Game Modes (DS)

When you begin a mission, you have a choice between the game’s two primary modes. Each game mode has its own rules and rewards, so it’s best to be prepared when you make your selection.

Story

The Story mode allows you to reenact some of the key missions in the conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Story mode limits your party to the characters who were originally involved in the mission, which renders some areas and objects inaccessible. When you complete a mission in Story mode, you unlock new characters, the next Story mission, and the ability to revisit the completed mission in Free Play.

Free Play

Free Play gives you the opportunity tackle a completed mission with a full party. The unique skills of Jedi, Sith, bounty hunters, and more can be combined to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles. Many of the game’s hidden objects can only be recovered in Free Play—as long as you’ve already unlocked characters with the required skills.

When you begin a Free Play session, you can jump straight to any of the mission’s three acts. After you select a character, remaining party slots are automatically filled. If you’ve unlocked suitable characters, every ability will be available during the mission.