The inexhaustible and comprehensive world of Star Wars has had one of its main allies in video games. Since 1978 Apple Computer has developed for its Apple II, similar to the historic space invadersuntil new LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagaan ode to fans who re -blended the signature humor of the blocky series with the enticing characters of George Lucas.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker saga probably is the biggest game in the franchise. There are up to 500 characters to unlock from all nine major films, that is, The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, at The Rise of Skywalker.

Throughout the video game we will have the possibility to use emblematic characters like Luke Skywalker, Rey, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Finn, BB-8, Obi Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Leia, Yoda, Boba Fett, Darth Maul, Poe Dameron and even Mando of Mandaloria in free play mode to create new and fun adventures.

In fact, for most, the quality of the nine video game adaptations has surprising detail and restore the magic of today’s successful Disney saga.

In the iconic intro of each film, the Traveler’s Tales studio redesigned each scene and the rhythm of the story to fit the sense of humor that LEGO imprinted on him. For example, when opening a door we will find a Stormtrooper bathing in a Jacuzzi or sweeping in one of the corridors of the Death Star.

Exploration rewards players as they discover kyber bricks. These primarily serve to unlock new features and enhanced capabilities in some character classes, such as Jedi, Hero, Dark Side, Villain, Scavenger, Scoundrel, Bounty Hunter, Astromech Droid, and Protocol Droid. Of course, they are not key to finishing the main story.

Also, players can cross the space using map the galaxy on your holoprojector to chart a course on Ajan Kloss’s jungle moon, the planet of Coruscant, the desert sands of Jakku, dry Tatooine, and more.

Progressively you can unlock many side quests to enjoy alone or with a friend from the same console, because It has a cooperative option. Once they have reached their destination, players can choose to continue with the main story or freely explore the maps.

Another feature to highlight is that break the multiplayer option via the internet, in the same way as other popular licensed LEGO games: Harry Potter, Batman, Avengers, Lord of the Rings and more. Exactly what Warner Bros. is looking for. Interactive and by Traveler’s Tales studio reduce the gamer experience in the family environment thus reinforcing the local experience.

On space travel, players will encounter typical aerial battles from the movies. We can deal with enemies who are on duty while we pilot legendary vehicles such as the Millennium Falcon, Imperial TIE fighters, Rebel X-wings, Landspeeder speeders and many more.

LEGO and Star Wars: a 23 year relationship

The LEGO Star Wars brand is not just associated with the world of classic block toys or animated movies. Since 1999, the brand has developed a series of homonymous video games that have passed through PlayStation consoles (PS2, PS3, PS4 and currently PS5) as well as the Xbox (Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S).

It currently has a total of 89 games for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, Android, PS4, Xbox One, Wii U, iPhone, PSVITA, Nintendo 3DS, PS3, Wii, PSP, NDS, Xbox 360, GameCube, Xbox , Game Boy Advance, PS2, PC, Nintendo 64.

Regarding the Star Wars franchise, it has a total of six titles developed by Traveler’s Tales studio and produced by Warner Bros: Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005), Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006), Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007), Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (2011), Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016), and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022).

If you consider the latest video games in the universe of Star Wars characters- Battlefront II (2017), Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019), Squadrons (2020) and Star Wars: The Old Republic (2021)- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker is a game that knows how to combine the spirit of both worlds like few others: the action movies and the characteristic humor that made the block franchise so popular.

Using this formula, it gets an equal share of children and adults who are just starting out in the saga, as well as avid fans of movies looking for a relaxing game to have a good time of entertainment.

Action and humor in the same dose

This action and shooting game in the third person is powered in conjunction with the other installments of the legend. For example, it already has a style coverage system Gears of War or Uncharted wherein you can hide in walls or barricades which can eventually be assembled with different blocks.

Turn enemies can now “learn” attack patterns and will eventually block them from melee if you use the same button over and over again. For experienced players this will not be a problem, as it involves varying the combination of buttons on the perform combos which is not complicated.

About shots, the legend fan feels more than comfortable when using blasters, where the camera changes from third to first person; and if you add to that dynamic animations of opponents, like taking a helmet when shot in the head, complete pleasure.

He felt the same way. lightsaber of Jedi knights where we can repel shots, make combos and even throw it to apply accurate blows from afar. The powers of the Force, in this case, will serve to move things or dominate enemies at our mercy.

Ang puzzle they are also part of the spirit of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. In the various segments of the missions, the character on duty -Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Qui Gon Jinn or Rey- must use their abilities to move objects, pull levers or make bridges which will allow you to thrive in the game or get collected items.

On the other hand, there is spice rpg of role-playing games with a classic skill tree, which can be obtained in exchange for in-game coins. However, the small incident it has and the volume of menu tabs means that the experience of evolving characters is not a necessity to fully enjoy the game.

A nod to Mark Hamill

As part of its proposed relaxation, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga uses humor around these unique characters and even parodying events that have gone viral on social networks, such as the meme that humiliated Mark Hamill himself (Luke Skywalker).

The TT Games game published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is an ode to the George Lucas saga. From The Phantom Menace to The Rise of Skywalker, everything is packed into one game.

Therefore, you have to go through A new hope before you enjoy The Empire is back. And it certainly is Episode IV where the meme that sparked Mark Hamill’s complaints can be seen.

Exactly, the meme picked up by LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker saga came from the set of the 1977 film that had been circulating for years. But it wasn’t until last March that Hamill himself spoke about this viral phenomenon.

The moment in question happened when Obi-Wan Kenobi handed Luke his father’s lightsaber for the first time. The future Jedi grabbed it and placed it directly on his face, as if staring at the barrel of the gun.

“It gives me a shiver every time I see it”Hamill tweeted on March 8. “I don’t remember ever doing this in the film. I think it’s just an on-set production, otherwise Obi-Wan wouldn’t be so indifferent.”

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker was released on April 5 and can be enjoyed on any platform as it is available on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.