LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Xbox 360, 2007)

Lightsaber battles with two-inch plastic warriors; vehicle creation with auto-Force powers; flying through space in a toy spaceship -- these are just a few of the reasons why we dive into the LEGO Star Wars games. They're unbeatably fun and addictive. The movie sequences are hilarious, and the LEGO-ized graphics are incredibly cool.

For all the gamers out there who missed the first two releases, and for anyone who'd like to relive the thrills all over again (brace yourself for the enormous crowd of players shouting, "Me!"), LucasArts will release LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga. Due in November for every game platform, The Complete Saga features every stage from the previous LEGO Star Wars titles in one convenient package.

That's not enough for me to sign up, but the additional new content has me thrilled with anticipation. The PS3 edition is most significant, as it will support full SIXAXIS motion controls for all the space combat stages. Only a couple seconds of SIXAXIS action was demoed for us before the demo tanked, but that was all it took for me to know exactly which version of the game I'll be playing first when it's released. The PS3 version is also lightyears above the rest in terms of space battle presentation. The LEGO-made Star Destroyers are bigger, and the depth of field gives the game a much more immersive feel. You might find it hard to spot major differences in the ground battles, but there's no denying the extra effort that has been put forth to make the space portion as next-gen as possible.

Are you ready for one more PS3 surprise? For the first time ever, co-op play will be available online. Drop in and out of games at any time, from any location. Though it's technologically possible to bring this feature to Xbox 360, LucasArts stressed this aspect for PS3.

Wii fans get a special treat as well in the form of motion-controlled lightsaber attacks. Different shakes -- up and down or side to side -- appeared to have unique effects in the way the lightsaber moves. Based on what was demoed, it's safe to assume that the controls will fall somewhere in line with what Nintendo produced last year for Zelda.

Will any other versions be treated to special content? LucasArts didn't say. But if not, I say more power to Wii and PS3. It's about time that Sony's console received the high-quality (and exclusive) content it deserves from a third-party release.

All of the console versions will contain new stages, including the chase through Coruscant (the one in the beginning of Episode II) and the battle over Naboo from Episode I.

This game and series has become the #1 favorite of mine and my wife's. The 2 player action without the need for a split screen is great. The continuous play without character "lives" is great as well. It takes the frustration out of the equation when your co-op partner repeatedly takes your character out and there aren't any real consequences or negative result. Very easy to learn and play with plenty of extras outside of the main story. A+ all around.

For a while I looked from a distance and thought the Lego theme's were lame. That was until I tried the first Star Wars demo on XLB.

First of all I like Star Wars series and loved playing with Legos as a kid so when they put all six episodes in this game I went on my bidding hunt and won the prize!

Accessibility:
This game offers 1-4 players co-op online and off (no split screen). Players can jump in and out of the game when ever they want without stopping. Teamwork is "recommended' for this fun packed family game!

Controls:
A tad bit complicated for the very young and very novice but easy to master.

Game Play:
You play through the basic story with some additions and comedic cut-scenes in the typical Lego fashion. At a certain point in the game you can mix and match parts for your own character as well as unlock new characters from later Star Wars episodes!

Sound:
You will feel like you're in real Star Wars action because the sound tracks sound straight from the movie. Music, Guns, Light Sabers, and Vehicles sound like they're from the movie.

Graphics:
The graphics are smooth, clean, crisp and pleasant to look at the scenary in some stages seem to come out the TV. Very nice!

This is yet another Highly Recommended Game.

This game is very entertaining especially if you are a Star Wars fan. You play through what is essentially the entire Star Wars story one mission at a time. Your goals are usually quite simple but there are many distractions along the way. From a top down perspective you'll wander around well designed levels using your lego character equipped with blasters, lightsabers, and every other variety of weapon or ability (force powers!) depending on who you are playing as. Smash set peices and collect lego studs as cash to purchase characters, upgrades, and even hints. There are also vehicle levels which are nice switch up to the standard gameplay such as using the snow speeder on Hoth (complete with tow cable) to take down the invading Empire. The Complete Saga is definitely the one to have as it offers both the original trilogy and the prequels. There is huge replay value as you cannot complete the game with one play through and finding/collecting all the bricks and upgrades is very addicting. This game is a huge time killer, and depending on your situation can be both good and bad. Achievements also come pretty easy in this game which is always a plus for 360 owners looking to boost their gamerscore. Lots of variety in tasks and literally every character in the star wars franchise is unlockable and playable as well as virtually every vehicle which adds to the gameplay. There are a few small issues such as redundant tasks and some hard to find hidden items but that can be part of the challenging fun. It can also get a little frustrating as you play the level over again for the 3rd of 4th time trying to find everything mostly because of a limited camera system that doesn't let you freely look around the level. I found myself more than once, missing a hidden area because the camera didn't auto focus on that part of the map and even trying to aim the camera nets you a very limited view of the area. A couple of small nitpicky issues aside, this game really offers huge value, lots of fun and some quite funny moments (in the cutscenes) and even a little bit of a challenge from time to time. Are you ready to face the evil Empire and rid the galaxy of the Sith once and for all? If the answer is yes, then may the force be with you! You're gonna need it, quit literally.

exactly what i expected, huge re-playability factor and working to unlock ships, people and levels really drives game play. great for two player but just as fun with one.