Info about LEGO® Star Wars™ - The Complete Saga:

Official game description:
Kick Some Brick in I through VI  
Play through all six Star Wars movies in one videogame! Adding new characters, new levels, new features and for the first time ever, the chance to build and battle your way through a fun Star Wars galaxy on your PC!  
*   **New Gameplay Features** with enhanced Force Powers, new power-ups and new Challenge Modes.  
*   **Solve Puzzles** through the use of creative thinking, teamwork and unique building situations.  
*   **Over 120 playable characters,** and new characters like Watto, Zam Wessell, Boss Nass and more!  
*   **Upgraded Character Customizer** allowing millions of possibilities. With character parts from all 6 movies, create cross-Trilogy mash-up characters like Han Windu and Lando Amidala.  
*   **Redesigned levels** like the "Mos Espa Podrace" and "Gunship Cavalry" to take advantage of the the open vehicle gameplay of LEGO Star Wars II.  
*   **Bonus levels and missions** allow you to take 10 additional Bounty Hunter missions from Jabba the Hutt in the prequel trilogy.  
*   **Two Player Local Co-Op** lets friends and families play together.

Release date: Nov 12, 2009

Categories: Action-Adventure, Puzzle Solving, Cooperative Multiplayer, Character Customization, Collectathon, Local Co-op, Narrative-driven Gameplay, Family-Friendly

Feature scans:
- Proton/Linux: score 10; verdict: Works Well; summary: The game is reported to work well on Linux with no significant issues mentioned. Users have had positive experiences with the game running smoothly on Linux and Steam Deck.
- Steam Deck: score 50; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The game has several technical issues that affect the user experience, including stability problems, control issues, mixed Steam Deck compatibility, limited controller support, and the absence of cloud saves. These issues collectively impact the overall enjoyment and playability of the game.

- Hardware Profile:
  - Summary: The game generally performs well across the tested hardware cohorts, with positive feedback especially notable on systems with 8GB VRAM. Some older hardware configurations report issues, but they are not dominant.
  - Sample size: 22 (1% coverage)
  - Audience skew: Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
  - Windows <8GB VRAM (positive, 10 reports): Runs smoothly with good optimization, including on devices like the Steam Deck.
  - Caveats: 22 of 1922 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is mostly Windows-based.
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users consistently mention $20 as a fair price for the game, indicating that this is a widely accepted value. Additionally, there are mentions of the game being worth the price even when not on sale, reinforcing the $20 price point. However, there are also mentions of the game being considered steep at £17, suggesting that prices slightly below $20 are also considered fair.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 39.0h
  - Story completion: 7.0h
  - Session length: 0.8h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct and indirect indications of playtime metrics. The first quote suggests that individual levels take between 15 to 40 minutes, which helps estimate session length and story completion time. The second quote mentions 39 hours to complete the game 100%, indicating a long total playtime for full completion. The third quote suggests a 6-7 hour playthrough for the story, which aligns with the story completion metric. The fourth quote humorously implies an extensive playtime of 192 hours, supporting the idea of a long total playtime for full game completion.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is most fun when played in co-op mode, which elevates the experience and mitigates some of the repetitive and tedious aspects of solo play.
  - Stance: Fun immediately
  - Anchor: Co-op mode
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Repetitive gameplay; Tedious 100% completion tasks; Clunky camera in co-op
  - Unlock drivers: Playing with a friend; Drop-in/drop-out co-op
  - Conditions: Playing in co-op mode; Playing with friends or family; Shared-screen multiplayer experience
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nostalgic Revisiter (buy)
    - Motivation: Nostalgia and revisiting childhood memories.
    - Playstyle: Casual, focused on reliving past experiences and enjoying the game's nostalgic elements.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Childhood gamer; Nostalgic player
    - Reference games: Lego Star Wars (original PS2 games); Lego Indiana Jones
  - Co-op Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enjoying cooperative gameplay with family or friends.
    - Playstyle: Cooperative, focused on playing together and enjoying the shared experience.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: Family gamer; Co-op player
    - Reference games: Other LEGO games with co-op modes
  - Completionist Collector (sale)
    - Motivation: Achieving 100% completion and collecting all items.
    - Playstyle: Thorough and methodical, focused on exploring every part of the game and collecting all items.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: Completionist; Collector
    - Reference games: Other games with extensive collection mechanics


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Highly praised as a classic LEGO game (weight 0.2): This game is frequently cited as one of the best LEGO games of all time, offering a nostalgic and enjoyable experience that stands out among other LEGO games covering movie franchises.
- Fun and enjoyable gameplay (weight 0.18): The game is described as very fun and enjoyable, with addictive gameplay and enjoyable puzzles. It is solid, funny, and great to play, especially in co-op mode.
- Engaging and addictive gameplay (weight 0.15): The gameplay is engaging, revolutionary, and accessible. It includes an engaging story mode and smooth gameplay, with witty and humorous dialogue.
- Nostalgic experience (weight 0.1): The game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia, bringing back childhood memories and reminding players of their past experiences with LEGO games.
- Includes six Star Wars movies (weight 0.1): The game covers six Star Wars movies, including both the prequel and original trilogies, providing an epic adventure through all the major Star Wars films.
- Inspiring level design (weight 0.1): The game features well-designed levels that are graphically impressive and packed with charm, puzzles, and humor, contributing to an entertaining experience.
- Expertly crafted combination of Star Wars and LEGO (weight 0.09): The game expertly combines the exciting storyline of the Star Wars franchise with the humor and charm of LEGO. It includes fun story modes, free play modes, and various special features like power-ups and bounty hunter missions.
- Recommended for Star Wars fans (weight 0.08): The game is highly recommended for Star Wars fans and is also enjoyable for non-Star Wars fans. It is seen as a great love letter to Star Wars fans.
- Simple and understandable gameplay (weight 0.08): The gameplay is simple, light, and easy to understand, making it accessible and engaging for a wide range of players.
- Awesome and memorable experience (weight 0.07): The game offers a unique, fun, and memorable experience that is enjoyable and solid, providing a great overall experience for players.
- Fun content with music and video (weight 0.07): The game provides fun content, often enhanced by music and video, making it whimsical and enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
- Long and exciting levels (weight 0.07): The levels in the game are long, complicated, and exciting, offering a challenging and engaging experience without feeling stretched.
- Enjoyable 100% completion (weight 0.07): Players find it enjoyable to achieve 100% completion in the game, often striving to complete all aspects of the game.
- Better gameplay than Skywalker Saga (weight 0.06): The gameplay is considered better and more enjoyable than the Skywalker Saga, with some aspects still outperforming the newer game.
- Huge selection of characters (weight 0.06): The game offers a wide array of characters, providing a vast selection for players to choose from and enjoy.
- Incredible soundtrack by John Williams (weight 0.06): The game features an amazing score by John Williams, enhancing the overall experience with its incredible soundtrack.
- Positive reception and nostalgia (weight 0.06): The game is well-received and loved, often associated with positive memories and nostalgia from players' past experiences.
- Packed with charm and humor (weight 0.06): The game is incredibly charming and whimsical, packed with unique humor, charm, puzzles, and areas to explore.
- One of the best Star Wars games (weight 0.06): The game is considered one of the best Star Wars games for all the right reasons, combining the first two LEGO Star Wars games into one cohesive experience.

Common complaints:
- 100% completion is tedious (weight 0.14): Achieving 100% completion is described as annoying, painful, and a drag. Players find the process tedious and grinding.
- Poor and uncomfortable controls (weight 0.11): The controls are criticized as bad and uncomfortable, particularly on PC with keyboard controls. Players find them hard to learn and use.
- Repetitive gameplay and levels (weight 0.11): Players find the game repetitive, especially towards the end, due to replaying the same levels multiple times. This includes repetitive cutscenes and subpar levels.
- Regular crashes and bugs (weight 0.1): The game is reported to crash regularly and has various minor bugs, requiring a lot of patience from players.
- Difficulty with timed and vehicle levels (weight 0.09): Players find the timed levels and vehicle levels particularly challenging and not enjoyable.
- Annoying and useless minikits (weight 0.09): The minikits, particularly the blue ones, are considered annoying and not fun to collect. Players find them useless and poorly designed.
- Lack of mouse support (weight 0.06): Players are frustrated by the inability to use the mouse for aiming and other actions, which affects gameplay negatively.
- Difficulty in switching characters (weight 0.05): Switching between characters is described as tedious and difficult, adding to the frustration of gameplay.
- Compatibility issues with monitors (weight 0.04): The game fails to create a D3D device on unsupported monitors, throwing fatal errors.
- No split-screen in co-op (weight 0.04): There is no split-screen mode for cooperative play, which is a drawback for players who enjoy local multiplayer.
- Worse than original games (weight 0.04): Many aspects of the complete saga are considered worse than the original split Lego Star Wars 1 and 2 games.
- Not optimized for Windows (weight 0.04): The game is not optimized for Windows 11 or Windows in general, leading to performance issues.
- Outdated graphics (weight 0.04): The graphics are considered old and outdated, detracting from the overall experience.
- Poor enemy AI (weight 0.04): The enemy AI is criticized as useless and poorly designed.
- Pricey for its age (weight 0.04): The game is considered expensive for its age, with a price tag of £17 being seen as steep.
- No voice acting (weight 0.04): The lack of voice acting makes the game feel boring and less engaging.
- Criticism of super stories (weight 0.04): There are mixed feelings about the super stories, with some players criticizing them.
- Occasional frustration (weight 0.04): The game can be very frustrating at times, leading to occasional frustration among players.
- Game feels dated (weight 0.04): The game is described as quite dated, which affects the overall enjoyment.
- Game fatigue (weight 0.04): Players express fatigue and boredom with the game, indicating it has become tiresome.

