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We figured Funko Fusion might have been enjoyable \u2014 or perhaps a shock gem. Besides Funko Fusion isn\u2019t both of these issues. Very like the collectible figurines the sport is predicated on, it feels soulless and a poor approximation of the popular culture it is attempting to symbolize.<\/p>\n

The primary level of comparability with Funko Fusion is the LEGO video games of years previous, besides as an alternative of Jurassic World and Harry Potter, it is working with the likes of Sizzling Fuzz, John Carpenter\u2019s The Factor, and Again to the Future. But, regardless of following the plots of those classics to a T, the sport lacks the visible gags and allure that made mentioned LEGO video games sing. A part of this may be attributed to the tasteless look of the Funko Pops themselves, but it surely’s one thing that also must be acknowledged.<\/p>\n

The sport itself performs like an off-brand LEGO recreation: you journey round 5 ranges in every hub, fixing puzzles and battling enemies with the mechanics out there to you, after which afterward you’ll be able to return in with characters with completely different powers to unlock new stuff. There are additionally hidden crowns in every stage that act just like the Minikits which unlock additional characters. Regardless of being simplistic, it\u2019s additionally extremely obscure about sure puzzles or when it’s worthwhile to convey one other world\u2019s character in to work together with one thing.<\/p>\n

There are seven completely different worlds to play by means of, every taking you thru the plot of a film or present, whereas hidden in these worlds are Cameo ranges, that are secret one-off ranges. Every world consists of doing roughly the identical repetitive duties earlier than taking over a boss on the finish, which entails summoning a large Funko and capturing at it from distance.<\/p>\n

The fight feels awkward; the sport is buggy, and crammed with abrupt cutscene transitions. On the finish of the day, we\u2019re left asking, \u2018Who is that this for?\u2019 Kids don\u2019t care about Battlestar Galactica and The Factor, and adults gained\u2019t love the boring, simplistic gameplay loop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n