Reimagining the ultimate galaxy far, far away
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga is a game that takes players on an incredibly ambitious journey through all nine mainline films, injecting Traveler’s Tales' signature humor into every iconic scene. It completely revitalizes the formula for modern audiences, brilliantly blending deep nostalgia with an overwhelming, beautifully detailed brick-built galaxy.
By letting you choose your trilogy starting point right away, the game respects your nostalgia while offering an overwhelming amount of content. LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga gracefully balances classic charm with massive mechanical overhauls, ensuring that both returning veterans and brand-new players feel completely at home.
LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga’s gameplay shines brightest when you dive into its revamped combat systems. You can string together satisfying combo chains, use tight over-the-shoulder blaster aiming, and wield the Force with tactile precision. Every character class feels distinct, making the hunting of Kyber Bricks for ability upgrades feel rewarding rather than tedious. It is a genuine joy to control these minifigures.
Block-building combat
Exploration spans 23 seamlessly open planets and over 100 vehicles, giving Star Wars fans an absolute playground. You can easily get lost in space dogfights or board massive capital ships. However, with over 300 characters, the sheer volume of content occasionally leads to repetitive side quests. Some open-world activities start to feel like busywork after a few hours of traveling.
Despite the massive scale, the individual story levels can feel surprisingly brief and fragmented. Important cinematic moments are sometimes rushed just to push you back into the sprawling hubs. While the environmental puzzles are incredibly clever, the overall difficulty remains quite low, which might leave veteran gamers looking for a deeper tactical challenge or more complex combat encounters during the game's main campaign missions.
Final verdict
Ultimately, LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga is a spectacular, heartwarming tribute that effortlessly balances a few minor open-world flaws with pure cinematic charm. While the immense scale occasionally causes minor pacing issues and repetitive tasks, the genuine love for the franchise bleeds through every single frame. It stands as an absolute must-play, definitive masterpiece for casual fans, families, and die-hard collectors alike.
Pros
- Incredible scale spanning nine complete movies
- Massive roster of over 300 playable characters
- Fun and modernized combo-heavy combat system
- Beautifully designed open-world hubs to explore
Cons
- Story levels can feel rushed and brief
- Repetitive side quests in the open world
- Missing difficulty options for experienced players
