PepperRoni has been cast as the lead in an action movie being filmed on Lego Island (appropriately titled "Xtreme Stunts") and the Brickster (who had somehow made it back to Lego Island) has been released from jail after he claimed to have reformed and is now playing a part of the film. After performing a motorbike jump through a large poster as a publicity stunt, he is then taken to the first scene where he performs a high-speed freeway car chase after the Brickster, who has been ironically cast as the main villain of the film. Upon completion, Pepper is given free roam of Lego Island, allowing him to explore and complete side missions as he continues the film in other locations throughout the island. As the player makes more progress in missions, it becomes more and more apparent that the Brickster has plans of his own, and later he kidnaps the Infomaniac and reveals his tower that his Brickster-Bots have built and has made a supercomputer that will disassemble the entire world. Pepper naturally comes to the rescue while the host tries to shut down the supercomputer. He once again outwits and imprisons the Brickster while the supercomputer was instead reprogrammed to disassemble the tower, allowing the film to be completed and released on schedule (which the player is able to view upon completion of the game). In the end, Pepper has access to all areas of the island, allowing him to redo scenes of the movie and different tasks.
The majority of the original Lego Island and Lego Island 2 cast return. Pepper Roni remains the star of the game, while his adoptive parents Mama and Papa Brickolini continue their career running a pizzeria. The Infomaniac's role has been reduced from the player's guide to a simple cameo. Others retain their roles, such as Ed Mail the postman, Nick and Laura Brick the police officers, Mrs. Post the grocer, and others. The studio director is introduced, serving as a guide for the player through the stunts and giving him various objectives throughout the game itself.
Unlike Lego Island and Lego Island 2, Pepper does not speak any dialogue in the game aside from grunts and one-word exclamations, making him a silent protagonist. When doing stunt work, however, he can make comments that are more than one word.
Like Lego Island 2, the player controls Pepper throughout the game, exploring the island in a non-linear style. Players are able to control and ride various vehicles throughout the city (only once they have obtained their correct licences). There are various collectible items scattered throughout that will rebuild animals composed of large Lego pieces, and there are also minigames in some parts of the city, such as helping one of the grocery store owners arrange and organize crates for storage.
When filming stunts, the player is briefed by the director on how to perform the stunts within the scene, followed by a "practice room" where Pepper can practice controlling the vehicle used in front of a bluescreen (as various Brickster Bots control the mechanics for him). The player is then taken to "perform" the scene by playing the minigame within it. Upon its completion, players are taken to the screening room to see a "take" of the scene, which includes some humorous and unintentional event taking place behind the scenes (different difficulties play different takes). Players are then graded on their performance, based on how quickly objectives were completed and how many bonus stunts were performed.
From 2002 to 2003, an official Island Xtreme Stunts series of Lego sets was released. The line featured replications of the characters to semi-canonical sets such as skateboard parks and various vehicles used in the game. However, these did not financially impact the success of either the game or the Lego series itself, and the theme was discontinued after the first year. The sets are now collectors' items.[2]
The PC version holds a 71 at Metacritic[3] and the PS2 version holds a 63.[4] Official PlayStation Magazine gave the game a 70 and stated on a positive note that "there's surprising depth and lots to do for a younger crowd. It's perfect for an under-13 gamer" whereas IGN says there are much better titles for children.[5]
Island Xtreme Stunts is the third and final game in the Lego Island trilogy, as well as the final game developed by Silicon Dreams Studio before they went defunct. It was released for the PC and Playstation 2 with the handheld version released for the Gameboy Advance. It is also known for being a crossover between the Island and the Studios lines
The game begins with Pepper being cast as the leading stuntman for the film, Xtreme Stunts being filmed on Lego Island (which has once again recreated itself since the previous game). Unlike the previous two games, Pepper is now a silent protagonist who only speaks in grunts or one word sentences during some stunts.
He explores around the island to find different filming locations or to get licenses in order to drive the stunt vehicles in the overworld. Along the way there are several notice boards whenever Pepper must film another scene, marked by when the board is surrounded by gold sparkles.