Gameplay feedback:
- Completing and enjoying levels (weight 0.11): Players appreciate the level design and the challenge of achieving 100% completion across all main and extra levels.
- Cooperative gameplay experience (weight 0.09): The game offers a cooperative experience with drop-in/drop-out co-op, enhancing the multiplayer aspect.
- Covers all six Star Wars movies (weight 0.06): The game spans all six original Star Wars movies, providing a comprehensive experience through all levels and episodes.
- Challenge modes (weight 0.06): The game includes challenging modes such as collecting blue minikits within a time limit and completing Super Stories.
- Two-player modes (weight 0.06): The game includes various two-player modes, such as a 2-player Battle Arena and cooperative gameplay.
- Whimsical cutscenes (weight 0.06): Players enjoy the whimsical and engaging cutscenes that are characteristic of Lego games.
- Collecting red bricks (weight 0.05): The game features red bricks that players can collect, adding an extra layer of challenge and exploration.
- Lack of open world (weight 0.05): Some players note the absence of an open world mode, which is a departure from some other Lego games.
- Vast roster of characters (weight 0.04): The game includes over 120 characters with unique abilities, providing a wide variety of gameplay options.
- Adapting original and prequel trilogies (weight 0.04): The game adapts the story of both the original trilogy and the prequels, providing a comprehensive Star Wars experience.
- Searching for minikits (weight 0.04): Players enjoy searching for minikits, which adds to the exploration and collection aspects of the game.
- Teamwork-based puzzles (weight 0.04): The game features puzzles that require teamwork, adding a cooperative element to the gameplay.
- Family-friendly gameplay (weight 0.04): The game is suitable for playing with young kids and family members, making it a great choice for family gaming sessions.
- LEGO humor (weight 0.04): The game features the characteristic Lego humor, adding a lighthearted and fun element to the gameplay.
- Various missions and challenges (weight 0.04): The game includes a variety of missions and side challenges, adding depth and replayability.
- John Williams' music (weight 0.04): The game includes music by John Williams, enhancing the Star Wars atmosphere and experience.
- Jedi Force powers (weight 0.04): The game features Jedi with Force powers, adding unique abilities and gameplay mechanics.
- Combining two old games (weight 0.04): The game is an amalgamation of two older games, providing a combined and enhanced experience.
- Decent graphics and audio (weight 0.03): The game features graphics and audio that are decent, contributing to an overall satisfactory presentation.

Performance notes:
- Frame rate and performance issues (weight 0.11): The game experiences occasional frame drops and poor performance on modern PCs. Some users report that enabling V-sync or locking the frame rate can help mitigate crashes and issues with low jumps on faster hardware.
- Frequent crashes and freezing (weight 0.09): The game crashes regularly, with specific issues during Darth Vader levels and when skipping cutscenes, sometimes requiring a PC restart. Freezing and screen tearing glitches are also reported.
- Windows compatibility issues (weight 0.09): The game has compatibility issues with certain versions of Windows, particularly 'N' versions and Windows 11. Some users report that running the game as an administrator helps.
- Low hardware requirements (weight 0.07): The game does not require powerful hardware and has low PC requirements. It runs well on various systems, including Linux and Steam Deck.
- Stability and controller issues (weight 0.07): While some users report the game as stable, others experience soft-locking when using the keyboard and controller issues. There are also reports of alt-tab causing black screens.
- Graphics and resolution settings (weight 0.06): The game offers adjustable resolution settings and supports high resolutions like 4K at 75fps. It is noted for having great graphics.
- Specific hardware requirements (weight 0.05): The game requires a 60Hz monitor for optimal performance. Some users humorously suggest needing high-end hardware, like asking NASA for a spare computer.
- Initial setup issues (weight 0.04): Some users report difficulty getting the game to play with the PC download and needing fixes to start the game.

