Review: Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen (Switch 2) - An Enjoyable Collectathon That Kids Will Love
Halfbrick Studios, the developer behind Fruit Ninja, is bringing a new Bluey game to Nintendo Switch 2 with Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, positioning it as a significant improvement over the original Bluey: The Videogame. Released in late 2023 by Artax Games, the first adaptation was criticized for feeling soulless despite faithfully recreating iconic locations from the cartoon in a brief, repetitive one-to-two-hour experience.
The sequel aims for greater ambition with a collectathon-style gameplay structure and more robust mechanics. While the new game retains some repetitive elements, it represents a more substantial offering compared to its predecessor. The adventure takes place on the Heeler family’s kitchen table as its primary setting, though the game apparently extends beyond this physical limitation through the imaginative play of its protagonists, Bluey and Bingo.
Early impressions from reviewers suggest Halfbrick has successfully balanced the whimsical charm of the source material with engaging gameplay that should resonate with its young audience. The shift from Artax Games to Halfbrick appears to have resulted in a more thoughtfully designed experience that moves beyond the first game’s straightforward approach, delivering the kind of interactive experience that captures the spirit of the beloved animated series.