Editorial Review

It is a time soon after the destruction of the first Death Star. Luke Skywalker has formed a squadron of hot-shot pilots to engage the still-formidable Imperial forces. You, as Luke, must lead this rogue squadron in a series of galaxy-spanning raids and rescues. To complete all your missions, you'll need good flying skills, fast reflexes, a keen eye, and a quick trigger finger.

You get to fly all your favorite ships: The X-wing, Y-wing, snowspeeder--even the Millennium Falcon. There are also some "secret" ships, such as the sleek Naboo Starfighterfrom Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace, a TIE interceptor, and, um, a '78 Buick.

The flight simulation in this game is first-rate. You'll find yourself leaning to the side as you pull a high-G turn in pursuit of Imperial TIE fighters. And the outstanding graphics and sounds are realistic enough to transport you to the Star Wars universe. Every detail is in place, right down to the individual Stormtroopers you can see running around (and trying to shoot you). One of the more impressive sequences lets you bring down Imperial Walkers by using the tow cables on your snowspeeder. Nice touch.

This is a single-player game, but you start each mission with a few wingmen from your squadron, and the well-done spoken dialogue between pilots and commanders really makes you feel like part of a team. The only significant shortcoming is the lack of a cooperative multiplayer option. With its excellent gameplay, varied environments, and interesting missions, Star Wars: Rogue Squadron is sure to become a long-time favorite. --Eric Fredrickson

Pros:

• Faithful to lots of Star Wars details
• Satisfying flight action, explosions, sound effects
• Interesting missions and plot
• See--and fight over--the Spice mines of Kessel and other famous Star Wars planets

• For some reason, you can only fly clockwise when bringing down a Walker
• No "easy" setting for those without The Force
• Voices of Luke, Wedge, and Han don't sound like the real thing

Reviews (120)

MY FAVORITE STAR WARS GAME FOR NINTENDO 64!
This game is fun because it was giving to me by my brother. I have 4 medels on this game and my rank is cadet. I still have it and I love this game because it feels like I am in epsiodes 4-6. I reccomend this game for any star wars fan.

I was so impressed with this game
I loved this game when I first played it (I still play it even today) the graphics where awsome, the sound was cool, the levels where all kinds of stratageys and the expansion pack worked great with it. The cheats to fly the falcon, tie fighters, naboo fighter ect all made the game even better. There is even a secret little mini game where you can control a Chicken Walker (AT-ST) and shoot up some droids and buildings in a small space.

The only downfall is there is no way to get unlimited heat seeker rockets, so you have to turn on your unlimited lives cheat and keep commiting suicide to get more of those rockets to win within the selected times to get the gold medal to become a Jedi. And there is no nice video's to watch when you finally clock the game. It just shows a quick shot of the ships flying away and then the credits roll... it would be nice to have had a video type of thing like all through the game.

Apart from that, this game rocked.. my the Shwartz be with you.

Surprisingly fun
I was never a really big fan of sci-fi, and Star Wars just wasn't my thing. I couldn't really care less about those darned rebels. Obviously, my expectations for Rogue Squadron that summer day were not very high.

But you know what? I played the first mission and I was pleasantly surprised. The game actually wasn't that bad!It was actually quite entertaining just flying around and shooting these drones out from the sky. The game really isn't that easy to learn, especially if you buy the game used without an instruction booklet. There are basically a lot of nooks and crannies that I have yet to figure out, like what right-C does, or how bombs work. But the introductory missions are fun and pretty easy. However, the gameplay got to be quite repetitive. I mean, you just go around and shoot enemies from the sky. Yay. There are also a lot of sections where you have nothing to do, and it gets boring. Maybe I could have moved on to the third mission.

I also realized how visually stunning the game is. I have an Expansion Pak, so I really don't have a clue what the game would be like without it, but the graphics are just so crisp, at least certain features. The buildings and structures and ships and stuff look great, almost to the level of Half-Life. But the graphics for the people/Storm troopers leave more to be desired. They are obviously sprites. The music does have a Star Wars feel to it, and that's growing on me. I sometimes get certain tunes stuck in my head, and I don't mind. Most of the music is in the menus, though. 40 minutes of speech is nice, if only I could understand half of it. Rogue Squadron has no multiplayer, which is too bad. It would have been fun. Oh well. Overall, I actually kind of enjoyed this game.

GREAT GAME
One of the best flying game out there period! Also great for the star wars fan.

Rouge Squardron is my favorite star wars game!
My brother who bought this game and gave it to me because I a huge star wars fan. Right now I have 4 medels and my rank is cadet and my favorite ship on the game that I pick is the X-wing. I play this game everyday when I finished my homework! I rrecomend this game for any star wars fan! ... Read more

Features

• First-person shooter set in Star Wars universe
• Infiltrate the Empire for the Rebel Alliance
• Fully interactive environments
• 20 different enemy types
• For 1 player

Reviews (10)

Ho-hum.
As a first-person shooter enthusiast, I had high hopes for Dark Forces when I hear about it for the first time.
And as it may be a sin to compare it to Doom, because honestly and truthfully, this game is hardly what Doom is, I must say one thing....take Doom, send it through a meat grinder, out pops Dark Forces.
Everything in this game is ho-hum....half or less than half of what Doom gives the Playstation gamer.
It's not THAT disappointing....it's still very fun to play....but the whole game seems rushed. People forgot to add more than 3 colors to walls and background images, and the pixelization is unsurpassed. Stormtroopers and items laying about look like primitive Lego models. The soundtrack isn't all that bad, but could be better....the voices are really done well though.
The levels in the game are ok....I found myself getting lost on some of them though due to the fact everything looks the same because of the limited color palette....and even some areas I'm guessing are supposed to be covered in "shadows" are in all actuality, just black spaces with no graphics at all.
The weapons are typical Star Wars guns....nothing entirely special, but it is a fun selection.

If you're a Star Wars fan, and can get this game for 5 bucks or less, by all means, add it to your collection.
But if you're a first-person shooter junkie, look elsewhere for a top-quality shooter.

Overall, an average game, 5 out of 10, possibly 5.5.

Terrible!
Do not, I repeat do not get this game.It is a waste of money.I would give this game 0 stars but 1 is the lowest.You won't believe how bad the graphics are.Don't waste your money on this piece of ....

An Average Game, At Best
Ok.This game came out in the mid 90's, but even for then, it's an average game.Nothing stands out to make it a "must have" for the Star Wars fan and gamer.

Graphically, it's a step down from the old Doom days.Characters are made of HUGE sprites--The closer you get, the more blocky they are.Backgrounds/levels are huge, but poorly done.Most levels are just plain boring and the colors are extremely dull looking.

The sound, out of everything, is fairly good.Effects and voices are above that average level.The music, though, is a disappointment.This is a 32-bit game with an 8-bit soundtrack.One thing in every Star Wars movie that's done well with pride is the music score.All Star Wars games should be no different than the movies with the same score.This game is one of those games where the music is just plain bad.

Fun value is on the average level, as well.Where most everything is dull, the enjoyment of blasting Stormtroopers, Probe Droids, etc. is fun for every Star Wars fan.

If you enjoy first person shooters and the Star Wars movie series, then give it a try.It's cheap money-wise, however, it's just that, as well (gameplay-wise)--cheap.

The beginning of Katarn
Kyle Katarn quickly became my favorite character in the gaming world. In "Dark Forces", the first of the series, you really only begin to learn the basic brute skills of fighting. You also learn several mind skills, not powers, but necessary exercises to prepare you for the coming hazards in the next challenge(DFII on PC). This game, after 6 months of an off again on again gaming ralationship, is still very fun. This was my first game on PC, and though dated graphically, it's still better than the average nerf-herder. You now laugh at the"T" rating, because we were so innocent in them there days when blood was flying squares, but hey, fun is fun.

