Item: LEGO® Builder's Journey
Rating: 97
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

97/100

Sayonara Wild Hearts isn't just a game; it's an experience. It’s one of those rare titles that leaves you feeling energized and slightly breathless when the credits roll. The way the visuals, the music, and the gameplay perfectly sync up creates a 'flow state' that few other rhythm games can match.

It’s incredibly stylish—the neon aesthetic and the tarot-inspired characters are iconic. While it's short, every minute is packed with meaning and spectacle. It’s the kind of game you show to people who don't play games to explain why the medium is an art form. It's beautiful, emotional, and absolutely unforgettable.

Reviewed on: Fri Apr 12 2024

Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I wasn't expecting to be moved by a game about plastic bricks, but here we are. It’s quiet, it’s beautiful, and it respects the player. The puzzles aren't overly difficult, but they require a creative mindset that I really appreciated.

The way the bricks click together is incredibly satisfying—it sounds just like the real thing. It’s a bit short, which is a shame, because the atmosphere is something I could have stayed in for hours. It’s a sophisticated use of a classic brand. Very impressive work.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Incredible graphics and lighting
Tactile, satisfying gameplay
Emotional wordless story

Very short
Some puzzles feel a bit too simple

Technical Report

Performance: Very demanding visuals; can make devices run hot. Ray-tracing available on supported hardware.

Accessibility:

Simple controls
No time limits

Audience Fit

Buy if: You love LEGO and want a relaxing, high-quality puzzle experience.

Skip if: You want an action-packed game with hundreds of hours of content.

Similar Games:

Monument Valley
The Gardens Between

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
Playtime: 3 hours
Status: Finished story

The Game

Last Update Date : Wed May 21 2025

Support Languages : N/A

Genres :

Version 1.0Wed May 21 2025

Ratings & Reviews

N/A out of 5 with 0 Counts

Age Rating 4+

Sayonara Wild Hearts is a euphoric music-based arcade game that feels like a playable pop album. As the heart of a young woman breaks, the balance of the universe is disturbed. A diamond butterfly appears in her dreams and leads her through a highway in the sky, where she becomes her masked alter-ego, The Fool. You’ll experience high-speed chases, rhythm-based combat, and gravity-defying stunts, all set to a custom-written pop soundtrack.

Features

Stunning neon-soaked art style

Full original pop album soundtrack

Narration by Queen Latifah

Diverse gameplay styles across 20+ levels

Emotional, cinematic storytelling

Gameplays

Evolving Rhythm Action

The gameplay shifts constantly between lanes-based racing, quick-time events, and twin-stick shooting. Everything is perfectly synced to the beat of the music, making the experience feel more like a dance than a traditional game.