Software:Lego Star Wars: Castaways

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Short description: 2021 video game
Lego Star Wars: Castaways
Release poster
Developer(s)Gameloft Montreal
Publisher(s)Gameloft
Director(s)Lee Kaburis
Producer(s)Jacques Durand
Composer(s)John Williams
SeriesLego Star Wars
Platform(s)iOS, macOS, tvOS
ReleaseNovember 19, 2021[1]
Genre(s)Action
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Lego Star Wars: Castaways is an action video game developed by Gameloft Montreal 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.[2][3]

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.[4] 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.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7] Players can customize their characters with many Star Wars styled outfits. Players can face enemies such as Stormtroopers or race in Microfighters.[8][9]

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.".[10][self-published source]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
MetacriticiOS: 80/100[11]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Multiplayer.it8/10[12]
Pocket Tactics8/10[13]

Lego Star Wars: Castaways received "generally favourable" reviews on Metacritic.[14]

Both Multiplayer.it and Pocket Tactics rated the game 8/10.[12][13] The Telegraph India did an unscored review of the game.[15]

One critic praised the simplicity of the game, but also criticized the graphics of the game.[12] 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."[13]

The game was nominated for 'Best Family Game' at the 2022 Pocket Gamer Awards.[16] It won the "Visuals and Graphics" award at Apple Design Awards 2022.[17]

References

  1. ↑ "There's a surprise new Star Wars game headed to Apple Arcade" (in en). 2021-10-20. https://www.techradar.com/news/theres-a-surprise-new-star-wars-game-headed-to-apple-arcade. 
  2. ↑ "Lego Star Wars: Castaways is an online action game coming to Apple Arcade" (in en). 2021-10-19. https://www.gamesradar.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-is-an-online-action-game-coming-to-apple-arcade/. 
  3. ↑ Boily, André (2021-11-23). "Nouvelle création de Gameloft Montréal: le jeu Lego Star Wars Castaways" (in fr). https://www.pesesurstart.com/2021/11/23/nouvelle-creation-de-gameloft-montreal-le-jeu-lego-star-wars-castaways. 
  4. ↑ "'LEGO Star Wars: Castaways' arrives November 19th on Apple Arcade" (in en-US). 2021-10-20. https://www.engadget.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade-121058221.html. 
  5. ↑ "This is the iPhone game you need to start playing — especially if you love Star Wars" (in en). 2023-05-22. https://www.tomsguide.com/features/this-is-the-iphone-game-you-need-to-start-playing-especially-if-you-love-star-wars. 
  6. ↑ "'LEGO Star Wars: Castaways' arrives November 19th on Apple Arcade" (in en-CA). 2021-10-20. https://www.engadget.com/lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade-121058221.html. 
  7. ↑ Orr, Aaron (2021-10-20). "Gameloft to launch Lego Star Wars: Castaways on Apple Arcade" (in en). https://www.pocketgamer.biz/gameloft-to-launch-lego-star-wars-castaways-on-apple-arcade/. 
  8. ↑ Orr, Aaron (2021-11-23). "How Lego Star Wars: Castaways was built for Apple Arcade" (in en). https://www.pocketgamer.biz/making-of-lego-star-wars-castaways-apple-arcade/. 
  9. ↑ "LEGO Star Wars: Castaways interview: Exploring a new planet on Apple Arcade" (in en). 2021-11-29. https://www.shacknews.com/article/127879/lego-star-wars-castaways-interview-exploring-a-new-planet-on-apple-arcade. 
  10. ↑ "Behind the Design: Lego Star Wars: Castaways - Discover - Apple Developer" (in en). https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=fmu9m6xp. 
  11. ↑ LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, Metacritic (November 30, 2021). "Review: LEGO Star Wars: Castaways". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-star-wars-castaways/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Pugliese, Tommaso (November 25, 2021). "LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, recensione" (in it). https://multiplayer.it/recensioni/lego-star-wars-castaways-recensione.html. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 "Lego Star Wars: Castaways review - WILSON!" (in en-US). November 30, 2021. https://www.pockettactics.com/lego-star-wars-castaways/review. 
  14. ↑ "LEGO Star Wars Castaways" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/lego-star-wars-castaways/. 
  15. ↑ Paul, Mathures (December 8, 2021). "Review: Lego Star Wars: Castaways on Apple Arcade". https://www.telegraphindia.com/science-tech/review-lego-star-wars-castaways-on-apple-arcade/cid/1842388. 
  16. ↑ "Pocket Gamer Awards 2022 - Winners and finalists" (in en). https://www.pocketgamer.com/pgawards2022/. 
  17. ↑ Partis, Danielle (June 7, 2022). "Wylde Flowers and Overboard among winners at 2022 Apple Design Awards". Gameindustry.biz. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/wylde-flowers-and-overboard-among-winners-at-2022-apple-design-awards. Retrieved August 15, 2025. 

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