Terrible
I am a pretty big 'Star Wars' fan. I own the trilogy, own 'Episode One' for PSX, and both 'Rogue Squadron' and 'Racer' for N64...I do own this game, unfortunately. However, I bought it from a friend for one dollar.

Here's what I think of this game. First, it was made early PlayStation era, so the graphics are terrible. From far away, the enemies look like cardboard cut outs, and when you get close enough to see them, they're just a giant blur. (Think of when you see a face scrambled by a computer on 'Cops' or something.) Also, the guns are quite weak. To add to the problems of this game, the levels are not fun, and you just run around until you either die because of its difficulty, or because of boredom. This game presents no replay value considering you'll get annoyed before finishing the first level. And this game will cost you twenty dollars! With that cash, you could buy EP1 or put it towards something much better than this. Really, it looks worse than the old Street Fighter games for Sega Genesis.

Yes, it's a first person game, but guess what? So is Medal or Honor, and now that it's a best seller, you can purchase that for the same price as this. And to add to the disappointment if that's at all possible, you don't even play as a known character. Like in the X-Files for PSX, you play as some nobody character. If you're going to present us this waste of money, at least give us Han or Luke! Maybe Lando, even.

So take my advice. Would you rather own an old game with the 'Star Wars' license that was made in 1994, or an award winner such as Medal of Honor, which was released in late 1999? ... Read more

Features

• Action game following the plot of the classic movie
• Play as Luke, Han, and Chewbacca
• Four environments from the movie
• Use The Force
• For one player

Reviews (8)

Fun but long
I first got this game about six or seven years ago when Super Nintendo was still "acceptbale" gaming.The main thing I remember about this game is that it was quite fun.I almost gave up on it however, when the ice levels at the beginning stretched on for so long.It didn't last that long in the movie.Anyways, The game is long and diverse. The different characters and different levels of blasters is interesting.Although the ship levels are meant as a diversion from the side scrolling, they are not as fun as the regular levels. The bosses are quite easy, but thats just in compliance with the overall trend of Super Nintendo games in which the levels are harder than the bosses they contain.Luke's force powers are an interestign idea, although most of them are completely worthless.The game gets a bit tedious in the middle, but picks up nicely towards the end.Good game throughout.

If you are a fan of Star Wars, this game is worth playing...
If you are looking for an entertaining and challenging game, try playing Super Empire Strikes Back.If you're not a fan of Star Wars, you should pass on this game.The game has a lot of levels, and there are passwords for each level so that you don't have to start at the beginning every time.The hard part is getting past the levels. This game is a lot more challenging than Super Star Wars.If you don't have a game genie, I would recommend buying one for this game.The game is frustrating because it's almost impossible to pass a level without dying. Except for that, the game is pretty entertaining.You can get the passwords for each level by going to ... . There are other sites where you can get the passwords too.
So if you haven't played any of the Super Star Wars games, try playing this one after you've played Super Star Wars first.Super Star Wars is less challenging and you won't get as frustrated with it.

Wow! These opinions are amazing about the game!
I wouldn't dare insult people's opinions, but this game is my least favorite of the Super Star Wars Trilogy! Go and rent it at a store to see if you agree with me or not because this is the kind of game I think you need to know about in advance! Like all the Super Star Wars, it is hard to beat but is boring to me! I feel it in the force, it is not a good game! I love the classics, but they made it almost impossible to beat, even for a Brave, like me! ...

Excellent Action Game
This is an awesome game for super nintendo.Most of the new games today concentrate on the graphics, but they don't care if the game isnt even fun.This is a really fun game,.It's challenging, so everytime you pass a level, you're excited.You get to play as Luke, Han, and Chewie.Luke is playable in a majority of the levels, while han and chewie are in a few levels.Luke's Lightsaber is great in this game.He can block and deflect laser bolts back to enemies that shoot at him.At the end of the game, you get to try and defeat Darth Vader.It's a really hard level too. i only beat the last level once, and it took about 10 minutes to do so.you get force powerups like elevation, and lightsaber throw, and Slow motion.

Han get's to run around Echo Base, pilot the millenium falcon, and wreak havoc in Cloud City with many cool weapons.He get's blaster powers to shoot fire, ionic laser, plasma laser, and a seeker missle.Chewie get's to find C-3p0 in the "junk pile" and chase after Boba fetts ship.

The best levels have to be Han chasing threw echo base, the battle of Hoth with luke piloting the snowspeeder, the millenium falcon chase, and the final battle with Darth vader.Great action game!

The super star wars trioligy is a winner
(...)i'm not really much of a star wars
fan but i still likestar wars pretty much so anyway i really think that lucas arts did very cool job on the three super star wars games on the snes,so here is my review on the three games

Graphics 5/5 the game has very good graphics
the characters look like themselves and also
have a bit of mode 7

sound 5/5 the music and sound effects which
i think is the best part of the game you will
hear all you favrate songs from the classic
trioligy like the imperial march (which is my favrate) the star wars main theme and the huntedly ereie emperior's theme,the sound effects you hear will be chewie's grolw,darth vader's breathing,and a bit of voice samples like at the end of super star wars (the origenal game) when you fly the x-wing at the treanch in the death star and before you fire the proton toepedo in the exhault port you hear obi wan's voice saying, USE THE FORCE LUKE

replay value 4/5 the replay value is very good because each of some of the stages has charecter you can chose from,you can play luke,han,chewie,liea,and of coruse wicket the ewalk
gameplay 5/5 the gameplay is fun and maybe audictive each of the charecter has each of he's/her's own abillity like luke can use his lightsaber but the others don't and also you can pilot the vicales from the movie like the snowspeeder, the milleneum falcon,and the x wing

overall 5/5 so in the end if you are a star wars fan or looking for a action packed game than you have it so my suggetion is to buy the whole trioligy but there is one very small flaw even though it is based on the star wars films is that the story of the trioligy could be a bit alter but a still a good buy to any fan out there until then

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Other than sporting a really cool name (come on, you know you like "Bombad"), Star Wars: Super Bombad Racing also offers some really big heads. Seriously, some hard-core Star Wars fans might disapprove of this whimsical kart-racing game based on their beloved franchise, but the less uptight will appreciate seeing Darth Maul, Yoda, Boss Nass, and others scaled down to Tiny Tunes dimensions. The object of the game is to race around movie-inspired tracks, picking up dozens of power-ups (including speed and shield boosts and some vehicle-specific tuners), and, of course, being the first to cross the finish line. And rather than having the technical sophistication of a game like Star Wars Starfighter, the controls here are easy enough for the youngest Jedis to master. ... Read more

Reviews (24)

Star Wars Deserves Better...
I bought this game because I am a fan of Star Wars, and I love multi-player racing games.This game does not have the features required to stay entertaining long enough.Sure it would be a great rental, something different to enjoy for an evening, but afterwards it becomes monotonous.

There really isn't anything to work up to while playing this game.Basically, the tracks do not add enough entertainment, and power-ups become nearly pointless in this game.I truly think the animations and the look of the game is great!Still, it is too simplistic of a game concept without an innovative racing system to catch my interest long enough.I happened to enjoy Star Wars Podracing for the Nintendo-64 a lot better.

I should've known better not to buy this just because it was a Star Wars games.I guess Star Wars games can be poor too.Game features seemed to be cut too short to even captivate interest long enough.

Pros:Simple to understand
Great graphics
Neat adaption of Star Wars character design

Cons:Not fun for long
Way too generic

I'd rather play Mario Kart 64, Mario Kart Double Dash, or even Star Wars Podracing before this game.

