At the beginning of the year, I was thoroughly drawn toLego Fortnite’sOdyssey, whereasBrick Lifedidn’t quite click. Now, nearing the year’s midpoint, the tables have turned as the April update breathes new energy intoBrick LifeandOdysseyquietly fades into the background.
Considering my initial hesitation towardBrick Life, a shift like this was genuinely unexpected. I had high hopes for thisGrand Theft Auto-esque life simulator, but its world felt sparse, especially when compared toOdyssey’svast and immersive landscape. But the April update, also known as Get Cookin’, seeks to change things for the better, adding new recipes,job promotions, and even fishing.Brick Lifemight 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 fromThe Simsfranchise, which I absolutely adore, and I can’t wait to see howBrick Lifeadds 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 intoBrick Life, I was certainOdysseywould 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-packedLost Isles. After that, searching for treasure chests feels somewhat underwhelming.
Players have noticed howOdysseyseems to have gotten the short end of the stick, commenting on thegame’s official Twitter/Xaccount about the lack of new content. Some even point out that the community favorsOdysseymore thanBrick 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 upcomingStar Warsupdate—after all, an entire island is dedicated to it inOdyssey. 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 bothBrick LifeandOdysseyon April 22.
