Difficulty:

Easy

Time Spent:

20 to 40 Hours

The Bottom Line:

"Worth playing"

After the first Lego Star Wars game, I was really hyped up about this new installment to the series. The game's missions aren't as fun to play as the original, but nevertheless it's quite enjoyable. The game takes you through the original episodes of four, five and six, except the game is recreated into legos and doesn't take itself all that seriously. Star Wars fans will recognize key characters such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader that you'll be able to play as throughout the game. You play as one character, but you can also switch between characters, as you'll always have at least one other beside you. Each character has basic attacks, and you'll be able to attack with a lightsaber, a blaster or by using the force. The plot follows that of the movies', but also adds humorous moments from scenes that were in the Star Wars films. There isn't any voice acting, but the sound during gameplay replicates the sound in the films. Visually, the game looks good. Legos are detailed, and so are the environments, but again it's all based off of legos. Adding to the gameplay are these puzzle elements that give you a break from the combat. When comparing the mission designs to the original, they're not as fun to play through. While the game won't take you any more than five hours to beat, there's lots of hidden items, unlockable characters and extras. You can play through the campaign with another player, adding even more enjoyment to the already good campaign. The game isn't quite as well polished compared to the first, but by itself it's an enjoyable adventure that anyone can enjoy.