




Marc Nix of IGN criticized the gameplay for being "all calculation and no action," and wrote, "it's got smart challenges, it's got a creative design.What it doesn't have much of is fun." Along with the Game Boy and PC versions of "Alpha Team," LEGO also developed several online games featuring the Alpha Team. Gamers play as Agent Dash and must use different LEGO pieces to create a path on which he can travel in order to progress to higher levels.Ĭritics and players did not enjoy "LEGO Alpha Team" as much as previous LEGO games. Based off the Alpha Team LEGO sets, this puzzle game features a team of LEGO secret agents who must defeat their nemesis Ogel. In 2000, LEGO Media released "LEGO Alpha Team" for PC and Game Boy Color. Along with original worlds and storylines, LEGO also released video games that tied into popular franchises, such as "Harry Potter," "Star Wars," and "Lord of the Rings." "LEGO Island" received excellent reviews and led to the creation of two sequels, as well as many more LEGO games. Entitled "LEGO Island," this computer game allowed players to explore a world made entirely out of LEGO pieces and complete different missions. Thanks to television and video games, users are not limited in the ways they choose to interact with LEGO pieces they can build, control characters, and take part in interactive stories without ever leaving the couch.Įlectronic Arts released the first LEGO video game in 1997. These simple bricks join together to form millions of combinations, and have left a significant impression in popular culture and the way we play. Whether you follow a design and instructions, or make your own creation, LEGO blocks have stimulated imaginations in children and adults since their introduction in 1958.
