Custom Character Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens

Okay, let's talk Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Fun game, right? Blasting Stormtroopers, collecting studs, the usual Lego shenanigans. But let's be honest, the real magic happens AFTER you beat the story. It's all about the custom characters, baby!

Don't get me wrong, the main story characters are great. Rey's awesome, Finn's hilarious, and Kylo Ren’s temper tantrums are endlessly entertaining. But after seeing them do the same things over and over... well, things can get stale. That's where the custom character creator comes in to save the day.

Unleashing the Inner Weirdo

This is where the game transforms. Forget following the plot! It's time to create monstrosities! A Stormtrooper with a pink lightsaber? Done! A Wookiee wielding a thermal detonator? Absolutely! A Jawa wearing Poe Dameron’s helmet? Why not?!

Seriously, the possibilities are endless. You can mix and match body parts, weapons, and accessories to create the most ridiculous, overpowered, or just plain silly characters imaginable. And then you get to unleash them upon the unsuspecting denizens of a galaxy far, far away.

And here’s my unpopular opinion: I actually spent more time creating custom characters than I did playing through the main levels. Don't judge me! It's just...so...addictive. The game gave you so much freedom! It was a digital Lego bin of endless possibilities. Who needs a structured narrative when you can have a lightsaber-wielding Gonk droid?

The Power of a Plastic Potato

Think about it. You can take the serious tone of The Force Awakens and completely obliterate it with one ridiculous character. Imagine: a tiny, unassuming protocol droid... with a rocket launcher. Suddenly, the epic final battle becomes a comedic masterpiece. The best part? The game let it happen! The cut scenes are even funnier when General Hux is chewing out Supreme Leader Snoke and your potato-shaped character is standing right behind them.

I mean, sure, you could play as Finn and have an authentic Star Wars experience. Or you could play as a purple alien with a Captain Phasma helmet and a comically oversized blaster rifle. The choice is yours. But let’s be real, one option is clearly superior.

The best part is that you can give your creations unique abilities. Need someone who can jump super high? Slap some Wookiee legs on them! Want someone who can operate First Order terminals? Give them a Kylo Ren mask! Suddenly, those pesky puzzles become hilarious opportunities to show off your character's ridiculous skills.

Beyond the Story, Into the Absurd

Don't get me wrong, the story mode of Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is great. It's a faithful, funny, and family-friendly adaptation of the movie. But once you've seen it, you've seen it. The custom character creator, on the other hand, offers endless replayability.

Each time you boot up the game, it’s a new opportunity to craft a new abomination. To devise a new strategy of chaos and silliness. To subject the galaxy to the whims of your plastic imagination.

I think TT Games should have expanded the custom character even more! I wanted more alien heads! More weird accessories! Imagine you could add things like Grogu Ears to your character! More weapons to choose from! More customizable voices. The possibilities are endless! Maybe someday...

So, the next time you play Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens, I urge you: embrace the madness. Forget the story for a while. Dive headfirst into the custom character creator and unleash your inner weirdo. You might just find that it's the best part of the entire game. Trust me, you haven’t truly experienced the game until you've played as a disco-dancing Stormtrooper with a lightsaber and a jetpack. And if you disagree, well, I guess you just haven't unlocked your full Lego potential yet.

May the studs be with you, and may your custom characters always be gloriously absurd.