Ready to bring peace to the galaxy, young one? Even the most promising apprentice must begin somewhere—for you, that place is Padawan Training. Here you’ll learn the basics of interstellar adventuring, along with a general sense of what LEGO Star Wars III has in store. May the Force be with you!
Flow of the Game
There are two primary game modes in LEGO Star Wars III: Story and Free Play. You play each mission in Story mode first—after you beat one, you unlock Free Play mode for that mission and are able to revisit the stage with new characters. This lets you explore the level more thoroughly and discover more hidden goodies!
Story Mode
In Story mode, the missions play out much as they do in the critically-acclaimed Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series. Each mission is based around one of the show’s episodes, and you often get to control several of the episode’s central characters. You’re treated to brief and hilarious scenes throughout Story mode, and your band of heroes owns just enough skills to get you through the stage without allowing for excessive exploration.
Free Play Mode
Free Play mode does away with the cutscenes and character limitations of Story mode. It sets you free in each level, letting you use a variety of characters to help you explore the stage more completely. You choose your main character when starting up Free Play, but that’s all—the game automatically scans the characters you’ve unlocked and picks out a group of supporting characters for you. You may then magically toggle your Free Play character to any member of your group at anytime during gameplay, which lets you mix and match their skills to help you achieve all manner of heroic feats!