Funko Fusion Review - Pop Til You Drop
You could argue the current media landscape's obsession with crossovers, mash-ups, and hearty stews of intellectual property began with Funko Pop, collectible vinyl figures that have been popular for many years now and are made to resemble just about anything from pop culture--from rockstars and Star Trek villains, to cereal mascots and retired athletes. Before Fortnite became something like a Funko Pop game in its own way, Funko Pop figures were decorating mall stores and collectors' shelves with fan favorites and deep cuts. In retrospect, it's surprising we didn't get a Funko Pop console and PC game until now, though given the state of Funko Fusion, we would have been better off continuing to wait.
Presented in an over-the-(tiny)-shoulder third-person view akin to Lego Star Wars' latest effort, Funko Fusion similarly has you running around colorful worlds inspired by movies and TV shows you may already enjoy. Whereas the Lego games tend to pull from the tip-top of the popularity stack and adapt things like Marvel and Lord of the Rings, Funko Fusion takes on a fascinatingly strange assortment of series.
The biggest of them, Jurassic World, fits well in that aforementioned top tier. Beyond that, however, you'll find hub worlds, levels, and characters inspired by unexpected and smaller properties, with the full list of main attractions including Scott Pilgrim, Hot Fuzz, The Thing, Masters of the Universe, The Umbrella Academy, and Battlestar Galactica (the 1978 version). This list reads like the involved IP were all chosen randomly, but in actuality, it's because they share a common distributor: Universal Studios.
Continue Reading at GameSpotDate: |
-
ABC News - Entertainment
Music Review: Sophie's posthumous, self-titled final album still sounds like the future of pop
The Grammy-nominated producer Sophie's final, self-titled and posthumous album — lovingly curated by her brother and studio engineer Benny Long — still sounds like the future of pop music1 hour ago -
GameSpot - Tech
You Think You Own Your Digital Games? California Law Says Otherwise
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law, AB 2426 , to address concerns over "disappearing" purchases of digital media, including games, movies, music, and ebooks. The law mandates that ...5 hours ago - California -
CBS News - Top stories
Prosecutors drop negligent homicide charge in Ronald Greene case
Louisiana prosecutors have dismissed a negligent homicide charge filed against a state trooper in the fatal arrest of Ronald Greene.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Tell Us: How Is Political Advertising Affecting You?
Share your thoughts with the On Politics newsletter.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
Is the Meta A.I. Post on Instagram Real?
A message on Instagram falsely claims that whoever shares it can legally bar Meta from sharing their data and photos. Don’t fall for it.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Are You Leading on Empty? How to Recognize and Combat Manager Burnout
Seasoned HR leader Daisy Auger-Dominguez outlines practical strategies for battling burnout in a new book.3 hours ago
More from GameSpot
-
GameSpot - Tech
The Last Of Us Official Action Figure Set Comes With Swappable Accessories (No Golf Clubs)
It's officially The Last of Us Day , and while the TV series might be hogging headlines with a tease of things to come, action figure fans are also in for a treat. As part of PlayStation's new ...45 minutes ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Alan Wake 2 Lake House Expansion Release Date Arrives Before Halloween
Alan Wake 2 was previously announced to be expanded on in the form of two expansions, one of which--the genre-bending Night Springs expansion--launched in June. Now, from the virtual stage of the ...2 days ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Voice Actors' Union Has Signed Deals With 80 Individual Games As Strike Continues
Actors union SAG-AFTRA, which also represents voice actors, has announced that companies behind 80 games have agreed to its terms over the use of AI, while voice actors and mo-cap performers ...September 6 -
GameSpot - Tech
How Long Is The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has arrived, bringing Zelda's first starring role in a mainline entry to Nintendo Switch. This top-down Zelda experience isn't as chunky as its open-world ...1 hour ago -
GameSpot - Tech
Palworld Launching On PS5 Today Despite Nintendo Lawsuit
Palworld is launching on PlayStation 5 today, after releasing in early access on PC and Xbox Series X|S earlier this year. The massive survival-crafting game saw huge numbers at launch and has now ...2 days ago