Overall a very solid and fun LEGO game that could've been fantastic if not bogged down by several key issues.

The Skywalker Saga looks and plays great. It's mostly a typical LEGO experience, with a few changes - the biggest being that the camera is no longer forced perspective. This makes the gameplay more fluid than previous titles, allowing for more of a traditional 3D platforming experience. That's a win in my book. This game also introduces a semi open-world design that'll have you hopping around 20+ planets as you progress through the story. Each one is it's own little sandbox that are a lot of fun to romp around in. This design choice comes with a caveat, however.

The levels are short - and I mean EXTREMELY short. Going back and revisiting them in free play made it abundantly clear that Skywalker Saga's focus was placed mostly on exploring the different planets and doing various side objectives. I'd wager most of your game time will be spent running around in galaxy free play. This isn't inherently a bad thing, but I know I'm not alone in wishing for just a little bit more from the levels themselves.

While this game is lots of fun, it does have it's flaws. I have to mention this game's various technical issues. They are plentiful and I experienced many throughout my playthrough. Expect unavoidable low frame rates and frame drops in numerous areas. I also got many minor glitches while playing, but luckily nothing game breaking. The same cannot be said for many others. It's been over 3 weeks since launch without a single patch, and unfortunately, I find that to be unacceptable. Many people have been unable to finish the game due to technical issues.

This game also gets points off for a few other things. Firstly, the multiplayer in this game is not great and was clearly an afterthought during development. This is a shame, since LEGO games are known for their drop in, drop out couch style co-op. Player 2 frequently has nothing to do but watch player 1 as they complete sections of the game by themselves. This is a huge miss. Also, I can't help but think that the lack of online multiplayer was a missed opportunity. Lastly, the game lacks custom characters, which is a basic feature present in previous LEGO Star Wars titles.

Overall it's a lot of fun and I recommend playing it - but it could've been a better game.
6.7/10

Overall a very solid and fun LEGO game that could've been fantastic if not bogged down by several key issues. The Skywalker Saga looks and plays great. It's mostly a typical LEGO experience, with a few changes - the biggest being that the camera is no longer forced perspective. This makes the gameplay more fluid than previous titles, allowing for more of a traditional 3D platforming experience. That's a win in my book. This game also introduces a semi open-world design that'll have you hopping around 20+ planets as you progress through the story. Each one is it's own little sandbox that are a lot of fun to romp around in. This design choice comes with a caveat, however. The levels are short - and I mean EXTREMELY short. Going back and revisiting them in free play made it abundantly clear that Skywalker Saga's focus was placed mostly on exploring the different planets and doing various side objectives. I'd wager most of your game time will be spent running around in galaxy free play. This isn't inherently a bad thing, but I know I'm not alone in wishing for just a little bit more from the levels themselves. While this game is lots of fun, it does have it's flaws. I have to mention this game's various technical issues. They are plentiful and I experienced many throughout my playthrough. Expect unavoidable low frame rates and frame drops in numerous areas. I also got many minor glitches while playing, but luckily nothing game breaking. The same cannot be said for many others. It's been over 3 weeks since launch without a single patch, and unfortunately, I find that to be unacceptable. Many people have been unable to finish the game due to technical issues. This game also gets points off for a few other things. Firstly, the multiplayer in this game is not great and was clearly an afterthought during development. This is a shame, since LEGO games are known for their drop in, drop out couch style co-op. Player 2 frequently has nothing to do but watch player 1 as they complete sections of the game by themselves. This is a huge miss. Also, I can't help but think that the lack of online multiplayer was a missed opportunity. Lastly, the game lacks custom characters, which is a basic feature present in previous LEGO Star Wars titles. Overall it's a lot of fun and I recommend playing it - but it could've been a better game. 6.7/10