Others say...

"Bringing together Legos and Star Wars makes for a brilliant experience."
One way to guarantee the appeal of a video game franchise that you are planning on launching is to combine multiple kinds of nostalgia that will recall the youth of the gamer. The entire Lego Star Wars series, and specifically "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy", nailed the hammer on the head by combining two parts of Americana that every child who came of age in the late 70's through early 80's can identify with: Star Wars and Legos. The potential of such a combination is great and, fortunately, the result matches the potential.

It does not hurt that this game takes a very `tongue-in-cheek' approach to the Star Wars mythology. The cut scenes for each stage are hilarious Lego-style renditions of actual scenes from the original trilogy.

So, it goes without saying that this game places our heroes (and villains) as Lego characters in a universe with ships, buildings, forests, and vehicles all made out of Legos. The main objective has you completing six missions for each of the three Episodes which cover the storyline of each film.

Of course, like with a lot of video games these days, the main objective only makes up a small portion of the overall game play experience. After completing the regular missions, you have opportunities go back achieve other objectives like collecting `x' # of Lego studs (currency in this game), which will allow you to unlock other characters or vehicles. The Free Play mode allows you to use any of a number of characters to help you access areas and prizes you can get in regular mode. Then, there is the Challenge Mode, which you have to find 10 parts of the special `mini-kit' within a specified time (usually 10 minutes) to meet that objective.

The concern over the repetitiveness of playing the same missions over and over to get each new objective is unfounded. Aside from the expected few missions that can be troublesome, the different sorties feel like a new experience each time. It leads to a greater overall playing experience.

This is a strongly recommended game. I rate it at about 4.5 stars.


"excellent game"
This game is a very good game, this is by far one of my favorites

"GAME DOES NOT SAVE"
Our sons loved the game; however, it does not save. We have had this same issue with a couple other PSP games (spiderman 3, MX vs ATV).

"Great Game"
Its really fun to play. The best part is being able to create your own characters.

"Great Clean Fun"
What a great game! I have found it not only fun but very addicting. It's a very clean game one that would be ok for anyone to play of all ages. I would higly recomned this game if your looking for one that's family appropriate and not all blood and guts.