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							                                                                            Gaming Seminar
                                 Lego Star Wars II Review


       Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is the sequel to Lego Star Wars and plays

through the storyline of the original three Star Wars Movies. The premise behind the

Lego Star Wars games is simple, play through the Star Wars story with everything and

everyone as a Lego item. The result in the first game was a brilliant platformer which

enchanted and delighted a variety of audiences. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said

for the second entry in the genre.

       Lego Star Wars II is almost an exact copy of the original Star Wars, save the

different storyline. The problem with this is that nothing new has been added to the

gameplay. The puzzles are, admittedly, intriguing and cleverly designed, yet simple

enough not to confuse anyone for an extended period of time. The game also features a

variety of features that make it desirable to play the game until all of the robust variety of

extras can be unlocked. The problem is that these features are identical to the previous

game, unlock extra characters and bonuses, replay levels with different characters to

unlock all the hidden items. It’s a very clever way to extend the gameplay time, but as

it’s already been done, for anyone who played the previous game, it’s nothing special.

       My other problem with this game is the way the Jedi characters have been

created. In most Star Wars games, the lightsaber is the most devastating weapon at your

disposal. Sadly, this is not true for this Star Wars games. While it is simple to deflect

blaster bolts with the lightsaber, you’re limited to three swings before a short pause

occurs in your fighting, at which point it’s very easy for your enemy to strike you. On

the other hand, a blaster will fire continuously and will also allow you to automatically
dodge any incoming fire. Due to this, the blaster is a superior and far less clunky

weapon. As Han Solo once said, “Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for

a good blaster at your side, kid." In this case, he’s correct. I believe any Star Wars

game that makes a blaster better than a lightsaber, is simply missing something.

       That all said, this is still a well-crafted game that younger audiences will

undoubtedly enjoy. The subtle humor injected into the story, such as Lando Calrissian

kissing Princess Leia’s hand whenever you try to interact with her, or tricking Chewbacca

into a garbage crusher with a bone, will leave the viewer with a smile on their face. The

sounds are true to the original movies, down to the blaster effects, and it’s greatly

enjoyable to see my favorite Star Wars locales in glorious Lego detail. Lego Star Wars II

is a greatly satisfying in a simple manner that makes this game work as well as it does.