Dimensions was the perfect way for them to delve deeper into diversifying how LEGO sets could be approached, and I would say that was done successfully. I always loved the other LEGO games, though I always wished there were more of them to explore than just the Lego Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Batman series (though more were always being made). The best feature is the cross overs with other games and media that melds seamlessly with the style that LEGO has already popularized with a few other titles. Its not especially remarkable, or even the best part of Dimensions (though a lot of the sets are easily as well-made and fun to play with as non-Dimensions sets). This is one of the few games that gave the toys-to-life feature a chance and actually made something fun. Anything from Minecraft to Harry Potter or even Star Wars have been featured as a set at some point (or their own games, too). Its hard to find a franchise that hasn’t made deal with LEGO in one form. Its one of the few games out there that had a lot of potential and actually capitalized on it thanks to the combined efforts of LEGO as a whole and, of course, the developers.
Fortunately, the game itself does quite well and you get a truly full experience even without getting to cross dimensions yourself. Then, I play a game like LEGO Dimensions and realize that living in a world that can cross over with nearly all of my other favorite franchises (TV, video games, or otherwise) would be a lot more exciting than being contained in this reality.
Plus, on those days, I don’t mind being inside and playing a couple of good games. The sky might not always be blue because storm clouds roll in, but there’s something immensely peaceful and satisfying about listening and watching a rainstorm. Speaking generally, there’s a lot to enjoy about the real world.