I will be honest.

I love lego games always have. I used to have almost every single lego game released by TT except for lego rockband 2, bionic game, lego movie 2 video game and lego ninjagos. (felt like i misspell a few of them)

I grew basically only played lego games since my parents had a strict rule about age restrictions on games i could only play them if i was of the age though this was dropped once i was 16.


i played lego games almost nonstop during holidays though i never 100% them as i couldnt be bothered when i was younger. i am well versed in how the games play and what i like about each of them and what i dont like. Yes the older games parkour wasnt the greatest and yes the fact that u could get stuck to walls if u moved to close to them making u sneak against it. My very first lego game was the complete saga and my favourite star wars lego game is the clone wars one. So when i heard about this game like everyone else i was ecstatic that i get to play through the first 6 movies again and i had the option to do the sequels i could which i did just to get all the planets. i was excited about this game and when it came out i played it in a game cafe first to see how it was as i didnt buy games for the playstation that was up to my dad. So i played phantom menace and over all i was disappointing. When i finally got the game on the playstation i played through all the movies and had so many gripes and the fact i played the sequels last also probably didnt help. so i put the game down to never really pick up again along with marvel superheroes 2, beyond gotham and a few others. However when i saw that it was on a special for steam and i wanted to recollect my lego game collection that i cant play due to the PS3 being stolen i decided i would give it another go and this time i found what i was missing the first time which made it more enjoyable however i still dont think its better than lego clone wars and it still has its problems.

CONS:
-missions are ridiculously shorter
-collectables arent as fun to find or unlock like some older games where there would be entire hidden parts of the levels
-combat is weird in the sense its very intuitive where it shouldnt be and very lacking in where it should be more intense a good example is when fighting enemies u need to switch up ur button mashes and these quick time events and button mashing parts are really annoying, where as there are some missions u have to fight off waves of enemies and its just not overwhelming or large enough look to the roof escape of the clone wars lego game in the first ventress mission there are hordes of droids and u can be over run very easy and die much easier than on geonosis in skywalker saga
-parkour is way to simplified for my licking
-mission replay ability and replay ability in total is lacking compared to older titles
-astromechs and jet pack characters not be able to hover is a crime
-lack of over powered power ups and such i havent collected half of the "red bricks" but i have all i need and want and the fact some dont work together is a bit annoying but understandable
-the start up load feels longer than what it should be i dont need to hear rey pretending to struggle every time i open the game
-open world galaxy is a bit too large for my liking but thats personal
-apparently lack of character customisation is a big thing though i never used it
-character abilities and upgrades being useless and hurtful to the character roster since it forces certain character to not use all of the abilities in the past
-specified faction or character wall pads are annoying and slow
-online co op still not being a thing since the original complete saga is also sad
-UI and controls for the control window or map window
-no swimming
-H1 NT

PROS
-its looks really good
-it sounds really good
-its absolutely funny and a lot of love and respect for the fans were put in the visuals and dialogue
-unique voice lines and animation for most characters and them interacting between each other
-character designs are the best they have ever been and there being so many ships and characters u wont be forced to play character u dont like
-makes the sequels bearable
-immersive living open world with many NPCs and such and sometimes combat as well though it is lacking in challenge
-DLC characters are great
- the clone army u can make with mando
-lightsaber combat being the best its ever been
-duels being fun
-logistic droids can now fight, run and jump
-capital ships are fantastic
being able to to do side missions whenever
-lightsabers hanging from the hip
-mind tricks
-dancing "red brick"
-being able to use disguises
-some new different levels not in any other lego starwars game
-still being able to find loopholes to unluck the unlockables

Over all i will say the game is a fun experience if u dont expect it to be a hundred percent the same as the older titles.
the story and joke told along the way make it fun a remember able, the worlds to explore will be fun and full of little references and jabs and just plain old easter eggs i will say its a 7/10 lego game and a 6/10 compared to other games.
and for those that say its a game made for children thats why it is easy please stop cause like the rest of the world u are underestimating children, i mean we all played the older games which are far more challenging in some aspects. Just because it was made for children doesnt mean that its needs to be a 2 brain cell difficulty setting i will keep on playing this and i hope Tt for their next game if they make more will improve on this formula and grow from here. Its worth it for a discount and the DLC not really but its good to have and u will unlock the cloning ability of u do have the DLC

Review: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (Steam)

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on Steam is like the universe decided to throw a party with LEGO bricks, Star Wars, and a heaping dose of chaos—and somehow, it actually works. It's like if George Lucas and a bunch of 12-year-olds with ADHD were locked in a room with a pile of LEGOs and a copy of A New Hope. The result? A gloriously ridiculous, endlessly entertaining rollercoaster ride through the Skywalker saga, with more LEGO bricks than an Ikea warehouse.

