Spin-off centered on the Clone Wars (animated series and 2008 film). Beefed-up squad combat, real battlefields with dozens of units at once, drivable interior ships. More strategic than previous LEGO Star Wars, but loses original film charm. Hub shared between Republic and Confederacy, clone captains playable. Good universe extension, but doesn't replace Complete Saga.
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Category
Action Adventure4 players7+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
TT Games LEGO brick action-adventure, LucasArts Europe March 2011. Jedi and the Republic battle Separatists in the Clone Wars in LEGO bricks. New large-scale troop command elements, open galaxy spaces to explore, lightsaber and Force and two-player co-op.
LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
The angular style of the animated series takes surprisingly well to the brick. Cut cheekbones, faceted armour, elongated silhouettes: TT Games translates that highly geometric drawing into moulded pieces without ever trying to soften it. The other novelty is scale, with battlefields peopled by dozens of minifigures at once, and a screen that splits and recomposes according to where the two players stand.
John Williams's immortal scores wrap every level in an irresistible epic gust, from the Imperial March to the heroic flights. Carefully reprised, they lend the LEGO gags a delightful nobility. This contrast between symphonic grandeur and offbeat levity keeps all its charm.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Diving into the Clone Wars universe in brick form, blending lightsaber combat, space battles and even troop command: this entry enriches the LEGO formula with fresh ideas. The two-player co-op and ever-present humour turn every mission into recess. Colourful, accessible and packed with secrets, a generous adventure that delights young and old, pad in hand.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Smashing bricks, collecting studs and unlocking an enormous cast sets up a completion loop where every free-play level reveals fresh secrets. Large-scale battles and co-op revive the urge for "just one more." The action repeats and the cooperative camera grates, yet the hunt for 100% and the license's humor hold a stubborn, accessible grip.
Is LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars still worth playing in 2026?
An adaptation of the Clone Wars animated series from Traveller's Tales, LEGO Star Wars III enriches the house formula with large scale ground battles and a strategic management strand new to the series. The lightsaber combat, the silent humour and the two player co-op keep their effectiveness, backed by spectacular staging. Repetition and the camera stay pitfalls, and the strategy phases remain superficial. A good LEGO game for Star Wars fans, families and lovers of co-op adventure.
