Summary
LEGO Horizon Adventuresis bringing a brand-new take on theHorizonfranchise to life with the iconic LEGO humor and over-the-top action mechanics. There have been some fantastic franchises remade in the image of LEGO andLEGO Horizon Adventuresis continuing to grow the list of collaborations the toy company has built through the years.
AlthoughLEGO Horizon Adventuresshares the franchise’s name, this interpretation is far more lighthearted than theHorizongames, but that isn’t the only major difference between the two. There will still be plenty of moments involvingAloy fighting machines, but it seems as thoughLEGO Horizon Adventuresis changing up the game’s combat, as the trailer revealed a bigger emphasis on melee mechanics.
LEGO Horizon Adventures' Melee Combat Sets It Apart From the Franchise
TheHorizongames are known for featuring plenty of instances with thrilling combat against machines, but it’s not exactly known for its melee.Melee in theHorizonfranchisehas improved over time, but it still hasn’t reached the levels it could be. However,LEGO Horizon Adventuresmakes an exciting change to the franchise’s combat, as melee and close-range fighting seem to be just as important, if not more so, than distanced combat.
LEGO Horizon Adventures Bringing the Action Up Close
LEGO Horizon Adventuresmay be a huge departure from what the coreHorizonfranchise is like, but it also looks like a fun-filled interpretation of the world and lore of the series. This change in combat givesa brand-new look at Aloyand her fighting abilities, and although it may be strange at first not playing the character from a third-person perspective, it offers players the chance to exercise their melee skills.
In theHorizongames, Aloy’s melee combat doesn’t always feel as great as her ranged combat. Some of the biggest complaints about the franchise’s melee revolve around the mechanics feeling slow and weak, making for unsatisfying close-quarters combat. However, the LEGO-based games in the past have really excelled at fun melee mechanics, meaningLEGO Horizon Adventureswill have one leg upon the mainHorizontitles.
LEGO Horizon Adventures Offers a New Perspective in More Ways Than One
The focus on melee is an interesting change in its own right, butLEGO Horizon Adventureswill also let players step into the shoes of characters that the mainHorizongames haven’t allowed. Thanks to the game’s multiplayer,LEGO Horizon Adventuresoffers the chance to play as Varl and Erend, as demonstrated in the trailer. Varl and Erend probably aren’t the last characters to be revealed as playable characters, either, so it will be exciting to see who else lands on the roster.LEGO Horizon Adventuresis focusing on bringing fun to theHorizonfranchise, and heavily melee-based gameplay that can be enjoyed with friends is an intriguing way to repackage such a beloved series.
Until anofficial release date forLEGO Horizon Adventuresis revealed, the game’s trailer offers a bright, lighthearted sneak peek into what players can look forward to with the title. Out of all the franchises to get the LEGO treatment, theHorizongames are a surprising choice, but it’s also a series that deserves to have a little bit more fun. FromHorizon’s fascinating lore to LEGO’s goofy sense of humor,LEGO Horizon Adventurescould actually prove to be a surprisingly perfect match.
It will be interesting to see howLEGO Horizon Adventuresbalances both established character personalities with the fun-loving nature of the iconic toy company. Departing from the franchise’s usual gameplay is a bold move already, so only time will tell just how much furtherLEGO Horizon Adventurestakes its interpretation.
