While one of the biggest highlights of LEGO games is the franchises they explore, another one used to be the in-depth character creator that they offered. However, with the release of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, that character creator has been stripped from the game. It may not ruin the experience, but it does feel like there is something missing. Although Funko Fusion did not include one either, it had the potential to take the concept in whole new directions.
Much like LEGO games, Funko Fusion has taken numerous franchises and given them a Funko facelift. Now, players can explore franchises such as The Umbrella Academy, Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, and even Scott Pilgrim vs. The World as a Funko Pop. This makes for a pretty memorable experience, yet it could have been even more special if the studio had also taken inspiration from Funko's Pop! Yourself service and give players the ability to truly make these franchises their own. And if done well, it could have rectified one of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's most controversial aspects.
Funko Fusion Could Have Done Wonders With a Character Creator
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Stripped the Feature Out
Since LEGO Star Wars 2: The Original Trilogy, Traveller's Tales has included a character creator in every single adventure. As the franchise has grown, so too has the character creation system. What started as a simple cosmetic thing has turned into a massive feature that lets players truly create their perfect protagonist. It got so big in fact that LEGO DC Super-Villains actually made it a core part of the game's story, with the main character being a custom character. Yet, for some reason, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga got rid of it.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga was supposed to be the biggest LEGO game yet, as it was going to LEGO-fy the entire Star Wars franchise. While Traveller's Tales was able to build a fantastic experience, it also left the fan-favorite character creator out of the mix. This removal proved pretty controversial with players, especially since it was advertised as the ultimate LEGO experience. And as of now, there is no news on what the next LEGO game will be, or if it will bring the feature back.
Funko Fusion Had The Perfect Template to Bring the Feature Back
Funko Fusion did not include a character creator either, but it really should have. Funko currently offers a Pop! Yourself service, which allows collectors to build their very own personal Funko Pop using an assortment of parts. They can either do this online or at a Funko store, and so far, it seems to be popular with fans of the brand. So, it would only make sense that something similar would crop up in Funko Fusion, and if it had, it could have taken LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga by storm.
Unlike LEGO Star Wars, Funko Fusion contains characters from over 20 different franchises. Because of that, the character creator could have included body parts from said franchises. This would have allowed players to build a KFC, Jaws, Masters of the Universe, The Walking Dead hybrid, among so many other combinations. Additionally, the characters all have unique franchise-specific powers and accessories that could have been a lot of fun to play with. And if the studio wanted to go the extra mile, it could have even expanded the feature to other Funko products as well.
It is too late to go back and add a character creator now, but if Funko Fusion becomes its own franchise, then the next chapter definitely needs to include something like this. Not only would it serve as a fun treat for fans, but if Traveller's Tales continues to not include it, then it could also be a great way to fill the void. However, players will just have to wait and see.
Funko Fusion
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 53 /100 Critics Rec: 14%
- Released
- September 13, 2024
- ESRB
- e
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Co-Op
WHERE TO PLAY
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Developer
- 10:10 Games
- Publisher
- 10:10 Games
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure
