Nintendoand LEGO have a history of crossovers with various special edition LEGO sets that feature the likes ofSuper Mario,The Legend of Zelda, andAnimal Crossing. As some of the biggest names in theNintendoroster, bothSuper MarioandThe Legend of Zeldawould be shoo-ins for a full-blown LEGO game, but another popular franchise of the company could be even more fun.
Granted, Nintendo boasts a long list of franchises that would be perfect fits for a LEGO game spin-off, buttheMetroidfranchisecould be a match made in heaven with the building block company. If aMetroidLEGO project were ever to take off,LEGO Star Wars: The Force AwakensandLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagacould serve as great sources of inspiration due to their shooting mechanics.
A LEGO Metroid Game Could Bring LEGO Star Wars' Cover Shooting to Even Greater Heights
LEGO Star Wars' Fun Shooting Mechanics Deserve to Be Revisited
The introduction of third-person cover shooting made the combat ofLEGO Star Warseven more dynamic and satisfying. Cover shooting was first introduced inThe Force Awakens, butThe Skywalker Sagarefined its shooting combat, potentially setting the stage for future LEGO games to be focused on more action-based franchises.
If LEGO wants to venture down a new road with its game collaborations, thenMetroidmay be a fantastic starting point. Nintendo’s action-packed series has the potential to be incredibly charming if reimagined in the signature LEGO style. LEGO’s brand of humor and fun-filled gameplay might be the best way to showcaseMetroidin a brand-new light.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyondis expected to launch this year. With the Switch 2 officially announced and also set for a 2025 release date, there is speculation thatMetroid Prime 4: Beyondwill be a launch title for the upcoming Nintendo console. The hype surroundingMetroid Prime 4: Beyondcould give Nintendo and LEGO the perfect opportunity to capitalize on the title.
Imagining a small, LEGO-fied version of Samus as she blasts her way through levels is an intriguing scenario to think about, and the over-the-shoulder cover shooting featured inThe Skywalker Sagacould make for some fantastic action-focused moments that are also cartoonishly fun. Through the years, LEGO has continued to find interesting ways to add more to its combat mechanics, anda gun-heavy franchise likeMetroidcould prove to be an exciting challenge.
LEGO Continues to Branch Out With Unexpected Franchises
A LEGOMetroidgame is merely a pipe dream at the moment, but LEGO’s recent projects could potentially pave the way for the company to collaborate with certain brands that didn’t seem as likely before. Projects likeLEGO Horizon Adventuresandthe massive crossover withFortnitehave showcased that future games may offer surprising team-ups. As of now, it remains to be seen if LEGO will ever make a Nintendo-based game a reality, but there is a treasure trove of characters to work with. Major Nintendo mascots like Mario and Link are bound to be the most likely choices for such a collaboration, but Samus may be the character who holds even stronger potential for a unique game adaptation.
LEGO’s brand of humor and fun-filled gameplay might be the best way to showcaseMetroidin a brand-new light.
Afterthe mixed reception surroundingLEGO Horizon Adventures, the LEGO brand hopefully won’t avoid taking risks with fresh franchises. It’s already been proven withThe Force AwakensandThe Skywalker Sagathat a LEGO game with more dynamic shooting mechanics can work, and blending that with theMetroiduniverse might just have what it takes to be a huge hit.
