Play LEGO Battles - Ninjago Online

LEGO Battles: Ninjago came out for the Nintendo DS in 2011, developed by Hellbent Games. It was a fun little real-time strategy game that fit right in with the portable library of that era, letting you command LEGO armies on the go without a lot of fuss.

You control either the ninja or skeleton factions, directing your units to gather resources, construct buildings, and produce more troops to overwhelm your opponent. The main goal is to destroy the enemy's base, which involves careful resource management and constant unit production. Key mechanics include building specific structures to unlock advanced units, and heroes with special abilities that can turn the tide of a skirmish. The pacing is brisk, with matches that don't overstay their welcome, though the AI can put up a decent fight on higher difficulties. It feels satisfying to watch your plastic legion swarm across the screen and dismantle the opposition piece by piece.