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Conclusion
All in all, I think NetDevil has done an amazing job with Lego Universe. My own daughters are just now starting to get into Lego (they’ve had Duplo blocks for a while but I only recently retrieved my old Lego sets from my parents’ house) and so they were enthralled by the idea even if they don’t quite have the videogame skills yet. I think it’s a game that kids will enjoy, but adult fans of Lego will really love — particularly because NetDevil has permission to introduce Lego pieces that aren’t available in the real world. The combination of Lego platforming, online multiplayer gaming, collecting bricks and building has enormous potential.
To me, the trickiest thing may be the cost — it’s great that one DVD will allow four players, but only one at a time means your kids can’t all play together. The sooner they figure out some sort of family plan, the better, because I imagine most parents won’t want to spend 40 bucks per kid (and one for themselves, too!) plus the subscription fee.
You can visit the Lego Universe website for gameplay videos, FAQs about safety and privacy, ordering information and much more.
Also, be sure to check out Curtis Silver’s Q&A with the developers from last fall.