Recommendations:
- Highly recommended game (weight 0.17): Many players highly recommend this game, suggesting that it is worth playing at least once. It is praised for its broad appeal and enjoyment factor.
- Buy on sale (weight 0.1): Several reviews suggest purchasing the game on sale for better value. This indicates that while the game is worth playing, it might be best to wait for a discount.
- Recommended for LEGO fans (weight 0.09): The game is particularly recommended for fans of the LEGO franchise, both new and old. It is seen as a great introduction to LEGO games.
- Great for co-op play (weight 0.08): The game is highly recommended for cooperative play, making it a good choice for playing with siblings, significant others, or friends. It is praised for its local co-op experience.
- Suitable for various audiences (weight 0.07): The game is recommended for all types of audiences, including fans of simple puzzle-based action adventure games and parents who want their kids to play it.
- Consider other versions (weight 0.07): Some players recommend playing the console version instead or trying other similar games like Terraria. There are also suggestions to buy the game on disk or Steam.
- Positive reviews in different languages (weight 0.07): The game receives positive recommendations in various languages, indicating its international appeal.
- Good value for money (weight 0.06): The game is considered to offer good value, especially at a price point of $20. It is seen as a worthwhile addition to any gamer's collection.
- Nostalgic appeal (weight 0.04): The game has a nostalgic appeal and is recommended for those who want to relive past experiences. However, some reviews caution against being blinded by nostalgia.
- Add trophies to Steam version (weight 0.02): There is a suggestion to add trophies to the Steam version of the game, indicating a desire for additional features or achievements.

Other player notes:
- Cloud save information (weight 0.02): Players are discussing or requesting information about cloud save functionality.

Emotions:
- Nostalgia (weight 0.44): The game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia as players reminisce about their childhood experiences. Many players recall fond memories of playing the game on various platforms such as PS2, Wii, and iPhone 4, often mentioning the joy of playing with family and friends. The classic LEGO humor, charming gameplay, and the unique experience of reliving Star Wars stories in LEGO form contribute significantly to this nostalgic sentiment.
- Joy (weight 0.18): Players express joy due to the game's fun and humorous experience, including LEGO humor and entertaining cutscenes. The cooperative gameplay, unique character interactions, and the overall enjoyable and addictive nature of the game contribute to this positive emotion.
- Frustration (weight 0.12): Frustration arises from various gameplay issues such as crashes, poor controls, and difficult levels. Players also mention bugs, glitches, and the challenge of achieving 100% completion, which can lead to a negative experience.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Players enjoy the game due to its fun interactions, engaging gameplay, and charming details. The unique humor, puzzles, and cooperative gameplay contribute to an overall positive and enjoyable experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.04): Excitement is generated by the game's mechanics, character variety, and the discovery of secret items and Easter eggs. The tease of unlocking characters and the overall fun gameplay contribute to this feeling.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.04): Players feel satisfied with the game's performance, variety of characters, and the collect-a-thon aspects. The improvements and additional content in the game, as well as the balance and level design, contribute to this sense of satisfaction.
- Disappointment (weight 0.04): Disappointment stems from issues such as spoiling Star Wars films, lack of voices, and changes in character behavior. Some players find the game less enjoyable than expected, leading to negative feelings.
- Love (weight 0.03): Players express love for the game due to its personal connection, overall gameplay, and nostalgia. The game is seen as a love letter to Star Wars, LEGO, and Lucasfilm, contributing to genuine affection.
- Happiness (weight 0.02): Happiness is derived from the positive evaluation of the game's story, audio, and overall experience. The nostalgic elements and enjoyable gameplay contribute to this positive emotion.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.01): Enthusiasm comes from the overall positive experience with the game, with players describing it as the best LEGO game and a true classic.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Players find amusement in the game's humorous aspects, such as awful character designs and funny moments despite the lack of dialogue.
- Felicidad (weight 0): La sensación de felicidad proviene de la experiencia increíble que los jugadores tienen al revivir recuerdos y disfrutar del juego.
- Tristeza (weight 0): La tristeza surge de recuerdos personales y la imposibilidad de compartir la experiencia del juego con seres queridos que ya no están.}