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Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga

June 1st, 2009

Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga




Building on the success of both LEGO Star Wars “block-buster” videogames, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.

Features:

  • Families can commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars by playing through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.
  • Solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations only possible in a LEGO galaxy far, far away.
  • Adds new levels, new characters, and new features to the fun, creativity, and tongue-in-cheek humor that made LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy such huge hits.
  • New levels, such as Episode II’s never-before-played high-speed pursuit of bounty-hunter Zam Wessell, further complete the entire Star Wars story.
  • New playable characters like Watto, Zam Wessell, Boss Nass, and more bring the total count to over 160.
  • The upgraded Character Customizer includes all Prequel Trilogy characters for the first time, while also expanding its customization options well beyond those in LEGO Star Wars II, for millions more possibilities. Create cross-Trilogy mash-up characters like Han Windu and Lando Amidala.
  • New game features include enhanced Force powers, new power-ups, and a new Challenge mode.
  • Levels from the original LEGO Star Wars are revamped to meet the gameplay evolutions of LEGO Star Wars II.
  • The Wii version provides motion-sensitive inputs that give you exciting new ways to control your LEGO Star Wars characters.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Neverending fun!!
I originally bought this game for my husband and son to play together (my husband and I are both from the era of the last 3 movies). The whole family (except my 18 month old) has been addicted to it ever since, including myself! You can have three different games saved at the same time and each level has different stages to complete within it so that you can go back again and again. My son is 7 and LOVES to play it; he and his friends talk about it every day at school. It is not very violent (meaning blood and gore) and even has some funny parts. My 7 year old has a little trouble getting through some parts of the levels and needs some help, but can make it through most levels on his own. I had read some reviews before I bought it and one said if you only play for 40-50 hours, you aren’t exploring enough. I thought that was ridiculous at the time, but we have definitely logged well over 50 hours and there is still tons more to do! This is definitely the family favorite and we haven’t played any other game since we bought it. It does have some moves you can do with your Wii remote that simulate the light saber, but to be honest we don’t use that feature very often and still love the game! Highly recommend! Excellent value for the money paid.

3 Stars I think I just don’t get video games like this….
I think I just don’t get video games like this. It was not clear what I was trying to do, other than not die (which you don’t seem to be able to do; die, that is). I felt like a rat in a maze. Now, I don’t play video games much, and when I have it has been the same type of “solve the problem” situation, which is a combination of wanting to solve it and extreme boredom. The Wii was my first console, and I really enjoy the Wii Fit games for their fun and involvement.

What I really want is the old Star Wars game from the 1980s where you fly an X-Wing and destroy the Death Star. I like action. Star Wars Clone Wars offered that, as it was all light saber duels and lots of fun.

All of that said, the Lego concept is awesome. Watching the droid I accidentally sliced hop around, bits of Lego pieces falling about, and the like is just plain fun. It did not feel at all violent. Had there been some sort of plot, point, or something to do other than grasp about in the dark it could have been great.

If there is a Lego Star Wars game that lets me fly an X-Wing, let me know.

5 Stars Love the Lego games
The Lego games are similar in the things you need to do, but the story lines are all different. They are such a blast to play!

5 Stars Great for boys
I’m going to give this 5 stars based on how much my son enjoys it. He loves all things Star Wars, and asks to play this game 24/7. It’s become his threat (if you don’t comply, no Star Wars lego today) and his reward. He would sit and play this all the time if I let him, and when he’s not playing, he talks about it. I do limit him to 30 minutes a day, but that is enough time to play and get some plot in. He loves changing characters as he’s playing and mixing up the characters from the different movies to play together. You do kill things with weapons, but there’s no blood and guts, the legos just disassemble, so it is kid appropriate there, but it is a little violent in that you shoot at things to kill them. Two player is cool and the second player can come in and out. Would recommend for any Star Wars fan.

5 Stars Consider yourself in LEGO heaven!
I couldn’t wait to get this game. It has all the features that the PC game version offers. This one is just more exciting since you can play it on the big screen and feel that you are more involved in the action. A must-have for all Star Wars fans!

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Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga

May 31st, 2009

Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga




Building on the success of both LEGO Star Wars “block-buster” videogames, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.

