Summary
At the moment, theLEGOgames are in-between projects, and there are many directions they could go next. Traveller’s Tales is seemingly finished withLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and while a return toHarry Potteris rumored, it would be a good idea to revive theLEGO Indiana Jonesseries at some point. The fifth majorIndiana Jonesfilm,Dial of Destiny, was released in 2023, and 2024’sIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewill push the property further, so now is the prime time for the ultimateLEGO Star Warsgame to pass the torch toLEGO IndianaJones again.
Indiana Jonesentered the licensedLEGOgame franchise in 2008, just after the first sixStar WarsEpisodes were packaged together inThe Complete Saga. One year later,LEGO Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure ContinuesaddedKingdom of the Crystal Skullon top of remixing the first game’s trilogy.A thirdLEGO Indiana Joneswould be expected to remake those four films again, alongsideDial of Destiny, with modernLEGOtouches like voice acting and a massive, interactive hub. Following upThe Skywalker Sagawon’t be easy even with fewer films to cover, but at least that game laid an ideal foundation forIndiana Jones’ gunfights.
LEGO Movie Games Have Been Tweaking Guns From The Start
For much of the licensedLEGOseries’ life, melee and ranged characters are played in distinct ways. Brawlers and close-range weapon wielders performed simple combos with gadgets or Force abilities sometimes mixed in, while gunners automatically switched between their firearms and fists depending on enemy proximity. Defensive mechanics were often also split between them, withLEGO Star Wars' Jediable to block and deflect bullets while most other characters had a timed sidestep. These mechanics evolved throughout theLEGOgames, with melee growing in complexity as more manual control crept into shooting guns and using gadgets.
Where The Skywalker Saga Last Left LEGO Firearms
Both reached their current peak inThe Skywalker Saga, with everyone able to use a developed melee combo system on top of various other tricks. Gunners in particular had a simple third-person shooter system they could activate on command.DifferentStar Warscharacters can have different guns, and some story levels let players find different guns to switch to. All of this modernized ranged combat satisfyingly, butThe Skywalker Sagawas so packed with like-minded systems that gunplay still ended up feeling like an afterthought. Adapting a property even more concerned with firefights thanStar Warscould be necessary forLEGO’s shooting to take its next step.
LEGO Indiana Jones 3 Can Do More With Skywalker Saga’s Shooting
Luckily,LEGO Indiana Jones 3can do just that. Even though Indy’s iconic whip and fists see plenty of use throughout his movies, there’s still a heavy emphasis on mid-1900s guns and shootouts. That also means that there are plenty of iconic moments and setpieces, like Dr. Jonesshooting the swordsman inRaiders of the Lost Ark, that could also be placed into the player’s hands. Opportunities like that would just be the first way aLEGO Indiana Jones 3could add variety and polish toThe Skywalker Saga’s shooting gameplay.
How LEGO Indiana Jones Can Make Its Guns Shine
Besides giving the shooting’s feel another pass,LEGO Indiana Jones 3could expand it into a full third-person shooter genre experience. Different guns could be found and swapped on the fly, bringing more gameplay variety to a campaign that would almost always feature Indiana Jones himself. An ammo count could also be introduced, though waiving it inthe signatureLEGOhub areaswould be acceptable. Finally, cover and other defensive systems could be developed more, but not to the point where they would overwrite melee combat. WithThe Skywalker Saga’s lessons in mind, aLEGO Indiana Jones 3would be the best place to perfect theLEGOseries’ gunplay.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
WHERE TO PLAY
The galaxy is yours in LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga. Experience memorable moments and nonstop action from all nine Skywalker saga films reimagined with signature LEGO humor. The digital edition includes an exclusive classic Obi-Wan Kenobi playable character.Explore the Trilogies in Any Order – Players will relive the epic story of all nine films in the Skywalker Saga, and it all starts with picking the trilogy of their choice to begin the journey.Play as Iconic Heroes and Villains – More than 300 playable characters from throughout the galaxy.Discover Legendary Locales – Players can visit well known locales from their favorite Skywalker saga films .They can unlock and have the freedom to seamlessly travel to 23 planets as they play through the saga or explore and discover exciting quests.Command Powerful Vehicles – More than 100 vehicles from across the galaxy to command. Join dogfights and defeat capital ships like the Super Star Destroyer that can be boarded and explored.Immersive Player Experiences – String attacks together to form combo chains and fend off oncoming attacks. New blaster controls and mechanics allow players to aim with precision, or utilize the skills of a Jedi by wielding a lightsaber and using the power of The Force.Upgradable Character Abilities – Exploration rewards players as they uncover Kyber Bricks which unlock new features and upgraded abilities across a range of character classes, including Jedi, Hero, Dark Side, Villain, Scavenger, Scoundrel, Bounty Hunter, Astromech Droid, and Protocol Droid.
