Summary
LEGOhas unveiled yet another of its many crossovers, and it’s one that is perfectly set up for a new video game. Over the years,LEGOhas managed to associate its name with several of the biggest franchises available. It’s little surprise that the world of video games would be a target for them as well. The crossover betweenLEGOandSuper Mariomay be one of the biggest examples, but it wasn’t the first, nor shall it be the last. In fact, one of the company’s most recent projects couldn’t be more perfect for another video game, as the LEGOAnimal Crossingsets could inspire a new release.
The history ofLEGOcrossover video gamesis surprising. While theLEGOwebsite had flash games several years ago, as well as theLEGO Islandgames for PC, the brand’s first big break in gaming wasLEGO Star Wars. Released years after the popularStar WarsLEGOsets started coming out, the game let players play through aLEGOversion of the prequel trilogy. This would eventually lead to a fullLEGO Star Warsvideo game series, and many other properties gotLEGOvideo games as well, such asIndiana JonesandBatman. TheLEGObrand has become an effective source for licensed games, and the company should take its deal with Nintendo to another level.
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A LEGO Animal Crossing is an Excellent Crossover Game Idea
With the announcement of theAnimal CrossingLEGOset, a new potential video game for theLEGOfranchise is obvious. Of course, the fact thatAnimal Crossingis already a video game series in the first place is a good start to the argument. With five confirmed sets already, it’s clear that this is a collaboration that has had some effort put into it. After all, theMarioLEGOsets ended up spawning multiple expansions, so theAnimal Crossingsets could easily do the same, especially considering the series' nature. BothAnimal CrossingandLEGOseem quite compatible in a gaming sense as well.
Fans of the series will know thatdecorating inAnimal Crossingis a series staple, and that makes aLEGOcrossover game a natural fit. Both offer a sandbox for creative players to thrive, as seen withAnimal Crossing’s customization andLEGO’s near-infinite building possibilities. AnAnimal Crossinggame featuring aLEGOaesthetic would blend effortlessly with the series' typical gameplay. Players already spend a lot of time reorganizing their homes and updating their wardrobe in-game, similar to how people have been putting togetherLEGOsets for decades. The two franchises are a perfect fit for each other in terms of gameplay.
A crossover game withLEGOcould also add anew layer of customization toAnimal Crossing. Unsurprising, considering thatLEGOisn’t restricted to just arranging furniture. It can be used to create entire structures, or even worlds. By diving fully into the spirit ofLEGO, an associatedAnimal Crossinggame could see players building nearly every building in the town from scratch to their own specifications. SinceLEGOsets can be built in all sorts of ways apart from their intended design, it only seems like a natural feature to add. This would make aLEGO Animal Crossinggame into a sandbox with nearly endless possibilities for the player’s town.
Animal Crossingis a prime example of aNintendo property that deserved aLEGOset, and that has the potential to turn into much more.LEGOandAnimal Crossingare both incredibly free-form, with the main objectives being those that the player sets for themselves. By combining the creative potential of both, the ensuing game could let players spend hours on end creating their ultimateAnimal Crossingisland. The crossover betweenLEGOandAnimal Crossinghas remarkable potential to result in a new video game in addition to the announced sets, even if there is nothing to suggest it will happen.
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