giving your favorite car a custom paint job, the building options are virtually limitless. However, it’s important to note that the building options are mainly cosmetic, with the actual handling determined by the vehicle’s stats. You can choose from various stat packages that offer different trade-offs, ensuring a balanced and fair racing experience.
For a more relaxing experience, the Instructions mode in the build shop lets you recreate the feeling of assembling a Lego set. It breaks down pre-built models into individual steps, allowing you to click each piece into place. It’s a delightful way to indulge in the therapeutic joy of Lego building.
Lego 2K Drive offers the Drive Pass season pass, promising additional racers and vehicles to expand your collection. While it’s not active at the time of this review, it indicates a focus on long-term engagement. Completing the core campaGameTopic already provides a satisfying experience, but completionists will need to commit to earn a full collection of cars and racers. In-game progression can be a bit slow, but any competitive advantage comes from the affordable stat packages themselves, ensuring a fair playing field for both DLC and non-DLC players.

Lego 2K Drive captures the vibrant and playful tone of The Lego Movie, with city-based sets and humor that occasionally breaks the fourth wall. The interplay between the race announcers adds a comedic touch to the game, injecting lightheartedness into major races. Your journey to become the ultimate driver and defeat the obnoxious cheater, Shadow Z, is guided by the clueless yet lovable mentor, Clutch Racington. The story and writing perfectly complement the fun and explosive action of the races.
Lego 2K Drive may not offer extensive character customization, but its focus on racing and building ensure a fantastic experience that will make you feel like a kid again. So buckle up and get ready to enjoy the vibrant fusion of racing and Lego fun!
Note: This review is based on the current state of Lego 2K Drive and does not include content from the Drive Pass season pass.