Features:

  • Families can commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars by playing through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.
  • Solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations only possible in a LEGO galaxy far, far away.
  • Adds new levels, new characters, and new features to the fun, creativity, and tongue-in-cheek humor that made LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy such huge hits.
  • New levels, such as Episode II’s never-before-played high-speed pursuit of bounty-hunter Zam Wessell, further complete the entire Star Wars story.
  • New playable characters like Watto, Zam Wessell, Boss Nass, and more bring the total count to over 160.
  • The upgraded Character Customizer includes all Prequel Trilogy characters for the first time, while also expanding its customization options well beyond those in LEGO Star Wars II, for millions more possibilities. Create cross-Trilogy mash-up characters like Han Windu and Lando Amidala.
  • New game features include enhanced Force powers, new power-ups, and a new Challenge mode.
  • Levels from the original LEGO Star Wars are revamped to meet the gameplay evolutions of LEGO Star Wars II.
  • Created from the ground up by Traveller’s Tales, the Nintendo DS version incorporates exclusive touch-screen action and challenges.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars lego star wars: complete saga
a very good game imo, if you loved the movies you’ll love this game, my wife loved it too lol.

5 Stars Son loves it.
My son saved his money to buy his own DS, and I agreed to buy two games. He chose Legos Indiana Jones and Lego Star Wars. This one is more challenging than Indiana Jones.

4 Stars Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga for the DS
I got this for my boy (age 7). He loves it. Has levels from all 6 movies, i believe. got it very quickly and in perfect condition from shipper.

5 Stars Lego Star Wars the complete saga DS
My son really enjoyed the game and would recommend it to those who like Star Wars.

5 Stars Lego Star Wars
Very cool game!

My kids love it…

7yr old boy and 11 yr old boy think its the best…

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Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga

May 31st, 2009

Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga




Building on the success of both Lego Star Wars videogames, Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever. New high-resolution Lego models, environment graphics and special effects, create visuals unparalleled by any other Lego galaxy, while also adding new characters, new levels and new features. Additionally, premiere of online two-player co-op lets families play together from anywhere in the world for the first time. The upgraded Character Customizer includes all Prequel Trilogy characters for the first time, while also expanding its customization options well beyond those in Lego Star Wars II, for millions more possibilities. Create cross-Trilogy mash-up characters like Han Windu and Lando Amidala. New game features include enhanced Force powers, new power-ups, and a new Challenge Mode. Levels from the original Lego Star Wars are revamped to meet the gameplay evolutions of Lego Star Wars II. ESRB Rated E10 for gamers aged 10 and up.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Incredible bargain
We played both of the original Star Wars games on the PS2. When we put them in the PS3, the graphics were a little low-res compared to Lego Indy and Lego Batman which were all HD quality. At $20, this was a bargain to get all of the graphics up-rezzed. Plus new levels and characters is awesome too.

This is the first game my daughter played when she was 3 years old. She’s now, and we’re still playing it today.

4 Stars Legos and Star Wars
Not much more to say. Legos and Star Wars. And on PS3. WHAT FUN!!

5 Stars Kids LOVE this game
My kids absolutely love this game. It’s overtaken Little Big Planet as their favorite. The downside is there is non-stop violence in the game, however it’s done against Legos so it’s probably as young-child friendly as you could make it in that regard. But if they’ve watched the Star Wars movies or cartoons Lego violence is the least of your concerns. ;) The game takes FOREVER to play through, and has a lot of re-playability via the Free Play where you can choose whatever characters you want to play with. Seriously, this is the single best PS3 game I’ve bought for my kids and has probably saved me $100 as I haven’t had to buy them another game in the past 3 months. Haha.

5 Stars Fun Game
This is one of my favorites - fun and sometimes challenging. The best thing for me is the cooperative play which is hard to find.

5 Stars Overall, the best game we have.
I have children that age from 5 to 15 and they all enjoy playing this game. How great it is to have a game that is so family friendly. There is not gore, bad language, or sexual content. The closest thing to violence is that when you “kill” an enemy, they break up into their individual lego pieces.

It works very well for a quick sit down of for long-term playing. My kids have spent hours playing it to collect all the characters, vehicles, etc. Or, I can sit down and join them for a quick multiplayer game without having had to invest a ton of timing coming up to speed on the game.

I imagine it won’t score super high with older teen boys and men because it doesn’t have the heart-pounding action as in the Teen+ rated games. This is the only reason why I didn’t give it a 5 star in fun.

I recommend the game for all families, without reservation.

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Super Mario Kart

May 11th, 2009

Super Mario Kart




The first Go-Kart Racing game to come out for the SNES. Featuring all of the Super Mario bunch like Mario, Luigi, King Koopa, Toadstool, and the almost forgotten Donkey Kong Jr. Collect many power ups like mushrooms to speed you up; throw Koopa shells or banana peels at your opponent’s to slow them down, plus many more items. The Battle mode is an excellent two player game, use the split screen view to watch both players battle it out. Super Mario Kart is fun and exciting addition to family of Mario games.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Without a doubt…
One of the best overall video games of all time! I grew up in the era or NES, SNES, Genisis, etc. I played a lot game back then and this is one I still play. Friends of the family will come over and we will hold tournements on this game playing the ever-great battle mode. I swear this game never gets old. Well worth getting.

