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simply awesome.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 11, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Lego Star Wars is probably the coolest game. Ever. In the world. You're these little doodes that flip around, flinging their beam swords around in perfect rythm, and using the force. When playing this game, I feel as if it was made JUST for fun (which it REALLY is), not to be deep or thrilling. You just casually pick a game slot and play. Beat some levels, go back and jump into action with TONS of unique characters like R2-D2 (who only can deactivate robots with a spark plug), or go outside "Dexter's Diner" and duel a friend. Then jump of the banister and do a trick before you die. Which brings me to another point. You cant die. No game overs. The only thing you lose is lego coins, which you need to buy new characters or extras. So as you can see, this game is just the kind of game where you only play for fun. Once you beat it, there's more to do and explore. Its visually poetic to watch and really just.... amusing. buy it!

Sound- 5
Fun- 5
Graphics- LEGO STYLE COOLNESS
Overall- awesome

Recommended to rent

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Negatives: the Pod Races are frustrating when playing multiplayer because the game doesn't use splitscreen; It's too easy to confuse your pod with the other player's and mess up because of it. Also, the cut scenes tend to get annoying when you have to watch them over when you replay a level and are unable to skip them.

However, it's a fun game for any age; perhaps some older gamers won't care for it, but probably because they don't care for platform games in general. Of course the graphics aren't as impressive as most currently out, but it's what can be expected from a game where everything is made of Legos.

I like that most of the levels are fun to replay later on when you have more characters because certain areas are only available to certain characters (which means to experience all of a level, you need to replay it in free mode after beating it in story mode). Multiplayer is fun, but a split-screen would be an improvement. I've fall off buildings several times and been killed by unseen enemies because the other player insisted on going as far into the opposite direction as my character as possible.

As of right now, I can only recommend the game as a rental though because I don't own it and I haven't had the time to play through more than five or six levels (granted that I replayed most of them in free mode so that I could change characters). I do plan on purchasing it in the future (a few games have priority on my want list though such as Doom 3, God of War & Jade Empire) and perhaps I will write a more in depth review then. If you're looking for something fun and for the most part easy (the pod racing is a little hard for me because I don't play many racing games), then this is highly recommended. Adults will enjoy it, but can also share it with their kids. It's definitely something most Star Wars fans will enjoy, but for those looking for something more serious, try KOTOR (an RPG) or one of the many FPS Star Wars games (such as Battlefront or the newer Republic Commando).

Also, I had no problem loading it on my ps2. Perhaps, if there was a glitch, it is either limited or has already been corrected.

A suprisingly excellent game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 28, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Star Wars is one of the greatest movie sagas of all time. Period. You can't deny it. It's part of culture. So are those disturbingly fun Lego toys. So it's a good thing that someone in the videogame world decided to team these two enormously popular brand names together to create a suprisingly good game thats fun for all ages.

As you probably guessed from the title, the star charachters in Lego Star Wars are those adorable little lego charachters, who look like thier counterparts from the movie. We have lots of the first trilogy charachters set here in lego form. Obi-wan, qui-gon, Watto, Sebulba, Count Dooku, Yoda, the battle droids, General grievious (cool!), and almost anyone else you can think of. Even kit fitso (the tentacled guy who smiled in the area battle in episode 2) is in here, in lego form. My favorite charachters? The wookies. They're just so damn cute and cuddly!

The gameplay in Lego Star wars is incredibly simple. You can run, jump, attack, use the force, and thats it. Nothing to it. So simple a child can do it (which is the point!). I really have no complaints or issues here.

Because this game is based on the first three movies in the star wars saga, you play through the biggest scenes from the movies. In episode 1, you escape the federation ship, leave Theed, podrace, return to Theed and fight Darth maul. Episode 2 (which is the shortest section of the game), has you going to Kamino, going through the droid factories, the arena, a gunship, and fighting Count Dooku. Episode 3 is the longest, putting you in many situations from the movie, including the explosive ending battle on Mustafar.

There are many amazing moments within these levels. The big one on one fights are cool, and the scale of some of the battles is amazing (the Kashyyk beach landing comes to mind). One absaloutly amazing moment is the first level of episode 3, where you are piloting a space fighter in the middle of the biggest space battle in star wars history. Though it's a rail shooter (you go on a certian path while things happen around you), it's an incredible level, with things blowing up and fighters engaging one another. At one point you blow a seperatist ship in half!

The graphics here are pretty good. Not too bad, not too good. They simply get the job done, but they look good at the same time. Some levels are amazing to look at, but i'll let you see them for yourself.

The sound is equally good as well. John Williams brilliant musical score is present, and it's still as good as ever. The charachters don't talk, but they do squeak, groan, grunt, shout, or say other things (the droids say "roger roger" and "Uh-oh!". Jar Jar says "Ahh!" upon being blown up).

There's almost no violence in this game, which makes it great for kids. When charachters are defeated, they simply explode into tiny lego pieces. If your charachter is destroyed, they simply come back in a few seconds. There are some lego limbs cut off (hands, legs, etc), but there is never any blood or screaming. Even when charachters die, they simply have little "X"'s for eyes.

I also liked the games sense of humor. While I don't really want to give anything away, there were many moments where I was giggling like mad at a paticularly funny joke or gag. I love how the clone troopers just waddle away as they jog around a level. Rest assured that this is one game that doesn't take itself so seriously.

When you finish the main part of the game, you can then get to work getting all the extras. By collecting studs (the game's version of currency), you can buy new charachters, cheats (such as the enormously expensive invincibility), and fun stuff (such as replacing lightsabers with broomsticks). Overall, there's quite a good amount of replay value here. And let's face it, unlocking new charachters adds to some pretty wacky "what if" combinations, such as Darth maul and Chewbacca teaming up to defeat Count Dooku in episode 3.

Unfortunitly, there is one big problem with Lego Star Wars, which keeps it from getting a five star rating. It's simplicity. Whiel its simple gameplay is nice, it eventually makes it very repetative. You do the same things over and over and over again. No matter what charachters you play as, no matter what level, its all the same in the end. Because of this, i've found that the best way to play the game is in short bursts, maybe an hour or so.

The game is also quite short. I completed all the levels in less then two hours on my first go! It's not a gigantic problem, but it is questionable.

But aside from that, this is a really fun game that i'm definitly going to buy. Though it's a kids game, the fun and simplicity makes it a great game for all ages. Highly recommended.

Star Wars fans, check this one out!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

While 'Lego Star Wars' may appear to be a kid's game, it's sill lots of fun for the older gamer. With so many unlockable characters, hints, and cheats, this game is great for Star Wars fans of any age group!

In this game, you'll play through various parts of Episodes I II, and III, from your landing on Naboo, to escaping the droid factory, and reliving the final duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan. If you haven't seen 'Revenge of the Sith' yet, don't worry about the game spoiling too much for you. I played the game before watching the movie, and I was not disappointed with that arrangement.

Even though this game is rated "E" for everyone, and it is pretty easy throughout, some of the younger players may have difficulty in various sections, especially the levels where you're piloting a vehicle. In fact, some of the older players may have a heck of a time with the podracing level. Don't be surprised if your little gamer at home asks for assistance in some points. And when it comes to achieving "True Jedi" status (finding a certain number of "Lego studs" in each level), or finding all of the Minikit fragments, the little ones will more than likely need a little bit of help. However, this brings us to a great aspect of the game...

When any game is in progress, all one has to do is press the start button on Player 2's contraller to join in. Press start again and choose "Drop Out' to exit. This provides a great way for parents to help their young ones through tight spots and some of the harder puzzles (albiet none are REALLY hard). However, I would not recommend this tactic for the vehicle levels, because if one of you crashes, you both start over.

Using the Force to manipulate Lego blocks to build bridges, platforms, etc., is perhaps the most entertaining aspect of the game. Not only that, but there are special objects only a Sith Lord (i.e. Darth Maul) can use. Be sure to use your unlocked baddies in Free Play mode.

That said, Free Play mode is what really makes this game great. Playing through any and all the levels (minus the vehicle levels) with any and all the characters you've made available is loads of fun. Nothing like making Darth Maul face himself at the end of Episode I! With over 30 characters available, you have quite a few to choose from. Each character has certain abilities you will need to fully complete each level (finding all of the Minikit pieces, especially). This adds more gameplay time to an other wise relatively short game.

The graphics, while not the best the PS2 can dish out, are still superb when it comes to showing us the Star Wars universe in Lego form. The music and sound effects, thanks to Skywalker Sound, come right out of the movies into the game. Even the Droideka's (destroyer droid's) blasters sound movie-accurate, not to mention the lightsabers! The music does cut out sometimes, but not frequently, and not enough to really bother you.

The only major problem I had with this game is the lack of camera control. The awkward, and sometimes jerky, camera angles make many of the jumps and obstacles both difficult and frustrating. You'll jump straight towards a ledge only to find out you missed by a mile. The right analog stick is unassigned to any action, which could have been used to help the player control the camera. While it will definitely aggrivate you when you try to jump from platform to platform and repeatedly fall and miss, you just come to accept it. Hopefully they will fix it if they do make a sequel ("To be continued..." is said when you beat the level behind the door marked "?".)

If you or your little gamer aren't fans of Star Wars, this game will probably be no more than a pleasant little distraction; a good way to kill a few hours. But if you ARE a fan, then this game is worth buying, even for the older fans. It might seem a little "kidified" to you, but you can tell LucasArts and Eidos took this game seriously.

I anxiously await a sequel with Episodes IV, V, and VI, and if you play this game, you'll understand why!

Legos with a Jedi Twist

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

When I first heard about this game I was a bit hesitant to get it because it looked like it appealed to a younger audience. My best friend suggested I buy this game so I took his advice. When I first started playing it I was hooked.

I think that fans of old school Star Wars (IV-VI) will enjoy this game as well because you can actually kill Jar Jar Binks.

I'm currently playing Episode Two, but you can play them in any order you wish.

I'm hoping that they continue the series and make a Lego Star Wars based on Episodes IV-VI.

A fun game, but it needs some work

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The game is very fun because you get to be a lot of different charecters. i have 38 out of 40 of them. if you are just trying to beat the game as fast as possible, then it takes about 3 to 5 hours. If you are actually trying to do the game right, it takes a lot longer. I've had this game for 4 days. i am still trying to unlock the secret of the game. i play for at least 5 hours a day.

What i dont like about the game is that there are no voices. Hopefully, in the 4,5,6 edition, the characters will talk.

Each character has a different ability which you need to complete the level. i mostley play free play mode, so i can get all the stuff i didn't get before. I would say that if you are thinking about getting this game, buy it.

4.5 stars - MUCH better than you would think

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Lego Star Wars (2005)

Over the years, there have been tons of Star Wars games. The games have ranged anywhere from as serious as can be (Republic Commando, Battlefromt) to downright comical in their execution or just bizzare in nature (Super Bombad Racing, Star Wars Chess.) One of the more bizzare titles to to hit consoles in recent years was Lego Star Wars. Yes, the Star Wars Lego products have now inspired a video game. At first glance, I thought this would be a Star Wars game as mediocre or bad as so many other tragedies of a galaxy far, far away. Was I right to think this, or is Lego Star Wars a good game? Read on if you want to find out.

I initially had no desire to play this game whatsoever. But during a visit to a friend's house, I picked it up and started playing just out of curiousity. Though the concept of the game didn't sound to appealing (why play a Lego Star Wars game when I could play a normal one, I asked myself), I AM a big Star Wars fan, and intend to play as many games in the franchise as possible. Once I started playing, I couldn't believe it - THE GAME WAS REALLY FUN! Essentially, Lego Star Wars recreates the three episodes that make up the Star Wars prequels (Episodes I, II, and III.) In each mission, there are several characters on your team. You play as one at a time, but can switch characters with any who are near you. Some characters have abilities some don't, making them vital to mission completion. For example, Jedi Knight characters have lightsabers, the Force powers, and double jumping, while blaster-toting characters have the luxury of attacking from a distance and being able to use grappling hooks to reach high places. Every character is good for something, at some point, in some way. Only adding to the appeal is the fact that the game is two player! A second player can join in at any given time, simply by hitting the Start button on the second controller. The controls are ridiculously easy to learn, too, meaning nearly any gamer can pick it up right away. The game itself is very easy, for the most part, making it appealing to even non-gamers. For instance, if you get killed, all you lose is the game equivalent of five dollars. Even if you're out of money, you don't get a Game Over. Only adding to the fun is the Free Play mode. In this mode, you can switch instantly between all of the characters you have already unlocked with the press of a button - including ones that normally wouldn't even be on your side! Overall, this game succeeds in a lot more areas than it fails. But sadly, even a game this good has its shortcomings. For instance, the controls can feel blocky and clunky at times, making some manuvers difficult. When I'm playing as a Jedi, there are plenty of times where for no apparent reason my double jump didn't work. Not being able to skip some cut scenes in another huge problem - pretty much anyone who plays the game is already familiar with Star Wars, so forcing them to sit through the cut scenes if they don't want to is redundant. Likewise, the game might be too easy for some hardcore gamers. The biggest flaw of all, though, is that this game is never going to get the proper recognition. Many gamers will pass this off as a kiddie game, merely due to the Lego look and cutesy graphics. Those fools don't know what they're missing! And that's just about all there is to Lego Star Wars.

This game was a fairly recent release across a plethora of consoles, so it's safe to say it's gonna be readily available in stores for quite some time to come. In other words, if you want to go out and buy this game, you're not likely to have any trouble finding it in a video game retailer.

Lego Star Wars impressed the hell out of me. Hard to believe this title no one expected very much from is better than all of the Episode III games released in the same era! I urge you, if you're a Star Wars fan, DO NOT PASS THIS GAME BY! And by all means, GIVE IT A CHANCE. If you're a fan of the Star Wars universe and you've been all too disappointed with the wide selection of crappy titles the franchise turns out often, rest assured. Lego Star Wars is a top-notch gaming expereince. Four-point-five out of five stars. RECOMMENDED!

Really Fun That's A Must Have For Fans

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: August 26, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The game is great. You play through Episode I, II and III, so if you don't want any of Episode III spoiled, don't play this until you see the movie first because this game gives away some important things.

This game appeals to all. It appeals to the young and old. It's basically the characters, ships, and some of the background are made of LEGO, but while you play, you forget all of that and it feels like an action-packed Star Wars game.

In each Episode, you play the most famous scenes from each movie, like the first level of the game is when Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan are on the ship as the room fills with gas. And it does so, all the way to the last level on Episode III with Obi-Wan's fight with Anakin (like I said, don't play if you don't want anything spoiled). There is action galore in this game, if you're not fighting with lightsabers or guns, you are on a ship shooting down enemy troops in space.

There are 30 characters in this game that can be unlocked, some are unlocked in the game and some you have to buy with this little LEGO pieces that you pick up during the game. The characters that are unlocked can be used in the real game. In the menu before you start to play the game, you get the choice of either playing in Story Mode, which is the movie version and everything is move correct. Or you can play Free Mode, and that lets you play any of the levels you have already beaten with any of the characters you have unlocked. For example, you can play Jango Fett in Episode I.