Great to try and play for a while.Boring to play for long.

this gme rules!!
i rented this game because itlooked down right funny.I mean lookat it. little characters with big head racin eachother. It is alot like mario kart 64 but better, much better. i love this game now and i highly recommend it.

Great fun in multiplayer mode!
When you think of Super Bombad Racing, think Mario Kart ... but instead of little cars, you have cool little Star Wars ships. And the drivers are the various characters - with giant heads! It is TOO cute, and great fun.

There are the regular race courses, where you learn how to drive each character. They're all a bit different from each other, with their own strengths and weaknesses. Try to get through all the courses to unlock secret options and characters.

Like most of these games, though, it really gets fun when you bring on another human. Suddenly you've got a little Darth Maul chasing after a little Yoda, blasting away! With four players it gets even more hilarious.

A relatively short game on the single-player side, but endless fun with friends and family!

Fun with great animation.
This game is fun and has some killer animation!I have to say the oversized heads on the Star Wars characters are hilarious!My favorite is Darth Maul.This is a fun cart style game based on the Star Wars Episode I movie with most of the main characters in it (minus Kwai Gon Gin - of course I can't seem to spell this charaters name today!Too much coffee maybe!!) and scenes from the movie as well.

This is a fun game, but I do not recommend playing this game if you have any hand problems such as carpal tunnel as you are constantly pressing on the "x" button to make the carts go and using the toggle stick to steer the carts and it can be very sressful and tiring on your hands.

If you are a Star Wars fan or know someone, this would be a good game to get.It's a little on the pricey side but you can always shop around.Even at the high price it is still a fun game.If you have a local place that will rent the game, I would go that route first to see how the game is place, handles, etc., then purchase it if you truly enjoy it.

The Best Star Wars Racing Game
Super Bombad Racing for the Playsattion 2 is a incredibly good game. It`s graphics are really bad though. All the tracks are confusing at first, but when you play a few times, it gets better and better. You get to pick form 8 caracthers. There is also a secret caracther who you will race to unlock. This game is also a big headed cart racing game. You should buy it. ... Read more

Reviews (18)

Very above average! Good gameplay.
This game is extremely enjoyable if you've played N64. The courses are varied and offer challenge and make the player concentrate. Some courses are very hard and nearly unbeatable if one doesn't memorize them, as I do. In my personal opinion, it is an honor for an amateur to place 4th in the Amateur podracing circuit. It is even more so if they place 7th in the Galactic and Invitational circuits. So, it is pretty fair. All the podracers to choose from are top notch, but the best armor and durability goes to a player named Gasgano. (If you disagree, there are many choices) This is the player I use the most on the more advanced courses. If you are a beginner, go with Anakin Skywalker.
Go buy this game if you like good, technical fare.

a good game
the graphic a below advage for dreamcast but the game play fun and different form other raceing games because you have to find the quickiest route .Your pod take on damage and boosting is fun.

Kickarse Game
This is probably the best game ive ever played of star wars mostly cause I mean hey Its on the dreamcast and thats all u need! Graphics, Sound, and All the best In game graphics and Cinema Graphics combined! So if u add Star Wars to it! You know ye gonna love it! If you dont buy this ye a fool! FOR ALL THOSE NEGATIVE VIEWERS FLAMING THIS!! Your all nothin but a bunch of Sad Sad Star Wars hating Munchkins... 'Tis a pity.

-A figment of ye Imagination

Horrible game
Nothing is good about this game.The graphics are dull,the soundtrack is bad and over that the game's too boring.Don't understand what LucasArts are tryin' to prove by making such silly games.Don't blow your money away on this one.It's no use.

600+ MILES PER HOUR, 4 FEET OFF THE GROUND, ONE CHANCE.....
This game is SAWEEEEET! I think that this game is the best I've ever played. Get it now, because Nintendo bought Sega and is goin' outta production... ... Read more

Features

• Interweaves movie storylines with all new plot twists
• Highly detailed environments and ships
• For 1 player
• You are the pilot of the Millenium Falcon
• Fly into 14 combat-filled missions

Reviews (18)

The bestd graphicson GBA
I like this game because have a solid graphics, good entretaiment is a good opcion for a saturdaynight.

Fun game, but a little hard.
Over all, this was a fun game. But as my title says it was hard. I think that most people will get stuck on leval 2 as I did. (Hint: if you get far enough before time runs out you beat the leval.)With 14 fun levals it's a good game.

hard
This game is hard. I couldn't beat the second level. the graphics are good but it takes forever for a person to get the password. I didn't even get the password. If you like challening games, go ahead and try this game. But i say save your money.

A great shoot-em-up
I bought this game so that I could fly my favorite ship from the Star Wars trilogy and blast tie fighters.I got what I was looking for.This game offers up some great action, awesome scenery, and spectacular space battles.

The view is third person from behind your vehicle, and the action is fast and furious arcade style.Controls are easy to master.You can move your vehicle in any direction, speed up, slow down, and fire primary and secondary weapons.A small target crosshair in the distance aids in lining up shots.

While most of the game features the Millennium Falcon, there are other vehicles you have to pilot.Luke's landspeeder, an X-Wing fighter, and a speeder bike.The first level starts us off with the Millennium Falcon approaching Tatooine, and you have to shoot down tie fighters that are coming after you.The remainder of the game showcases Luke's landspeeder navigating the streets of Mos Eisely spaceport, the Falcon traversing a desert canyon while shooting down probe droids, the attack on the Death Star, the asteroid field, a strange level where the Falcon chases Boba Fett's ship though Bespin's cityscape, the escape from the super Star Destroyer, the chaotic battle over Endor, a speeder bike chase, and the assault on the second Death Star.

The space battles are intense, with waves of tie fighters coming in, and flybys over Star Destroyers and the rebel fleet.This game is a great 3D shoot-em-up.Some of the other levels are obstacle courses.The Death Star trench is filled with crossbeams and turrets, making it a pretty challenging obstacle course to maneuver through.The asteroid field is what one might expect.Avoid the asteroids while shooting at the tie fighters.The final level has the Falcon maneuvering through the interior of the second Death Star.The reactor core and its defenses make for a nice end-game boss.

Visually, the game is impressive.The scenery is absolutely fantastic.Especially the spaceport, forest, and space-going vistas above planets.Tie fighters look like little blips when they're far away, but they look great up close when they fly by.There are normal tie fighters, tie bombers, and tie interceptors.Out in space, there's some notable pop-up.I was surprised when the first Star Destroyer just sort of popped onto the screen.When you get closer, the Star Destroyers look fabulous.The scenery in the spaceport and forest is great, sporting some nice detail.The Falcon looks good, as does the X-Wing.

This game performs just as well in the sound department.All of the familiar themes from the movies are present, and the game does an admirable job with them.The effects are awesome.Tie fighter laser blasts sound exactly like they're supposed to.So does everything else, from the Death Star's turrets to the Falcon's engines as it speeds up.A Chewbacca roar accompanies the selecting of an option.Han Solo says "You're all clear, kid!" when you approach the exhaust port, and Lando Calrissian says "Here goes nothing" as you enter the interior of the second Death Star.A nice touch.

This game is pretty hard.It's not a game you can zip through on your first try.It takes some getting used to, and it takes practice.You're given a limited number of lives, and a few continues.Four-character passwords are given out at the end of each episode.The first level is pretty easy; then the challenges begin.Be prepared to crash into walls many times before mastering the obstacle courses.

