Review of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on the Switch: Mesa finds it rather enjoyable.
Our Verdict
Sith, Jedi, Wookies, and Ewoks, I present to you the definitive Lego Star Wars experience, never before has journeying to a blocky galaxy far, far away been so satisfying. The Skywalker Saga covers all nine mainline movies, and it captures all of the key points in a charming way - it’s the quintessential Lego experience, and mesa recommend you play it
The empire and the first order are on one side of the revolt and resistance, while the light and dark sides of the force are engaged in combat in a galaxy far, far away. There have been several heroes and villains in this struggle for hundreds of years, rising and falling like the sun and moon. You all seem to be aware of the universe that Mesa is referring to.
It would be an understatement to say that I have been anxiously awaiting the release of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. I have been closely following TT Games' most recent game ever since they made the announcement at E3. Although I still feel disappointed every time it is delayed, The Skywalker Saga really benefitted from the additional time to create, therefore the creator made the correct choice.
A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Return of the Sith, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker are the films that are blockified in the new game, if you're a fan of the franchise. That includes all nine of the main series films, which center on the Skywalker family and the intense conflict between the light and evil sides.
You can image my delight in experiencing all three trilogies via a game, and in Lego form. Every time a new movie comes out, I watch it, and every time a new game comes out, I had to get it right away. There is a decision you must make when you launch The Skywalker Saga, and there is no right or wrong answer. You may choose which trilogy to begin with since you have access to A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and The Force Awakens. As you finish an episode, you may access its continuation, thus it is necessary to play each trilogy in the right sequence.
There is no right or wrong way to accomplish this, once again. It's a machete order if I've ever seen one, but let's face it: the whole movie series is backwards. Episodes four to six are created first, then one to three, and finally, seven to nine, appear in order. I did, however, choose to tackle the game chronologically, beginning with the undervalued film The Phantom Menace—yes, I did say it—which is an excellent movie.
I could tell I was going to be in for a treat as soon as the game started. In a matter of minutes, not only did I enter one of my favorite realms, but the renowned Lego charm was also evident. To be honest, I must have looked like a Cheshire cat since my smile was so big. I will say this now: a tutorial appears in every episode, regardless of the one you begin with, and there are constant reminders throughout the game. If you ever need to review anything, you may turn them off or go to the instructional section of the main menu.
Before I continue, I should also discuss the accessibility alternatives. If there's anything you need to change about the game, you can do it from the pause menu. Additionally, when you launch Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for the first time, a prompt asking to view the accessibility options appears. It's important to note that there are a number of settings that can improve your experience, such as text size, quick taps, aim sensitivity, camera sensitivity, and more.
Well, let's go back to what I said. I knew I was in the game's clutches as soon as I started playing. I must confess that my enjoyment of The Phantom Menace's plot is influenced by my intense affection for Darth Maul, which helps me to get along with him in boss battles. Of course, there are a ton of them in the game; each episode has many challenging bouts. In my opinion, the confrontation with Darth Maul was excellent. While keeping the spirit of the film, TT Games skillfully incorporates the lighthearted appeal that makes Lego games so popular.
At the conclusion of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, there is yet another fantastic boss battle. It is exquisite in every way. It's humorous, yet it holds onto the terrifying emotions the film evokes. Because of the excellent visuals, the battle's setting seems lovely in a manner that is both lethal and attractive.
In addition to the well-known battles you get to take part in, there are other well-known Star Wars moments that all have a comical take on the seriousness of certain circumstances. But I would be negligent if I did not specifically mention the scenario that everyone is familiar with. Return of the Jedi fans are undoubtedly familiar with Mr. Jabba Man and Leia's gold bikini. The chapter that surrounds these occurrences is delightful. It stands out thanks in part to the perfectly executed Lego twist.
Plus, let's be honest—exploring this galaxy's many locales is just as much fun as fighting. You get to go to amazing cities like Naboo, barren deserts like Tatooine and Jakku, and lush woods of Endor, which are home to plenty of Ewoks—we could all use a little more of them in our lives.
There are five main missions to finish in each episode, which is a good amount of material given the duration of each task and the fact that several need many stages to accomplish. My favorite aspect of this game is how varied the gameplay is. It's not just about exploring different locations, using your lightsaber, and flinging people around—although I won't deny how much fun that is—you can also engage in space combat, ride a speeder across the lush plains of Endor, compete on Tatooine, and more. Considering that every movie follows the same structure, it's amazing that the game doesn't seem monotonous because of its abundance of diversity. What a wonderful moment to be alive—you can also drink blue milk, by the way.
Last but not least, there's an amazing amount of replayability—which, to be honest, I anticipate from a Lego game. Though there are plenty of side missions and extra exploring available in addition to the primary chores, each episode offers a large amount of material that will keep you busy for hours. These are also essential if you want to finish the game 100% since they let you get collectibles like characters, Minikits, datacards, and kyber bricks.
The character you play alters a lot, as one would imagine. Still, you can probably anticipate who you take control of throughout, depending on which trilogy you play. Rey Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, Darth Vader, Anakin Skywalker, Emperor Palpatine, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Finn, BB-8, Yoda, and more are among the almost 400 characters that are available for you to collect. Oh, and some characters have more than one version, most of which belong to a distinct category. For instance, that Rey is a scavenger in The Force Awakens, yet she becomes a Jedi in Rise of the Skywalker.
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga introduces a class system, which is a great innovation that somewhat modernizes the saga. Each character belongs to one of many classes that are accessible, including scavenger, hero, Sith, villain, and Jedi. It helps to set the characters apart, but it also means you have to change things up every now and again. For instance, only a scavenger is able to shoot nets, which are needed to go across different places.
Additionally, each class includes unique qualities and abilities in addition to a general component that applies to every character. These may all be upgraded. You must use studs and have the necessary quantity of kyber bricks on hand in order to improve your skills and competency. Thankfully, there are breakable items containing studs wherever you go, plus there are 1,166 kyber bricks throughout the galaxy, so you'll never run out of supplies.
Naturally, I'm not able to play any Star Wars video games, and not to mention, everyone is familiar with part of the soundtrack. Darth Vader's music and the main theme are immediately recognizable, even if you haven't seen a single Star Wars film. Nerdy youngsters like myself may have even set Vader's song as their parent's ringtone. The finest part, however, isn't the music per se; rather, it's how it's utilized.
I had shivers when Duel of Fates struck while I was confronting Darth Maul. It affects things that much. It's one of my favorite songs, and I have no issue saying that it makes the already entertaining battle much more exciting. Every time the main theme begins, I too can't help but hum along; in fact, my dog gives me strange glances every time I do it.
You must be curious about Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga's visuals on the Switch, and I can attest that the game looks amazing on the OLED screen. Its vibrancy in handheld mode is also really remarkable. I should note that although frame rates may sometimes decrease, this is not a regular occurrence. Moreover, the scenario continued to play even if the screen briefly froze once or twice. Since all of these occurred seldom, there isn't much of a problem, and a patch can quickly fix the issues.
All things considered, I think this is the finest Lego Star Wars release to date and the ultimate Lego Star Wars experience. It may perhaps be the greatest Lego video game ever made. This is a must-have if you love Lego and Star Wars. Young padawans, play it now! It's that fantastic.