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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles for PlayStation 1 Videos >>
Summary When I rented this game I could not wait to play it! It met every one of my expectations. It was way better than the first Episode 1 game on PSX and best of all it's 2 players! Swwwweet!Sound Sounds could not be better! The lightsaber sound effects are awesome and you can hear metal crashing to the floor when the droids fall. The only minorly bad thing was poor voice inmpersonations.Gameplay The gameplay is harder and much more chalanging than Episode 1 the phantom menace. The controls are great because you have different lightsaber moves for each button and you can also do different combos. Another great thing is that each character has a different set of moves and specials.The game plays at it's best on 2 player mode. It is so fun when you both kill the battle droids,working together as a team. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By AdamFrom Ontario, Canada Review Date 04/24/2000 Overall Rating  5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary When I got the game, I was excited.. Though, some games have terrible interface, bad graphics, etc... This was not one of them. The game excels at almost every area, the idiots over at IGN have no idea what they're talking about. This game is very well put together, the only bad part was the jumping.. But let's not let a small thing like that bring a good game down.Sound I can't say anything about the sound.. It was amazing. The sounds were all straight from the movie, and the soundtracks were, too. Even at the final battle, there was the exact same soundtrack as in the movie. The tracks and sounds are very good quality, and they all work together to really create the Star Wars atmosphere.Gameplay The gameplay is excellent.. I can't remember the last time I had a smirk on my face from playing a game.. Deflecting the lazer bolts right back at the droids was straight from the movie, and the interface was fairly well designed. The only problem I had with this game was the jumping.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary What a game... It has such a good premise... It has such horrible graphics... It has Samuel L. Jackson... It has Jar Jar... It has AWESOME sound effects... It has Jar Jar...Sound Best part of the game (sans playing as Samuel L. Jackson). Realistic (can I say that?) lightsaber and blaster sounds create an entirely emersive effect. The music is also wonderful, as it is John Williams' score directly taken from the movie.Gameplay If I could sum up the gameplay in one word it would be "buggy". Although you can't beat playing as two jedi, the physical detection in the game absolutely sucks. For example, in Courusant there are multiple jumps from one platform to another. "Not a problem" you might say, but wait until you try landing on a PERFECTLY FLAT surface only to fall through to your doom. Also, in many levels you must protect people and make it until the end. You have to save Queen Amidala, young Anikan, and guess who... Jar Jar. Now, if you or droids or any other creature tries to harm the Queen or Anikan, the person you are protecting will eventually die. If you or droids or any other creature tries to kill Jar Jar, he simply runs right through them! That's right, you CANNOT KILL JAR JAR BINKS! This is perhaps one of the biggest game flaws I have ever witnessed...Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary Well, what can i say? when you combine star wars and a fighting game, with a plot line exactly to the real movie, you've got a great game! the control is a little bit weak, but this game rocks! the best part is in battle, and when your guy swings around his sword cutting off machines' heads just like in the movieSound the sound si right on. thats the thing with star wars and bond games- the gameplay is good, sometimes very good, but since both have incredible music themes and songs and they have to have good graphics to be one of them, it saves their games.Gameplay The gameplay is great. the controls could be better, but they're still pretty good. I love running around with a lightsaber and another player with you cutting off droids' heads and all that s***. its great!Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Daniel TranFrom California Review Date 05/28/2000 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary When I had first played this game at my freind's house, I could not wait to rip open the plastic wrapping, and pop it in the playstation. When we first started to play, I thought the graphics were amazing, and the gameplay was extremely realistic. I loved this game!Sound The sounds were taken directly from the movie. The sounds of the lightsabers clashing, and the the lasers, and the lightsabers deflecting the lasers were amazing. They chose the perfect music to put in the backround for that game. It is exhilerhating, and keeps you on the edge of your seat.Gameplay The gameplay as I said, is extremely realistic, and the game was put together very well. This game is really entertaining, and could be played for hours and hours before boring someone out. The graphics were amazing, and overall the game was put together extremely well.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary got to give it a five. it's star wars. fast paced and exciting.Sound really good background music. the gay grunts and groans when you get hit or you hit someone else are annoying.Gameplay only two problems...depth perception and too much jumping.