What is surprising, however, is how much the game relies on its open world in missions themselves.

Overall, sections in these open world areas feel less interactive than the linear levels of old.

There’s also often a lot of walking, from one place in an open area to another.

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Take the game’s Episode 8 Ahch-To level, where Rey undergoes Jedi training.

Lego games have always offered replayability, and that is certainly true for Lego Star Wars.

Away from its levels, the game’s open galaxy is something of a mixed bag.

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Digital Lego has never looked so tactile.

which are spread across the entire game.

Finding everything the Lego Star Wars galaxy has to offer is going to take you some time.

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After a quick tour, however, the game’s open worlds held less pull.

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