Through Funko FusionMany pop culture enthusiasts are finally getting a chance to check out some of their favorite IPs in the gaming world: Dawn of the Dead fans can explore fan-favorite spots; Scott Pilgrim vs. the World fans can finally test their mettle against Ramona's evil exes; The Umbrella Academy fans can fight their way through each season of the show; and so can fans of franchises like Knight OR Jaws get their moment of glory. However, while this made the experience unique, the way in which Funko Fusion explore the above franchises which may not be for everyone.
Unlike other movie-related games, Funko Fusion doesn't exactly follow the plots of those films. There are nods and elements to those narrative beats, but because it's a multiversal adventure, the actual stories often don't resemble their cinematic counterparts. This means that fans get to experience something new within their favorite IPs, but they also don't get to actually play through the stories they've come to love over the years, which may turn some off from this wild adventure.
The story of Funko Fusion may not be what some players expected
Funko Fusion does something completely new with its IPs
Funko Fusion follows the rivalry between Funko's mascot Freddy Funko and his arch-nemesis Eddy. Eddy wants to wreak havoc across the multiverse, so he does just that. He heads to the game's seven main worlds to wreak havoc, and it's up to the player to stop him. They must head to these worlds, take control of one of the many iconic characters that call it home, and defeat all of Eddy's allies across five levels. Then, once they get to the final level, they must defeat him and steal his crown. Once they do that, they must do it all over again in the next world.
Thanks to this story, the adventures that players experience within it Funko FusionThe many franchises rarely follow the story of that IP. Instead, players get a kind of speedrun version, where they get to experience the franchise’s greatest hits while Eddy causes all sorts of chaos around them. While it might not be exactly what they were expecting, that mix can actually be a lot of fun as it takes these iconic stories and turns them on their head. So, players don’t really know what to expect, which can lead to all sorts of unique surprises and memorable moments.
Some players may have wanted to experience the stories of those franchises instead
At the same time, some Funko Fusion Players may have wanted the game to follow more in the footsteps of titles like Traveller's Tales LEGO games. In those games, the studio changes some of the events to make the stories a little more family-friendly. But in the end, they still faithfully recreate many of those stories, making them a treat for fans of those franchises.
Funko Fusion can faithfully recreate the look of these IPs through its Funko lens, but the stories often don't resemble their cinematic counterparts one-to-one. This means that fans who have waited years to get a video game based on something like The Umbrella Academy They'll probably have to keep waiting because they're not getting it here. While those characters may be present, the story being told is much more about Eddy's antics than the show's main conflict. That goes for every other franchise out there as well.
Funko Fusion can be a lot of fun for gamers looking for a wild crossover collect-a-thon, especially if they're fans of some of these more niche properties. That said, it might not come as a surprise to those who were really hoping that these IPs would finally shine in the gaming space. Because even if they're there, they might not be what diehard fans are looking for. There's a chance that some of these franchises will get another shot elsewhere, but for now, Funko Fusion This might be their only appearance in a video game.
