Lego Fortnite’s April update may be enough to bring me back to Brick Life but not Odyssey
At the beginning of the year, I was thoroughly drawn to Lego Fortnite's Odyssey, whereas Brick Life didn't quite click. Now, nearing the year's midpoint, the tables have turned as the April update breathes new energy into Brick Life and Odyssey quietly fades into the background. Considering my initial hesitation toward Brick Life, a shift like this was genuinely unexpected. I had high hopes for this Grand Theft Auto-esque life simulator, but its world felt sparse, especially when compared to Odyssey's vast and immersive landscape. However, the April update, also known as Get Cookin', seeks to change things for the better, adding new recipes, job promotions, and even fishing. Brick Life might finally be finding its flavor. Image via Epic Games The upcoming fishing gameplay immediately caught my attention, particularly with its enchanting Unicorn Fish drops and a display tank to showcase all your hard-earned decorations. The cooking aspect, though, is where it truly shines. With a fresh set of new kitchen tools like an oven, stove, blender, and cutting board, there's a whole new world of culinary exploration. Each tool allows you to create dishes, whether you're experimenting with simple ingredients or refining recipes from a seasoned chef. This feature brings to mind the beloved cooking system from The Sims franchise, which I absolutely adore, and I can't wait to see how Brick Life adds its own flair to it. The new mechanic that takes the cake is the arrival of job promotions at Durrr Burger and RoboRoll Sushi. At first, working these careers felt like a repetitive grind, with no real sense of progress. Thankfully, that won't be the case with Get Cookin', where you'll be assigned special tasks by your manager to earn your promotion. What can I say? I'm a sucker for working virtual jobs, even if it is just a game. Given the immense care and detail poured into Brick Life, I was certain that Odyssey would receive the same level of attention. But, alas, the April update feels a bit lacking. The only main attraction is the Golden King Oro's treasure, where players can uncover the Pirate King's Golden Chests for loot. While the treasure hunt holds some intrigue, it doesn't quite measure up to previous updates like the vibrant and action-packed Lost Isles. After that, searching for treasure chests feels somewhat underwhelming. Image via Epic Games Players have noticed how Odyssey seems to have gotten the short end of the stick, commenting on the game's official Twitter/X account about the lack of new content. Some even point out that the community favors Odyssey more than Brick Life, so why not release more content for it? Personally, I'd love to see both games receive equal attention, though that might be wishful thinking. There's still hope, however, with the upcoming Star Wars update—after all, an entire island is dedicated to it in Odyssey. We'll have to wait and see what the future holds, but for now, we can at least look forward to the new features coming to both Brick Life and Odyssey on April 22. The post Lego Fortnite’s April update may be enough to bring me back to Brick Life but not Odyssey appeared first on Destructoid.
At the beginning of the year, I was thoroughly drawn to Lego Fortnite's Odyssey, whereas Brick Life didn't quite click. Now, nearing the year's midpoint, the tables have turned as the April update breathes new energy into Brick Life and Odyssey quietly fades into the background.
Considering my initial hesitation toward Brick Life, a shift like this was genuinely unexpected. I had high hopes for this Grand Theft Auto-esque life simulator, but its world felt sparse, especially when compared to Odyssey's vast and immersive landscape. However, the April update, also known as Get Cookin', seeks to change things for the better, adding new recipes, job promotions, and even fishing. Brick Life might finally be finding its flavor.
The upcoming fishing gameplay immediately caught my attention, particularly with its enchanting Unicorn Fish drops and a display tank to showcase all your hard-earned decorations. The cooking aspect, though, is where it truly shines. With a fresh set of new kitchen tools like an oven, stove, blender, and cutting board, there's a whole new world of culinary exploration. Each tool allows you to create dishes, whether you're experimenting with simple ingredients or refining recipes from a seasoned chef. This feature brings to mind the beloved cooking system from The Sims franchise, which I absolutely adore, and I can't wait to see how Brick Life adds its own flair to it.
The new mechanic that takes the cake is the arrival of job promotions at Durrr Burger and RoboRoll Sushi. At first, working these careers felt like a repetitive grind, with no real sense of progress. Thankfully, that won't be the case with Get Cookin', where you'll be assigned special tasks by your manager to earn your promotion. What can I say? I'm a sucker for working virtual jobs, even if it is just a game.
Given the immense care and detail poured into Brick Life, I was certain that Odyssey would receive the same level of attention. But, alas, the April update feels a bit lacking. The only main attraction is the Golden King Oro's treasure, where players can uncover the Pirate King's Golden Chests for loot. While the treasure hunt holds some intrigue, it doesn't quite measure up to previous updates like the vibrant and action-packed Lost Isles. After that, searching for treasure chests feels somewhat underwhelming.
Players have noticed how Odyssey seems to have gotten the short end of the stick, commenting on the game's official Twitter/X account about the lack of new content. Some even point out that the community favors Odyssey more than Brick Life, so why not release more content for it? Personally, I'd love to see both games receive equal attention, though that might be wishful thinking.
There's still hope, however, with the upcoming Star Wars update—after all, an entire island is dedicated to it in Odyssey. We'll have to wait and see what the future holds, but for now, we can at least look forward to the new features coming to both Brick Life and Odyssey on April 22.
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