There are few details I really like about this game.In some of the levels, you don't crash if you fly into the floor (like, while flying over the surface of the Death Star).Instead, the game just places a limit on how low you can go.You also don't have to worry about crashing into a canyon wall or a side wall of a trench.In some of the levels, your vehicle only takes damage from hitting obstacles (as opposed to an instant death).I like this as well.Of course, a head-on crash with something usually results in an instant death; but not always.I was ramming head-on into trees during the speeder bike chase, and I was only taking damage.Speaking of which, this is the best speeder bike level I've seen in a game.It looks great, plays great, and is a lot of fun.

Completing the game gives a password that unlocks a bonus game.It's an old-fashioned, side-scrolling shoot-em-up where you fly the Falcon and shoot down tie fighters.Pretty cool.

I have just a few complaints with this game.The Star Destroyer pop-up leaves something to be desired.Would've been nicer if you could see it approaching in the distance.The Falcon's dogfight with the tie fighters after the escape from the Death Star is conspicuously absent.And there are some cheap shots near the end as prevalent tie bombers fly into view from behind.If you're in the wrong place at the wrong time, you'll crash into one of them.

All said and done, I had a great time with Flight Of The Falcon.It's a fun shoot-em-up with great graphics, beautiful scenery, awesome sound effects, and some engaging game-play.The faults here are few, and the strengths are many.My verdict:thumbs way up.

Ugh....
This game is truly awful. Save your money and buy a good game like Golden sun. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

As a member of the Rebel Alliance, climb into the cockpit of an X-wing and battle the Empire for freedom as you fly against deadly TIE fighters and menacing Star Destroyers. Fight in three combat tours of duty, including two add-on tours of duty, Imperial Pursuit, and B-Wing. You'll pilot three spacecraft with full instrumentation and 17 cockpit views per craft and dodge the weapons of the evil Empire in both deep space and on surface missions. Includes X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter: Flight School with 14 playable levels. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Still the best space combat game!
I bought the orginal XWing back in 1993 as one of the first games I got for my then state of the art 486. I was blown away by the game dynamics. Compared to most games of the time the 3D universe was incredible. Especially when compared to the SNES that I had just upgraded from. The developers had elected to use 3d polygons (now the standard) to build the in game graphics and this worked far better than its main rival at the time: Wing Commander and its 2D bitmap graphics. (Wing Commander was once regarded as the standard in space sims but is virtually unplayable now because of the awful graphics and boring AI/combat. I know I've tried it recently!)

Playing XWing now (the updated version included in the collectors CD) it still feels fresh which is an amazing achievment when you consider it is now 10 years old. It may not have cutting edge graphics but they work well enough and still manage to give a smooth and convincing 3D feel. The combat and power management gameplay is still engrossing even by modern standards. To be honest the gameplay stil knocks some of the more recent Lucasarts console based space combat games into touch.

The updated in game orchestral music score is lifted straight from the movies and is a vast improvement on the 1993 Xwing's midi version. This is one of the best and evocative uses of the original John Williams score in any of the Star Wars games. (Much better than in Jedi Knight 2!) You really live the Star Wars experience in this game. (Not only that but you can put the CDRom into a CD player and get the music in full on stereo Hi Fi quality.)

If there is one critisism it is the difficulty. Tie Fighter the sequel game (also on the CD) is much more fondly remembered than Xwing but that may have something to do with the fact it is a much easier game to get into (plus the fact you are the bad guy which is more fun). XWing is hard with a capital H but I think that makes it so much more satifying when you get that mission complete message.

If you like Star Wars, especially the space combat bits towards the end of Return of the Jedi and you have an older PC (even a 486!!!) this is an ideal purchase.

Now this one takes me back...
I remember playing this when I was twelve back in '96 and I really dug it. Not 'till a few months ago did I start playing it again (mainly for nostalgic reasons. Being a Star wars fan from day one I was naturally interested in this game and I was very pleased with the results. Sure, the graphics are seriously outdated but this game is so good that it doesn't even matter to me. Learning all the command keys (Enter hyperspace, etc., etc.) was slightly confusing at first, but I quickly learned how to memorize all of the command keys without looking at the manual every few minutes. A lot of the missions are challenging in which you are required to act very quickly in order to save a ship in order for the mission to be succesful. Some of the missions are damn near impossible. I especially like games in which the player is required to constantly be on the edge of his or her seat. I find this to be (for the most part), a fast paced game requiring quick wits and even faster reflexes. The added missions as well as the addition of the B-wing fighter are also very worthwhile bonuses to this gem. This is a must for any Star wars enthusiast like myself.

star wars
if you like star wars get this game. It is exactly like the film only there are more ships.

Oh yeah!
I never expected to find these again! While X-Wing is fun and all, well,let's face it, playing the bad guy is always so much better. Nothing butnothing beats playing as a TIE fighter, the flimsiest starfighter from anymovie, relying on only your speed to destroy all those who would standagainst the will of the Emperor. Or better yet, a TIW interceptor, withthose 2 extra cannons! Basically, this game rocks. Now I anxiously await anew copy of TIE Fighter to show up in my mailbox. Yay!

An all time classic
A wonderful collection of the original X-wing game, with the two add on campaigns.Sure the graphics are old, as are the sound effects, and some of the missions are nigh on impossible, but it is still hard to beat forthe re-play value.For any who enjoyed the original, or would like to seewhere the more modern versions of the same game come from, this is one toget. ... Read more

Reviews (21)

typical lucasfilm
typical of a lucasfilm star wars game.i,e, it's probably ok for kids, but that's about it.

A Classic
Dated now I know, but games are about so much more than high-end graphics. This game was revolutionary in it's time, and is still even 10 years later, great fun to play. Very challenging and so engaging that you forget about the low quality graphics after a while.

Very little that I can criticize about the game, seeing as they pretty much put together the best they could with the technology of the time. A lot of people might be put off by the fact the background music is tinny MIDI files, but I find them amusing. They are rather *good* MIDIs at any rate.

oldie but goodie
Played this game a lot when I was younger, great game and a classic FPS w/ great sound effects, awesome music!, and great gameplay plus a storyline to boot.If you can pick this up for cheap, you can't go wrong.

Very Very Fun
I had bought this game ooo a bunch of years back, when it first came out, but at the time i was pritty young so i never really got into it. Now that im older i can see what a fun game this is. Its a first person shooter and the controlls are very easy. The sound is amazing and the enimies guns ect. are awsome. The only thing i have to warn you about is the graphics suck major, sometimes if your foe is to far away it looks like just a rock. Putting graphics aside you will find underneath the pixels and polygons a very unique and fun game with a good plot may i add.

Not bad but dated...
When this game was released it was a great game. But it is a few years old now, and it really shows. There are much better versions available as freeware now. This game is at the level one would expect for cell phones or cheap PDAs.

A gamer would be better to spend the extra money for Jedi Academy or Knights of the Old Republic. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Let's just for a second forget that Star Wars: Episode I, Racer has anything at all to do with the film on which it's based. Would it still have any appeal if you take away the movie license? The answer, almost surprisingly, is yes. This sci-fi arcade racing game is packed with high-speed thrills and a unique style of track-circling action that should get any racing fan's adrenaline pumping.

The game is based on the pod-racing scene from Episode I, which was arguably the best and most exciting segment of the film. Players enter a series of pod races as either Anakin Skywalker or one of his 20 different alien rivals--including Sebulba, once you get far enough into the game to unlock this bonus character. Races are linked in four different circuits, each more difficult than the last. The highest circuit, in fact, can be extremely tough.

Each race is a white-knuckled ride on the wild side, as the game does an excellent job of conveying a feeling of ferocious speed. It helps that Racer utilizes spectacular 3-D graphics to depict the racetracks and their alien surroundings. But racers can't waste time admiring the scenery: tracks are not always well marked, and it's all too easy to get lost and fly off the track.

