Comments on: No More Lightsabers

By: Zath

Zath — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:06:05 +0000

I’ve played all those “Dark Forces/Jedi Knight” games except for Force Unleashed, so far at least, I have bought it, just not been inspired enough to play it.

I used to really like these Star Wars games back around Jedi Knight and it’s expansion, but since then I swear it’s a case of diminishing returns – a real shame as Star Wars games from Lucasarts “back in the day” were guaranteed gold. I miss those days!

By: carocat

carocat — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:01:41 +0000

Out of the games you mention I’ve only played Jedi Outcast ['twas ok], Jedi Academy [loved the gameplay, story was ok] and Force Unleashed.

I really like the overall gameplay of FU and only was annoyed at the linear levels that, apart from a couple of the Stormtrooper levels, didn’t seem quite Star Wars enough. I also despised the crashing ship setpiece.

I’ve played Star Wars Republic Commando on the Xbox and whilst it was a good game, it still missed something without lightsabers.

So overall I think I have to disagree with your opinion, I like the lightsabers!

Good post. :)

By: Geeker

Geeker — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:20:20 +0000

I couldn’t agree more. Even in the original trilogy, the light sabre battles were relatively contained and were a supplement to the character’s interaction. By the prequals, it was lazer sword extravaganza.

By: tom

tom — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:50:45 +0000

I have the PC version of Dark Forces at home, but never finished after I killed myself with a mine or grenade for the 200th time.. why in games do I throw like a girl?

By: Silvercube

Silvercube — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:25:39 +0000

I used to be really into Star Wars games back in the day. SNES had quite a few good Star Wars game and Rogue Squadron on the Gamecube was amazing!

I have to admit, I’m not the biggest Star Wars fans and lately many of the SW games have been a bit lackluster on consoles in my opinion.

The graphics for that 1995 game look great by the way!