The Star Wars franchise braved the criticism of the prequel trilogy and delivered a smash hit, both critically and financially, with Star Wars: The Force

Clever cloning leads to some of the most inventive puzzles we've seen in a long time. Master its mad logic, and you'll find an excellent puzzle platformer. A really pleasant surprise.

Lego Star Wars reinvents itself enough to avoid the usual critiques of its gameplay, only to fall short trying to stretch out its story.

It sometimes feels odd to review a Lego game. Regardless of whether the title features Wookiees, Hobbits, archaeologists, or teen wizards, the core gameplay is nearly always the same – break stuff, build stuff, collect stuff, solve remedial puzzles, and move along.

Arguably the best use of character switching in any Lego title

Bricks; Studs; Bricks; Studs; Bricks; Studs; Repeat

Lego games are a guilty pleasure, one I'll always enjoy on a rainy afternoon. Lego The Force Awakens is perfect for popping on when my brain is it’s missing that magic mix of witty repartee and farting stormtroopers. I just can’t bring myself to love this latest instalment. I end up wishing these family-friendly games would deliver more. More of what, I’m not exactly sure - maybe more complexity, or more focus. It's missing that magic ingredient that a franchise loses when it continues farming the same concepts again and again. The small tweaks just aren't enough to mix things up for anyone that's already played the old versions to death. Buying your first Lego game? Buy it, play it, love it. We'll even believe you if you say it's for your kids. If you’ve had one too many bricks already, there's not much here beyond what you've experienced before. Buy the Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens from Game

The laughs will be with you..; always; It's a trap!; Well-rounded puzzle platforming;

A cover shooter, Lego Star Wars should not be; This isn't the new gameplay you're looking for;

The laughs will be with you… always; It’s a trap!; Well-rounded puzzle platforming;

A cover shooter, Lego Star Wars should not be; This isn’t the new gameplay you’re looking for;