After completing each minigame at least once, the director will declare the film is a wrap and invites the entire cast and crew to a party at the studio, including The Brickster. As the criminal performs a toast, he reveals that while the crew was busy filming, he was training his Brickster-Bots to build around the island and has built a super computer to deconstruct the entire world. He also reveals he kidnapped The Infomaniac and has locked him up in a massive tower where the computer also resides.
Pepper must now race to the tower to defeat The Brickster once and for all, racing through the streets as random objects fall in front of his car. Afterwards he must maneuver around the island's tallest vantagepoint to reach the tower itself. Similar to the second game, Pepper ascends a spiral tower while dodging barrels and jumping over gaps to reach his nemesis. Once he reaches the top, The Brickster declares all his years of eating pizza has made him immune to chilis. To defeat him this time, Pepper must wait until he does a ground pound, and then toss a pizza while he's stunned to knock him over the edge of the tower.
After defeating him, Pepper and The Infomaniac are picked up by the film crew in a helicopter. Unfortunately they couldn't shut down the super computer, but were able to change the program into something more harmless. Once everyone is back at the studio, The Brickster declares that if he's put back behind bars he will come up with a new plan to get all the bricks in the world for himself, only to end up right back in jail.
The ending cutscene then plays of Xtreme Stunts being shown in theaters with The Brickster sneaking in to watch alongside everyone else, the film itself consisting of sneak peaks shown after each minigame is finished alongside new scenes of Pepper and The Brickster playing the roles of the hero and villain respectively.
Pepper drives around a highway in a racecar ramming The Brickster's car before time runs out. Pepper must also bump into repair trucks in order to regain any health lost from crashing into cars, he must also collect powerups scattered along the road for a higher score
Pepper and The Brickster race through a construction site, Pepper must get to the finish line first while avoiding obstacles. Pepper can boost forward by performing jump stunts off ramps along the way.
Pepper races around the island on a jetski while The Brickster and his Brickster-Bots race against him. Pepper must also ride across ramps to gain more speed and stay in the lanes marked by red and yellow buoys.
Pepper and The Brickster are now flying over the island in planes, with Pepper needing to ram him while keeping his fuel in check and constantly upgrading his plane by flying through powerups. Charge into The Brickster until time runs out.
There are 37 cards for every character in the past three games scattered around the island for Pepper to collect, he can view how many cards he has by viewing his PDA. Each card shows the character and information on the back on their favourite food, colour and where they live.
Around the island are several red bricks and 21 yellow bricks, the red bricks are Brickimal bricks while the yellow ones are Brickimal hearts. Pepper must have at least one Brickimal heart to create a Brickimal out of the bricks he has in his PDA.
Pepper can partake in 17 optional missions around the island, competing against other characters in skateboarding races, helping out in the warehouse or retrieving Papa's hat. Pepper will be rewarded with character cards if he does so.
During the game, Pepper can collect picture evidence of the Brickster behind the scenes and take them to the police station. Here Pepper must do a picture slide puzzle minigame to give Nick Brick the proof he needs that the Brickster is still up to no good.
Whether you follow a design and instructions, or make your own creation, LEGO blocks have stimulated imaginations in children and adults since their introduction in 1958. These simple bricks join together to form millions of combinations, and have left a significant impression in popular culture and the way we play. Thanks to television and video games, users are not limited in the ways they choose to interact with LEGO pieces; they can build, control characters, and take part in interactive stories without ever leaving the couch.
Electronic Arts released the first LEGO video game in 1997. Entitled "LEGO Island," this computer game allowed players to explore a world made entirely out of LEGO pieces and complete different missions. "LEGO Island" received excellent reviews and led to the creation of two sequels, as well as many more LEGO games.
LEGO released the sequel to "LEGO Island" in 2001. Entitled, "LEGO Island 2: The Brickster's Revenge," this action-adventure game allowed players to return to the LEGO universe as Pepper Roni, a pizza-delivery man who must save the world from the Brickster. "Brickster's Revenge" differs from its predecessor in that players must complete the missions in linear order, and there is only one available character to play. Unlike the first "LEGO Island" game, "Brickster's Revenge" received mixed reviews from critics and players, who found the gameplay basic and best suited for young children. Nevertheless, LEGO released a follow-up game in 2002 entitled "Island Xtreme Stunts."
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