dragonyeuw
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I believe I read somewhere that the prologue levels didn't make it into the handheld ports.
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Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens |OT| May the Ports be with you.
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I believe I read somewhere that the prologue levels didn't make it into the handheld ports.
matthewrex
Member
Make sure you're in a "Free Play" level, or a Hub level (but only after beating the story) and hold Triangle/Y/etc. You'll see a little minifig head with a "+" on the bottom of the radial menu! This is the same way you access your Red Brick modifiers.
Can't even find the Vita version in any stores around here. Best Buy? Nope. Target? lol, they don't even stock Vita games. One of the many GameStops? Nope, and apparently their system only shows 16 in the warehouse(there was a couple copies at a GS that is like a half hour away, but I don't want it that badly). Guess the Vita really is dead.
Anyway I ended up buying the 3DS version, will check it out at work later on. Might get the PS4 version later on down the road.
Anyway I ended up buying the 3DS version, will check it out at work later on. Might get the PS4 version later on down the road.
CamHostage
Member
Didn't TT Games change the engine used in the portable games, starting with LEGO Marvel Avengers, to run much closer to the console products than before? I fell out of LEGO games a while ago and LEGO Star Wars TFA is my first one back in a while, but I know Avengers had an open world of sorts in the portable games and stages are generally supposed to be similar or the same. You don't have access to the DLC on the portables, but the between-Trilogies content is in according to the boxart. (And the 3DS game looks from videos like it runs pretty well, aside from some ugly character draw-in; Vita LEGOs never had performance issues AFAIK, partly because it was running an under-demanding version of the brand's games.) So maybe there's more to the story, but unless there are major complaints or missing content, I think the portable version might be a safe choice if that's how you play and image fidelity isn't going to crush your spirits.
User 479360
Banned
It took a while to download last night, but I was able to play the first prologue mission while I waited and walked away impressed.
The UI is cleaner, the multibuilds are neat, the gameplay seems tighter. And I've never been a big LEGO game lover.
I look forward to playing more tonight, and perhaps even playing through it if it's really that short.
About how long is the campaign plus bonus missions?
The UI is cleaner, the multibuilds are neat, the gameplay seems tighter. And I've never been a big LEGO game lover.
I look forward to playing more tonight, and perhaps even playing through it if it's really that short.
About how long is the campaign plus bonus missions?
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
A streamer finished the main campaign (no bonus missions) in 8 hours. I've been playing for 4 hours, and I've finished 5 missions of the main campaign (prologue + 4 missions) and apparently there are 11 missions in the main campaign (10 + prologue). So I'd say 8-10 hours for main campaign, who knows how long to unlock the 7 bonus levels. The two I've found require 10 gold bricks, and 30 gold bricks.
User 479360
Banned
Thanks
So you actually have to unlock the bonus levels by finding shit? I'll likely have to pass on them then. I'm not one to go back through levels over and over again as different characters in replay mode. I just want to beat the game.
The bonus levels are the ones that tie Jedi to TFA?
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
As far as I know, yeah. The one you unlock at 30 gold bricks looks like it's about Han and Chewie as smugglers and how they got those monsters on the Millenium Falcon.
User 479360
Banned
Damn. That's super disappointing.
One of the big selling features of this game was how it would bridge the story between Episodes VI and VII, and feature original story content and voice acting from those involved in the films.
To learn that a lot of it is inaccessible unless you spend HOURS replaying levels for hidden secrets is pretty shitty.
Chaserjoey
Member
Well most Gold Bricks come from HUB levels, not replaying levels. And you can clear a HUB out in an hour minimum? One of those will give enough bricks for the Han Solo level. In fact I believe I had enough for all of the levels with less than 100 gold bricks.
Karak
Member
Covered that in the review and it certainly was one of the reasons I labeled this a Wait for Sale. Its absolutely the wrong way to go about it.
User 479360
Banned
I don't want to have to do everything in a HUB level just to be able to play levels that were well advertised as being part of the game. Not as unlockables.
It is what it is. Not the end of the world. But it will affect my enjoyment for sure.
Agreed.
Chaserjoey
Member
This really doesn't sound like the type of game for you then
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Quick comparison thread I made between Lego and Disney Infinity.
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1241737
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1241737
User 479360
Banned
This really doesn't sound like the type of game for you then
I've played a lot of the LEGO games and have found most of them to be okay to middling. They're not my favourite type, but I like Star Wars and a lot of the other franchises they cover. I also like to play a lot of different games and missing ones I'm even somewhat interested in bugs me.
I just play through the campaigns.
Fix The Scientist
Member
I'm liking this so far, the demo from last month really doesn't do it justice.
Lapidus' Beard
Member
LOL, they didn't disappoint me by throwing in a nice
reference.
007
The Daniel Craig stormtrooper walks into the room and shoots at the screen, barrel opening style.
Pretty easy to find online though. Seems to be in stock on Amazon, Best Buy, and Gamestop websites on a brief search. Not really surprised it's hard to find a Vita version in store, but also doesn't seem very hard to find a physical copy if you have a credit card to buy online.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
The Phantom Limb, though it's not out yet. It releases on August 9th.
Fix The Scientist
Member
This game has such intensely strong good vibes i might just try and platinum it... usually i'm bored of lego games pretty fast, my star wars infatuation is too strong i guess.
prag16
Banned
C'mon I know we have some Wii U owners in here. Help me out, trying to make my purchase decision!
TimFL
Member
How's the hub situation? Is it like Batman 3 with the many smaller hub planets? I guess there's no hub that matches the LEGO Marvel games NYC in terms of size/content?
