That could be you...on the right.
Welcome to the world of app-enabled augmented reality aka 'holy heck there's Darth Vader in my living room about to attack me with a lightsaber'.
There have been countless iterations of Star Wars games since the first movie was released in 1977, believe me I've played most of them, but
this one is certainly unique.
The set comes with a lightsaber, yes your very own, a Lenovo Mirage augmented reality headset and a tracking beacon which is a light that sits on the ground while you take on the likes of Darth Maul and Kylo Ren. It doesn't take long to set going. All you need is a newish smart phone, download the Jedi Challenges app and then place your phone into the headset. Your phone becomes the console.
It's not just lightsaber battles, but they are the most fun part of the experience. There is also a strategic combat mode where you take part in large battles and holochess, aka Dejarik which appeared in the famous 'let the Wookiee win' scene in Star Wars: A New Hope.
The lightsaber battle mode starts you out easy, first up against some battle droids before you get your real test against Darth Maul. From there you develop more skills, such as using the force, and progress though the list of Star Wars baddies.
