LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
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About LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars launches the saga deeper into the galaxy during the Clone Wars era. Traveller's Tales developed this title while Feral Interactive handled the Mac port later on. It arrived across multiple systems including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, and Mac back in February 2011. You play as Anakin Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi to stop the Sith from taking over star systems. The game mixes platforming with real time strategy elements for space battles. This entry focuses on the conflict between the Jedi Council and the droid army led by General Grievous. It brings a distinct tone to the franchise by balancing epic scale fights with classic LEGO humor.
Gameplay
You switch between third person exploration and squad based combat depending on the mission. Most levels require you to find parts to build vehicles or structures before moving forward. The game introduces large scale battles where you command clone troopers against droid forces in real time strategy segments. These moments happen alongside traditional platforming where you smash crates, solve puzzles with character abilities, and use lightsabers. Multiplayer modes support split screen co-op so two people can tackle the story or compete. You collect studs to unlock characters and buy upgrades in the hub areas. The controls feel responsive on consoles while the PC version adapts well for mouse and keyboard users.
What Players Think
Players have rated LEGO Star Wars III quite solidly with an IGDB score of 71.9 based on 123 user ratings. The community vibe leans heavily toward nostalgia since this covers a specific era many fans love. Average playtime hovers around 15 hours for the main story but completionists often spend over 30 hours chasing all achievements. Review snippets frequently mention the fun of commanding armies as a standout feature compared to previous entries. Some users note that the real time strategy sections can feel repetitive after a few missions. The co-op mode remains popular even years later because it simplifies complex puzzles for casual players.
PlayPile's Take
This title works best if you want more variety than standard LEGO adventures offer. The price on digital stores usually sits around 20 dollars which feels fair for the content provided. You get dozens of achievements to chase that encourage exploring every corner of each level. The RTS segments might not click with everyone but they add a layer of strategy missing from other games in the series. I recommend this for people who enjoyed the Star Wars animated show or want a longer playthrough than most LEGO games allow. Skip it if you hate managing units during combat sequences as that is a core part of the experience here.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
IGDB Rating
71.9
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