Since the release of the original LEGO Star Wars video game back in 2005, LEGOhas enjoyed a consistent wave of entries in the gaming space. While some like LEGO City Undercover have been purely original works, for the most part these titles draw inspiration from established franchises, providing a charming twist on each series' formula. The solid mix of puzzle solving, co-op gameplay and oddball comedy have made these games a hit with younger and older gamers alike.
Now with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga set to be the next entry in the long running cash cow, fans of both Star Wars and LEGO have something to look forward to in the near future. Even so, there remains a good portion of other popular IPs which have yet to receive a proper LEGOvideo game treatment. With everything from Harry Potter to Indiana Jones having already been done, there are still a handful of other noteworthy series worthy of LEGO video games. From supernatural ghost hunting to reptilian martial artists, a number of franchises would be a perfect fit with the pieces of the LEGOuniverse.
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Ghostbusters
Beginning in the 1980's with an immensely popular blockbuster film, Ghostbusters seems perfect for the LEGO treatment. While a LEGO video game could potentially use the films or cartoon series as inspiration for its events, it wouldn't be a terrible idea to craft an original storyline either. This way, the developers at Travellers Tales could make use of the creativity already found in LEGP products to create new ghost and creature designs for the Ghostbusters team to contend with. The concept of LEGO being used to assemble things could be taken even further, with players having to mix and match collected parts to craft new Ghostbuster gear, and even customize the Ecto-1 car.
Men in Black
With three blockbuster films and a reboot starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson already available, a Men in Black game with all the charm of LEGO seems like a match made in heaven. The series is already recognized for its humor and insane scenarios, something which the LEGO brand has already embraced in video game releases seen so far. Seeing the many set pieces unfold with the usual charm found in LEGO video games would be a treat, not to mention the number of alien races in the films would make way for a great deal of unlockable characters for players to customize and play as.
Transformers
A Transformers game in the LEGO style is a no brainer because both franchises follow a similar concept. LEGO blocks can be used to morph and shape into other new objects, while the many Autobots and Decepticons quite literally transform with shifting pieces and parts. Similar to the Ghostbusters, players could craft new Transformers design with parts collected throughout the game, encouraging the creative aspect often associated with the LEGO brand. In terms of source material for inspiration, the classic 1980s cartoon or even the CGI interpretation of Beast Wars would be solid picks. There may even be something hilarious from the often self-serious Michael Bay movies being satirically poked at with LEGO charm.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Much like the Ghostbusters and Transformers, the Ninja Turtles were a staple of the 80s, being one of the most popular franchises for kids at the time. Even well over three decades after their inception, the Turtles are still as beloved as ever, enjoying comics, cartoons, and live-action film adaptations. Many of the past LEGO video games haven't had the most robust combat systems, but making up for that simplicity is an emphasis on pure carnage, with the screen being completely littered with LEGO pieces flying off in every direction. With just a few tweaks to the fighting mechanics, the foundation is set for a wild time with the Turtles in a new LEGO facelift.
James Bond
The James Bond franchise is the oldest among these, but that doesn't make it any less deserving of a proper LEGO video game. With multiple eras and styles since the first Sean Connery film in 1962, it begs the question which to use as inspiration. The simple answer would be all of them. Each respective Bond actor and series brought something unique the table, from the more campy Roger Moore era to the slick and stylish Pierce Brosnan interpretation. Half the conceptualization work for the game would already be finished thanks to the films, with countless unforgettable set pieces to draw from. With No Time To Die finally coming out and Project 007 in development, the Bond brand is hot, something which Travellers Tales would be wise to jump onto with its LEGO formula.
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