LEGO Star Wars (PS2)

However, I have to admit that I might have been wrong, quite possibly for the first time since 1978. My eight-year-old loves this game above all others and much prefers light-sabres to blasters. Although there is a fair amount of armed combat, there is also a lot of strategy, exploration and acquisition. I still wouldn't rate it highly on the educational front but it is a lot of fun, even to the extent that I'm occasionally allowed to use the second control panel we had to buy so that my daughter could engage in co-operative play although obviously on the condition that I do exactly what I'm told and drop out as soon as we get to a tricky bit. The multiple levels and chapters allow for a large variety of terrains and tasks all based (loosely) on the first three films (that's episodes I-III, which of course are the second three films for anyone born before 1965).

The game is certainly absorbing, though the 12+ age-group might zoom through it with relative ease, younger kids will spend months happily developing their skills, acquisitions and it is common enough to enable playground swapping of hints and tips as to how you get through level 3, chapter 5 and whether it's worth buying General Grevus. It also has enough variety to allow them to happily play many of the levels again and again and, as such, is value for money. The only caveat is the flipside of this, there is so much info packed on the disc that it is highly temperamental: finger-marks, dust or the fact that it's the third Tuesday after a full moon causes the thing to crash and the slightest scratch results in irreversible damage which is why we're on our third disc, albeit with conditions about proper care of expensive items relating to the possible reintroduction of pocket-money anytime in the current decade. It definitely requires you to follow ALL of the manufacturers instructions about disc care and consul movement and I wouldn't recommend buying a second-hand one, there may well be a reason it's for sale!

The game is a godsend on wet Sunday afternoons in February and has made no difference to book-reading or the desire to kick of football around; it has got rid of those long dreary hours of trying to find an answer to the cry of “Dad, I'm bored …”


Excellent, stimulating and easy to play   February 15, 2006
 19 out of 21 found this review helpful

My favourite game ever . Some parts are really challenging and some scenes are just lots of fun like the jedi battle and the droid factory and Count Doku. Even my 3-year-old brother can play it really well. In some space ship levels it really feels like you are there with Anakin or Obiwan.
Ben K


Best PS2 gave ever   September 7, 2006
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I HATE Lego but I love this. It is so much fun. All the Star Wars characters are made of Lego and you get to play episodes 1 to 111. All the gameplay is very fun. There is also a lot of stuff to unlock. BUY BUY BUY I can't wait for the new one and I pre-orderd it.



Fantastic Lego Stars Wars PS2   July 13, 2006
 14 out of 16 found this review helpful

I have two sons of 31/2 and 6 and I was finding it really hard to find a PS2 game that was fun for both that they could play as two players or one player. Thank goodness for Lego Star Wars. It is absolutely brilliant the boys love it and my husband and I are addicted too! They play it again and again they shriek with laughter and jump up and down with excitement while playing. We haven't come across a better family PS2 game. This is original, tricky & easy (depending on level), funny with fantastic graphics all round a big thumbs up. Wonderful!!!!!!!


Simple, fun and just plain brilliant.   November 23, 2006
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

Any Star Wars fan will appreciate the humour and thought that has gone into this game. Young and old will enjoy this - it is one of those games where nothing is too difficult and you can concentrate on having a good time exploring the game. The familiar characters, landscapes and scenarios rendered in Lego blocks will make you smile. Even if you think you're too old to be playing a game like this believe me you aren't - having said that it is just possible that children might like a go too if you'll only let them have the opportunity!