The surprise hit of 2005 returns for more brick-blasting battles and sci-fi spoofing in LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy. As the title suggests, the story line 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 still designed for players of all ages and abilities, but there is now more to see and do. New character-specific special moves are available, from Leia's head-knocking slaps to Obi-Wan's helmet-spinning 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 mix-and-match individual parts and accessories to create custom hybrids for use in the "free play" mode. Also new is the ability to build vehicles such as landspeeders, AT-STs, and speeder bikes, or to ride creatures like tauntauns and banthas. The original's cooperative play option returns with a revamped camera and more team-oriented challenges to overcome. As a special bonus, owners of the first game 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
MENU
Control Pad Up or Down = highlight menu option
A Button = select highlighted option
Control Pad Left or Right = change setting
Start/Pause Button = go back, cancel
CHARACTERS
Control Stick or Control Pad = move character
A Button = jump, hover
B Button = attack, defend
X Button = special abilities, pull lever
Y Button = switch between characters
Start/Pause Button = pause, in-game options
VEHICLES
Control Stick or Control Pad = move vehicle or creature
B Button = fire weapon
X Button = special abilities
Y Button = get in or out of vehicle, get on or off of creature
Start/Pause Button = pause, in-game options
FREE PLAY
L or R Button = change character
COMBAT
LIGHTSABER
B Button = attack
A + B Button = forward leap
A Button (twice) = double jump
A Button (twice) + B Button = slam attack
B Button (hold) = defensive stance
BLASTER
B Button = fire, evade
THE FORCE
X Button = force move, force push, jedi mind trick
BUILDING
X Button (hold) = build
OTHER
X Button = grappling gun, activate panels
A Button = hover, jetpack ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide
