Bionicle (video game)

This article is about the 2003 game. For other Bionicle video games, see List of Bionicle media § Video games.

Bionicle
Developer(s)
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Mac OS X, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows
ReleaseGame Boy Advance
  • NA: September 9, 2003
  • EU: September 26, 2003
GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox
  • EU: October 10, 2003 (PS2)
  • EU: October 17, 2003 (Xbox)
  • NA: October 20, 2003
  • EU: October 31, 2003 (GC)
Windows
  • NA: October 28, 2003
  • EU: October 31, 2003
Mac OS X
  • WW: January 22, 2005
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Bionicle (also known as Bionicle: The Game) is a 2003 platform video game developed by Argonaut Games and published by Electronic Arts and Lego Interactive for GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Microsoft Windows. A port was released for Mac OS X, and a version was also developed for the Game Boy Advance. In the home console version, the player controls the Toa, elementally-powered warriors, as they traverse through levels; some levels are 3D platformers, while others utilize mechanics like snowboarding or lava surfing. The game's story, which takes creative liberties with the official Bionicle story, follows the Toa as they defend the island of Mata Nui from the return of the evil Makuta and his minions.

Bionicle received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who disliked its short length and camera angles. Some gameplay elements, like the elemental absorption mechanic, were viewed more favorably. Bionicle sold poorly upon its release, resulting in Argonaut not receiving any licensing royalties; the company would dissolve in August 2006. A tech demo for a sequel, tentatively titled Bionicle: City of Legends, was leaked online in 2012.