Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- Play through the events of all 6 Star Wars movies in 1 videogame for the first time ever
- Solve puzzles that encourage creative thinking through the use of teamwork and unique building situations
- New characters bring the total count to over 160; upgraded Character Customizer
- Enhanced Force powers; new power-ups; new Challenge mode; revamped levels
- Nintendo DS version incorporates exclusive touch-screen action and challenges
LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga DS
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Super Mario 64 DS
- Play as Yoshi, Mario, Luigi or Wario — each has their own unique abilities and you’ll need them all
- Collect the 150 Power Star Bowser hid on the castle grounds
- In Adventure Mode, you’ll control the four friends by using the stylus on the touch-screen
- Play and win fun touch-sensitive mini-games
- Battle up to three friends in Wireless Versus mode, which can be played with only one Super Mario 64 DS game card
Super Mario 64 The genre-defining Nintendo 64 classic, arrives on the Nintendo DS with allnew features that take full advantage of the new portable system’s dual screens, touch screen and wireless multiplayer capability. Each of the four main characters has multiple jumping moves that cover great horizontal and vertical distances. Each has unique moves: Yoshi can eat enemies and turn them into eggs that he can throw; Mario can punch, kick and wall-jump to great heights; super-strong Wario can break certain blocks; and Luigi can jump incredibly high. Power Flowers give each character even cooler powers, like invisibility, fire breath or the power to float through the air. Answering an invitation, Mario, Luigi and Wario set out for a royal party with Princess Peach. When they arrive at the castle, though, they find it strangely empty. Meanwhile, Yoshi awakes from a rooftop nap to find the castle eerily silent, with Mario, Luigi and Wario nowhere to be seen. Yoshi soon discovers that Bowser has pilfered the castle’s Power Stars and imprisoned the Toads in the castle’s immense collection of paintings. It’s up to the dynamic dino to figure out what happened to Mario, Luigi and Wario and save the day.
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Review by Greg Ferrar for Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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My twin 4-year olds got a DS, with this game, for Christmas. We never intended to get them a video game at all (for several more years, at least), but it was a gift from a beloved aunt, so what can you do? So we let them play it, now and then, and somewhat to my astonishment, they were both able to play it very well within a few hours of starting. What’s particularly interesting is that neither of them can read, or even close (recognize letters is about it), or knew anything about Star Wars, but they manage just fine. Since then, they’ve seen at least three other DS games, but most of them require reading, or are too boring for them. With this one, there are a lot of words, but none of them matter–they just run around in Star Wars land, chopping up things and people with joyful abandon until we tear the games from their still-twitching hands. They can even play together, wirelessly; this does a really good *cooperative* multiplayer game (they’re not fighting each other, so they don’t get mad at each other, or competitive with each other). Their 10-year-old friend also has it, and loves it too. And I’m only slightly ashamed to admit that my wife and I sneak the games out of their chargers at night, and play it two-person almost every night after the kids are in bed. To top it all off, their grandmother just bought a DS, after watching them play this, so she can join in the fun. Truly, an enjoyable game for *all* ages–three generations in this household!–and the best *cooperative* multiplayer game I’ve seen since Sega Genesis Toejam & Earl. What a great present!
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I love this game so much! its awesome! A++++++ It does get annoying that you have to complete the level before saving but it’s fun. If you have the other star wars don’t bother. (lego, i mean) It’s basically both together. great game! i recommend it!! You save $$ buying the complete saga rather than the other two seperate.
Review by Heidi Bengtson for Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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This game is incredibly fun and I love playing it on my DS. I only have one issue and it’s because I’ve played the PS2 version, which doesn’t have this quirk: you have to complete a level before you save, which is a little annoying since the levels can be long if you’re trying to get all the studs.
Review by voidedx for Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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TT Fusion was able to pull off a great translation of LSW:TCS for DS (when keeping in mind the limitations of DS hardware).
If you love the franchise and cannot get enough of it on the next gen platforms, pick up the DS version. The levels are recognizable, but different enough to give a fresh experience.
I found none of the bugs that plagued the LSWII DS version in this one as it was built from scratch thankfully.
The DS version keeps True Jedi gold bricks for both Story mode and Free Play mode. I prefer this over the new approach with next gen LSW:TCS using a new challenge mode in replacement of a True Jedi.
