Now a jumping pile of ‘build me’ Lego pieces can become multiple devices and often they have to be built in a specific order to allow each stage of the puzzle to be solved. Progressing through a level in a shower of smashed Lego bits has a visceral reward buzz that anyone who knows the Lego games will instantly relate too. Mechanically it feels like another Lego game, which is too say the same solid gameplay design is at its core. All the characters have some very funny moments, and the never ending antics of the Storm Troopers was a source of many a ‘laugh out loud’ moment for both me and my son. ![]() That said, in true Lego fashion, very little stays serious for long with great ‘goofs’ and ‘gags’ to lighten the moodier moments from the film. Over the 8-10hrs of the campaign my son and I were actually reliving the movie, all be it with a Lego twist.Īll the cut scenes are voiced using the movies dialogue, giving a feeling of real authenticity. ![]() Long-time Lego games developer ‘Travellers Tales’ clearly love the source material, taking great care to maintain the Star Warsyness of the game, but have also taken some well placed liberties to integrate some clever puzzles and co-op centric gameplay. Playing through Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens co-op with my 11yr old son was brilliant fun, and will undoubtedly be a great shared gaming experience we will both remember. It’s been a long while since I ventured into a console Lego game and it was a pleasant surprise to see that the calibre of these long standing, family friendly titles has never been better.
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