FileFront: "It’s tough to come to an overarching decision about LEGO Universe, because on the one hand, it’s actually kind of addicting in that MMO, keep-doing-quests kind of way. But the game also suffers from a lot of issues, not the least of which are some occasionally game-breaking bugs, that limit its potential as a simplified and diverse alternative to something a little more high-minded such as World of Warcraft."
Often it is asked why Lego hasn’t done Minecraft. After all, the formula fits. You put blocks on to other blocks to create something blocky and wonderful, fresh from your imagination. Surely that just screams Lego.
It seems that they tried with Lego Universe, but how do you make a kid-friendly Lego MMO when almost everybody seems intent on building penises?
Developed by The Lego Group, the app takes the form of an interactive comic book, complete with mini-games and virtual Lego build kits to be unlocked. The Antimatter Missions is broken up into five parts, with five short comics making up the bulk of the title.
Funcom Lead Designer Oscar López Lacalle previews the new MMO LEGO Minifigures Online and discusses The LEGO Movie in this exclusive interview from GDC 2014.
