Iconic LEGO themes are imminent in a brick-and-mortar game full of customizations, unlockable content, and action-packed brawls for the whole family. As we prepare for the release of our new light fighting game on PS5 and PS4 on September 2, 2022, the development team behind LEGO Brawls will walk us through the game with unique details. permission.
Infinite customization
There are several distinct features that make LEGO Brawls the first for the genre. Biggest takeaway: LEGO Brawls let players create their own fully customizable brawl. You’ll compete against customizable mini-characters and payloads to suit your personality, preferences, and playstyle. And you’ll unlock new content through the game for even more possibilities.
“Infinite” can be a bit of an exaggeration. Actually, we did the math: yes 77,289,215,065.920 exactly what minifigure customization options are available at launch… and that’s excluding the 2,737,000 possible customization downloads. In true LEGO style, you can choose any combination of LEGO mini faces, skin tones, torso, legs, hats, emblems, powers, symbols and names to build the complete warrior. your unique.
Dustin Andrew, senior software engineer at Red Games Co., the independent studio that developed and published LEGO Brawls in partnership with LEGO Games, said: “Customizing the minifigure is by far my favorite part of the game. play”. “There are trillions of crazy combinations that can happen. I could spend hours just finding the funniest matches. “
“There are loads of goofy combinations to create and it’s always fun to see players express themselves in different ways,” added Alex Medes, the game’s QA lead.
Dustin’s go-to brawler: a scallywag looks messy. Trent Burke, the engineer behind the game, chooses a seasoned and seasoned Super Legend who wields whatever weapon he can find (a wooden plank also acts as a bar). sword).
Which gunfight would complete without a personal load? Power-ups range from light to heavy, and can be anything from chickens to hot dogs to fist-shaped flying rockets.
“My favorite power is the saxophone unlocked by the Punk Pirate champion,” says Alex. “It heals me and nearby allies, and temporarily increases their damage.”
“My favorite power is definitely the cactus because it makes you invincible for a short amount of time,” adds Victor Rios, an animator on the game.
Dustin’s favorite? “Drop off Pigsy’s Food Truck. It has saved my bacon so many times. It is a super power with the ability to push the player off a point or over the edge of a cliff. Also the relentless rain of sausage fire was hilarious. ”
Once you’ve built your brawler, that’s where the real mayhem begins.
Epic LEGO themed levels
Levels focus on LEGO themes, from classics like Castle and Western to fan favorites including Jurassic, Ninjago and Monkie Kid, each with different game modes , unique challenges and win conditions. At the start of a match, all players vote on which theme to play.
LEGO Brawls producer Rae Reynolds said: “We never wanted the different levels to be the same, just with different art. “Each level has its own charm – anything from level-specific power-ups, various ways to overcome or gain control of big characters to team goals and structures completely different. Some levels have special variations, such as being able to control T-Rex in Jurassic World, or Mech and Wojira in Ninjago. ”
Each level can be picked up and played, but over time you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of that level’s unique characteristics and form your own winning strategy.
“Exploring new powerups and weapons is my favorite part of LEGO Brawls,” says Trent. “It’s exciting because there’s so much, it adds variety and new strategies to each one that you get.”
Game mode
You can choose to fight online, take on allies and opponents across platforms, organize, or join private games to party with friends. The level types offer a variety of game modes — some are more focused on teamwork or casual gatherings, while others offer a more intense individual challenge.
In one Control point game, you team up and compete 4v4 to capture and hold a control point. When your team alone is at the checkpoint, you generate points for your team’s Vict-o meter. Fill the Vict-o meter to win.
In Collect mode, you’ll collect collectibles (like the Monkie Kid level peach or the crystals in Blacktron). The first player or team to collect and keep enough items wins.
In one Brawl Royale, that’s every little configuration to themselves. The player who defeats the most opponents in this chaotic kerfuffle game will be crowned the winner.
In one Free quarrel, the player standing last wins. In this fast-paced competitive mode, beating another player fills you with blood, giving you a chance to catch up.
In Party mode, you can host or join private games with friends locally for free 4-player brawls or online in a 4v4 match. With cross-platform support, you can invite your team to a party, no matter what platform they play on.
“We wanted to make sure that players were able to enjoy fighting with their friends online or get a competitive couch co-op experience while together in the game,” said Rory Aguilar, game chief engineer. a room like so many great games ever had.” .
Collectable Content
You can choose a main theme that not only changes the look of your home screen, but also helps you unlock theme-based collections through the game.
Your success in a match affects the number of studs you earn to collect minifigures and new powers. (For those less familiar with LEGO lingo, “rivets” are the protrusions on a LEGO brick that connect to each other. They’re also vehicles for unlocking new in-game content.)
“There is a combination of predictability and mystery when unlocking items,” says Rae. “You can work towards your target content by choosing a theme, but there is also an element of surprise when it comes to unlocking rewards.”
Available collectors and finishers can choose to finish the whole thing before moving on to a new theme, which you can do at any time.
One thing’s for sure: LEGO Brawls is truly a game for everyone – whether you’re a LEGO fan in the collection, a real competitor is building your way to the top. Lead the global leaderboards or a casual player who simply wants to knock your friends and family down with a loaf of bread. It’s the kind of game that brings people together and it’s no exaggeration to suggest that’s what we all need right now.
