Game name: LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga
Game Type: Action-Adventure
Release date: 06 April 2022
Game platforms: PC, PS, NS, XBOX
First, the LEGO feeding game
LEGO is another popular brand in the fairy tale kingdom of Denmark, which started with wooden toys in 1932 with annual sales of more than 50.9 billion yuan and a brand value of 5.4 billion US dollars, ranking first in the world toy brand list.
This is a toy that uses various shapes of building blocks to stitch scenes, but also contains a variety of characters, props, vehicles, buildings, etc., when playing to improve the brain and hands-on ability, healthy and harmless, welcomed by children and adults around the world.
Since the third generation of CEO Kyle took over the helmsmanship of his father and brother in 1978, Lego has begun to develop brand alliances and storytelling aspects, and has cooperated with giants such as Marvel, Disney, Lucas, and Nintendo to launch a large number of anime and movie theme Lego.
Players build a variety of scenes for these square-headed characters, creatively edit the plot, and bring great joy to themselves.
Lego keenly spotted the key to this, buyers seemed more interested in the interaction of the scene and characters, and what medium was more suitable than the game? Lego really launched a toy version of the game, but the early Lego games were not of high quality, the gameplay was relatively monotonous, and the most important thing was that there were no features, and it was difficult for players to integrate into it.
That's changed since working with the brand: LEGO Batman, LEGO Star Wars, LEGO Avengers all came out. The characters and scenes are completely Lego's restoration, and they are also equipped with unique funny and humorous bridges, which make the game process full of a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
In this way, the fans of the original game, Lego fans, and gamers finally have a common platform, and everyone is happy and happy. Lego has also successfully broken into the gaming world and embarked on the path of electronics.
Second, counterattack toys
"LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Legends" is the sixth game in the LEGO Star Wars series, most of the previous Star Wars are based on a certain movie, although they are very fun, but because of the limitations of the plot, it always feels like it is tied.
Lego made a breakthrough dimensional change, with Skywalker as the protagonist to incorporate all nine star wars movie plots into the game, and divided into nine chapters, breaking through the barrier between them. You can use any character to experience the plot in all movies, and this license alone is estimated to be out of reach for the average game developer.
Thanks to years of cooperation between LEGO and Star Wars copyright owner Lucas, including disney full support, it is still developed by TT games and distributed by Warner.
The game lived up to expectations, selling 3.2 million in two weeks of landing. And won the first place in the British sales charts, and even "Eldon's Ring of Law" in the United Kingdom had to be second.
The game does a really good job, but keep in mind that Star Wars' orthodox series hasn't sold so well. It seems that most players are coming for Lego, this combination of virtual and real gameplay allows fans from all walks of life to find a point of convergence, assembling toys while also experiencing the game, but also reliving the plot, it is indeed a gathering.
Three, interesting and special
1. Restore the real Lego
Lego's fun lies in the assembly scenes, in LEGO Star Wars: Skywalker Saga, nine chapters are nine distinctive LEGO scenes, such as the first "Threat Lurking", corresponding to the movie "Star Wars Episode 1: The Threat of ghosts", about the Jedi master Qui Gang. Kim leads his disciple Obi-Wan to negotiate with the rebels to rescue the Queen and discover Anakin. The story of Skywalker. So the scene is the scene of the two masters and apprentices confronting the robot in the spaceship, the two Jedi masters holding lightsabers, the robots holding guns, the bullets on the bulkhead splash sparks, the spaceship is in a protective shield state, the two are about to board, the atmosphere is very tense and intense. I believe that friends who have purchased this lego will definitely try to restore it.
The scenes in the game are also all LEGO assemblies, almost every part and building can be found in the LEGO toy prototype, interestingly after the destruction, they will be divided into several LEGO parts, proving that this is indeed assembled.
This way of expression is similar to the basic components in Minecraft, avoiding more complex operations, and the player can imagine the effect of breaking, and it is very immersive.
The performance of the characters are all formed Lego dolls, three-headed body shapes, cylinder hands, close can be seen that the facial features and Lego toys are all painted, with the change of mood will also appear corresponding expressions, squeezing eyebrows and making eyes is very fun.
But the production of the game is still very serious, like the shadow of the character, the lighting effect and the universe scene in space, etc., compared to other games, it is not inferior, just using the Lego style.
And the role of the square head and square brain makes people completely forget its incongruity when playing, and think that the Star Wars character should be like this, on the top!
2, fun comes from professionalism
Each chapter has a main plot, which is divided into several levels, and we can play the protagonists of the plot, follow the guide points, or explore the area freely. Destroying scenes, collecting nails (in-game currency) and Kaiber bricks (used for skill upgrades) are the main resources of the game.
The Jedi warriors primarily use lightsabers to fight, and can attack, block, and throw attacks like boomerangs. Use the Force to control items like Link's magnetism to solve puzzles or smash them into enemies.
Some scenes require jumping and climbing to explore, and the two-stage jump and sprint can reach a farther position, note: melt in the water!
The scenery of each planet is very different, NPCs are also like the races in Star Wars, showing different appearances, you can also ride a unique vehicle to move forward, pay attention to the expression of the characters is surprised and happy, very happy. Skywalker's debut in the Flying Car Racing Race is quite professional, and in the battle between the Nath and the robots, you can even experience the strategic gameplay. Gameplay is quite informative.
Experiencing the plot is the main gameplay, enriching the ups and downs of the Star Wars story is very appealing, like Qui Gang. Gold and Black Samurai Darth. The showdown of the devil is amazing, TT divides the boss battle into several stages, and the process of continuous chasing is interspersed with puzzles and battles, and the player can switch characters at any time and give a heavy blow from behind.
We can also accept various side quests, travel between planets and cross-regions, etc., semi-open worlds that both take care of the main line and give players freedom, finding a balance point.
Another major feature is the extremely rich characters, players can unlock the characters they encounter through the plot, two or three people can switch between the use of characters at will, locked characters can also know how to unlock by using nail purchase rumors, and important characters like Master Yoda must be obtained through the plot.
Character skills and ship upgrades are carried out separately, both consume nails and Keber bricks, and everyone remembers to collect more.
Systematically, TT does everything a professional game does.
3, jokes are not nonsense
Simply experiencing the plot, we might as well watch the movie, and one of the attractions of the LEGO game series is its interesting adaptation of the plot.
In terms of length, it is not so lengthy and difficult that even players who have no knowledge of Star Wars at all need not worry. It will lead you step by step into the World of Star Wars, understand the background of each character, and prepare an introduction in the setting.
The characters' movements and language are witty and humorous, as well as humorous stalks, like Obi-Wan's unbelievable tapping on the handle of his lightsaber when he sees that Darth's lightsaber is actually double-headed.
The overall atmosphere of the game is also relatively relaxed, even the death of Kui Gang is like a comic, said two sentences, suddenly tilted his head, the person is gone. (Friends who have seen the movie know that you don't have to worry, he will continue to exist in the form of a heroic spirit.) ）
Overall, the game's plot is very satisfactory, although a small adaptation has been made, the entire history of Star Wars has been presented in its entirety, allowing players to experience a magnificent Journey to Star Wars.
The rich characters and witty style make the game more varied and relaxed, full of gameplay, and should be called the culmination of LEGO games.
Of course, in the end, you will still buy a set of LEGO toys, which is their ultimate goal!