LEGO The Incredibles

LEGO The Incredibles

game

2018, Platform, Puzzle

WISE
75%

WISE Score

72%

IGDB

Brick-built superhero fun that lets kids smash, build, and teamwork their way through both Incredibles movies—safe, silly, and satisfyingly LEGO.

Where to Play

PlayStation
PlayStation
PC/Steam
PC/Steam
Xbox
Xbox
Nintendo
Nintendo
Screenwise Verdict

LEGO The Incredibles is exactly what you'd expect: a competent, family-friendly LEGO game that turns Pixar's superhero family into brick-smashing, puzzle-solving fun. It's not going to blow anyone's mind—Traveller's Tales has been making these games for years, and the formula is pretty much unchanged—but it's a safe, solid choice for co-op gaming with your kids.

The lack of microtransactions and online features is a huge win for parents tired of nickel-and-dime tactics. You buy it, you play it, you're done. The crude humor (bird poop jokes, burps) is mild enough that most families will shrug it off, though if you're particular about that stuff, heads up.

It's not particularly enriching or innovative, but it's entertaining, cooperative, and genuinely fun for the target age group. If your kid loves the Incredibles or LEGO games in general, this is a no-brainer. If they're lukewarm on either, it's probably skippable—there are more imaginative games out there.

Age Fit

Best for ages 8–14, especially kids who loved the Incredibles movies or enjoy LEGO games. The E10+ rating is spot-on—younger kids can play with a parent, but the crude humor and frequent combat make 10+ the sweet spot.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
82

Models family cooperation and teamwork through the Parr family's superhero adventures. The LEGO humor is playful and slapstick, with only mild crude jokes (bird droppings, burps, brief vomiting). Cartoon violence is non-graphic—enemies explode into LEGO bricks. The tone stays light and age-appropriate, encouraging collaboration in co-op mode. The crude humor might be off-putting for some families, but it's brief and typical of LEGO game fare.

Imaginative
71

The LEGO formula offers puzzle-solving and building mechanics that encourage creative problem-solving, but this is a licensed tie-in that follows the movies' storylines fairly closely. Players use each character's unique superpowers (ice blasts, eye lasers, stretching) in varied ways, and the open-world hub lets kids explore Municiberg. However, it's more about executing Traveller's Tales' proven LEGO formula than breaking new ground—familiar fun but not particularly innovative.

Safe
88

ESRB rated E10+ for Cartoon Violence and Crude Humor. No in-game purchases, no loot boxes, no online chat. Users can interact in local co-op only, which keeps things controlled. The violence is cartoonish and consequence-free (LEGO pieces scatter), and the crude humor is infrequent. No surprise mature content, no toxic elements. This is a straightforward, family-friendly LEGO game with predictable content that parents can trust.

Enriching
68

Offers light cognitive challenges through puzzle-platforming and teamwork in co-op mode. Kids practice spatial reasoning, pattern recognition, and collaboration. The game reinforces themes from the Incredibles movies—family bonds, using your unique strengths, working together. That said, it's primarily entertainment; the puzzles are accessible but not particularly deep, and the skill-building is modest. It's fun and engaging without being especially educational or thought-provoking.

Parent Info
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Why It Might Be Great

  • Local co-op lets siblings or parent-kid duos play together without needing separate consoles
  • Covers both Incredibles films, so fans get the full Parr family saga in playful LEGO form
  • Zero microtransactions or online features—buy it once, play it fully, no surprises
  • Each character's superpowers create varied gameplay (stretching, ice blasts, super speed) that keeps puzzles interesting
  • The LEGO formula is intuitive and forgiving, making it accessible for younger or less experienced gamers
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What to Watch For

  • Crude humor (bird poop, burps, brief vomiting) might not land well with families who prefer cleaner content
  • Cartoon combat is frequent—enemies constantly get punched and explode into bricks, which could feel repetitive
  • It's a licensed tie-in that follows the movies closely, so don't expect much originality or surprise
  • Younger kids (under 8) might find the constant battling a bit intense or get stuck on some puzzles without help

Conversation Starters

  • "Which Incredibles character would you want to be in real life? What superpower would be most useful?"
  • "The game shows how the family works together using their different strengths—what's something you're really good at that helps our family?"
  • "Do you think it's harder to be a superhero or to be a good family member? Why?"
  • "What was your favorite part of building stuff out of LEGO bricks in the game? Would you want to try building something like that for real?"

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