Animal Crossingis one of Nintendo’s most successful franchises. However, the franchise isn’t perfect, as it has encountered problems that have somewhat affected its success along the way. One of those can be found inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, and if the next mainline entry wants to prevent it from reappearing, then perhapstheAnimal CrossingLEGOMinifigures are the solution.
Considering the number ofAnimal Crossinggames and characters, it was understandable for Nintendo to create Amiibo cards and figurines for the series. While they did see some success, the lack of supply to meet demand means that they are now hard to come by. The Amiibo problem became especially noticeable inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, with the feature proving hard to use due to the difficulty of finding the cards or figures that a player wants. One of the best ways to prevent such an issue from happening again is by using another means of scanning characters or rewards into the game, and that might be where the franchise’s LEGO Minifigures come in. In a way, they’re already similar to Amiibos, and they have the potential to open up even more opportunities for Amiibo-like alternatives.
Why the Animal Crossing LEGO Minifigures Would Be a Good Alternative to Amiibos
While there are manyAmiibos in theAnimal Crossingfranchise, tracking and obtaining them can prove difficult, with some even almost impossible to find. Because of how hard it is to acquire either the cards or the figures, the LEGO Minifigures could act as their alternative for the following reasons:
With someAnimal CrossingAmiibo cards going for ridiculous pricesand the figures being hard to come by, the Minifigures would make a good substitute while benefiting the franchise in many ways. Both LEGO and theAnimal Crossingfranchise stand to gain from such a move, so hopefully it will happen,
How Being Able to Scan the Animal Crossing Lego Minifigures Can Provide New In-Game Content
WithAnimal Crossinggetting more official LEGO sets, there is a chance that the Minifigures could become Amiibo alternatives if both Nintendo and the LEGO company see the potential success it can bring. However, other than introducing villagers into one’s world, they’d need to provide something unique if scanned into the game. One new piece of content they can bring is in-game LEGO skins for each character brought in by their respective Minifigure. The design would complement the adorable art style ofAnimal Crossing, and the change in looks could pique players' interest and give them more reason to purchase the figures. If done well, it could even lead to future scannable items that change the look of in-game decor to match the style of LEGO.
While there are a lot ofexpectations for theAnimal Crossingfranchise, it also has its fair share of issues that Nintendo must consider. The one revolving around Amiibo rarity has already affectedNew Horizons, but the next game doesn’t have to experience it if the franchise’s LEGO Minifigures become an alternative. Given what it can do for both brands, it should be an opportunity that’s taken rather than wasted.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
WHERE TO PLAY
Escape to a deserted island and create your own paradise as you explore, create, and customize in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game. Your island getaway has a wealth of natural resources that can be used to craft everything from tools to creature comforts. You can hunt down insects at the crack of dawn, decorate your paradise throughout the day, or enjoy sunset on the beach while fishing in the ocean. The time of day and season match real life, so each day on your island is a chance to check in and find new surprises all year round.Show off your island utopia to family and friends—or pack your bags and visit theirs. Whether playing online** or with others beside you***, island living is even better when you can share it. Even without hopping on a flight, you’ll meet a cast of charming animal residents bursting with personality. Friendly faces like Tom Nook and Isabelle will lend their services and happily help you grow your budding community. Escape to your island getaway—however, whenever, and wherever you want.
