Announced during Summer Game Fest,LEGO Horizon Adventurestakes PlayStation’s robot dinosaur-hunting, post-apocalyptic first-party exclusive series and distills it down into a fun, family-friendly co-op action-platformer. ThoughLEGO andHorizonaren’t an immediately obvious pairing, the trailers released so far forLEGO Horizon Adventuresdo paint the collaboration in a good light, with the game seemingly capturing the series' unique combat well while injecting plenty of trademark LEGO charm into the formula.
Soon after its initial reveal, previews forLEGO Horizon Adventuresstarted to hit the internet, most of which praised the game for its light-hearted humor and unique take on the source material. Set for release in Holiday 2024,LEGO Horizon Adventureslooks like it’ll be a really fun time, and if it ends up being a success, it’ll likely only be the tip of the iceberg of LEGO and PlayStation’s collaboration.
Other PlayStation Exclusives That Could Make Great LEGO Games
A LEGO Ratchet and Clank Game
An obvious next step forLEGO and PlayStation’s collaboration, theRatchet and Clankseries is a perfect fit for a LEGO video game adaptation, arguably being an even more logical fit thanHorizon. Already a family-friendly action-platformer franchise, aRatchet and ClankLEGO adaptation wouldn’t have to think outside the box too much. Instead, a LEGORatchet and Clankgame would simply need to double down on what both brands do best by focusing on the game’s humor and vibrant visuals, along with some engaging third-person shooting mechanics and a bevy of unconventional weapons.
A LEGO Uncharted Game
Much likeLEGO Horizon Adventures, anUnchartedLEGO game would need a little work to adapt all of the franchise’s key features, but there are plenty of blueprints already there for LEGO to use. ThetwoLEGO Indiana Jonesgamesalready lay some strong foundations for anUnchartedLEGO adaptation, and games likeLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaprove that more open-ended levels can work well in a LEGO game. Much likeRatchet and Clank, humor is already a key part ofUncharted’s identity, which makes the series a decent fit for a LEGO adaptation.
A LEGO God of War Game
At the other end of the spectrum, aGod of WarLEGO game could work surprisingly well if it leaned all the way into the absurd nature of the hypothetical collaboration. A series renowned for its extreme violence and gore,aGod of WarLEGO gamecould derive a lot of humor from that core part of its identity by parodying the absurd pairing of the two unlikely partners. Seeing a little LEGO Kratos decapitate and maim his way through hordes of minifigure enemies would be bizarre and tonally jarring, and that absurdity could pave the way for a lot of humor.
A LEGO Ghost of Tsushima Game
While violence plays a key role inGhost of Tsushima’s narrative and gameplay, a LEGO adaptation could remain authentic by choosing to hone in on a different part ofGhost of Tsushima’s identity: its setting and atmosphere. Based on the trailers released so far,LEGO Horizon Adventures' visuals look rather impressive, and there’s clearly been a lot of effort put into capturing the look and feel ofHorizon’s world. AGhost of TsushimaLEGO game could distinguish itself by really focusing on the beauty ofGhost of Tsushima’s setting, and how that ties into the series' overall identity.
LEGO Horizon Adventures
WHERE TO PLAY
In a far future, where giant mechanized beasts roam a landscape reclaimed by nature and humans live in primitive tribes, an ancient evil seeks to destroy the world…Join hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the meadows, forests, and mountains of Earth from a man called Helis, who leads a gang of sunworshippers that follow an Ancient Evil shrouded in mystery.Dive into a thrilling adventure alone, or with friends with couch co-op or online play, customize your home in true LEGO style, and uncover stunning secrets from Aloy’s mysterious past along the way.