As with most Star Wars games, the sound effects and music in Racer are top-notch. True, Anakin's cutesy voice can be annoying at times, but the other racers sound great when they complain as you pass them on the track. Watto the shopkeeper, the floating alien guy who sells new parts and upgrades for your pod, is a great character who chatters away humorously as you shop his store.

Overall, Racer is a game that can easily stand on its own merits rather than ride the coattails of Star Wars: Episode I. Intense speed, unique racing action, and excellent 3-D graphics make this one a sure-fire winner. --Michael E. Ryan

Pros:

• Unique, high-speed racing action
• Excellent graphics
• Pod upgrades
• Great sound effects and music

• Becomes extremely difficult at the highest levels
• Tracks can be confusing at times
• The voice of Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker)

Reviews (7)

Link's thoughts 11/20/04
O.K, I'm going to give you the lowdown of each podracer, the tracks,and the worlds. First, I'll give you the worlds, each come a host and about 3 tracks, so here they are:

Ando-Prime- gives you medieum-to-long circits on a frozen wasteland world filled with snow, ice, somewhat sharp turns and nice streachs and gives you the biggest air-gap stretch in the game(when on ice, your turns are on powerslide) and your host is some monk/buddist-person.

Aquirlaris- small-to-medium circits take you underwater in it's capital city. Not much of a challange, but helps you unwind after a long day. Nice turns and long stretchs gives you the edge you might need to beat the track favorite(there is a helpfull shortcut also). The host is the mayor of the capital city.

Baroonda- takes you to large tracks through dense forest, a marshland, small dessert canyon and even a volcano! Exeremely hard circits challange even veteren racers(I've had it for 5 years and it still challenges me). When you first beat Baronda tracks on 'Galactic' don't go back until you get upgrades. Host is some asian-dressed godess.

Malastare- Home to the grand champion Sebulba, Malastare gives medium size races gives you fast circits that don't get old quickly. Not much of a challange, but still is fun to play. Host is a wierd skeleton-like being.

Mon Gazza-
Ord Ibanna- Fast, upbeat races over a gas abyss leaves you craving for more due to the small tracks(beware of the track named "Abyss"). There is no real host, just fans.

Oovo 4- you race on an astroid prison housing the most feared convicts in the galaxcie. Medium-to-large tracks house tight turns, 0-gravity chambers and an astroid landing-streach on 'Gauntlet' make this the greatest race-astroidfeild-thing. Host is the warrden.

A Great Game
I've been a huge fan of Star Wars since I was little. And this was the first Star Wars game I ever got and the best.

There are three ways to play the game:
1. Single Player Tournament:
Play one race after another. Once you win you get to play the next race and so on.
2. Single Player Freeplay:
All races are unlocked. Just do each one for fun.
3: Multiplayer:
Race friends through the internet. Also there is a password for each multiplayer race.

And racing isn't the only thing you do. You can buy parts for your racer at Watto's shop, choose your Pod and character and hire Pit Droids. Also there are many shortcuts.

There are over twenty races to choose from including the Boonta Classic. (The one that Anakin does in Episode 1.) The Grahics and sound effects are great, and there is music taken from the Star Wars Episode One soundtrack that plays while you are racing...

Intense, alien, psychedelic joyride!
Even without the Star Wars elements, this would be a great game.Similar to others in this genre (sort of), the futuristic space driving racer sim, I am reminded most of the Wipeout XL and Wipeout 3 on the playstation.In Star Wars Episode I Racer, you don't race cars exactly, nor futuristic ones, you race pods, pod the driver (you) sit in which is being pulled, not pushed, by huge engines in front of you.This whole twist adds a whole different physics than the playstation titles mentioned, and in many ways, getting the hang of this game is like learning to drive (and fly) all over again.

This is a stunning looking and sounding ride through colors and lights and wonderful 3D music from the Phantom Menace mostly (the music of which I thought one of its best features).There is also some older Star Wars themes, one of the characters even humming it at one point in the game's lighter moments.Not that there is anything too heavy going on as far as some great battle between good and the dark side.The game's story and characters are cartoonish and humorous, but the best thing here is certainly once the driving and racing itself begins.While bordering on arcade and simulation, this is more just such a treat for the eyes and ears.

This game I worried about buying a bit as the system requirements are close to what I have (3D card needed, if you don't have one, don't buy), but the game installed easily, and runs perfectly, this with all the settings on max, and the highest quality sound.The system requirements for this game are very correct.The framerate is consistent although there is a bit of fogging here and there.One hardly notices this however as once you get going in a race, there is so much eye candy and rush, it leaves one's head spinning.Epileptic prone folks or those feeling a bit queasy at even the thought of getting on an intergalactic rollercoaster may want to approach this game with caution.

In your typical driving video game, you can have the thrill of driving exotic cars at speeds of 200 miles an hour.In this game, that's crawling along.In this game, you go 600 and over, in strange crafts on imaginary planets and worlds as alien as they are beautiful to look at.The attention to detail is amazing, almost each scene animated "space art" in its own right.This is more photo realistic however than most space art, and almost looks at times like scenes right out of the movie itself.This is amazing and creates a sense of virtual reality; you are "playing" the film itself.My problems with this game are almost nil.

The game is based upon only one sequence in the movie, the pod racing one, and while there is no Jar Jar supposedly (boo, he was the BEST thing in Phantom Menace, no seriously), there are a host of other characters, many, many of them.The voices are really well done as well as the sound effects, though sparse.The MOVIE sequences are super-fantastic and are entertaining and well done, written and directed well, and you could swear you were watching a DVD video at times.The music is from a great film soundtrack and you can set it for very high quality with low system specs.

There is a lot of good-natured and funny parts to the "story" and the winning of races and moving up in rank, repairing and upgrading your cosmic vehicles with intergalactic con artists and strange looking aliens of every type, Gran Turismo type stuff but in a galaxy far far away..Kids of all ages will enjoy this.The racing itself though is where kids of my age who thought Star Wars the old 25 cent arcade game was great, will really "get this."

It is very much a psychedelic ride.I must admit I am being constantly amazed at what video games are capable of today, graphically, audio-wise.I sat in those old Star Wars Atari games or stood dumping quarters into them.Now with Star Wars Racer (and other titles in the SW games), I can make this giant leap year ahead in technology, from vector green graphics to this!!!The price they're asking for this nowadays is a bargain plus.This is a mind blowing ride, with twists and turns all along the way, zero gravity portholes, giant cliffs, multi colored worlds out of the minds methinks of some darn creative and imaginative people somewhere out there in Lucas-land.Congratulations on such an almost surrealistic interactive experience.

Most of this game is about the racing, and that's what it does best.You will really get the sensation of going THAT fast, of boosting to hypersonic speeds, into warp zones with gorgeous scenery everywhere you look.As far as difficulty, it is like any great game, easy to learn, difficult to master.I beat the first level, first try, but just between us, it was because I played the demo 100 times.It gets tough, sure, but this is not really a game you're all that concerned with "beating," or shouldn't be.It's one to be enjoyed most for its beautiful production design, alien sparkling worlds, all zipping by at seizure causing speed.

If you are looking for one of the best Star Wars PC games going, you won't be disappointed.Check out the system requirements, play the demo, gamepad/joystick recommended, and if everything works out, buy it.The demo is but a small taste of the full version.This game knocks my socks off and it's a real winner.Thanks all you heads at Lucas Arts.What a trip.

Graphics: 5/5
Play Control: 4.5/5
Challenge: 5/5
Theme/Fun: 4.5/5
Sound/Music: 5/5
Storyline: 4/5
Originality: 4/5
Replay Value: 5/5
Overall Score: 5/5

An Incredible Thrill Ride
Believe it or not, I've been waiting to play this game ever since it came out in 1999, but my previous computer didn't have the required 3-D acceleration card. However, after I finally got it to work about half a week ago, I was completely blown away by the experience. For such low system requirements (compared to today' games), Star Wars Racer is an incredible thrill ride of a racing game.

