via Steven Artlip of P*N, "Lego Universe was a surprise for me. Not only is it one of the most kid friendly games I saw, but it was a game that I myself wanted to dive into. The first thing that I found out about Lego Universe is that it isn’t your standard MMO, the game is not a level based type of system, you earn unlocks and achievements by completing certain tasks rather then leveling up your character. Speaking of the characters, there will be over 3,000,000 different combos when you are making your character, you have a choice and many opinions in every aspect of your character."
Often it is asked why Lego hasn’t done Minecraft. After all, the formula fits. You put blocks on to other blocks to create something blocky and wonderful, fresh from your imagination. Surely that just screams Lego.
It seems that they tried with Lego Universe, but how do you make a kid-friendly Lego MMO when almost everybody seems intent on building penises?
Developed by The Lego Group, the app takes the form of an interactive comic book, complete with mini-games and virtual Lego build kits to be unlocked. The Antimatter Missions is broken up into five parts, with five short comics making up the bulk of the title.
Funcom Lead Designer Oscar López Lacalle previews the new MMO LEGO Minifigures Online and discusses The LEGO Movie in this exclusive interview from GDC 2014.
