Summary
LEGO has explored several IPs ranging fromHarry Potterto Marvel withLEGO Marvel Superheroesand its sequel. This shouldn’t be the end of the line when it comes to LEGO and its depiction ofX-Men, a core part of the Marvel brand that still has room to grow in gaming.
There are stillX-Menthat haven’t been depicted and several storylines that could be explored to create a great LEGO game. Rather than be drawn away from the IP due to Insomniac’s upcoming Wolverine game, it should use the momentum the IP receives to bring attention to its own game.
There’s Nothing Wrong With Revisiting the X-Men Through LEGO
LEGO has depicted the X-Men before, but they never had center stage, as they were part of the large cast ofLEGO Marvel Superheroesand its sequel. The game includes over 50 characters, includingX-Men such as Wolverine, Professor X, and Storm.
It would be a great idea for LEGO to have another go with Marvel superheroes, but this time just focus on X-Men alone. The IP has a cast more than large enough for an entire game, and several characters didn’t get a chance to appear in theoriginalLEGO Marvel Superheroes.
Why Should LEGO Pick the X-Men?
X-Men has always been one of the more interestingMarvel IPs, as it explores the lives of society’s outcasts. In this way, many people who do not fit the mold of what society deems normal have related to and identified with the X-Men. This in turn means the X-Men have a loyal fanbase who deserve more gaming experiences with these heroes; LEGO is just one great venue for that.
There’s Never Been a Better Time for LEGO X-Men
Marvel has always been popular, but it has been experiencing something of a renaissance in recent years. This is in part thanks to the numerous MCU films released, as well as the video games. With aWolverine game coming from Insomniac, and the newX-Men ‘97show on Disney Plus, all eyes are onX-Menonce again, making it the perfect time for LEGO to seize the moment with a new game.
Would a LEGO X-Men Game be Overshadowed by Insomniac’s Wolverine Game?
LEGO shouldn’t stop itself from revisiting old characters, as it’ll always be a blast playing a character as vicious as Wolverine. Alongside classics like him, it can tap into moreobscure X-Men, like Jubilee, who produces energy which she calls fireworks from her hands, and deserves far more attention than she currently gets. Furthermore, just because Insomniac has a Wolverine game coming up, it doesn’t mean that LEGO can’t put its unique take on the character, as it has with all the IPs it’s explored.
The gaming world is huge, and there’s no need for one studio to fear stepping on the toes of another. An Insomniac Wolverine game can live comfortably alongside a LEGOX-Mengame, with both of them forging a unique identity for themselves.
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
WHERE TO PLAY
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroesfeatures an original story crossing the entire Marvel Universe. Players take control of Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, Captain America, Wolverine and many more Marvel characters as they unite to stop Loki and a host of other Marvel villains from assembling a super-weapon capable of destroying the world. Players will chase down Cosmic Bricks as they travel across LEGO Manhattan and visit key locations from the Marvel Universe, such as Stark Tower, Asteroid M, a Hydra base and the X-Mansion.Smash, swing and fly in the first LEGO videogame featuring more than 100 of your favorite Super Heroes and Super Villains from the Marvel Universe, including Iron Man, Wolverine, the Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Loki and Deadpool.
