Star The Clone Wars for Lego

Space assaults pit plucky fighter crafts against monstrous battle cruisers;

on land, a battalion of rocket-wielding clones take on a six-legged tank;

and the entire affair is tied together with a sweeping story that includes dozens of characters from across the universe.

Star The Clone Wars for Lego encapsulates the far-reaching breadth of war.

This game is absolutely bursting with content, and the variety and scope of battles separates it from its much more restrictive forebearers.

But all is not well in this far-away galaxy.

Obtuse puzzles and directionless objectives force you to frequently stop your lightsaber-swinging fun to figure out what the heck you have to do next,

and an assortment of control quirks have you fighting the game as often as you're fighting the empire.

These problems pervade every inch of this epic adventure, overshadowing improvements in other areas.

The Clone Wars contains the lighthearted fun the series is known for, but frustration bubbles just below the surface in this uneven sequel.

Lego Star wars draws its inspiration from television's well.

The animated series hasn't ingrained itself into the popular culture quite like the beloved movies, however, which means there's a chance you may not be familiar with the plight of Commander Cody and Wag Too.

It's easy enough to understand the gist of this mostly silent story, but a lot of the more esoteric references will be lost on casual fans of the franchise.

Although this tale may go over your head at times, your eyes will be captivated nonetheless by the impressive visuals.

In a marked step up from previous games in the series, Star The Clone Wars for Lego has a unique style all its own that meshes realistic environments with Lego characters and ships.

Foliage-dense planets teeming with miniature droids are a sight to behold, and a variety beautiful vistas ensure there's always another piece to this delectable puzzle.