Racer drops the player into one of the many podracers seen in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. All of the contestants in the movie are included, as well as their unique vehicles, and I think Lucasarts has even tossed in a few more, for more than 20 unique selections. Players race through 8 unique worlds and 21 tracks, culminating in the Boonta Classic race, as seen in the movie. Additionally, 4 other tracks can be opened up, for a total of 25. Along the way, as players win money from the races, they can upgrade their engines for better performance. Controls are simple, with the added twist of a power boost that can be charged up. And, whether or not you liked the kid in the movie, Jake Loyd returns to voice Anakin Skywalker (and Andy Selcombe returns as Watto) for true Star Wars authenticity.

Where Racer really blows the players away is its sense of speed. The graphics are detailed, varied, and amazing, and should run with no problems whatsoever. There are jungles, ice caves, volcanos, ruins, and industrial cities; the tracks go into zero gravity tunnels, underneath moving tanks, between propeller blades, through cities suspended in the sky, and more. The areas that must be seen to be believed, however, are the various canyon jumps. Ranging from simple leap frog jumps to rocketing across bottomless chasms, they'll literally press the player into the backs of their chairs the first time through, and wow them at the fact that the podracers don't shatter upon impact. I haven't played many of the current racing games, but for a game more than three years old, the graphics and feeling of speed are still nothing to be laughed at.

Racer, unfortunately, isn't a totally complete experience. The lack of the famous Star Wars music is noticible, and the podracers, though nice-sounding, don't have quite the punch they did in the movie. While all the tracks are unique, many of them feature areas that are similiar. You might go through a third of a track that's exactly the same as one of the previous ones you went through, before venturing into new territory, and then branching back into the same track. Fortunately, save for one, most of the tracks are different enough to justify being called "unique". And the game, while a great experience, is definitely too easy for the most part. With the exception of the last few tracks, most can be whizzed through within one or two tries. I didn't even have to learn how to break until after I completed the first seven tracks. Finally, while there's LAN, there's no other internet compatibility. How many of us have LAN at home?

Still, despite its shortcomings, Racer is an excellent game. The great graphics, sense of speed, and suicidal jumps make up for the game's other flaws. As one of the Lucasarts classic titles, it's now really cheap, and is worth the money even if you only play through it once. Great as in impulse buy or mini gift, especially for Star Wars and racing fans.

NOTE: WinXP users might need to check the Lucasarts website for a patch if they experience a white screen lockup at the start of the race.

no split-screen racing
...You cannot race in split screen!Sure, you can race against 2-8 other players on a LAN, but how many kids have a LAN in their house?We were very disappointed that our two sons wouldn't be able to race against each other like they can in some of their other games, like Lego Racers and Hotwheels.Buyer beware! ... Read more

Reviews (10)

good enough
typical of a lucasfilm star wars game.i,e, it's probably ok for kids, but that's about it.

Great Game
This is one of the first games I bought for my first computer and it's one of the best star wars flying games ever. The graphics are good for the time it was made, and the missions are awsome but the game would have been better if there were more of them. I highly recommend getting this game.

NOTE:If you buy this game through the amazon.com's store(buying it new from amazon superstore instead of used from someone else)the game will ship in 1 TO 2 WEEKS

Anyone remeber how cool this was?
I sure as heck can't be the only one.The gameplay is not much compared to some of the newer games like Jedi Outcast or KOTOR but it was a wonderful attempt and a lot better than some Lucas Arts games even produced today.

OOMPAWAMPA!!!
Just say "oompawampa" (or rather type it in the settings as a password) and suddenly, any frustrations you might have with getting through some of the early levels, are gone.Because with "oompawampa," you open up the whole game, try any level, any time.Until I found that little "cheat," though I loved (and do love) this game, I kept getting stuck on one of the earlier levels.Now, just by using that little weird word, I can play any level, any time.As can you!

And that's really where the beauty and greatness of this game can really be seen in all of its glory.Sure, the later levels are tough.But they are all rendered in beautiful 3d graphics and with the great John Williams soundtrack music, the special effects and audio, if you're looking for a Star Wars game and an arcade style space shooter, look no farther.For the price they are asking for this today, this is a must for anyone's PC game collection, and especially if you but barely LIKE anything Star Wars.

Each level has its own various pleasures.While none take place completely in space, a lot feature a lot of stars.Try the Jade Moon level to see what I mean.The volcano level is also a joy to behold.There is also one taking place in high altitude futuristic city platforms amongst clouds set against deep orange and red skies.In all levels, you will battle a number of different enemies, including Tie Fighters, stationary ground guns, giant walkers, and various others.Basically, the WHOLE idea here is shoot anything that moves and watch the 3d sparks and colors fly.Though, watch out for your own troops, ships, buildings, and other allies.Don't shoot them unless you want an early end to the level, though if you do, it is kind of fun to hear your rebel friends say things like "Skywalker, what the heck are you doing?!" or "When we get back to base, we're going to have a little discussion about your methods, Luke."

You don't really need any kind of super-computer to play this.Look at the specs.But the graphics nonetheless are nothing short of spectacular to behold.In fact, while trying to chase tie fighters down or go after walkers and other dark side servants of the evil empire, you may just get sidetracked by the visual eye-candy here.It's a stunning looking game, and for one already a few years old, believe it, the "look" of this game is just as good as anything out there, and better than most.

This is a very simple game to start right in on.The first level in which you fight imperial droid machines and later a few scattered tie fighters, is easy enough to finish after a try or two, but there is a "medal" system here also, where you are always, regardless of level, trying to get a gold, silver, or bronze.So, even if you beat various levels (and I've only beaten three so far), you can always go back and go for the gold, or the silver, or a bronze.Replay value here?In spades!

I own several PC games including the older X-Wing, but this is the CD I always keep popping back into my CD-Rom drive when I just plain want to have some fun.There is a convoluted "story" to this I would guess, and in various levels you sort of pick up where you left off in previous missions, but each level (once you OOMPAWAMPA the game in settings) really does stand on its own, and that's why the secret word is so important.On an early level, I was getting so frustrated in trying to complete the mission (even after downing dozens of tie fighters and taking out various other enemy guns), that I became rather sour on the game for awhile.I wanted to see the other levels, wanted to play them, even if they were way above my young Jedi starfighter head.Well, the net is surely a great place to find cheats, and when you oompawampa it, the masterpiece that is this game becomes quickly apparent.As in any game, the further you go, the harder it gets, and though I never really get too far in the magnificant DEATH STAR TRENCH RUN final level (looking almost as good as the film from the original movie), it's nice to at least try.

But all levels are great and each are unique in their own ways both visually and in their challenges.I do heavily recommend you have a basic digital gamepad or good joystick for this as the harder stuff would be much too difficult on a keyboard, but if you are in any way a Star Wars fan, and don't have a super powerful computer, and want to take the ride of your life every now and then in strange and beautiful alien worlds, blasting everything in sight, you MUST GET THIS GAME!Once you open it up with the secret word (and there are many other ones too that you can use in addition like WOOKIEPELT to fly the Millenium Falcon!), this is such a fun game that it will I'm sure, always be either in your CD rom drive, or close at hand to pop back in for some more rounds.

This is, without a doubt, the best PC game, PERIOD, I have ever bought or played.The visual effects are stunning throughout, the music is great (though you can turn down the music volume and put on anything you like, for instance, the soundtrack to Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones to give RS an up to date feel), the voice acting and cut scenes are good, and well, jeez, I really can't think of a negative thing to say about this game.