The graphics of the game are incredible, with humor added in between. The background is at times beautiful and very well done with LEGO fighting on it. There are FMVs after and before each level that are like what you see on the movies, except they are LEGO which is fun to watch, they add jokes as well that doesn't hurt the game but added to. For example, when the battle droids come to attack Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan on the first level, Qui-Gon's saber comes on easy, but Obi-Wan has trouble and has to hit it before his blue blade appears. It has small things like that are just kinda cute to see and doesn't hurt anything at all.

When you first start the game, you are in a café. It's the café that Obi-Wan met his alien friend at on Episode II. Here you can buy new characters, small extras and enter passwords if you have them. To start to play Episode I, II or III, you have to walk through the door with that number above it. There is a door with "?" above it as well that is a very special extra that you have to do everthing to unlock. If you don't want to play any of the Episodes, you can explore the café, and go outside the café to see what ship pieces you have picked up on each level. The café has all the characters you have bought or unlocked walking around.

You can play a character by walking up to them and pressing triangle, this is how it works in the café and on the Episode levels. You have to have a certain character sometimes to do certain things on the Episode levels. For example, R2-D2 and C-3PO can open certain doors, Padme can use her grappling hook to get to a higher ground and use her gun to shoot targets to open doors, Jedi use the force to make bridges, etc.

Multi-player is fun as well. A friend or relative can play in the game with you just by pressing the start button, I had my brother play with me and it really did add to the fun. If you want to leave the game and let your friend go solo, just press the start button and select drop out. You can do this if your friend is playing the character you want to and vice verse. Your friend can drop out and press triangle on his character and you become the character, and he/she can press the start button and will automatically be the other character.

Multi-player can also get annoying at times, for example, when you play Anakin and have to do the Pod Race, which in itself is really fun, but when your partner hits a rock and wrecks, it makes you start over as well. This is a level that should usually be done solo, or expect to do this over and over again.

After you beat the first level of Episode I, Episode II and III are unlocked so you can go ahead and play those if you get stuck on a level you can't beat on Episode I, which is highly unlikely since you have infinite lives on this game and you start off right where you die at, this mainly for younger kids and older adults that don't know how to play video games that well.

There are six chapters to each Episode. Each Episode is about an hour each, in other words, this game only lasts about 3 or 4 hours at the most, but don't despair. This game is fun enough that you'll be playing this game over and over again, if nothing else than to get all of the ship pieces you have missed or to collect the same LEGO pieces that have to be picked up to unlock other things. At least to unlock all 30 characters. Another downside to the game is that it may be way too easy for some of you. Like I said, you have infinite lives and when you die, you start exactly where you died.

So, to sum things up, if you like challenging games, this is definitely not for you. But if you have any love for Star Wars, which you would or you be here in the first place lol , you will have no problem with this only flaw and will enjoy it over and over again. This game is extremely fun! Nothin like using the Force to pick up LEGO pieces

Excellent and Fun for all ages!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: October 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

It is an awesome game. My child and husband loved it. It is very entertaining with a lot of things to do and to look for. Is not difficult and is very fun to play. The graphics and the scenes are very cool. I recommend it 100% for everyone that wants to have fun.

Not what you would expect!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: January 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This is one of those games I simply overlooked as a kids' game.

I didn't think much about it until I saw it being played in a store.

My wife and I recently got a PS2 and were looking for a fun 2-player-co-op style game. We found it in LEGO Star Wars!

The graphics are smooth and crisp and the sound is superb! It is such fun to take on enemies (especially battle droids) in a variety of ways. For instance, as a Jedi you can deflect their laster beams back at them, use force powers to slam them into a wall or push them off a ledge...or you can just go after them with your lightsaber. The puzzle-solving element is also fun.

This game is really addicting. My wife and I beat Episode I in a single sitting. I don't think it takes long to beat the entire game (I've read 3 hours), but it does have added replay value since you can collect various characters and go back through levels in Freeplay mode. Another fun thing to do is 2-player combat in Freeplay mode - just fight each other! :-)

I recommend this game to people of all ages! Superb!

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