A discount compendium for those late to the Lego party
Format: PS3, Xbox 360 (version played), Wii, PC, DS Dev: TT Games Pub: LucasArts
Out: 09/11/07 Players: 1-2
Coming out in the midst of numerous blockbuster titles, like Halo 3 and Orange Box, Lego Star Wars was easy to overlook when first released last November. However, anyone who did take that chance would be pleasantly surprised by what they found.
The fact that developers, Traveller’s Tales, have recently been snapped up for a hefty fee by Warner Bros. is an indication of their talent, and the game proves charming and instantly likeable, with a delightfully humorous take on an old story. Admittedly, it is rather simple to play through and complete, especially as you can die repeatedly without any real consequences, but finishing the story and finishing the game are different things. Anyone looking for an elusive 100% will be losing a lot of their hours.
One large negative point, though, is the fact that there is barely any new game here. In essence, this is just a compilation of the previous two LSW games, and so anyone who has already played through them would be advised to stay away. For the rest of you, this game proves a simple but enjoyable tonic to all the multi-million pound games vying for your attention.
James Ding
[This is an edited version of an article that was originally published in Platform Magazine - Volume 16, Issue 7]
