LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy

This 2006 main game blends Platform and Adventure genres, letting you build and battle through the story of the original Star Wars trilogy (Episodes IV-VI) with LEGO humor. The core loop involves solving environmental puzzles, light combat, and collecting studs. Distinctive features include the ability to mix and match over 50 characters to create unique heroes, and for the first time, seamless entry/exit from vehicles and creature riding. It is available on Xbox 360, PC, and Mac.

This 2006 title brings the beloved action and adventure of the original Star Wars trilogy—Episodes IV, V, and VI—to life through the distinct, humorous lens of LEGO construction. Players embark on the Rebel Alliance's crusade against the Galactic Empire, reliving iconic moments from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. The game blends platforming and puzzle-solving with light combat, all presented with the franchise's signature tongue-in-cheek style. It offers a family-friendly approach to the epic space opera, allowing players to build, battle, and explore through cinematic set pieces, from escaping the Tantive IV to the final confrontations aboard the Death Stars.

Core Gameplay and Mechanics

The primary gameplay loop centers on traversing story levels, solving environmental puzzles using character-specific abilities, and collecting studs (the in-game currency). As a Platform and Adventure title, progression often requires breaking apart and reassembling LEGO objects to create new pathways or tools.

Combat is accessible, focusing on simple melee attacks and blaster fire. A key mechanic involves utilizing the unique skills of various characters—such as Jedi using the Force or Scoundrels using specialized gadgets—to overcome obstacles.

What makes this game unique in its genre?

This installment significantly expands upon customization and vehicle interaction compared to its predecessor. For the first time, characters can seamlessly enter and exit vehicles, and players can even ride creatures found throughout the galaxy.

The character roster features more than 50 playable unique heroes and villains from the Original Trilogy. A standout feature is the ability to mix and match the body parts of these characters, allowing players to create millions of possible custom LEGO Star Wars heroes to use in Free Play mode.

Setting and Content

The game exclusively covers the narrative arc of the Original Trilogy. Players will experience pivotal scenes, such as the trench run on the first Death Star or the ground battle on Hoth, all rendered in the charming, blocky aesthetic of LEGO bricks.

The atmosphere is lighthearted, contrasting the high stakes of the films with playful visual gags and character animations.

Available Content

This title is presented as a complete main game experience. There are no officially released downloadable content packs or expansions associated with this version.

Platform Availability

This adventure was released for the Xbox 360, PC (Microsoft Windows), and Mac platforms.