Couch co-op quality is supported through Movie Night returning and being improved. The evidence is limited but directly positive.
Pros: couch co-op quality, replay value
Cons: onboarding experience, side character depth
Couch co-op quality is repeatedly praised, with local play, shared screens, and relationship-testing cooperation seen as core strengths.
Pros: cross-play support, platforming precision
Cons: side character depth, matchmaking quality
Couch co-op and local play are supported through single Joy-Con play, local tournament options, and quick local battles. The evidence is favorable for casual local sessions.
Pros: animation quality, art direction
Cons: save system reliability, cross-play support
Couch co-op is treated as part of the LEGO identity, but the supporting review also stresses that online co-op is missing.
Pros: microtransaction impact, voice acting
Cons: multiplayer design, platform-specific feature support