Can you fly around in spaceships in the hubs? I wish they'd just drop 360/PS3 etc... I remember an interview where one of the devs mentioned that the old consoles hold them back...
Can you fly around in spaceships in the hubs? I wish they'd just drop 360/PS3 etc... I remember an interview where one of the devs mentioned that the old consoles hold them back...
Mega Man's Electric Sheep
Member
In the spaceship parts there is. But you have to do it from the pause screen every time you start a spaceship part.
bananafactory
Banned
Well, that sucks
My "Sound Effects" is stuck at 204/10
Yes you read that right. Nearly blew out my speakers
The game is unplayable on anything more than just being muted now. I even tried reinstalling it....no idea what to do
My "Sound Effects" is stuck at 204/10
Yes you read that right. Nearly blew out my speakers
The game is unplayable on anything more than just being muted now. I even tried reinstalling it....no idea what to do
There's a few posts here that mention this being better than other recent Lego games. Does that include The Avengers?
I've been playing through that with my better half, and we've been having fun with it to a point, but it's honestly felt like a bit of a drag and at times incredibly obtuse and awkward.
Is this better than that? I've not got much else in the way of other recent Lego entries over the last few years.
I've been playing through that with my better half, and we've been having fun with it to a point, but it's honestly felt like a bit of a drag and at times incredibly obtuse and awkward.
Is this better than that? I've not got much else in the way of other recent Lego entries over the last few years.
MrFrankFontaine
Banned
Would like to know this as well. I was planning on getting it for the kids on Xbox One, but this might sway me.
I'm new to the Lego games, so I apologize if this is a dumb question. I'm looking forward to playing this with my nephews. For couch co-op, how many players can play simultaneously? And how is it handled--split screen or does everyone need to stay in the same area? I'll be playing on PS4, if that matters.
ScaryShark
Banned
Yep. I play all these games with my mostly gaming incompetent wife and we have a great time.
Cool! Thanks for the quick reply...much appreciated!
Lol...yeah, one of my nephews is only 4, so I'm hoping he'll be able to mostly run around while I do most of the "difficult" stuff.
ScaryShark
Banned
Yeah I think this game relies on the least amount of 'you do this so other character can cross a bridge' type of stuff of any of the previous games so you'll be able to solo most of it without thinking.
Questions:
How do I unlock Phasma? Also, who else can destroy gold bricks besides her?
How do I unlock
Cinnamon Buns Princess
Phasma is unlocked after playing Trouble Over Tual. I'm assuming the First Order Gunner would be able to destroy gold bricks, pretty sure I'm forgetting loads of characters.
ScaryShark
Banned
Thank you. It's any character with a 'heavy blaster' that does if.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Man I might pick this up for the summer.
Have fond memories of getting the first Lego SW for my PC in the Summer of '05 and playing it to 100%.
Have fond memories of getting the first Lego SW for my PC in the Summer of '05 and playing it to 100%.
xrnzaaas
Member
Damn the game is still buggy despite a 2 gig patch. The PS4 version froze on me twice and then I corrupted the save because apparently I closed the game when it was saving (yep they didn't fix that problem in LEGO games). It's a shame because it's very enjoyable and I'm not a big Star Wars fan.
RagingAvatar
Member
Thanks for posting, I'll let the right people know.
Jeff Stephen
Member
Curious, is there a way to skip the opening intro after boot up on PC?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Also thinking grabbing the cheap 3ds version.
Anyone have any impressions? I know it's not gonna be like the console versions especially on the PS4 and Bone, but I don't mind.
Anyone have any impressions? I know it's not gonna be like the console versions especially on the PS4 and Bone, but I don't mind.
Also curious. Just went ahead and ordered the Vita version.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I feel for my fellow handheld heads in this.
Whenever a game like this drops the review is always the console versions and you are left in this wtf wasteland on buy or not to buy the handheld shit.
Whenever a game like this drops the review is always the console versions and you are left in this wtf wasteland on buy or not to buy the handheld shit.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
I'm waiting for some good comparison footage. This game can definitely use more good footage.
MrMephistoX
Member
I enjoyed the Force Awakens in Disney Infinty...is this on par or better? Worse?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Graphics are better even if legoized.
Voice acting is slightly better.
Its cheaper as you don't need all of the infinity stuff.
Game is longer. Plus DLC. Plus tons of in game unlocks.
I think moment to moment gameplay is better in Infinity though. I prefer the combo system and upgrade system in DI vs Lego.
Both are solid titles, and I think overlooked by many GAFers.
matthewrex
Member
Super OP stud-farming tip:
Once you have multiplier red bricks (any of them), activate them all and play the
(available once you beat the story). I'm at about 40,000,000 studs a run now with 2x, 4x & 8x multipliers activated. Makes unlocking stuff easier.
Once you have multiplier red bricks (any of them), activate them all and play the
"Dejarrik Battle"minigame on the Falcon
User 479360
Banned
I'm now at close to the half-way point (Prologue, plus four story missions and Poe to the Rescue). It's definitely a LEGO game, but one of the better ones if not the best.
So far, I'd give it a 7 or so.
I like the aerial combat even if it is on rails. The cover-based shootouts are okay.
So far, I'd give it a 7 or so.
I like the aerial combat even if it is on rails. The cover-based shootouts are okay.
Fix The Scientist
Member
Not being able to play as
is some serious bullshit, i was planning on spending nearly all of my post game as him.
Ep VII Luke