LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais a grand retelling of theStar Warsstoryline, recapping the events of all nine main series movies in LEGO form. But instead of just repeating what happened in theStar Warsmovies,LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagashakes things up with funny dialogue and slapstick comedy. The game’s sense of humor is one of its defining characteristics, but the jokes aren’t confined to justStar Wars.
There are plenty of funnyStar Warsmoments inLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, but the game has also been getting attention for other references it makes. For example, one of the missions inThe Phantom Menacesection of the game is called “Better Call Maul,” which is a direct reference toBreaking Badand its spin-off seriesBetter Call Saul.The Phantom Menacesection also featuresQui-Gon Jinn, who was played by Liam Neeson in the film, say dialogue from Neeson’sTakenfilm series.
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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais clearly aimed at kids, so some may be surprised that it features jokes and references only adults would understand. This includes a nod to an earlySouth Parkepisode all the way from Season 2 of the long-running animated sitcom.
Season 2 episode 14 ofSouth Park, “Chef Aid,” features a storyline in which famous attorney Johnnie Cochran employs the “Chewbacca Defense” to win legal battles. The Chewbacca Defense basically boils down to Cochran pointing out that it doesn’t make sense forChewbaccato hang out on Endor with Ewoks, and how it doesn’t make sense for him to be bringing it up in court. It’s meant to confuse the jury into ruling in favor of Cochran’s client.
When players reach theReturn of the Jediportion ofLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, one of the missions in the level is called “Chewbacca Defence” in reference to thisSouth Parkepisode. Of course, this is just one of many pop culture references hidden throughout the game, and considering all the differentLEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagacharacter interactionsthere are, it’s quite likely that more are waiting to be found.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagahas about 300 charactersand numerous planets, so it’s a rather sizable game to say the least. Fans should keep an eye out for more references like this while they’re reliving theStar Warsstory and smashing LEGO bricks.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Sagais out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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