Have a gamepad or joystick?Have a half decent computer (again, see the low specs required)?Have some good headphones to pump up the music and effects?Want to chase tie fighters around deep canyons and while zipping around futuristic city buildings, and blow them up over almost endless, beautifully rendered 3d alien worlds?What are you waiting for then?Get it now!You won't regret it.And always remember, may the force be with you...

Well done, arcade-type star wars game
I have played a few of the Star Wars games (X-Wing, Rebel Assault 2, etc.), and this one is one of the better ones.The graphics (especially for a 1998 release) are attractive, controls are easy to learn, and the music and voices add to the atmosphere.I've only completed 6 of the missions so far and have found that the game's difficulty is about right for arcade-style action.There is even some thinking required to pull off some of the missions and maneuvers.My only minor complaint is that the camera angle can get a bit awkward in its attempts to imitate acceleration and turns.When trying to bring down an AT-AT, I lost sight of my ship altogether and had to guess where the ship and tow cable were.However, this is a minor gripe.Rogue Squadron is a fast-paced, easy-to-learn flight simulator that is true to the Star Wars sci-fi feel. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Running on an enhanced Star Wars: Rogue Squadron engine,the nice game developers at Factor 5 have taken one last stab at theaging Nintendo 64 system with yet another entry into the wide world ofLucas. At times fun, but at more times frustrating, Star Wars:Episode I, Battle for Naboo has plenty going for it. Unfortunately,these good deeds are deeply overshadowed by a darker side.

Were you one of the millions who enjoyed the very popular RogueSquadron? If you were, then get ready for more of the same, onlythis time wrapped around a lucrative Episode I license. Thisshould appeal to newly christened fans and hardball line campers alike,as there's more of a concrete story line to follow than in thesidelined plot of RS.

Just as in the aforementioned classic, Battle for Naboo revolvesaround the collection of gold medals. New vehicles abound, and there'smore than enough variety in the game's locales. The ability to switchcraft at any time during the missions doesn't hurt the replay factor,either. If you discover the flash speeder doesn't have enough firepowerto finish off that AT-AT tank, you can simply enter a different hangerand take control of a police cruiser.

The graphics are astounding, even better than what RS showcased.The game displays fantastic details everywhere--even the explosions areincredible. The sound, though, is very disappointing, especially whenyou consider that Factor 5 is behind the scenes. To the curious, Factor5 has been one of the pioneers of gaming audio for a while now; thecompany was even chosen to helm the sound capabilities of Nintendo'snext-generation GameCube console. With all of Factor 5's credentials,one might expect stellar sound. In many instances, the sound comes outmuffled and the voice-overs are distorted.

The control and maneuvering should have been given more fine-tuning aswell. This type of game relies on precise controls, but Battle forNaboo suffers from some sloppy movements and inaccurate targetingproblems. This, combined with simplistic backgrounds and missions thatare too straightforward, helps deflate what could have been a greatgame into a mere OK title. There's plenty of replay value here, butthis game's certainly not for everyone. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• High replayability
• Large variety of ships and locales
• Impressive graphics

• The sound is muffled and the voice-overs are distorted
• Imprecise controls

Reviews (25)

Fans of Rouge Squadren might NOT like this game at all
After reading a lot of the reviews here, it convinced me that this next version of Rouge Sqaudren was just as good, or even, better then Rougue.

Well, I've played Rougue Squadren many, many times, again and again over the years.. and I just recently bought this game expecting a game thats just as good, but I have been let down dramaticly.

First off. You need to know passwords to access things to help you to get through a lot of the levels, it's too hard without them. The game play is sluggish at times, but a lot of the feel of R.S is lost in this version. There is no veiw from inside the cockpit in this one either.

Secondly, there is hardly any ships you can use. Even when you unlock all the crafts, there is only the Naboo fighter (which is in Rouge Squadren if you use the code to unlock it) and it's just the same as an X-wing. There is a Naboo Bomber. Which is just like the bombers in R.S only it's a four engine Naboo plane, very slow, hard to monover and almost useless at times. There is a Naboo Police fighter or something that is just a Blue Naboo fighter with less capabilities, you can also unlock the Sith fighter, which is probably the best one to use on mission thats you can use it in. On other levels there is ones where you use Speeders, there's 3 speeder roughly the same with diffrent speeds and guns but all handle about the same, plus you can unlock an ATT tank which is fun, but not helpfull in some areas. And there is a boat sort of thing you use on a couple of water levels. This game lacks fun with the ships because most of them are the same with different speeds.. at least R.S you knew which ship was best for what and could use them on most missions, this one has a few levels where you can use ships, but without codes you can only use 1 per level, and when you get the medals you can have about 3 to choose a level, or 4 if you have codes.

Gaining medals in this one blows, because in R.S you needed the infinitie lives code to win, but in this one you still have to have 3 lives left to achieve it, because even tho you wont get a game over, the end stats still say you crashed or died -3 times, which makes it annoying to stay alive and not commit suicide to get your rockets, or missles back to hom ein on enemys for a much easier and quicker win.

When reading things here I thought when they said you could change ships during a mission meant during the game at any time, but thats not the case at all. In a couple of the missions you start off with a ground patrol, or a flight patrol and find your way to a hanger and THEN you select what craft you want to continue the mission with. That idea is ok, I guess.. but doesnt make this game better then R.S.

It's very hard to see vice droids when your shooting at them. They blend in with the back ground color, and there not easy to target for some reason untill your up close to them.

The 3 bonus missions arnt much, the most fun I had on one of the missions was the last one, the battle above Naboo. You have to take out the sheilds and radars of that ship Aniken blows up from the inside. It's short, but not too bad.

There are a few changes from R.S, but this one is a downfall compared to it. It's not as much fun, there not enough crafts, it would have been nice for codes to enable the Falcon or Tie Fighter or X-wings or something... it's imposible to get the medals above the Gold rank.

This game lacks the fun and adventture the last one had.

Love it!
I am really getting into this game!I like the missions a lot.The strategy is like Rogue: you need to pay attention to what your friendly ships doing, you have to pay attention to what they're saying, and you have to pay attention to the mission objectives.Escorting convoyes, freeing prisoners, locating a downed ship are some objectives you have to complete.The variety of ships and changing vehicles mid-mission does add a lot to it.Nice movie sounds - hum of the STAP, Episode 1 droid (Federation Droid Army) voices.Effects - firing though a canyon echoes everywhere.Stereo - Droid ships passing by pan L-R in stereo.Lighting effects - firing laser through dark canyon lights it up as it passes through (like Forsaken 64).Varied vehicles - each handle and fire differently.Approximately same difficulty, style and just as fun as Rogue.A 50/50 blend of land and air vehicles is a primary difference (Rogue was all air combat).The AI is the same as Rogue, the Droid ships are flying on invisible roller coaster rails, just manuever behind them and blast away.Beautiful scenary.Control of the Naboo ship in the outer space missions - a little confusing at times.I think any fan of Episode 1 and/or Rogue Squadron will like this game.If you watch the first half hour of Phantom Menace again, it's neat to see how this game expands on the story of the Trade Federation occupation of Naboo.Very cool!

Battle For Naboo
This is an exelent game,if you like being in ground speeders.It is very similar to Rouge Squadron.You go into space,something new if you played Rouge Squadron.It has exelent graphics.

The DEFINITIVE Episode One game
In the vein of Rogue Squadron, Battle For Naboo leads players on an action-packed adventure as they go behind-the-scenes of Episode One: The Phantom Menace. What happened after Queen Amidala left Naboo? Where was the notorious Camp 4, and what were they doing to the prisoners there? How did the Naboo resistance survive until Amidala returned? All these questions are answered in the best Episode One-licensed game ever made.

