I had played Lego Star Wars on my friends XBOX before, so i knew what I was getting when I purchased the game for my Wii. And I wasn't dissapointed at all.
It's such a fun, playable game - and often hard to turn off. It's also really cool what they have "made" out of lego in the game - a bit of a retro blast to the past for me!
In the game, the initial idea is that you play through all the Star Wars episodes (I to VI), with six levels in each episode in what they call "Story Mode". This basically takes you through the story line for each movie, and uses the characters relevant to that part of the plot line.
When you complete a level, you "unlock" special Star Wars characters. These can then be used in "Freeplay" mode later on. Freeplay mode is where you can replay a level and use a variety of characters.
Within each level, the object is not only to get to the end, but there are also mini-objectives which can be completed at any time. These includes collecting a set amount of lego "studs" (like money) to become a True Jedi, collecting 10 mini-kits to form a special lego vehicle, collecting red bricks (which give you different powers), and collecting blue mini-kits.
After you play each level, you are taken back to the "Mos Eisley" cantina, where you can spend the studs you have collected and interact on a basic level with other star wars characters. Studs can be spent on buying new characters, unlocking bonus levels, buying red brick power ups, and so on.
The great thing about Lego Star Wars is that it is playable by anyone. As your characters are made of lego, they don't die (so it's not horrifying for young kids). In fact, one of my friends lets his younger kids play Lego Star Wars as he says it teaches them to play co-operatively together.
As another reviewer mentioned, you can use the Wii Remote like a lightsaber, but I also prefer to use the buttons.
If you love Lego, and if you love Star Wars, then this is a must.
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Not really into lego but know my brother would love this, thanks x
Borg 05.10.2008 21:38
I have heard a lot about this game, might try it for the kids... and myself of course ;0)
headcase44 05.10.2008 11:20
A very good friend of mine called my bluff when I told him that I follow the Jedi religion.... he said that there was no such thing.... I know this to be true... it is now recognised that Jedi be added to the list of possible religions on such things as application forms etc... very good review. Thanks. J.
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Advantages: Great gameplay, puzzles and battles and a host of content from the Star Wars universe Disadvantages: Certain parts might be quite tricky for younger players
Advantages: Depth of gameplay, good graphics, easy to control, good co operative play Disadvantages: No real consequences of being killed, AI companions are poor.
Advantages: Great gameplay, puzzles and battles and a host of content from the Star Wars universe Disadvantages: Certain parts might be quite tricky for younger players
Advantages: Depth of gameplay, good graphics, easy to control, good co operative play Disadvantages: No real consequences of being killed, AI companions are poor.
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