After the positive reception of LEGO Horizon Adventures on the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, Sony may give other iconic franchises the same treatment. The Horizon series is expanding in the best way possible, and this retelling of the original story through LEGO bricks can be the perfect introduction for younger audiences who couldn’t get into the original version. Here are 9 other first-party PlayStation exclusives that could benefit from the LEGO treatment.
9. Uncharted
The Uncharted series is renowned for its high-octane explosions, exploration, treasure hunting, and platforming. These are the makings of a perfect LEGO adventure and the gaming community would love to spend more time with Nolan North’s Nathan Drake after his happy retirement during Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End.
Game developers can integrate the gold bricks as an alternative to the treasure-hunting system and recreate iconic moments from the series such as the train scene from Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, the plane sequence in Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, and many more in the form of LEGO bricks to compensate for Nate’s destructive personality.
8. Detroit: Become Human
Quantic Dream struck gold with Detroit: Become Human and successfully delivered a video game where player choice can leave a lasting impression. Although the gameplay is limited and players couldn’t do as much as any of the main three protagonists, the game has its fair share of standout moments that could benefit from the LEGO treatment.
Despite being a video game, Detroit: Become Human tackles real-life issues and the younger audience may not appreciate or fully comprehend it. A LEGO version can draw them in for a different perspective.
7. Shadow of the Colossus
The original version of Shadow of the Colossus was released on the PlayStation 2 and it raised the bar of what a video game should be. The players take on the role of Wander as they explore a massive plateau to track down several colossi and defeat them by scaling on their bodies to find their weak spots.
If Studio Gobo and Guerilla Games could figure out how to bring the Tallnecks into LEGO Horizon Adventures, then Team Ico could do the same for the colossi and give the player base a light-hearted version of the story.
6. inFAMOUS Second Son
Imagine the amount of destruction and player freedom that can be offered. The inFAMOUS franchise ended back in 2014 and the gaming community has been vocal about another entry, unfortunately, the game developers of Sucker Punch Productions are satisfied with how the franchise ended and has moved on to the Ghost of Tsushima series instead.
Players take on the role of Delsin Rowe in inFAMOUS Second Son, and can explore Seattle by jumping from one tall skyscraper to another, whilst demolishing enemies and areas alike with an array of powers at your disposal.
5. Days Gone
The gaming community did not waste a second exploring the broken road of Oregon and soaking in the beautiful sights and deadly threats not limited to the undead and living, during Deacon St. John’s journey in Days Gone.
Bend Studio created a massive playground filled with freaks and marauders. This title might be a little tricky to adapt into a LEGO version, especially with the mature themes; however, if LEGO Horizon Adventures was a feasible endeavor, a few adjustments to the story could bring more positivity to the Days Gone franchise.
4. Ratchet & Clank
The Ratchet & Clank franchise is arguably one of the more family-centric games published by Sony for the PlayStation consoles. Insomniac Games did not hold back from the latest entry by taking full advantage of the SSD inside the PlayStation 5.
It was a fine mixture of storytelling and fun gameplay. This is perfect for any age demographic and players could freely explore various biomes and collect bolts to upgrade their equipment. PlayStation could double down with a LEGO spinoff to appeal to a younger audience.
3. Ghost of Tsushima
After the success of the inFAMOUS games, Sucker Punch Productions decided to revisit Feudal Japan in the form of Ghost of Tsushima. Players take on the role of Jin Sakai, a fallen samurai devoid of hope to save his home with honor, and the way of the samurai resorts to bloodier methods to liberate his home from Mongol invaders.
The gaming community loved playing as a ninja-like assassin as they climbed walls and jumped from one roof to another giving players more options to approach a combat encounter by platforming.
2. The Last of Us
Naughty Dog did not hold back on the violence in The Last of Us, especially in the sequel where the cycle of revenge is a main theme. There is no version of the games targeted at a younger audience; however, being one of the more successful first-party franchises, Sony may consider giving this franchise the LEGO treatment.
Chances are low and the developers might feel protective of the characters but this is an opportunity to introduce this story to the youth in a friendlier way. Toning down the gore and violence will be a troublesome task but they can recreate certain story moments in the LEGO format to avoid traumatizing newer players.
1. Astro Bot
LEGO Horizon Adventures may just be the beginning of PlayStation Exclusives getting a tune-up, but it certainly doesn’t need to be the end. While other game developers like Naughty Dog, Santa Monica Studios, Sucker Punch Productions, and more are focused on delivering mature video games with graphic content, Team ASOBI is comfortable with developing light-hearted platformers such as Astro Bot.
The game was recently released exclusively for the PlayStation 5 and has received universal praise for all the right reasons and was nominated for Game of the Year. Perhaps Sony and LEGO could double down and collaborate on a spinoff project to strike the iron while it is still hot.
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Rouvin Josef Quirimit is a Content Writer, an avid gamer (on his PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch), and film enthusiast. He was fortunate to grow up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was enamored by the storytelling of a shared universe full of heart and spectacle. His love for movies led him to great single-player games and he intends to cover major franchises for years to come!
