First Order Siege of Takodana Level Pack Review Summary

While dark side gameplay, DLC levels, and air battles shine, the DLC is too short, offering poor value and glitches.

Dark side gameplay is engaging: Players enjoy the unique perspective of playing as First Order characters like Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma, especially in levels that reenact key battles from the dark side's viewpoint, such as the attack on Maz's Castle and the Takodana battle. The chance to fight Rey and destroy the castle is highlighted as particularly fun.

DLC levels are fun and engaging: The DLC levels are consistently described as fun, good, and interesting, with some players noting they are more enjoyable than the base game levels. The story mode part is also praised for being entertaining.

Bonus characters add value: The DLC comes with bonus characters, including interesting ones like Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma, which adds variety and replay value.

DLC extends playtime effectively: The DLC extends playtime, especially when purchased as part of a season pass, making it a worthwhile investment for additional content.

Content is short but satisfying: The level packs are described as short and sweet, providing a few dozen minutes of well-spent gameplay. This suggests the content is concise but satisfying.

DLC level is too short: Multiple reviews indicate the DLC level is extremely short, with completion times ranging from less than five minutes to about ten minutes. This brevity is a major point of criticism, as players expected more content.

Poor value for money: Several reviews state the DLC is not worth its price (£2.49) and is considered a waste of time, with one calling it 'meh' and another saying it is not a good standalone DLC.

Technical glitches present: Two reviews report technical issues: one says the DLC is very glitchy, and another mentions that objects don't appear even after four tries, indicating significant bugs.

Content removed from base game: Two reviews mention that the level was removed from the base game and should have been included there, implying the DLC feels like cut content being sold separately.

Inferior to previous games: A comparison to earlier LEGO Star Wars games (The Complete Saga, The Clone Wars, The Skywalker Saga) suggests this DLC does not meet the quality standards set by those titles.

Play as First Order: Multiple clusters highlight that the level puts players in the role of the First Order, including Kylo Ren and stormtroopers, during the Siege of Takodana. This is a recurring theme across several feedback points.

Siege of Takodana level: The level is consistently described as the Siege of Takodana or Battle of Takodana, set at Maz's Castle. This is a key setting mentioned in multiple clusters.

Hunt Rey and BB-8: The level involves hunting Rey and BB-8, with a flying segment to destroy Maz's Castle, then landing, a QTE to capture Rey, and an end fight. This outlines the gameplay sequence.

Miscellaneous features: Various single mentions cover playing on both sides, a single level, new missions, new characters, a nice map, and air battle segments. These are isolated points with low frequency.

New characters with reskins: Feedback mentions 6 new characters but only 4 unique due to reskins, with specific details about abilities like FN-1044's vibro staff and Tromb's crawling. This provides concrete information about the character roster.

Best value with Season Pass: Multiple reviews strongly suggest purchasing the Season Pass or using key sites for better value, as it includes this DLC and more at a lower cost. This is the most common recommendation across clusters.

Not worth full price: Several reviews indicate the DLC is not worth full price and should only be bought on sale or with a discount. It is considered a poor standalone purchase.

For base game fans only: This DLC is recommended for players who already enjoy the base game and want more content, specifically for LEGO The Force Awakens. It is not suitable for those who dislike the base game.

Community fair range: $5.00 - $15.00.

Bargain Hunter: Waits for sales or uses third-party key sites to purchase DLC; only plays when cost is justified. Motivation: Getting content at the best possible price, avoiding full retail. Stance: deep sale.

Achievement Completionist: Plays DLC to get all achievements, wants to see all levels and maps even if short. Motivation: Completing all achievements and collecting all content. Stance: sale.

Core Game Fan: Plays casually, enjoys the humor and level design of LEGO games, may not care about completion or price sensitivity. Motivation: Experiencing more of the LEGO Star Wars gameplay and story. Stance: buy.

Monetization: The reviews discuss DLC and season pass pricing, not microtransactions or predatory monetization. No evidence of real-money gates, pay-to-win, gacha, or currency obfuscation. The game appears to be a standard one-time purchase with optional DLC.

DLC ownership as status symbol: Players view owning this DLC as a status symbol or a way to show off within the community, indicating it may be rare, exclusive, or highly desirable.