Lego 2K Drive is the spiritual successor to one of the best kart racers ever made
Lego 2K Drive will soon be upon us as the brick-based kart racer is slated to release in less than a week's time, May 16. It's been eagerly anticipated, but its best-looking feature was only properly shown off recently.
That's because Lego 2K Drive features transforming vehicles, as karts can transform from a standard high-speed street racing car, to an off-road vehicle, to a boat, and even a plane. It adds a new dimension to well-treaded trail blazed by the likes of one of the best Nintendo Switch games, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, however, it isn't the first time we've seen this innovation.
Revealed in a recent video on the Lego 2K Hub on YouTube(opens in new tab), we now know exactly how vehicles will transform to suit different terrains after it was first teased in the original reveal trailer(opens in new tab), and things bare a striking resemblance to Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed which did this concept over a decade prior to great success.
Sumo Digital's star-studded sequel gained critical acclaim upon release for the Xbox 360, and PS3 back in 2012 (then later on PC and Nintendo Wii U), with Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed currently sitting at 82% on Metacritic(opens in new tab) regardless of version. Some of the highest praise came from sister-site GamesRadar(opens in new tab), which said: «Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed could have been another mediocre attempt at a kart racer, but its solid controls, plethora of modes and unlockables, and iconic characters allow it to shine on its own podium.».
Transforming vehicles absolutely makes sense for Lego 2K Drive as the modes of transport themselves are made out of bricks and can be easily dismantled on the go. That's been the greatest appeal to having a
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