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In LEGO Star Wars II, Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi will each receive the same family friendly LEGO treatment, offering a mix of action, puzzles and humour, that made the original game such a huge success.
New to the game are vehicles and creatures which the players can ride on and exit at will, adding a whole new element to the gameplay. In Free Play mode players will be able to chose from more than 50 playable characters, each customisable by mixing and matching body parts. On certain platforms a game save from the original LEGO Star Wars will unlock up to an additional 56 characters for the Free Play mode. Expect character specific moves, and for those that found the original too easy, a new advanced mode is included to test even the most experienced players.
“Whether it was your first gaming experience or you’ve played everything released since Pong, the first LEGO Star Wars was one of those rare video games that everyone enjoyed,” said Jim Ward, president of LucasArts. “With LEGO Star Wars II, LucasArts is working with TT Games and Traveller’s Tales not only to set players loose through the original three chapters of the Star Wars Saga, but also to make this feel like the true sequel our fans have been clamoring for.“
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is scheduled for release in the autumn on PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, PSP, DS, GBA and PC.
