Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (mobile)
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Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a mobile phone
adaptation of the console, handheld, and PC game of the same name, released on December 19, 2006. It was developed by Universomo
and published by THQ
. Several gameplay features—such as two-dimensional graphics
, limited character selection, and coverage only of the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
—distinguish this version of the game from the versions for other platforms.
as opposed to the versions for other platforms which are rendered in three dimensions
. As opposed to the large cast of playable characters of the versions for other platforms, this version's only playable characters are Luke Skywalker
, Princess Leia Organa
, and R2-D2
, and the player cannot pilot vehicles. The game features 18 levels, based exclusively on the film A New Hope
; the films The Empire Strikes Back
and Return of the Jedi
are omitted.
Lego Star Wars II is an action-adventure game
whose gameplay consists primarily of shooting enemy Stormtrooper
s and ensuring that all teammates reach the end of each level. Teammates are often stranded from each other; pushing blocks and operating consoles allows the team to be reunited, adding an element of puzzle gameplay. The object of the game is to escape the Death Star
. The player initially controls Luke, who is armed with a blaster. The player soon rescues R2-D2, and later Leia, and can switch between the three at will. Once Leia is rescued, Luke gives her his blaster; pushing blocks, shooting, and operating consoles are handled by Luke, Leia, and R2-D2 respectively.
, England, video game developer Traveller's Tales
, and published by LucasArts
and TT Games
. However, this version was developed by the Finnish
video game developer Universomo
, and published by THQ
. THQ formed an alliance with TT Games to distribute the game. The game was released on December 19, 2006, later than the versions for other platforms.
score of 65%. IGN
staff writer Levi Buchanan gave the game a 6.5 out of 10, calling it "a decent little adventure with some good puzzle play but decidedly boring action elements" and also criticizing its non-"LEGO-y" aesthetic. Pocket Gamer's Rob Hearn gave an overall positive review, although he criticized the "primitive" combat system and the possibility of rendering a level unwinnable by blocking an exit.
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
adaptation of the console, handheld, and PC game of the same name, released on December 19, 2006. It was developed by Universomo
Universomo
Universomo Ltd. was a Finnish video game developer based in Tampere, Finland. It was founded in 2002, and acquired by THQ on the 9th of May in 2007. Universomo also has offices in Helsinki, Finland and San Diego, USA. Universomo is focused on games for mobile phones, the iPhone and the N-Gage...
and published by THQ
THQ
THQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
. Several gameplay features—such as two-dimensional graphics
2D computer graphics
2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images—mostly from two-dimensional models and by techniques specific to them...
, limited character selection, and coverage only of the film Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
—distinguish this version of the game from the versions for other platforms.
Gameplay
Lego Star Wars II is based on the console, handheld, and PC game of the same name. However, several gameplay differences exist due to the translation to the mobile phone format. The game is rendered in two dimensions2D computer graphics
2D computer graphics is the computer-based generation of digital images—mostly from two-dimensional models and by techniques specific to them...
as opposed to the versions for other platforms which are rendered in three dimensions
3D computer graphics
3D computer graphics are graphics that use a three-dimensional representation of geometric data that is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images...
. As opposed to the large cast of playable characters of the versions for other platforms, this version's only playable characters are Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the original film trilogy of the Star Wars franchise, where he is portrayed by Mark Hamill. He is introduced in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, in which he is forced to leave home, and finds himself apprenticed to the Jedi master...
, Princess Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa
Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe...
, and R2-D2
R2-D2
R2-D2 , is a character in the Star Wars universe. An astromech droid, R2-D2 is a major character throughout all six Star Wars films. Along with his droid companion C-3PO, he joins or supports Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Obi-Wan Kenobi in various points in the saga...
, and the player cannot pilot vehicles. The game features 18 levels, based exclusively on the film A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, originally released as Star Wars, is a 1977 American epic space opera film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the...
; the films The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner. The screenplay, based on a story by George Lucas, was written by Leigh Brackett and Lawrence Kasdan...
and Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed by Richard Marquand and written by George Lucas and Lawrence Kasdan. It is the third film released in the Star Wars saga, and the sixth in terms of the series' internal chronology...
are omitted.
Lego Star Wars II is an action-adventure game
Action-adventure game
An action-adventure game is a video game that combines elements of the adventure game genre with various action game elements. It is perhaps the broadest and most diverse genre in gaming, and can include many games which might better be categorized under narrow genres...
whose gameplay consists primarily of shooting enemy Stormtrooper
Stormtrooper
Stormtroopers were specialist soldiers of the German Army in World War I. In the last years of the war, Stoßtruppen were trained to fight with "infiltration tactics", part of the Germans' new method of attack on enemy trenches...
s and ensuring that all teammates reach the end of each level. Teammates are often stranded from each other; pushing blocks and operating consoles allows the team to be reunited, adding an element of puzzle gameplay. The object of the game is to escape the Death Star
Death Star
The Death Star is a fictional moon-sized space station and superweapon appearing in the Star Wars movies and expanded universe. It is capable of destroying a planet with a single destructive super charged energy beam.-Origin and design:...
. The player initially controls Luke, who is armed with a blaster. The player soon rescues R2-D2, and later Leia, and can switch between the three at will. Once Leia is rescued, Luke gives her his blaster; pushing blocks, shooting, and operating consoles are handled by Luke, Leia, and R2-D2 respectively.
Development and release
The versions for other platforms were developed by the CheshireCheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
, England, video game developer Traveller's Tales
Traveller's Tales
Traveller's Tales is an English software house founded in 1989 and fully established in 1990 and based in Knutsford, Cheshire.It is part of the TT Games group—after the merger of publisher Giant Interactive and the developer Traveller's Tales—along with TT Games Publishing...
, and published by LucasArts
LucasArts
LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC is an American video game developer and publisher. The company was once famous for its innovative line of graphic adventure games, the critical and commercial success of which peaked in the mid 1990s...
and TT Games
TT Games
TT Games group is a British video game developer and publisher. It is made up of three divisions, Traveller's Tales, TT Fusion and publisher TT Games Publishing...
. However, this version was developed by the Finnish
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
video game developer Universomo
Universomo
Universomo Ltd. was a Finnish video game developer based in Tampere, Finland. It was founded in 2002, and acquired by THQ on the 9th of May in 2007. Universomo also has offices in Helsinki, Finland and San Diego, USA. Universomo is focused on games for mobile phones, the iPhone and the N-Gage...
, and published by THQ
THQ
THQ Inc. is an American developer and publisher of video games. Founded in 1989 in the United States, the company develops products for video game consoles, handheld game systems, as well as for personal computers and wireless devices...
. THQ formed an alliance with TT Games to distribute the game. The game was released on December 19, 2006, later than the versions for other platforms.
Reception
The game has a Game RankingsGame Rankings
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score of 65%. IGN
IGN
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staff writer Levi Buchanan gave the game a 6.5 out of 10, calling it "a decent little adventure with some good puzzle play but decidedly boring action elements" and also criticizing its non-"LEGO-y" aesthetic. Pocket Gamer's Rob Hearn gave an overall positive review, although he criticized the "primitive" combat system and the possibility of rendering a level unwinnable by blocking an exit.