LEGO Ninjago Film - Sony PlayStation 4 (PS4)

Playing through the movie’s story with my kid was a blast, and the two-player drop-in co-op kept us both busy without any fighting over the controller. The fast-paced combat sections really capture the film’s energy, and the loading times between levels were quicker than I expected.

The combat in this one feels snappier than other LEGO games, so the fast-paced fights actually stay fun instead of turning into button-mashing slop. My son and I cleared the story in a weekend, and the movie-based levels kept his attention the whole way through.

My kids have been obsessed with the Ninjago movie, and this game lets them fight through those same battles together—the co-op mode is a lifesaver. The combat feels just fast-paced enough to keep them engaged without frustrating them, and the story missions are surprisingly long. We've already sunk