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L EGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
will let players immerse themselves in
the Star Wars universe and relive
events from the latest film. With 40 vehicles and
over 200 playable characters, featuring those
from the new film as well as the original six,
you’ll be able to play as the likes of Rey, Kylo,
Poe, Han, and even BB-8, as well as pilot TIE
Fighters and the Millennium Falcon. The game is
the first in the Star Wars series to feature voice
acting, and will include voice clips taken directly
from the film itself, in addition to extra dialogue
recorded by the actors exclusively
for the game. No brick has gone
unturned.
Traveller’s Tales and TT Fusion –
working together under TT Games
– have built the legacy of the LEGO
games for over 11 years. A lot of what they can
produce today is thanks to the success of the
original LEGO Star Wars titles, making the films
accessible to both young and old. In developing
a game based on such a beloved IP, you know
that the eyes of the world are upon you – so
no pressure, right? With the help of Disney and
Lucasfilm, the companies are looking to produce
the best Star Wars game available, without
reinventing the wheel.
The new title will feature 18 missions – 11
based on The Force Awakens itself, and seven
extra “bridge” levels that add to the ever-
growing lore of Star Wars. The additional
story will be based on the 30-odd years in
between Return of the Jedi and The Force
Awakens, giving die-hard fans yet another
reason to pick up the game.
Wondering just what to expect from the
new content? We’ll get a look at things
like the origin of C3PO’s red arm, more
backstory on Poe Dameron and the Trillia
Massacre (mentioned only by name until
now), as well as getting to help Han and
Chewie wrangle those raucous Rathtars.
Of course, staying true to the replayability
of the previous LEGO games, there’s
shiploads of extras to look for, with character
free play returning, as well as character
customisation, allowing you to create your
own free play characters with their own
“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away” flashes on
the screen, the opening chord of the theme erupts, the
opening crawl scrolls... but it’s made out of LEGO?Yes,
LEGO StarWars is back, and this time the folks at TT
Fusion are tackling The Force Awakens. By Alesha Kolbe Xxxxxx
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