Summary
Before there wasGhost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch Productions was known for their work onInfamousandSly Cooper. The firstInfamousgame was released in 2009 and was an immediate hit with fans. The edgy aesthetic, dark color palette, and binary morality system all matched industry trends, and the game was released only a year after the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, putting it ahead of the massive wave of superhero content that followed. Furthermore,Infamouswas an original IP, and its focus on player freedom, combined with the plethora of available powers, made it stand out. Now that Sucker Punch has moved on, LEGO should continue the series' legacy.
LEGO is best known for its toy building sets, but the company has been putting its name on video games for over 20 years now. There are two types of LEGO games. The first is their original titles, such asLego 2K Driveand the newLEGO Fortnitesurvival game. The other type of games attached to the brand are their licensed ones, such as theLEGO Star WarsandLEGO Indiana Jonesseries. These licensed games take various franchises and recreate them as family-friendly titles that anyone can enjoy. LEGO adaptations frequently infuse a cheeky sense of humor into the source material, making them a joyous way to revisit a series.
LEGO Has A Long History With Superheroes
Since 2008, LEGO has been adapting various Marvel and DC stories.The Incredibleswas also given a game in 2018, showing that the company is willing to move away from the largest franchises in the space. Superhero games make up a large chunk of thelicensed LEGO gamesreleased.
LEGO Superhero Games
TT Games, the developers behind the LEGO games, have a ton of experience with adapting superhero stories into their style, so teaming up with Sony to adapttheInfamousserieswould make sense for both sides. There are three mainline titles in the series, as well as a standalone expansion and some DLC content. LEGO adaptations frequently feature condensed stories, so the developers could retell the series in 2 installments, one covering the story of Cole MacGrath and a second covering the events ofSecond SonandFirst Light. These games could also take some creative liberty and let players control other characters that appear in each title or add unique site content.
Infamous Is Perfect For The LEGO Game Formula
Infamousfeatured a gritty color palette and an edgy aesthetic. This was trendy at the time of its release, but it serves to date the game now. While there is nothing inherently wrong with this, aLEGO Infamousgame could feature more vibrant colors and present the story in a manner that is less self-serious.Infamous: Second Sonalready moved away from the grit of the original and featured a more vibrant world, so a re-imagining could bring some much-needed levity to the original two entries in the series. All theInfamoustitles are amongSucker Punch’s best games, so seeing them again in LEGO form would be a nostalgic way to revisit the series while updating it.
There Is Still Interest in Infamous
Despite Sucker Punch having moved on toGhost of Tsushima,fans are demandingInfamousremakes. The popularity of superhero media is no longer at its absolute peak, but the genre is still extremely sought after, andInfamousstands out from other similar properties due to its unique universe. ALEGOInfamousgame may not be what fans are asking for right now, but it would be an unexpected and entertaining way to bring the series back for new and returning players alike.
inFAMOUS
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A massive explosion rips through six square blocks of Empire City, leveling everything and killing everyone in its path… everyone, except you! In inFAMOUS, an open-world action-adventure title exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system, players will feel what it’s like to be granted incredible powers… how you use them is up to you. The consequences of your actions will affect you, the citizens, and the city around you. You’ll develop and grow your powers, and eventually uncover the purpose of it all.
