The gameplay hasn't changed dramatically, but better source material makes Lego Star Wars II a better game than its predecessor.

Master the Force, Brick by Brick! With a comical take on the Star Wars Trilogy that revolutionized pop culture forever (Episode IV A New Hope, Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI Return of the Jedi), LEGO Star Wars II follows the Rebel Alliance's battle to dismantle the Galactic Empire and rebuild a galaxy in pieces. From Darth Vader's pursuit of Princess Leia aboard her Blockade Runner to a showdown on the reconstructed Death Star, the game includes even more of the family-friendly LEGO action, puzzles and humor that earned the original LEGO Star Wars such popularity and acclaim.  FEATURES:  Relive the Fun in a Whole New Way! - The game that lets you combine the fun of LEGO with all the action and excitement of Star Wars now lets you battle through all your favorite moments in the Original Star Wars Trilogy (Episodes IV, V and VI).  From Luke and Princess Leia to Han Solo and Darth Vader, now play over 50 of your favorite characters in a humorous and unique LEGO setting.  Build and Customize with a Galaxy of New Features - For the first time ever, you can build and ride new vehicles and creatures and get in and out to explore the world of the Original Star Wars Trilogy. Create and customize new characters with new abilities. With even more destructible environments and more challenging puzzles, playing LEGO Star Wars has never been more fun. Play with Your Buddies - The drop-in/drop-out feature enables friends to join easily and engage in multi-player action.