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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Competitively expensive … but temperamental.,
By DocMartin (Somerset,UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: LEGO Star Wars (PS2) (Video Game)
As one of those mean, mingey, old-fashioned Dads who think their children should be reading suitable books, watching educational programmes or outside playing in the fresh air, I had quite a few reservations about buying a PS2 for my eight-year-old son and even more in buying this particular game. Having watched several nephews and friends turn into mindless zombies whose immediate response to seeing anything in front of them is to nuke it, I had developed a particular aversion to fast-blast video games, regardless of how much their mothers might claim it improves hand-eye co-ordination.However, I have to admit that I might have been wrong, quite possibly for the first time since 1978. My eight-year-old loves this game above all others and much prefers light-sabres to blasters. Although there is a fair amount of armed combat, there is also a lot of strategy, exploration and acquisition. I still wouldn't rate it highly on the educational front but it is a lot of fun, even to the extent that I'm occasionally allowed to use the second control panel we had to buy so that my daughter could engage in co-operative play although obviously on the condition that I do exactly what I'm told and drop out as soon as we get to a tricky bit. The multiple levels and chapters allow for a large variety of terrains and tasks all based (loosely) on the first three films (that's episodes I-III, which of course are the second three films for anyone born before 1965). The game is certainly absorbing, though the 12+ age-group might zoom through it with relative ease, younger kids will spend months happily developing their skills, acquisitions and it is common enough to enable playground swapping of hints and tips as to how you get through level 3, chapter 5 and whether it's worth buying General Grevus. It also has enough variety to allow them to happily play many of the levels again and again and, as such, is value for money. The only caveat is the flipside of this, there is so much info packed on the disc that it is highly temperamental: finger-marks, dust or the fact that it's the third Tuesday after a full moon causes the thing to crash and the slightest scratch results in irreversible damage which is why we're on our third disc, albeit with conditions about proper care of expensive items relating to the possible reintroduction of pocket-money anytime in the current decade. It definitely requires you to follow ALL of the manufacturers instructions about disc care and consul movement and I wouldn't recommend buying a second-hand one, there may well be a reason it's for sale! The game is a godsend on wet Sunday afternoons in February and has made no difference to book-reading or the desire to kick of football around; it has got rid of those long dreary hours of trying to find an answer to the cry of “Dad, I'm bored …”
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simple, fun and just plain brilliant.,
By Adam (Midlands, UK) - See all my reviews
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: LEGO Star Wars (PS2) (Video Game)
Any Star Wars fan will appreciate the humour and thought that has gone into this game. Young and old will enjoy this - it is one of those games where nothing is too difficult and you can concentrate on having a good time exploring the game. The familiar characters, landscapes and scenarios rendered in Lego blocks will make you smile. Even if you think you're too old to be playing a game like this believe me you aren't - having said that it is just possible that children might like a go too if you'll only let them have the opportunity!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant entertainment!,
By Mr. S. W. Steel "stephensteel" (England) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: LEGO Star Wars (PS2) (Video Game)
This is a fantastic game. I have been a Star Wars fan, a lego fan and a playstation 2 gamer for years.Most games on the playstation that have tried to do justice to the Star Wars trilogies have been sadly lacking.
I was sceptical to say the least when this came out, but decided to risk it, and was glad i did! The graphics are good and functional.Simple and effective is the order of the day here.The soundtrack is awesome, as it uses the themes from the films.The game is easy to pick up and play whether you are 8,18 or 28!And so it has real mainstream appeal.There are plenty of hidden extras to find - hidden characters, hidden extras so it really can be a game that will fulfil your gaming needs - you can pick it up and have a laugh for an hour or so, or you can deliberately try and complete all the extras. The co-operative mode is fantastic too - the playstation 2 hasn't really produced enough top-notch co-op games, but this is one of the best. There is only one reason i didn't give this 5 stars, and that is because the sequel is now available, and improves on this game by a 100%!My opinion is that you should buy both. The only niggle with this game is that it is slightly short, but good games always leave you feeling that you want more.And the developers have addressed this in the sequel........ Fabulous for gamers of all ages, and brilliant for fun, or furious completion - BUY IT (and the sequel too!)
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