TheLEGOgames are beloved by fans of all ages, translating our favorite franchises into block form to give us hours of fun and enjoyment with a healthy dose of humor added in. With moreLEGOgames heading our way, such asLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga,lastshowcased in December, we have decided to look at other franchises that deserve to get digitally bricked.
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As theLEGOgames are aimed at families, the franchises have to be age-appropriate. Additionally, it seems that one of the requirements of creating aLEGOgame is ensuring that the chosen franchise has enough material, such as multiple films under its belt, to ensure there is enough content for the game.
10Ghostbusters
LEGO is no stranger toGhostbusters.As well as several physical toy sets, the famous ghost hunters appeared inLEGO Dimensionsin various packs, including a story pack based on the 2016 film that featured female protagonists. With three films previously released, as well as the animatedThe Real Ghostbustersseries from the ’80s, this franchise undoubtedly has enough content to make a brilliantLEGOgame.
Additionally, aLEGO Ghostbustersgame could tie-in nicely with theforthcoming film,Ghostbusters: Afterlife, similar to how theLEGO Jurassic Worldgame launched to coincide with the reboot film in 2015.
9The Mummy
The originalMummyfilms are a match made in heaven for theLEGOgame franchise. An action hero, supernatural enemies, and a fantastical, exotic setting that appeals to all the family. It would be easy to assign the various characters their abilities to use throughout levels, with Evelyn being the studious type, O’Connell as the brawny type, Jonathan’s thievery and of course, Imhotep’s dark magic.
The original trilogy would be perfect for aLEGOgame adaptation and if you wanted to include the numerousScorpion Kingfilms and the 2017 reboot ofThe Mummystarring Tom Cruise, there’s even more material to use. While these films may seem old forLEGOto take any notice, it’s worth remembering that theIndiana Jonesfranchise was a lot older by the time LEGO gave it the game treatment.
8Super Mario
With the recent reveal of theLEGO Super Mariosets that will begin to release later this year, it’s only natural that this much-loved franchise earns a spot in this list. Whereas before the recent collaboration, the idea of aLEGO Super Mariogame may have seemed like a distant dream, we’ve been given hope that it might become reality one day now that Nintendo and LEGO have partnered up.
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The main factor making this unlikely is that Nintendo would only ever allow this game to launch on the Nintendo Switch. The game would find it harder to make a profit as it would only be on one major console, as opposed to all three. However, it’s not unheard of for aLEGOgame to be exclusive to one console, though the previous games were handheld specific and much smaller titles, such asLEGO Friendsfor the 3DS.
7Back to the Future
Another franchise that made an appearance inLEGO DimensionswasBack to the Future.It didn’t have a story pack, but it did have a level pack and fun pack, so we did get to see Marty and Doc Brown in action. Additionally,Back to the Futurealso has a range of LEGO sets already, so there’s already a licensed partnership there.
This classicfamily-friendlyseries has three films to its name. It would appeal to a new generation of fans, as well as delivering plenty of nostalgia to its older players.
6The Mandalorian
One of the biggest hits recently has undoubtedly beenThe Mandalorianon Disney+, with fans not being able to get enough of The Child, or as the internet affectionately dubbed him — “Baby Yoda.“Star Warshas a massive back-catalog of material to utilize but also has severalLEGOgames to its name already andrecently celebrated the 15th anniversary of the firstLEGO Star Warsgame.
However,The Mandalorianhas been such a tremendous success that it seems like a sure bet that it will get theLEGOgame treatment at some point. Our only hope is that it gets fleshed out more and gets its own game, most likely after another season or two of the TV series, rather than just being a bit of DLC for the future release ofLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
5LEGO Hidden Side
Now, this is a bit of a wildcard entry, asLEGO Hidden Sideis already a LEGO game in its own right.LEGO Hidden Sidehas a multitude of toy sets that work in conjunction with the mobile app, an interactive Augmented Reality game that allows players to catch ghosts from their sets. There’s also a multiplayer mode where you can play as the ghosts you’ve collected.
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This franchise has everything it needs to make a great standardLEGOgame; the characters and plot are already there and all of the toy sets could be the various levels within the game. Naturally, the hub would be the small town of Newbury, where the franchise is set. A properLEGO Hidden Sidegame would also create a new way for fans to enjoy the fullLEGO Hidden Sidefranchise without having to purchase all of the various sets.
4Disney
Disneyhas plenty of material, though arguably most of the Disney series/films don’t have enough substance to make a fullLEGOgame of their own. However, what would be amazing would be aLEGO Disneygame that incorporated many of its franchises, using Disneyland as its hub. Think something along the lines of theDisneyland Adventuresgame, but a LEGO version that wasn’t just based on rides and utilized more of Disney’s many well-loved characters and environments.
LEGO has many Disney toy sets and mini-figures available, so there’s already a partnership there that could be built upon between the two companies. IfLEGO Disneyhappened, it would undoubtedly be a success as it would be combining two massively popular franchises into one glorious, fun-filled game.
3The Simpsons
Another popular franchise that made its way intoLEGO Dimensionsadd-on packs wasThe Simpsons. Now that we’ve had a taste of our favorite cartoon family in block form, wouldn’t it be great to have a fullLEGOgame for them? Springfield could be the game’s main hub with the levels visiting various well-known locations or episode plots from the TV show.
LEGO already has established licensing forThe Simpsons, so it seems possible this game could happen if all parties agreed upon it. While fans are crying out for a remake ofThe Simpsons Hit & Run, perhaps they could find solace or even a new favorite in the form ofLEGO The Simpsons.
2The Hobbit
This is a cheeky choice, asLEGO The Hobbitalready exists. The reason it’s been listed is that fans were never given the full package promised to them in that the final film,The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies, was never released as DLC as intended. That left ourLEGOadventures in Middle-Earth a little bit anti-climatic.
It would be great if fans were finally given the final piece of the game, but that seems unlikely as last year theLEGO The HobbitandLEGO The Lord of the Ringsgames werepulled from digital stores, most likely due to licensing issues.
1Minecraft
Minecrafthas already made its way into LEGO form with various playsets, but what we’d really like to see is a fully-fledgedLEGO Minecraftgame.Minecraftis a very successful franchise and it is already branching out into different gaming genres with its interactive episodicMinecraft: Story Modegame and the forthcoming dungeon-crawlerMinecraft Dungeonsthat isdue to launch later this year.
With the host ofMinecraftcharacters that are already established, lore and environments, could it be that before longMinecrafttakes on theLEGOmantle and provides us with a new gaming experience?
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