Summary
It’s been 74 years since LEGO started to produce its patented interlocking toy bricks, and in those decades, the company has experienced countless evolutions. One of the biggest evolutions for LEGO came in 1999, when it released its first sets based on a licensed theme. Beginning withStar Wars, LEGO’s licensed experimentshave resulted in some extremely successful themes, ranging fromHarry Potterto DC to Marvel to Disney. But while LEGO’s most successful lines are often these licensed ones, LEGO has found plenty of success with its own set of original themes, one of which has inspired the highly-anticipatedBionicle: Masks of Power.
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What Is Bionicle: Masks of Power?
First announced back in 2021,Bionicle: Masks of Poweris a fan-made action-RPG set in the Bionicle universe. Following a short prototype project calledMasks of Power: Legacy, developer Team Kanohi began working on a fully-fledged Bionicle title, one which is designed to look and feel just like the original Bionicle shows and movies. According to the devs,Bionicle: Masks of Powerhas a long list of inspirations, ranging from high-octane action games likeDevil May Cry, to expansive open-worldtitles likeMonster HunterandHorizon Zero Dawn.
In just about every respect,Bionicle: Masks of Powerseems like an incredibly ambitious project.Masks of Power’s first gameplay trailer dropped back in August 2022, and the gaming industry as a whole was taken aback by what they saw. In its current state,Bionicle: Masks of Powerlooks surprisingly impressive when it comes to both visuals and gameplay.Masks of Poweralmost seamlessly blends realistic environments with the toy-accurate depictions of characters and enemies, giving the game a wonderfully unique style.
Gameplay-wise,Bionicle: Masks of Poweris wearing its inspirations on its sleeve. Based on the footage released so far, it seems as though the moment-to-moment gameplay ofMasks of Powerwill see players traverse the open world of Mata Nui, platforming their way across vibrant and varied environments, solving some puzzles, and fighting a range of different enemies with melee-based combos. The game will apparently follow the main canon timeline oftheBionicleuniverse, putting players in the mechanical feet of the Toa as they search for the mystical, all-powerful Kanohi masks, each of which will grant the player unique powers.
Most recently,Bionicle: Masks of Powerreleased a new gameplay trailer about two weeks ago. Along with playing a banging theme song created by Danish rock band Cryoshell and Essenger, this recent trailer announced that a demo of the game would bereleasing in early 2024. And whenBionicle: Masks of Powerdoes release, it’s going to be completely free, which is why the project is protected under fair use and copyright law. With no way of profiting from its game, it’s clear thatBionicle: Masks of Poweris a true passion project for Team Kanohi, and it’s certainly one that fans should an eye on.