Criticism: TT Fusion should have gone with a larger cartridge size so they could have had the room needed to make all 36 main levels (instead of only 30), improved some levels like Speeder Showdown to be closer to the original, and have smoother cut-scenes. The extras like Indiana Jones and good outdoor Cantina area are missing. There is a lot less incentive to collect all gold bricks.
Overall this title has set the standard for 3D DS action games. I look forward to more developments from TT Fusion.
Review by Dr. House for Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
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I own both the PC versions of the trilogys and wasn’t sure if the DS version would be as good.
Well, it is.
I have had so much fun playing the levels. I was hoping that I could play the game entirely with the stylus, but after a few levels I didn’t even notice. One thing is that there are more levels per film in the PC versions. I believe they skip several levels here, so that there are six levels per film (i.e. A New Hope or Phantom Menace) instead of the ten or so in the PC versions. However, after playing the game and “unlocking” it, thus enableing “free play”, you are able to go in with new characters and play a much longer and extended level. Loads of fun. Very cool. Nice graphics. The levels are very close to the PC version, but there are differences to make it new. Also, new mini games not in the PC version make for a very good very cool buy. It’s worth the money.
Review by J. A Carty for Super Mario 64 DS
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If you love Mario 64 you of course are going to love having your old game back in a handheld version. The game, however, is even better now that it is on the DS!
You start out as Yoshi but get to unlock doors to become Mario, Luigi and Wario! Having the map on the bottom screen is a wonderful feature and the plethora of mini-games is very exciting. You get to unlock them the more you play. The mini-games themselves are worth the purchase. You will really get a chance to use the stylus and the new touch screen capabilities.
This is a game for everyone. Parents will even enjoy several of the mini-games which are even accessible to those of us who are game-play challenged.
A must have for the DS.
Review by J. Camiolo for Super Mario 64 DS
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Mario 64 for the DS is quite a bit of fun. I bought it because of all of the DS games available during the release, this was the only one that was interesting looking. I didn’t really like the game that much when it was on the N64 due to the very blocky graphics, rough camera control, and really frustrating movement controls. Now however the controls are a bit easier to use and the graphics are much better but the camera control is still a bit rough.
Overall this DS version is much more interesting than the original game. Having 4 characters to work with and all of their individual styles and moves really adds to the fun. There is quite a bit of depth, freedom, and replay value in the game and i just keep coming back for more.
When i bought the game i was hoping that it would be something that my wife would be interested in playing as there aren’t many videogames that she even tolerates to play. However, between the game itself and all of the minigames, she plays it almost as much as i do. In fact the one day that i took it to work with me to see if it would use the wi-fi network there, she IM’d me and gave me a hard time because she couldn’t play it.
There are a few things that i don’t like so much about the game. First, the camera control is still really annoying, especially in tight places. Secondly, while the control scheme is a little easier to use, it can still be really frustrating at times especially paired with the camera. Third and most important to me is the lack of respect. I’m refering to the lack of respect towards Luigi. Historically in the Super Mario series, games that did have Luigi tended to not give him credit for his work. For example Super Mario Brothers 3 if you beat the game with Luigi the princess says “Thank you Mario…”. In the original game Luigi wasn’t even a playable character. Now in the DS he is playable but he gets mocked by Toad (on multiple occasions), act’s like a screaming girl, and is refered to and treated as an overly sensitive, sickly, and weak character. Doesn’t the guy deserve some respect.
Well, enough of my ranting and raving. Overall, this is a really great game and i’m glad that i invested in it, and i’m guessing you probably will too.
Review by Coding Genius for Super Mario 64 DS
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Just bought this game to play with my new DS. The original 64 version made me nauseous (from the graphics), so I stopped playing it after a few weeks.
This game is a lot of fun. You start playing as Yoshi, and must rescue other characters throughout the game (including Mario) who then become playable. The levels are very well-rendered, and feature the fun characters that have made Nintendo famous (Princess Peach, Toad, etc.)
As well as a slightly revamped Mario 64, the game also includes several unlockabl mini-games that are a lot of fun. Making ample use of the touch screen, these games are quick and fun time wasters that I’ve actually spent as much time playing as Mario64 DS itself!
All in all, unless you really hated Mario 64 or dislike platformers, this is a good game. For any fans of Nintendo’s Mario games, this is a must own.
Review by Charles Evans for Super Mario 64 DS
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I have to admit that I was completely suprised at how much I enjoy this game. The advances Nintendo has made over its “GameBoy Advanced” is amazing. In fact, just the “mini” games in Super Mario 64 has more entertainment value than almost any Gameboy Advanced Game. Another thing that is amazing is the size of the game… it is the size of a standard flash memory card, which makes Nintendo DS games about 75% smaller than those for GB Adv.
As far as the game itself- it is completely what you expect…Nitendo 64′s Super Mario, but with a few new tricks. This has always been one of my favorite games – The last “real” Mario game before Nintendo turned everything into a “Mario” game. The game is very playable, however, I didn’t find the touch screen to be too helpful (although it is very well incorporated in some of the mini games).
I can honestly give thisgame 5 full stars – and say that it is a bargain at only $30 (Which is what I paid for the game).
Review by S. Rhodes for Super Mario 64 DS
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In 1996 Super Mario 64 came out on launch with the Nintendo 64 and completely changed the way we look at games! Since then, Super Mario 64 has been regarded as one of the greatest games ever made! Now, the classic N64 title has gotten a makeover and you can carry with you everywhere you go.
Nintendo has been notorious in re-releasing Mario games. Look at the Super Mario Advance Series. But Super Mario 64 DS is like a special edition DVD release! There’s new features that make it more than just a simple “port”.
Super Mario 64 DS includes new features. The game still opens up with Princess Toadstool inviting Mario in (and still getting kidnapped). This time though, Mario has brough Luigi and Wario along! The three split up and go into the castle.
Yoshi then awakens on the top of the castle (where you found him in the original) and notices its eerily quiet and sets out to find the three characters. You begin the game as Yoshi who doesn’t really attack, but can make enemies into eggs and throw them.
If you remember the original Super Mario 64, you’ll also remember that to begin a course requires you to jump into different paintings. Each time you jump into a painting you’ll be able to select an objective.
As you progress through the game you’ll note some courses are changed. Also, there are 30 more stars in this version (bringing the total to 150) to collect.
Each character has his own attribute that makes him worthwhile. Luigi can jump really high, Yoshi makes eggs, Wario is incredibly powerful and Mario is the only character that can do the triangle jump off the walls. You can change characters at anytime when you’re in a course and you’ll have to sometimes. You may need Wario to smash a block, or Mario to jump up a wall.
Some powerstars are also more troublesome to get than others. Luckily the DS has a map on one screen. This map shows you where powerstars are, making some easier to find than others. Other powerstars that are shown on the map but hidden may actually require memory of the N64 version.
The control scheme is where the problem is however. If the DS had an analog joystick it would’ve been easier. I suffered from falling off a cliff more than not simply because the D-Pad isn’t as responsive as the joystick.
The other problem with the game is that it doesn’t utilize the touch screen. You COULD use it to run and rotate the camara… but it’s much easier just to use the controls to do that. Not only that but using the touch screen to run proves more troublesome than not. Sadly, there’s nothing in which you absolutely have to use the touchscreen. In other words, it doesn’t shower as much of the Ninendo DS’s power as you’d like.
Some parts of the game have aged better than others. Some courses are just downright silly! Others are still classics, but it seems as though the trend Super Mario 64 began it can’t live up to. The “collecting” trend it began seems a bit overdone in this title. The battles with Bowser have not lost their flare though.
There are also some mini-games that, dare I say, are addictive! You’ll often find yourself playing them over and over again! There were moments I was so wrapped up playing the mini-games I forgot about the main quest. The game begins with only eight at first but you’ll be able to catch rabbits that unlock other mini-games.
Graphic wise, this game is cleaned up and runs smoother than the original N64 version. The graphics are smoother and the overall presentation is wonderful! There’s nothing better than seeing an old game get a facelift the way Super Mario 64 has. It also runs at a smoother framerate.
Soundwise let’s just say it’s an awesome thing the DS has stereo sound. It sounds almost exactly like the N64 version. A great soundtrack that gamers who are familiar with will hum it all over again. It’s incredible nostalgia.
It’s great to relive a classic. Some aspects have aged better than others. I wish Nintendo would have used this game to shower more of what the DS can do but the gameplay more than makes up for it!
The Good
+Lavish graphics
+Runs smoother than the N64 version
+More expanded throughout than other re-release games
+More characters to play as
+Stil hasn’t lost its classic feel
The Bad
-It doesn’t demonstrate everything the DS can do
-Some Power Stars require memory of the previous version found on the N64
-The Control Scheme isn’t as smooth as the original N64 version