Feel the Force: Lego Star Wars Complete Saga Interview

LucasArts explains why this is much more than just a compilation of the first two games.

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For the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3, the most obvious add-on is the improved quality of the graphics, which the team has achieved by going back into the original games. Both systems will also allow you to play the lauded drop-in, drop-out co-operative multiplayer online, meaning you can team up with a friend anytime you feel like it.

For the PS3 version, LucasArts is also including support for the Sixaxis controller. This will be used to control ships and other vehicles, giving players a better sense of involvement.

As appealing as that sounds, the real draw to The Complete Saga is the addition of a Wii version that has been built around the system's unique controller.

"The big thing for the Wii is that they're going to be using the motion-based control to control your characters," explains Suey.

"Already, I'm sure, you can guess what that means. For the first time ever you'll be able to swing the Wii remote as a lightsaber. It's not going to be the last time, but it is the first time."

Though you won't be forced to get more actively involved if you don't want to, the developers have included incentives to make it worth your while.

For instance, one of the gameplay elements involves using the Force to assemble fragmented machines. If you shake the Wii remote while your character is putting together a device, it'll go much faster than if you were to simply press the action button.

The same idea is included in the battle mechanics. Moves that deal a certain amount of damage will be more effective if you shake the Wii remote as well. Ditto for the lightsaber, which will dish out more pain if you swing the controller.

"We wanted the motion-based controls to give a bit of feedback and payback for using those motion-based controls," Suey says.

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga is coming to Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 on 9 November. There's also going to be a brand-new DS version, built from scratch by series developer Traveller's Tales.

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