All in all, LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars provides one of the most entertaining titles amidst the launch line-up for the Nintendo 3DS. Long-term fans of the series and newcomers alike will find plenty to enjoy here and is certainly one game that shouldn’t be missed.
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
Traveller's Tales · Mar 22, 2011
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LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars includes all the characters from both seasons of the hugely popular animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as some fan-favourite characters from the beloved theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game features brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields.
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- 6.0The game just oozes charisma, and as long as you’re not banging your head against the wall trying to figure out what to do next, it’s solid, lightweight fun (especially when played co-operatively). It's just unfortunate that it got buried so deeply. Simplifying a game so that kids can play it is one thing, but when the developers start to trim out good storytelling and clear player guidance as well, it's time to stop cutting.
- 4.0Lego Clone Wars nails the Lego look and sense of humor, but completely fails when it comes to evoking the lighthearted fun the series is known for. Surprisingly difficult and repetitious, it seems to be working against the player as hard as it can. If you're a die-hard fan of The Clone Wars cartoon, you may get enough enjoyment out of the game's attention to detail to make this worth your while. Otherwise, just play one of the other Lego Star Wars games. You'll have far more fun.
- 7.0Overall, Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars makes for a good addition to the Lego line up, and brings enough new features to keep the game relevant and worth checking out. The old don’t fix what’s not broken phrase still works here, and new additions help it out, but the core gameplay is in danger of becoming worn out.
- 6.5Unfortunately, there's no online option, so another good idea is tempered by subpar execution. And that is the theme that carries through every aspect of The Clone Wars. This game is a noteworthy leap in a number of key areas, especially visuals and gameplay diversity, but these positive steps are hindered by archaic design choices and a lack of fine-tuning. The Clone Wars proves that you need more than ambition to shine.
- 6.0It's the by-product of a game that grips your hand and never quite trusts you enough to let go, and unfortunately means LEGO Star Wars III never develops beyond the by-the-numbers status it starts off with.
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