Lego Star Wars: Castaways
{{Short description|2021 video game}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}{{Infobox video game
| title = Lego Star Wars: Castaways
| developer = Gameloft
| publisher = Gameloft
| series = Lego Star Wars
| platforms = iOS, macOS, tvOS
| genre = Action
| modes = Single-player, multiplayer
| producer = Jacques Durand
| director = Lee Kaburis
| designer =
| composer = John Williams
| image = LSWC Coverart1.png
| caption = Release poster
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Lego Star Wars: Castaways is an action video game developed and published by Gameloft. It was released on November 19, 2021 for iOS, macOS and tvOS through Apple Arcade. It is the second Lego Star Wars game to be released on the service after Lego Star Wars Battles.{{Cite web |author1=Connor Sheridan |date=2021-10-19 |title=Lego Star Wars: Castaways is an online action game coming to Apple Arcade |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-is-an-online-action-game-coming-to-apple-arcade/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=gamesradar |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917144604/https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-is-an-online-action-game-coming-to-apple-arcade/ |url-status=live }}
Gameplay
In the game, players navigate an island with other players, complete quests, and engage in combat. The game includes character customization, structure building, and puzzle-solving elements.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-20 |title='LEGO Star Wars: Castaways' arrives November 19th on Apple Arcade |url=https://www.engadget.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade-121058221.html |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Engadget |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917144623/https://gum.criteo.com/syncframe?origin=publishertag&topUrl=www.engadget.com&gdpr=0&gdpr_consent=&us_privacy=1YNN&gpp=DBABBg~BVoIgACY.QA&gpp_sid=8 |url-status=live }} The gameplay involves exploring the island, interacting with various characters, and completing assigned tasks. In addition to combat and exploration, includes mini-games and side activities such as racing and building competitions. The game incorporates elements from the Star Wars franchise, including characters, locations, and vehicles.{{Cite web |author1=Kate Kozuch |date=2023-05-22 |title=This is the iPhone game you need to start playing — especially if you love Star Wars |url=https://www.tomsguide.com/features/this-is-the-iphone-game-you-need-to-start-playing-especially-if-you-love-star-wars |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Tom's Guide |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917144451/https://www.tomsguide.com/features/this-is-the-iphone-game-you-need-to-start-playing-especially-if-you-love-star-wars |url-status=live }}
The game also features a progression system where players can unlock new abilities, outfits, and gear as they advance. This system incentivizes continued play and offers goals for players to achieve.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-20 |title='LEGO Star Wars: Castaways' arrives November 19th on Apple Arcade |url=https://www.engadget.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade-121058221.html |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-CA |archive-date=2024-06-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619065231/https://www.engadget.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade-121058221.html |url-status=live }} Daily challenges and events provide additional opportunities for rewards and engagement. Players can join or create clubs to connect with other players within the game.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Aaron |date=2021-10-20 |title=Gameloft to launch Lego Star Wars: Castaways on Apple Arcade |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/gameloft-to-launch-lego-star-wars-castaways-on-apple-arcade/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=www.pocketgamer.biz |language=en}} Players can customize their characters with many Star Wars styled outfits. Players can face enemies such as Stormtroopers or race in Microfighters.{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Aaron |date=2021-11-23 |title=How Lego Star Wars: Castaways was built for Apple Arcade |url=https://www.pocketgamer.biz/making-of-lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=www.pocketgamer.biz |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-11-29 |title=LEGO Star Wars: Castaways interview: Exploring a new planet on Apple Arcade |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/127879/lego-star-wars-castaways-interview-exploring-a-new-planet-on-apple-arcade |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Shacknews |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917144508/https://www.shacknews.com/article/127879/lego-star-wars-castaways-interview-exploring-a-new-planet-on-apple-arcade |url-status=live }}
Development
According to Behind the Design by Apple, the Gameloft team "drew heavily from the rapid-fire richly textured imagery of The Lego Movie and its equally effervescent sequel. Everything is Lego in those movies, down to the backgrounds." says Lee Kaburis, game manager for Lego Star Wars: Castaways. "We investigated the matter a little further, decided it was feasible, and said, 'OK, we’re going all in.' We wanted that full immersion of being in a Lego world." Kaburis also stated that "playtime — which involved nearly everyone on the team — was the most important part of development.".{{Cite web |title=Behind the Design: Lego Star Wars: Castaways - Discover - Apple Developer |url=https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fmu9m6xp |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=developer.apple.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-09-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917150006/https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fmu9m6xp |url-status=live }}{{Self-published inline|date=June 2024|certain=yes}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| title = Reception
| MC = iOS: 80/100{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-star-wars-castaways/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title=Review: LEGO Star Wars: Castaways|publisher=Metacritic|first=Metacritic|last=LEGO Star Wars: Castaways|date=November 30, 2021|access-date=December 13, 2023}}
| rev1 = Multiplayer.it
| rev2 = Pocket Tactics
| rev2Score = 8/10{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2021 |title=Lego Star Wars: Castaways review - WILSON! |url=https://www.pockettactics.com/lego-star-wars-castaways/review |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=Pocket Tactics |language=en-US |archive-date=September 17, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240917150956/https://www.pockettactics.com/lego-star-wars-castaways/review |url-status=live }}
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Lego Star Wars: Castaways received "generally favourable" reviews on Metacritic.{{Cite web |title=LEGO Star Wars Castaways |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-star-wars-castaways/ |access-date=2023-12-13 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}}
Both Multiplayer.it and Pocket Tactics rated the game 8/10. The Telegraph India did an unscored review of the game.{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Mathures |date=December 8, 2021 |title=Review: Lego Star Wars: Castaways on Apple Arcade |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/science-tech/review-lego-star-wars-castaways-on-apple-arcade/cid/1842388 |access-date=June 18, 2024 |website=The Telegraph (India)}}
One critic praised the simplicity of the game, but also criticized the graphics of the game. Whereas another critic praised the graphics of the game, and stated that "If you’re a Lego fan, a Star Wars nerd, or just an Apple Arcade subscriber, I suggest you install Lego Star Wars: Castaways."
The game was nominated for 'Best Family Game' at the 2022 Pocket Gamer Awards.{{Cite web |title=Pocket Gamer Awards 2022 - Winners and finalists |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/pgawards2022/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=www.pocketgamer.com |language=en |archive-date=2023-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106163917/https://www.pocketgamer.com/pgawards2022/ |url-status=live }}
References
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External links
- {{MobyGames|/175916/}}
- [https://www.starwars.com/games-apps/lego-star-wars-castaways Lego Star Wars: Castaways] at StarWars.com
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