Are the Lego games any good? I thought I might try one out but I figured I would ask first before renting. Also, if it is any good, what's the best console to play on?

Eh Star Wars complete Saga on 360 is your best bet.

I hear they're really good. However, my only console that could possibly play a Lego game doesn't work, so I'll have to wait 'till I get a 360 or PS3.

I though the Star Wars one was entertaining, I got to kill Jar-Jar every time I needed the little bugger on my team. I haven't played any of the others.

The Lego games are fun but criminally easy, and it's important to understand this. I don't believe that it is actually possible to lose these games. You mainly just play them to enjoy the novelty of simplistic gameplay with a nostalgic Lego theme and funny cutscenes (the humor is pretty good in some of them).

For my money, the best place for the lego games is the handhelds. My brother and I recently picked up Lego Star Wars Complete Saga for our DS's right before a plane trip, and were able to play co-op on the Wi-fi during the flight. It was really fun.

The game somehow loses something when put on the next-gen systems though. Even as I'm playing it there, I'm thinking that this isn't what these systems are for.

- J

I downloaded the demo of one of the Lego Stars Wars, the cut scenes are pretty humorous. the gameplay I wouldn't really call fun...just very very hard to stop playing it, I started having withdrawal symptoms when the demo ended.

tiredinnuendo:
The Lego games are fun but criminally easy, and it's important to understand this. I don't believe that it is actually possible to lose these games. You mainly just play them to enjoy the novelty of simplistic gameplay with a nostalgic Lego theme and funny cutscenes (the humor is pretty good in some of them).

For my money, the best place for the lego games is the handhelds. My brother and I recently picked up Lego Star Wars Complete Saga for our DS's right before a plan trip, and were able to play co-op on the Wi-fi during the flight. It was really fun.

The game somehow loses something when put on the next-gen systems though. Even as I'm playing it there, I'm thinking that this isn't what these systems are for.

- J

Pretty much this.

It can get tedious though since there is no dialogue, but the pantomimed scenes can be fun. If the gameplay were faster paced then it wouldn't feel as staid, but would lose some of the friendliness it strives for.

I played the Lego Star Wars complete saga for PC co-op with my sister, and I thought it was extremely fun. And funny.

That said, I have one huge gripe with that game: Infinitely respawning enemies.

I can't think of a single damn game where infinitely respawning enemies weren't annoying and unnecessary, and this game certainly didn't change my mind. A lot of times I would be trying to look for secrets, or even just use the fucking force on something, but I kept dying because the infinitely respawning enemies wouldn't leave me alone to do it.

Only Lego game I've played is Lego Island. Tossing pizza as a weapon, hell yes.

I have Lego Star Wars (the original trilogy for the PSP and it is great. It is funny and looks identical to the PS2 version and you get to play it on the go which is wonderful. The game offers a surprising number of hours of gameplay and is easy enough to pick up and play weeks after having last played it. If you have a PSP, it is a must buy.

I love the Lego games. In my opinion, they are some of the best games our generation has. It's easy enough for all ages, it's kid friendly and has genuine humor. :)

Great thanks guys! You all have been very helpful

i played the 2nd star wars lego game it was fun and easy. its the kind of game u enjoy but dont really remeber after ur done.

I plan to play the batman lego game when it comes out.

if your a fan of legos and star wars youll love it at least till ur done with it.

I want to play at least one, simply because I'm a sucker for them Legos and their products, even if nowandays they're being redirected from fun, creative and funky to more like big one use peices and anime.[/rant]

They look fun and I have a ton of cash. I think I'll go rent one or three.

Anarchemitis:
I want to play at least one, simply because I'm a sucker for them Legos and their products, even if nowandays they're being redirected from fun, creative and funky to more like big one use peices and anime.[/rant]

They look fun and I have a ton of cash. I think I'll go rent one or three.

when I was a kid all I ever wanted was legos, when we went to a store with toys it was straight to the lego aisle...now...now they ruined legos with their nickolodian crap and Bionicles (they were cool at first...)

But I love lego star wars 2 and want to play lego indiana jones but quite frankly could care less about lego batman

Lego star wars rocks! I have since dug out, made and played with incessantly my lego x-wing and snowspeeder models. Childish? Yes. Fun? Hell Yes.

However, the best lego game in existance is Lego Rock Raiders. You get typical lego humour driven by the Dungeon Keeper engine (which makes it awesome automatically) with rock monsters and vehicle mounted mining lasers. What more could you want?

Lego Star Wars was pretty fun for what is essentially a kids game.

I have some advice, unless you grew up with legos and would take a bullet for one, dont buy them, rent one, if you like it, well, thats your choice

Yeah but the older ones. Mind you that was still when i enjoyed reall legos, wait scrtach that I still enjoy real legos.

But i have played lego starwars at one of my younger realatives houses and i must admit there pretty fun if let your self relax.

I LOVED Lego Star Wars. Probably my favorite Third Person Game EVER!

Have the 360 Complete saga and it's a great time. Replaying the whole saga with Lego cut scenes is oddly charming, and the gameplay is pretty fun. Not really challenging, but definitely worth playing.

Maddenfreak:
I have some advice, unless you grew up with legos and would take a bullet for one, dont buy them, rent one, if you like it, well, thats your choice

I would take a bullet for 8mg of cellulose acetate.

I found these games astoundingly meh. I cannot understand how so many people rave about them so much. How are they fun? The combat is poor, the platforming is floaty, and the vehicle sections are awful. The hell is going on? Is the secret to making commercially and critically successful games infinite lives and nostalgia, or something?

Break:
I found these games astoundingly meh. I cannot understand how so many people rave about them so much. How are they fun? The combat is poor, the platforming is floaty, and the vehicle sections are awful. The hell is going on? Is the secret to making commercially and critically successful games infinite lives and nostalgia, or something?

Have you played Mario?

I heartily recommend the Lego Star Wars games- everyone likes them. I have the original trilogy games on my GBA and love 'em. They're so whimsical and fun, plus... well, you know, throwing lightsabres is always fun.

I unfortunately haven't played them, but I've heard good things from a friend who has. I think I'll pass since it's not my thing.