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LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
- Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP
- Price: $29.99-49.99
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Great fun, but more intense violence than most LEGO games.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is a toy-based, movie-licensed action game, but with a better pedigree than that description generally implies. The LEGO video games have a big following because they have been consistently high-quality games, and this one is no exception. However, this one is more violent than previous games. There are massive chaotic battles with scores of weapon-wielding warriors onscreen at once; the sheer intensity of it all may be overwhelming for some younger children. In a way, the violence here mimics the darker, more intense fighting and action sequences of the Star Wars: Clone Wars cartoon series, on which it is based.
What's it about?
LEGO STAR WARS III: THE CLONE WARS presents the plot-lines of many of the episodes from the first two seasons of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV series. The Galactic Republic, led by the mystical Jedi Knights, is defending the galaxy from an insurrection by the evil Separatist Army (most of which is made up of robotic droids). Missions occur on varied planets -- deserts, jungles, very urban cities, etc. And some are spaceship battles that take place among the stars. In between missions, there are two huge motherships (one belonging to each side of the war) that can be explored -- along with the battle-filled space in between those two ships.
Is it any good?
Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars has a whole lot of good things going for it, and a few flaws that tend to stand out. On the positive side, it has the same witty sense of humor (especially in the cinematic scenes) as its predecessors, along with the same surprise-filled exploration aspect and incredibly enjoyable character-collecting aspect. The hub world (from which you can enter into different episodic missions) is astoundingly vast, with new areas opening up constantly. And the non-linear mission set-up is a nice change of pace for the LEGO games -- you can jump around the story, always having at least three new mission options open to you. While the massive battle scenes are technologically impressive, it sometimes feels too chaotic. You will frequently lose track of your character. And the mission levels are sometimes incredibly long, requiring a half-hour or more to finish. That wouldn't be a bad thing if you were able to save along the way -- but you're not. On the whole, this is still a great game, though, and should please most fans.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about the violence in the game. Does this game contain more violence than a game based on a children's show should? Does the fact that the characters are cartoony toys lessen the impact of the violence?
Parents can talk to kids about synergistic marketing. Do kids want to play this game because they like the LEGO Star Wars toys? Does playing the game make them want to buy LEGO toys?
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Parent of 3 and 5 year old
April 25, 2011
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Much more complex than the other Lego video games
We bought this game thinking that our 5-year-old would love it. He has enjoyed the other Star Wars Lego games, and can usually get through a level of those by himself or with just a little help. Some of the levels of this one are impossible for him to get through. It's definitely more complex than the other Lego Star Wars games.
One other thing makes this game different from other Star Wars Lego games. When playing with two players whose characters are not right next to each other, the screen splits so both characters can move freely to different parts of the level. This sometimes makes it very difficult to find a target you need to shoot at. This is another thing that adds to the frustration in the game.
It's a good game, but too hard for younger players.
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Teen, 14 years old
April 24, 2011
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Perfect games for parents wanting to give there child a none bloody game with action
This games violence has been uppered compared to other titles in the Lego Series. Including sequences when heads are cut off, and lego creatures are deliberatly killed. Overall the game can also be to challenging for children under the age of 8.
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Teen, 13 years old
March 31, 2011
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Perfect for most kids.
Even though this is a great game (really great) there are sime things parents should know. One, this is the most intense system of battle in a Lego game before even though it is bloodless. However, the Campaign is amazing! And after you complete the Asajj Ventress campaign, you unlock Republic Assualt, which is basically like Galactic Conquest from past Stear Wars games. This game also mixes RTS gameplay with RPGs. As you complete the campaign new planets are unlocked for battle. Depending on who owned the planet from the Campaign, they will own the planet un assualt. You will capture strategic points to build your bases. If you are attacking a planet, you will start off with one point. Then, you win within the time limit and you own the planet. You will also be able to play your favorite characters even frim the original Lego Star Wars games. Arcade mode is fun to play against your brothers or friends to see who dominates and has the best strategy. All in all, worth buying.
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Teen, 13 years old
April 29, 2011
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This game is very fun. It can be violent at parts, including throwing lego characters at walls by using the force, but doesn't go too extreme. This game is also partly challenging. My 9 year old sister and I play the game and we've got stuck many times. It would be extremely challenging for younger kids and i see why they could have rated this E10+. Not just because it may be violent but it is difficult to beat.
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Kid, 11 years old
March 25, 2011
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TOTALLY OVERRATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This review is TOTALLY overrated. This game is FINE for 7 and up and even 6 if your kid knows whats right and wrong. The worst the violence gets is the droids shooting their LEGO guns and when you fall apart. Get this for your kid if they are over 6.
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Parent of 17 year old
March 25, 2011
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Good for the teen agers
This game is really cool and it's animations are really awesome.
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Teen, 15 years old
July 18, 2011
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very good game
Its a very good game its the best of the lego video games yet because its much more interactive and it has more detail
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Kid, 11 years old
October 2, 2011
AGE
Wow simply wow
wow they make it sound like a rated A game. There is nothing at all seriously, nothing! Good for all ages
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Teen, 13 years old
January 9, 2012
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the best lego game yet!
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Kid, 10 years old
February 15, 2012
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most violent lego game ever
the past lego games i thought the ESRB was exaggerating i realy did not think they were that violent and deseved a E rating(exept harry potter. VIOLENT!)but star wars 3 deserved NOT E10 but T.it looks like a packed shoping mall of battle droids.i did not get far in the game but i will proboly never play a lego game again because of repitetion(sorry for spelling)if you kid played a lego game before this wont be confusing to them.(exept the battle sequences)sumarry:good repetitive and violent
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| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PSP |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | LucasArts |
| Release date: | March 22, 2011 |
| Price: | $29.99-49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | E10+ for Cartoon Violence, Comic Mischief (Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360) |
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