Overview
“Lego Star Wars: The Video Game” is an action-adventure video game developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by Eidos Interactive (later acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). Released in 2005, the game is the first entry in the “LEGO Star Wars” series and was originally released for various platforms, including PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC.
The game adapts the events of “Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” “Episode II: Attack of the Clones,” and “Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” covering the prequel trilogy of the “Star Wars” film series. It features a unique twist on the iconic “Star Wars” narrative, presenting it in a humorous and charming LEGO-themed style.
Players control LEGO versions of familiar “Star Wars” characters and traverse through scenes from the movies, solving puzzles, battling enemies, and engaging in action sequences. The game’s levels are designed with platforming challenges, interactive environments, and opportunities for creative problem-solving.
“LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game” introduces cooperative multiplayer gameplay, allowing two players to work together locally to progress through the story. Each player can switch between characters to utilize their unique abilities and solve puzzles.
One of the game’s distinctive features is its use of LEGO bricks. Players can collect LEGO studs throughout levels, which serve as the in-game currency for unlocking characters, extras, and other content.
Player Count
Lego Star Wars: The Video Game player count:
1 million game units sold worldwide
Last updated 7/29/06
At a Glance
- Developer: Griptonite Games, Traveller's Tales
- Publisher: Eidos Interactive, Giant Interactive
- Year Released: 2005
- Number of Players: Multiplayer
- Available On: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox
