Developed by Traveller’s Tales, who have been responsible for most of the Lego games to date, in conjunction with Warner Bros, Lego Dimensions will take the Disney Infinity route and mash together a host of different brands. The premise given for this is that an evil helmeted villain has been creating rifts between multiple Lego worlds, and now it’s up to a consortium of heroes from the various dimensions to stop him. It’s a simple plot, but then again The Lego Movie shared a similar premise backed only by snarky social commentary and that was pretty awesome.
Of course the real question when it comes to Dimensions is what licences Lego plans to draw on, and even the first set of toys are looking pretty varied, with characters from DC Comics, Back to the Future, Lord of the Rings, Wizard of Oz, The Lego Movie and Lego Ninjago all set to be released in the first wave. The starter pack will include Batman, Gandalf and Wyldstyle as playable characters, along with a buildable Lego Gateway and the Batmobile, and additional characters can be purchased through fun packs (which will also include a gadget or vehicle) and level packs (which will provide additional levels for the game). Finally team packs will also be made available, and will include multiple characters along with several vehicles and/or gadgets.
In terms of actual gameplay fans of previous Lego titles will be delighted to hear that Dimensions should play pretty much the same as before, with a mix of exploration, combat and puzzles. All told there’s not a lot of information been given out by either Traveller’s Tales or Warner Bros, but considering the market the game is aiming to compete in this should be a title that offers plenty for the kids to enjoy.
Doubtless parents will be groaning at the thought having to fork out yet another wad of cash for another set of figurines, and while South African pricing has yet to be announced in America the starter pack will retail for around $100. It’s a hefty price tag, especially considering the already existing choices on offer, but with over a decade of experience in creating Lego games, hopefully Traveller’s Tales will be bringing something exciting to the genre.
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