LEGO Bricktales eschews traditional pop culture characters and cooperative combat elements in favor of creative building and original storytelling. Although it's different from the experience of actually building Lego, it can provide similar fun, even if there are occasional operational hiccups.

Each level in LEGO Legends is packed with detail, reminiscent of the level design in Super Mario 3D World + Rage World. Unlike most Lego games, this one emphasizes exploration and building rather than platforming or combat. Players need to build various structures, such as stairs, observation towers or amusement park facilities, to advance the plot.
The game's construction puzzles require players to use their creativity while also testing their physics knowledge and common sense. Players must ensure that the structures they build are stable and able to withstand testing to avoid collapse.

In the game, camera control is equally important for exploration and construction, but sometimes it is not smooth to operate. To get a better perspective, players may need to pause their current action, which is especially noticeable when looking for hidden objects.
Despite these issues, LEGO Bricktales is still a game worth exploring. As players unlock new skills in the game, they can re-explore old areas in search of previously inaccessible treasures. The game encourages players to explore and collect creatures such as ladybugs, hermit crabs, and rabbits to provide motivation for revisiting familiar areas.
