LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, lots of fun and nostalgia for fans of the franchise

In just a few weeks - more specifically, on April 5th - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be released, the next game to be added to the universe of one of the most important franchises in pop culture. From Infobae, we have the possibility to play 90 minutes of Episode IV, one of the stories of the title and we tell you our first impressions of this new proposal.

The truth is that the universe created by George Lucas managed to expand to such a level that it not only became one of the most popular projects in the entertainment industry, but its characters and central elements became iconic references that millions and millions of people recognize. The impact could not fail to reach the world of video games, where the saga generated a huge number of proposals of all kinds.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga comes with several promises: to be the most extensive and ambitious installment for the franchise's video games and that will take the formula - which combines LEGO with the film saga - to a new level.

One of the central aspects of this game is that it will offer us the possibility of going through the three cinematographic trilogies. In our case, we were able to play for more than an hour Episode IV, the segment of the game based on the first film in the saga, but the fourth in chronological order. At first, players can expect to encounter one of the most important scenes in the entire franchise, when Leia decides to send a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi via R2-D2 and C-3PO.

As with movies, users will be able to choose where to start playing: in chronological order or in the order in which the films came to the cinema, so the original trilogy will be the first stop along the way.

The recreation of the narrative of each of the films will carry the characteristic LEGO humor, but it will add enough winks that all fans can have fun while appealing to nostalgia or relive their favorite moments.

But it also seems like another great gateway for new people to join the cinematic universe, especially for the youngest ones who may feel the first two trilogies far away. “This game is the perfect way to introduce more people to the franchise and the galaxy of which it is part. I introduced my children to the world of Star Wars through our games and now they enjoy it through different media,” Josh Pickering Pick, art director of the title, told us.

The test also allowed us to appreciate the work that was done in the reconstruction of the different scenarios, which also collaborate in offering very different gaming experiences. Being on a ship feels - logically - more limited and, without thinking about it, it motivates the fastest resolution of missions in order to escape. At least, within the framework of the story that marks the first part.

But once the protagonists moved to Tatooine, precisely the most difficult thing was to follow the story, because the environments look so wide that there you can appreciate the exploration factor that its creators highlighted. Avoiding the path that appears indicated to review each corner or interact with the different characters that appear becomes almost an obligation. Even in this case the time limit played against it.

The expectations for the possibility of visiting each of the planets that are part of this universe and their different locations is an aspect that was undoubtedly enhanced by the previous test and by the different advances that were presented. A pending point is to know the contribution that the secondary tests are going to make and find out if they managed to escape the repetition sensation and add to the dynamic and entertaining tone of the rest of the game.

Although in a very preliminary way, with less than two hours of play, you will also be able to appreciate the greater differentiated development that was given to the combat possibilities of each character, taking their most recognizable traits and abilities. Controlling more than one character during a single confrontation will highlight those differences even more.

Playing with a Jedi is not the same as, for example, with Han Solo. While one is going to prioritize ranged attacks, Obi-Wan Kenobi will allow you to develop closer combat thanks to his lightsaber. But, in addition, strength will be another key element that will not only allow you to solve some situations that require a gravity-defying skill. You will also be able to manipulate enemies to perform certain actions or maneuver with different objects to be able to throw them at opponents. Another interesting aspect will be given by close combat, so players can expect more than just shooting at a distance.

All those skills that the characters acquire will be able to be enhanced as the story progresses and the resources needed to do so are collected. Through the Kyber Bricks you will be able to raise the level of the different techniques and with the holoprojector you will be able to access the skill tree, which will also be different depending on the type of character.

The visual section is another point that stands out. It is clear that this aspect followed the development of the video game saga and took a new leap, not only in what it has to do with reconstruction, but with the variety of details and textures, something that is enhanced when the environments also become wider. All enhanced by cinematics that will allow you to appreciate the work that was done on each character.

In a year that began in an unbeatable way for the video game industry - with a large number of options capable of exciting very different players - LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is shaping up to be another of the titles that mark 2022 as a highlight for the gaming ecosystem.

The game will be released on April 5, 2022 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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