Instead, there’s many. This company’s Star Wars Challenge hardly feels worthwhile either when there’s nothing special about it. I find that the marketing for this product doesn’t even reflect upon the updated lore, where “A Chosen One shall come, born of no father, and through him will ultimate balance in the Force be restored.”
At least the story is about the original Skywalker clan, and not Rey. There are six challenges, two journeys and one Galactic Adventure according to the spiel, but when it doesn’t relate to the narrative George Lucas originally had in mind, I’m simply asking why bother?
Last year, Scooby-Doo tried to get me out the door, but I did not bite. Not even a flashlight was my guide, if it was to honour the ‘toon. The reward is a glow in the dark medal. During the journey, not even a proper cartoon was offered within the app. Had it resembled the Great Dane’s golden SD dog tag instead of being an added piece, I’d want it! But when there’s no Scooby snacks at the end, I’d probably whimper like the great dane going without food for an hour. Thankfully, the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes collaboration looks very cool, and I’m not a fan of Game of Thrones to be able to anything about that.
But my argument from before remains the same. Back when this company offered its first pop culture inspired challenge, the concept was relatively solid. Virtual postcards get sent after achieving certain milestones. And sometimes reality meets the virtual world because where you are may match what the progress metre locates you at.
Unless the software gets a massive upgrade to make the journey very interactive, to keep up requires more than a community to keep people motivated. The only interactive products I touch these days are Beat Saber and Dance Dance Revolution, and a few other virtual reality games to keep my muscles going. But sadly, not all of these environments are well-designed, and this Star Wars Challenge shows it. They are made to be on par with those designer dishes you see advertised on late night television.
Had this company invested in battery operated medals that had the lightsabers lighting up or laser effects giving off a proper neon illumination, I’d be game. But once again, this company fails to understand its audience, and I’d rather go out and buy a stunt lightsaber to practise sparring with instead of going on a run.
The Conqueror Rebel Challenge