The game pushes the now-dated Nintendo 64 hardware to its limits. Gone is the claustrophobic fog that surrounded the player in Rogue Squadron, replaced with an ever-expanding horizon. Dozens of enemy (and friendly) ships can fly overhead at any given time, while turrets and missile launchers fire off their rounds, objects explode, and civilians run around for help. Through all this the game never stutters or slows down, and everything that happens looks smooth and natural.

The audio, again, also pushes the N64 hardware. Everything happens in surround sound, so you'll hear lasers zip past your craft or enemies explode behind you. All the memorable tracks from John Williams' score have been faithfully reproduced, and sound remarkably similiar to the real thing. Lots of dialogue and sound effects have been squeezed into the cartridge, including a hidden bonus which contains audio commentary from the creators of the game.

Battle For Naboo draws players in with an involving story and excellent gameplay. Players start out on the run from the Trade Federation, then slowly gather allies, rescue civilians, go off on side quests, and return to destroy the droid control ship, just like in the movie. Lots of different vehicles are provided, including land, sea, and air, and players can occasionally alternate between vehicles in mid-mission, mixing up the action. Mission objectives range from hit-and-run missions to protecting convoys and land targets. The missions are slightly easier than Rogue Squadron, but the general difficulty level, especially if you're trying for a gold medal, is still high, and the learning curve easily takes players from novice to sharpshooter. It's almost impossible to describe the fun of saving your buddies by bombing an enemy convoy, destroying a swarm of fighters with a single cluster missile (1 missile splits into 7 homing ones), or making a harrowing escape from a prison camp. This is the stuff Star Wars is made of.

Battle For Naboo is the best Star Wars game on the N64, and the best Episode One licensed game. Even if you were disappointed by the poor games and overhype of The Phantom Menace, or if you've moved on to Gamecube, pick up this game if you come across it. You won't be disappointed.

Great game
I only played RS a little bit at a friends house, and I found it very frustrating. This has its easy and its hard points but overall easy (though I use the invulnerability password). Great game. Not recomended to everyone, just Star Wars freaks like me. ... Read more

Features

• Fifteen different levels
• Varying spacecraft with a range of weapons
• Multiple playing modes
• New storyline
• 360 degrees of 3-D rendered graphics

Reviews (5)

It's A Good Game,But It Could Have Been Better
Okay,Star Wars Rebel Assault 2 is a really good game,but if LucasArts and Factor 5 spent more time on it,I would've given it five stars.

You play the role of Rookie 1,and you're sent to inspect the Dreighton Triangle,because many ships have dissapeared there.But then a swarm of Tie Fighters come in and shoot you down.

You land on a planet,then you look for a YT-1300 Transport,while blasting StormTroopers all around(there are ground combat missions,too).
Then later in the game,you're sent to capture one of the Empire's Phantom Fighters.And guess what?There's even a first person shooter level too!
This isn't a game for younger kids,because it can get incredibly hard on different levels.

Pros:
Good graphics,on ground combat missions and various levels.

Plenty of action.

Three dificulty levels(easy,medium,and hard).

Ground Combat Missions!

Cons:
The game doesn't support the analog stick controllers.

Awful graphics on most of the levels.

You can't truely control the ships.They mostly control themselves while you blast the heck out of everything.

Having two disks is inconveinient.You have to put disk one in your PlayStation for the game to start,then put disk two in to acsess the later levels,if you've goten to them.

Sometimes controling where the crosshairs go is hard using the little arrow buttons.
There need to be more ground combat missions(come on,there's only three of them!)!

Overall,this is a good game,but it could have been WAY better.

Rebel Assault II
This is one of the best games I've ever played! Its graphics are realistic and dynamic!! You can't stop playing once you start-you'll be hooked!

Great for people that find modern games too hard
I don't know about the rest of you, but today's games are generally WAY to hard for me to get through even the first couple of levels.I found this to be just right for me.It has breathtaking graphics and a quick pace, yet is intrinsically easy to figure out what you're supposed to do.This game has been around for the PSX since the early days and seems to be better than most of the Star Wars games that have come out since.

Good For Begining Players
This game was a very fast, easy, boring game. It wasn't fun because most of the game was clips from the Star Wars movies. The only reason I gave it two stars was because it would show some excitment to young begining players.

Action Packed Blasters
This game is one of the best games I have ever played. I have played a lot of games like this and this is the best. The first level starts of easy but as you go on it gets harder. It will keep you on your toes throught the rest of the game. It has a varity of levels. From in space to blaters fights on the ground. It will also make you test your piloting skills. So if your good at flying through tight spaces you'll like the game. I promise. After every level there is a scene from the movie that will help you on the next level so you will be prepared. And belive me it helps a heck of a lot. So I hope if you decide to buy it you'll be prepared for hidin dangers and enemys that pop out at you.Have fun!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

A TIE fighter is a single-pilot, Imperial spaceship meant for ship-to-ship combat. As the pilot of various types of these howling fighter craft, your duty will be to gun down as many rebels as possible. See the immortal conflict between the Imperial Navy and the Rebel Alliance through the Empire's eyes. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

Get rid of the "Assault Gunboat" and you've got a good game!
There's some great game play involved in "Tie Fighter". If you loved "Star Wars" and would love to take part in it too, then this is a game for you. You can get some wonderful stella dog-fight action and have plenty of interesting missions to choose from supported by a not too imposing story line. My only complaint about it is that for far too many of the missions you have to use the "Assault Gunboat" which is basically a slow piece of junk with no fire power and weak shields. It doesn't even look like a Tie fighter and it's presence in the game is unnecessary! Whoever designed the game thought it would be really neat to have the "Assault Gunboat" in it, but it's actually really naff. Somewhat of a disappointment as it is almost impossible to do any of the missions without geting blown up. It would be much beter if you could decide for yourself what you want to use. Get rid of the "Assault Gunboat" and you've got a good game!

Aging, Yet Superior in Plot and Structure
TIE Fighter, by Lucas Arts, remains an impressive game many years after its initial release.Allowing you to pilot a variety of craft while serving the Empire, TIE Fighter lets you delve into the Star Wars universe from a perspective difficult to acquire from other games.

Being an older game, TIE Fighter lacks the stunning graphics of modern flight simulators.It uses no 3D acceleration card, but the software rendering is very fast on any modern machine, and you should have no trouble with playability.The combat sequences still look good, as do the animation scenes.The animations were impressive when the game was made, and still hold as much wonder as 2-dimensional animated figures and ships can muster.

In this game, you fly various spacecraft for the evil Galactic Empire, engaging in a variety of missions and campaigns in various sectors of the galaxy.The plot is especially strong for a space combat game; the campaigns all link together into a coherent story and plot developments in one campaign will affect your experience in later missions.Additionally, the view of the inner workings of the Empire's space forces that this game provides is fascinating and different: inner strife, wavering alliances, and the tensions hidden throughout the Imperial Navy's strict military structure all are slowly revealed through the course of the campaigns.If you ever wondered how flying for the Empire would differ from flying for the Alliance, behind the scenes, this game can provide you with an engrossing and unique view.

Learning to control your craft is not a difficult task.The game includes tutorial-type missions in a "flight simulator" that guide you through the basics of movement and ship control.Your ship has enough functions and controls to make the experience realistic, but not so many that you feel that you are always fiddling with the flight controls instead of flying your ship.You learn the basics of ship movement, propulsion, weapons systems, and how to operate the targeting computer quickly, but there are plenty of unnecessary advanced features for the player that prefers complexity and strategy.Before long, you will delight in using your t