LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game

Game Overview

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game was developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by Eidos Interactive (in partnership with LucasArts). Serving as the catalyst for the entire modern LEGO video game series, the game covers the narrative arcs of The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and the then-unreleased Revenge of the Sith.

Players control a diverse roster of LEGO minifigure characters—including Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, Padmé Amidala, R2-D2, and Jar Jar Binks. Gameplay combines light hack-and-slash Lightsaber combat, blaster shooting, Force puzzle-solving, platforming, and vehicular levels such as the Boonta Eve Podrace and the Battle over Coruscant.

The game introduced core mechanics that defined future LEGO titles: collecting studs to achieve "True Jedi" status, replaying levels in Free Play Mode with different character classes to uncover hidden Minikit canisters, purchasing secret characters and cheats in Dexter's Diner hub, and seamless drop-in/drop-out local 2-player co-op.

On the Nintendo GameCube, LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game features smooth 60fps performance, fast load times, responsive controller handling, and native 480p progressive scan video output.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Complete Prequel Trilogy Campaign: Play through 18 story levels spanning The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.

• Over 50 Playable Characters: Unlock Jedi Knights, Sith Lords, Clone Troopers, Bounty Hunters, Droids, and Gungans—each possessing distinct abilities like Force powers, high jumps, or security clearance bypasses.

• Dexter's Diner Hub World: Explore Dexter Jettster’s diner on Coruscant to select chapters, purchase unlocked characters, view collected Minikit vehicles, and activate gameplay extras.

• Free Play Mode & Minikits: Revisit completed campaign stages with any unlocked character combination to solve previously inaccessible puzzles and collect 10 hidden Minikit canisters per level.

• Seamless 2-Player Co-Op: Drop in or out of cooperative gameplay at any time using a second GameCube controller.

• Vehicle Flight & Racing Levels: Take the controls of Naboo Starfighters, Podracers, Gunships, and Jedi Starfighters in dedicated vehicle stages.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Does the game include Revenge of the Sith even though it was released before the movie?

Yes! LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game was released in April 2005, a month before Revenge of the Sith premiered in theaters, allowing players to play through key story events and boss duels from Episode III prior to the film's launch.

How does Free Play Mode work?

After completing a level in Story Mode, you can replay it in Free Play Mode. The game assigns you a team of characters representing all key ability types (Jedi, High Jumper, Astromech Droid, Protocol Droid, Small Character, Small-Vent Crawler), allowing you to access hidden rooms and collect all 10 Minikit canisters.

What happens when you collect all 10 Minikits in a level?

Collecting all 10 Minikit canisters in a stage constructs a miniature LEGO vehicle model (such as an AAT, Naboo Starfighter, or Imperial Shuttle) that sits displayed outside Dexter's Diner. Completing all models awards studs and game completion percentage.

Does the GameCube version support 480p progressive scan mode?

Yes, LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game supports 480p progressive scan output on the Nintendo GameCube for sharp, vibrant visual rendering on compatible screens.