LEGO Brawls (v2022.11.11)

Brick-built chaos drives this colorful multiplayer fighter, where custom Minifigures settle arguments with oversized weapons, absurd gadgets, and plenty of slapstick knockouts. LEGO Brawls turns familiar toy themes into compact side-scrolling arenas, from pirate coves and NINJAGO-inspired waters to dusty Western saloons and jungles drawn from Monkie Kid. The mood stays light and playful, but matches move quickly and reward sharp positioning, teamwork, and a willingness to turn a rubber chicken or cactus costume into a combat strategy. It is less about precise tournament-grade duels than energetic party brawling with a huge toy box of visual personality.

Players build a brawler by mixing Minifigure parts, costumes, emotes, weapons, and special abilities, then take that creation online or into local matches. Combat centers on simple movement, jumping, attacking, dodging, and using power-ups scattered around each stage, while environmental hazards and changing objectives keep teams from simply piling into one spot. Four-versus-four battles ask squads to work toward mode-specific win conditions, while free-for-all matches let every fighter chase points alone. Unlocks expand the available cosmetic pieces and combat loadouts, giving regular players reasons to experiment with new combinations rather than locking into one fixed hero.

Its biggest strength is the way LEGO themes feed directly into the action: characters are wildly customizable, arenas feel like playable boxed sets, and equipment combinations produce goofy moments that more serious fighters would never allow. Cross-platform play helps keep the matchmaking pool broad, and playing beside friends is easily the best way to enjoy the game’s noisy, unpredictable rounds. Compared with Super Smash Bros., it is simpler, less technical, and more objective-driven, with the emphasis placed on accessible team mayhem over deep competitive execution. LEGO fans, younger players, and groups looking for a cheerful couch-or-online party fighter get the most from it, while hardcore fighting-game veterans may find its combat depth limited.