Of all the children’s programming I’ve sat through in my decade-plus of parenting, Bluey is the best bar none; I’d even say it’s the best kids’ show since Sesame Street. And in this market, with popularity comes lucrative licensing deals, from toys and clothing to apps and video games—which is where Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen comes into play.

Despite being an almost-overnight sensation, Bluey has seemed to be cautious or discerning in how it handles licensed products. Thus, to date, young fans have only really had the creative app Bluey: Let’s Play, a host of browser games on the official website, and Outright Games’ Bluey: The Videogame to let them play in the Heelers’ whimsical world. Luckily, Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen was worth the wait.

Back in 2023, I lamented that Bluey: The Videogame felt rushed, like “a promising thesis of a game,” and suspected it had been rushed out to market for the... Read more