May the Force Build With You!

The Force is strong with this one. LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy takes the fun and endless customization of LEGO and combines it with the epic story, characters and action from the original Star Wars movies (Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi).With a unique tongue-in-cheek take on the Original Trilogy, LEGO Star Wars II follows the Rebel Alliance’s crusade to dismantle the Galactic Empire and rebuild a galaxy in pieces. LEGO pieces, that is. Build and battle your way through your favorite film moments, from Darth Vader’s pursuit of Princess Leia aboard her Blockade Runner to a showdown on the second Death Star, as the game includes even more of the family-friendly LEGO action, puzzles and humor that earned the original LEGO Star Wars such popularity and acclaim. Features* Get in and out of vehicles including the AT-ST and Speeder Bike, and ride Dewbacks and Tauntauns. * Create unique playable characters like Yoda Kenobi, Lando Fortuna and millions more by mixing and matching the LEGO body parts of all playable characters. * Unlock another 50-plus additional characters for Free Play – that’s more than 100 total characters. * Solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations only possible in a LEGO galaxy far, far away. * Free-roaming vehicle levels and the ability to switch ships at will in Free Play * New character-specific attacks and maneuvers and playable mini-kit vehicles * Optional adaptive difficulty mode for true Jedi Masters * Music and sound effects from the movies.

Bottom Line As surprising as it may seem, LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is one of the most satisfying Star Wars games available. The controls don't get in the way of the entertainment value, you can play all your favorite characters, pilot all the awesome vehicles, and its secret levels will keep you engaged for a long time.