LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy Xbox 360

The first Star Wars game on Xbox 360 offers players a rare opportunity to engage in brickblasting battles and some scifi spoofing. As the title suggests, the storyline focuses on the first three films in the Star Wars saga. Players will choose from a variety of LEGOized characters as they attempt to end the Galactic Empire's tyrannical reign. The lighthearted action is designed for players of all ages and abilities, with offbeat special moves such as Leia's headknocking slaps to ObiWan's helmetspinning use of the Force to confuse his attackers.

As players progress through familiar movie scenes in the story mode, they can unlock more than 50 characters and even mixandmatch individual parts or accessories to create custom hybrids for use in the "free play" mode. Also available is the ability to build vehicles such as landspeeders, ATSTs, and speeder bikes, or to ride creatures like tauntauns and banthas. The first game's cooperative play option is included with a revamped camera and more teamoriented challenges. Xbox Live users can unlock 54 additional characters for free play, expanding the roster to include Darth Maul and other fan favorites. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide