TheLEGOfranchise has consistently found new and inventive ways to delight gamers of all ages across the globe. Whether it be through TT Games’ licensed adventures or the recent original works from brand-new developers, theLEGOseries has been among the peak of all-ages gaming. Just as the popular toy brand continues to thrive, so too does its presence in the video game world.
Recently,theLEGObrand also announced that a new primary developerwould be working on the series, taking the reign from TT Games for the first time in well over a decade. This announcement naturally brings with it the potential for major shake-ups to theLEGOseries in the future. One franchise that could absolutely benefit from aLEGOcrossover would beKingdom Hearts, which could take on a unique new path for the series.
A LEGO/Kingdom Hearts Crossover May Be A Fun Offshoot
Disney And LEGO Already Have A Great Relationship
Already,Kingdom Heartshas a unique conceptas a game that lends itself well to the oddball charm of theLEGOseries. As soon as the original game was announced, it attracted intrigue as a crossover between theFinal Fantasygames and Disney films. Given the franchise’s naturally off-the-wall premise andLEGO’stendency for humorous takes on established IPs, aKingdom Heartscrossover could be a great way to introduce younger players to the franchise.
After all, Disney has allowed theLEGObrand to use its franchises for several games in the past. Gamers have gotten titles likeLEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video GameandLEGO The Incrediblesin the past, and even after Disney’s high-profile acquisitions of studios like Marvel and Lucasfilm,LEGOhas still gone forward with newLEGO MarvelandLEGO Star Warstitles over the years. Disney has a great relationship with theLEGObrand, and aKingdom Heartscrossover would be a great addition to their combined catalogs.
Kingdom Hearts Is Unique Enough For A LEGO Game
Even as strange of a crossover as it would be, it wouldn’t be too left-field forKingdom Hearts, as the franchise has gotten weird with its genre-bending in the past.Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memoriesmade massive changes to the combat with a card-based system, while the franchise’s latest entryKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memorywas a full-blown rhythm game. Square has shown a willingness to takeKingdom Heartsin several different directions, so aLEGOgame could fit the franchise perfectly.
ALEGO Kingdom Heartsgame would also be a boon for the franchise, as it would allow Square Enix to implement certain Disney worlds and characters that may not be the right fit for a larger world in a mainlineKingdom Heartsgame. Furthermore, withLEGO’s tendency to include large amounts of playable characters, aLEGOgame could really take advantage ofDisney’s IP with its playable characters. While some may want this to wait untilKingdom Hearts 4, perhaps aLEGO Kingdom Heartsgame could finally allow players totake control of Sora’s companions, Donald and Goofy.
Even as strange of a crossover as it would be, it wouldn’t be too left-field forKingdom Hearts, as the franchise has gotten weird with its genre-bending in the past.
LEGO Kingdom Hearts Could Be A Boon For Square Enix’s IPs
Beyond the Disney connection, aLEGO Kingdom Heartstitle could be a blessing for the franchise’s Square Enix roots. Having a game such as this for a young audience could serve as a bit of a push for young players to easily get into theFinal Fantasyseries before jumping into some of the franchise’s bigger titles. Given that someKingdom Heartstitles have also taken to representing other Square Enix franchises -notablyThe World Ends With You- aLEGOgame could also help give some representation to other Square Enix IPs.
ALEGOcrossover with theKingdom Heartsseries is certainly an unconventional idea, but theKingdom Heartsfranchise has never been afraid to go against convention. As the franchise continues to go through major twists and turns, aLEGOgame would fit in perfectly and be a boon forLEGO, Square Enix, and Disney. IfKingdom Hearts 4still has a ways to go, perhaps aLEGOspin-off could help quell some fans’ appetites before the next major title is ready to go.
