Lego Brawls: 5 Beginner Tips

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It's no secret that platforming fighters and beat 'em-up brawlers, in general, are among some of the most popular in multiplayer gaming. Thanks to their ever-evolving innovations and ludicrously addictive competitive modes, households all over the world have been able to clock in and brawl for months, years, and even decades. And Lego Brawls, being just one of the links in the chain, is an absolute essential for both gamers and brick-loving builders alike.

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Like any fighting game, learning the basics isn't all that difficult. A couple of rounds in the ring will see you grasping all the right tools to carve a route to develop and prosper. But what else should you know about Lego Games' blocky brawler?

Lego Brawls is broken up into four competitive modes, which can either be played online through multiplayer, or offline with several bots. These are Free-for-Brawl, Battle Royale, Collect Mode, and Control Point, and they will give you an idea of the world Lego Brawls revolves around and will help you find your niche when learning the basics. But what is the purpose of these modes, and how can you beat them?

Lego Brawls' stages are divided into Themes, which players decide upon at the beginning of each round. These themed zones come preloaded with their own modes, objectives, and win conditions. Knowing the themed stages and their usable tools and props can give you a serious leg up in the competition, therefore it's worth spending some time spooling through each zone, if not to win, then to get a feel for the layouts.

There are 10 Themes to wrap your head around in Lego Brawls: Ninjago, Monkie Kid, Jurassic World, Pirate, Western, Vidiyo, Hidden Side, Space, Castle, and Alien Co