OK, this is driving me crazy. Reviews have been out for the console version of Lego Star Wars II for several days now and, as expected, it is getting high marks. But I didn't NEED reviews of that version - I'd be getting the GC one even if it had the same gameplay as the 1st. The improvements and added depth are great, of course, but I already had a feel for that with the demo.
The PSP version will be pretty much like the console ones so I'm not getting that (now - when I can find it dirt cheap, sure). However, the DS version looked to be a different game but with better graphics (ie, full 3D) than the GBA one. I am intrigued by this and have a preorder for it at EB. However, beyond a brief preview in May on IGN, there has been ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION about the DS version of Lego Star Wars II. That has me worried - kind of like a movie that has no advance screenings - usually that means it sucks hard.
I've been checking metacritic and gamerankings for the last several days and no reviews have come up. I figured the Nintendo Power score, if nothing else, would appear (I don't get it any more but was hoping it would be reviewed along with the GC version).
I guess I can always pick it up at EB and if the reviews come out terrible, just return it later. Hopefully it is good and I can play it on my trip next weekend (8+ hours of airplanes, lots of down time at hotel).
The PSP version will be pretty much like the console ones so I'm not getting that (now - when I can find it dirt cheap, sure). However, the DS version looked to be a different game but with better graphics (ie, full 3D) than the GBA one. I am intrigued by this and have a preorder for it at EB. However, beyond a brief preview in May on IGN, there has been ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION about the DS version of Lego Star Wars II. That has me worried - kind of like a movie that has no advance screenings - usually that means it sucks hard.
I've been checking metacritic and gamerankings for the last several days and no reviews have come up. I figured the Nintendo Power score, if nothing else, would appear (I don't get it any more but was hoping it would be reviewed along with the GC version).
I guess I can always pick it up at EB and if the reviews come out terrible, just return it later. Hopefully it is good and I can play it on my trip next weekend (8+ hours of airplanes, lots of down time at hotel).