Over the years, LEGO has expanded beyond its initial modular toy concept into a full-blown media empire. From movies to video games, the name LEGO can be found throughout pop culture. The company has been an exciting way for some of the world's biggest franchises to be adapted in unexpected ways, especially when it comes to comic book heroes.
LEGO has collaborated with both Marvel and DC, but the latter has been more common in these crossovers overall. Since LEGO and DC joined forces, there have been several video games based on characters from DC Comics. DC has an iconic roster of names, but Batman has largely taken the lead throughout the LEGO partnership. Of the LEGO Batman From the games to a successful film spin-off, Batman continues to have a strong presence in the media. However, LEGO could finally be the right stage to present a satisfying Superman game.
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LEGO has collaborated with many different brands and franchises over the years, but there is one collaboration that requires further video game adaptations.
LEGO could give DC fans the Superman game they've been waiting for
Superman has an unsatisfactory track record in gaming
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The first Superman game was released in 1979 for the Atari 2600.
There have been attempts to make Superman accessible to gamers, but many of these adaptations have failed. One of the few satisfactory attempts from a gameplay perspective was this injustice franchise, but its alternate, darker version of Superman still doesn't offer the iconic version of the character that so many are familiar with. A story focused solely on Superman has been difficult to achieve, and many of those hurdles have to do with the entertaining approach to combat that doesn't stray too far from Superman's canonical morality.
In injusticeSuperman has gone crazy. The Joker tricks him into killing Lois Lane and destroying Metropolis, turning Superman into a tyrant who forces the world under his rule.
Superman's strict moral code presents challenges
The biggest problem is how to properly design a superhero game that offers dynamic and satisfying combat while avoiding killing enemies. Across DC Comics' many storylines, many stories surrounding Superman are consistent with his belief in avoiding killing except in the most necessary cases. Sleepless Spider-Man Games have done this really well, so it's not impossible. However, for some reason, the adaptation of one of DC's noblest heroes didn't pan out.
Luckily, a LEGO version of Superman avoids these combat hurdles. The cartoonish and comedic violence of the LEGO formula makes it a perfect workaround for such an adaptation. It's also worth noting that Superman has already appeared in DC's LEGO games, so it wouldn't be too far-fetched to finally see him thrust into the spotlight. In both he can be seen as a playable character LEGO Batman 2 And 3and while its sections are fun, it can be taken much further with a standalone game.
Superman's hometown of Metropolis offers untapped potential for a LEGO play environment. From entertaining building destruction mechanics to flying around to protect citizens, Metropolis could be the perfect place to get the LEGO treatment.
Now is the perfect time for a LEGO Superman game
The renewed interest in Superman since the first look at James Gunn's live-action adaptation presents LEGO and DC with the perfect opportunity to join forces once again. While Batman has been the cornerstone of DC's gaming ventures, it might be fun to explore Superman's happier disposition through the LEGO lens.
The dynamic between Superman and Batman LEGO Batman 2 is one of the highlights of the game and seeing Superman hold his own could be a fun challenge. The fact that Superman hasn't managed to gain a foothold in the gaming world is baffling, but collaborating with LEGO again for a standalone story could prove to be the perfect recipe for a proper adaptation.