Gameplay and Exploration
Imagine every Star Wars planet, but now you can actually run around in them, not just watch them explode in CGI. The open world is HUGE. You can explore Tatooine, Hoth, Endor, Naboo, and more, and while you’re there, you'll probably get distracted by 500 side missions, like rescuing a droid stuck in a wall or finding out where Yoda’s hidden his LEGO collection. It's like every corner has a quest, every object is destructible, and every 5 minutes you're unlocking some obscure character (yes, even Jar Jar is a playable character, which is the equivalent of finding a unicorn in a trash can).

Combat is satisfying—lightsabers, blasters, Force powers, you name it. You can slice stormtroopers in half with a flick of your LEGO wrist, then follow it up by tossing a stormtrooper's helmet at a giant Womp rat. The space battles? Pure chaos. You’ll be flying the Millennium Falcon one minute and fighting TIE Fighters the next—it's like playing Star Wars in the fast lane, except with LEGO ships that occasionally explode in a cute little puff of smoke.

Humor and Storytelling
The humor? Oh, it’s relentless. The LEGO formula is alive and well here: every scene is like a Star Wars movie but with 100% more slapstick and zero percent of Lucas' "seriousness." You thought Vader’s "I am your father" moment was iconic? Wait until you see the LEGO version where he trips over a box of Stormtrooper helmets and accidentally spills coffee all over the Death Star. This game is like a parody of Star Wars that somehow still manages to respect it (kind of), but with more bad puns, more characters slipping on banana peels, and a general sense that nobody involved took the whole thing too seriously. It’s a beautiful mess, honestly.

Graphics and Design
Visually? Holy LEGO, it’s stunning. The environments are gorgeous for a LEGO game—lush forests, icy wastelands, and desert landscapes all look amazing in that weirdly blocky, colorful LEGO style. The characters? They’re LEGO. They’re supposed to look like weird little bricks with faces, but somehow they manage to be ridiculously expressive. Even Chewbacca looks like he's having the time of his life, and he’s literally a walking carpet. The Millennium Falcon? You’ll want to take it for a spin just to look at how many pieces they packed into it.

Steam runs this thing smoother than a Boba Fett headshot. Whether you're using a controller or keyboard and mouse, it feels like the game was designed with the Steam audience in mind—great performance and enough customization to make your weirdest preferences work.

Character Variety and Unlockables
With over 300 characters to unlock, this is basically the LEGO version of Super Smash Bros. for Star Wars. Everyone is here—Luke, Rey, Han, Obi-Wan, but also Lando, Boba Fett, and the long-awaited return of every single character that had one line in the background in the films. Each character has their own unique abilities, but let’s be honest—you’re probably just going to spend most of your time unlocking random background characters like the guy who sold Anakin podracer parts or the guy who forgot to leave the Death Star before it exploded. And yes, Jar Jar Binks is in there, and no, you can’t escape him.

Mission Design and Replayability
The story missions follow the movies, but don’t expect anything too serious—this is Star Wars through a funhouse mirror, and it’s better for it. You’ll be solving puzzles, fighting Sith Lords, and building random things out of LEGO bricks to advance, but you’ll also be too busy chasing after Kylo Ren because you accidentally knocked his helmet into a pond to care about the plot. And the side content? It’s never-ending—every planet is filled with hidden treasures, side quests, and enough collectible studs to make Scrooge McDuck start taking notes.

Space battles are an absolute mess in the best way. You’ll dodge laser fire, shoot at TIE Fighters, and feel like a hero—until you accidentally crash the Falcon into an asteroid because you got distracted by a really cool Lego rock formation. But hey, that’s the charm.

Co-op Mode
LEGO games are made for co-op, and this one delivers. Grab a friend, hit "join" and go wreck havoc together. The drop-in/drop-out feature is seamless, so you can jump in and out of missions without messing up your progress. Plus, if you're not playing with someone else, the AI is oddly competent, though it will occasionally get stuck in walls or run in circles—just like your real-life friend would.

Steam-Specific Features
Steam integration is solid, from Steam Cloud saves to achievements that make you feel really good about collecting all 500,000 studs scattered across the galaxy. Plus, the whole thing runs at a buttery smooth 60 fps on even mid-range PCs, which makes those high-speed space battles feel more like Star Wars and less like a slideshow.

Minor Criticisms
Okay, so it’s not perfect. Some planets feel a bit sparse, and you might get lost in the endless side missions that pull you away from the main story. But really, who’s complaining when you can be a LEGO Jedi in space, making Darth Vader fall on his face for the 15th time?

Conclusion
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on Steam is a perfect storm of nostalgia, chaos, and utter ridiculousness. It’s everything you love about Star Wars, made even better by the joy of LEGO. It’s a big, hilarious, wild adventure, with enough collectibles to make you question your life choices. If you’ve ever wanted to watch Darth Vader step on a banana peel while running away from an army of Stormtroopers, this is the game for you. Grab it, fire up Steam, and may the LEGO Force be with you, always.

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