Super Smash Bros. is getting the Lego treatment later this year, as publisher Bandai Namco releases its own brick-building version of Nintendo's classic competitive fighter.
Lego Brawls mimics the competitive fighting of Super Smash Bros. characters, but instead of pitting Nintendo's roster of recognizable mascots against each other in relentless blows, it gives you customizable Lego minifigures to battle together. It should launch on PS5, Xbox Series X | S, Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC in mid-2022.
However, this is not the first time the game has been released. The blocky fighter debuted in 2019 on Apple Arcade on iOS, but now it's only coming to consoles and PC.
The game places a heavy emphasis on customization, letting you mix and match various legs, torsos, heads, and accessories to create your very own Lego character. Cosmetic options are quite granular and you'll unlock more powerful combat upgrades as you progress through the game.
Watch the announcement trailer to see some of the customization options in action.
Things get pretty silly. You can equip your Lego fighter with pie cannons, wands, or even rocket fists. Later, you can swap custom loadouts and boosts to better suit your playstyle.
Once you're done dressing up, you'll pit your custom minifigure against Lego rivals in local and online multiplayer. The game includes several competitive modes, as well as a ton of levels themed around different Lego sets.
It hasn't been a slow year for Lego video games. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga received a warm reception in April, while Lego Bricktales, an upcoming diorama puzzler, will hit our screens later in the year. Danish toy lovers are spoiled for choice.