5 Stars Classic
This is still the best version of Mario Kart out there. It has some of the best maps, music, and it doesn’t try anything fancy like some of the newer Mario Karts. You really can’t go wrong with this game. Everyone should be able to appreciate this game, whether you enjoy racing games or not.

5 Stars Great Nostalgic SNES fun
Great quality game, which is hard to come by since these have been around since the early 90’s. I would recommend GeeksEtc to anyone if you’re looking for any older system games.

3 Stars Get set. GO
This game is fun to play. I prefer the version that N64 has out though.

4 Stars Not like I remembered but still fun
I guess I’ve just been spoiled with all the good graphics out there today. This game looks like pixelated garbage. It’s still fun, but gives me a headache after ten minutes. Also, no reverse? WTF??? I hate bouncing off of walls to turn around!

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Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga

May 7th, 2009

Lego Star Wars The Complete Saga




Building on the success of both LEGO Star Wars “block-buster” videogames, LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga enables families to play through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.

Features:

  • Families can commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Wars by playing through the events of all six Star Wars movies in one videogame for the first time ever.
  • Solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations only possible in a LEGO galaxy far, far away.
  • Adds new levels, new characters, and new features to the fun, creativity, and tongue-in-cheek humor that made LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game and LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy such huge hits.
  • New levels, such as Episode II’s never-before-played high-speed pursuit of bounty-hunter Zam Wessell, further complete the entire Star Wars story.
  • New playable characters like Watto, Zam Wessell, Boss Nass, and more bring the total count to over 160.
  • The upgraded Character Customizer includes all Prequel Trilogy characters for the first time, while also expanding its customization options well beyond those in LEGO Star Wars II, for millions more possibilities. Create cross-Trilogy mash-up characters like Han Windu and Lando Amidala.
  • New game features include enhanced Force powers, new power-ups, and a new Challenge mode.
  • Levels from the original LEGO Star Wars are revamped to meet the gameplay evolutions of LEGO Star Wars II.
  • PlayStation 3 enhancement: the LEGO Star Wars premiere of online two-player co-op lets families play together from anywhere in the world for the first time.
  • PlayStation 3 enhancement: new high-resolution LEGO models and characters, along with new environment graphics and special effects, create visuals unparalleled by any other LEGO galaxy far, far away.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Legos and Star Wars
Not much more to say. Legos and Star Wars. And on PS3. WHAT FUN!!

5 Stars Overall, the best game we have.
I have children that age from 5 to 15 and they all enjoy playing this game. How great it is to have a game that is so family friendly. There is not gore, bad language, or sexual content. The closest thing to violence is that when you “kill” an enemy, they break up into their individual lego pieces.

It works very well for a quick sit down of for long-term playing. My kids have spent hours playing it to collect all the characters, vehicles, etc. Or, I can sit down and join them for a quick multiplayer game without having had to invest a ton of timing coming up to speed on the game.

I imagine it won’t score super high with older teen boys and men because it doesn’t have the heart-pounding action as in the Teen+ rated games. This is the only reason why I didn’t give it a 5 star in fun.

I recommend the game for all families, without reservation.

5 Stars Kids LOVE this game
My kids absolutely love this game. It’s overtaken Little Big Planet as their favorite. The downside is there is non-stop violence in the game, however it’s done against Legos so it’s probably as young-child friendly as you could make it in that regard. But if they’ve watched the Star Wars movies or cartoons Lego violence is the least of your concerns. ;) The game takes FOREVER to play through, and has a lot of re-playability via the Free Play where you can choose whatever characters you want to play with. Seriously, this is the single best PS3 game I’ve bought for my kids and has probably saved me $100 as I haven’t had to buy them another game in the past 3 months. Haha.

5 Stars Incredible bargain
We played both of the original Star Wars games on the PS2. When we put them in the PS3, the graphics were a little low-res compared to Lego Indy and Lego Batman which were all HD quality. At $20, this was a bargain to get all of the graphics up-rezzed. Plus new levels and characters is awesome too.

This is the first game my daughter played when she was 3 years old. She’s now, and we’re still playing it today.

5 Stars Fun Game
This is one of my favorites - fun and sometimes challenging. The best thing for me is the cooperative play which is hard to find.

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