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary An overall great game! I loved it. Control is not so good but music is great!Sound Wonderful! John Williams is brilliant! I would love to get the soundtrack!Gameplay Hard to control, and to remember all the combos, but when you do it is great fun!Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By ScottFrom Shreveport, LA Review Date 07/06/2000 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary oDespite all of it's flaws and irritations, this is just a plain fun game (especially with 2 players). I'm a huge Star Wars fan and was really excited about this game. I mean who could ask for more from an Episode I Star Wars game. Jedi, Lightsabers, playing as Darth Maul (yes, it can be done!) This is one of the better Star Wars video games and is definately worth a look if you like Star Wars and if you like challenging games. I must stress that the game is fun, but it is very difficult and frustrating at times. (I'm sure everyone by now has heard about the jumping difficulties and instant death quirks.) But, if you can get past all of that (and get past the Coruscant level without throwing your Dual Shock through your TV) you will be in for a great game.Sound John Williams is a master. This soundtrack absolutely rocks. The lightsaber sounds and the laser blasts make it sound like you are in the movie. The voice acting wasn't very good. Thankfully dialogue is minimal. However, I thought it was really cool that they were able to get Jake Lloyd and Ahmad Best to lend their voices to the game (even though Jar-Jar is kind of annoying.)Gameplay Frustrating at times (example: Coruscant!), but very, very fun. Some of, okay a lot of the jumps are just plain tough. Sometims it looks like you are going to land safely from a jump and then you see yourself falling to your death. Sometimes the hit detection is not the greatest either. Some of the bosses are kind of cheesy. But this game is just so much fun. Combos are cool. Most of the force powers rock. (A couple of them kind of suck.) Powerups are plentiful and nicely spaced. Lot's of hidden stuff to find. (Ultimate saber mode anyone?) Hacking up battledroids, deflecting blaster shots, fighting Darth Maul, fun, fun, fun. The experience points, leveling up, new combos, hidden characters, etc. really gives nice replay value.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By Ryan BoringFrom Taylor Az. Review Date 07/09/2000 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary Over all the game was amazing! Most of the people I talked to about the game said it was bad to the bone. When I played the game it was even better. At first I was A little nervous obout Buying the game because of the reviews I have seen. When I bought the game I immediately realized this was something new compared to the first episode 1 game.The only bad part of the game is the difficulty is the same on bolth modes of one player and two player. So no matter what it is easeir with two players.Sound The music was the unforgetable sound track from the movie. Wicht was excellent. The sound effects were astounding! They maybe mainly only grunts and lightsaber sounds but they still are amazing. I liked the explosion sound effects.Gameplay The gameplay was great! You can do several cool moves. I especialy liked how they all of the jedi knights have differnt and similar moves. For some reoson I hardly ever use thier force abilities. The ability to get combos makes it even better. I liked the double jump alot with out it most of the jumps would be impossible. The only bad thing I found about the controls is it seems like you move your light saber sort of slow compared to attacks from enemeis.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary This game is great. I am hooked on it and I just bought it today, it rocks. The graphics are good, the star wars music is excellent. I am glad I got this game. Its really cool everyone should check it out.Sound It's Star Wars, what do you expect? Star wars games always have excellent sound and this one is no exception, Great Sound.Gameplay Gameplay is great, its easy to learn. The action is intense and fast, it never gets boring. And playing 2 player co-op or 1-on-1, its a blast.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By KurtFrom Huntington, WV Review Date 10/16/2000 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary I have been disapointed by Star Wars games in the past and figured this was going to be the same because of the reviews the PS version got. Well, either the people that reviewed it were whiners or the peolpe at Lucasarts did some major work to fix the problems. I can't stop playing this game and it just keeps getting better.Sound The sounds must have been sampled right from the movies. The effects are all simply perfect. If you have seen any of the the Star Wars movies, you have heard the effects in the game already.The same goes for music. I could put the cd for the movie "Episode I" in the cd player and not tell the differance from the movie in the game. Its that good. Its games like this that make me glad I've spent so much on stereo equipment. Gameplay The major thing they (the reviewers)had problems with were the jumps. Well, with a little practice in the training mode, they are no problem for the most part. A few places get a little difficult but that's part of the challenge. (Quit whining and practice.)Once you get a few combos unlocked, fighting with the light saber is pretty fun but I really like the ability to deflect the enemy's blaster shots back at them. Again, it takes a little practice, but it gets easier as you build experiance points. The Jedi powers take a little getting used to. (Still not sure what a few of them do.) Its just a matter of figuring out the best places and ranges to use them. You also get to use a few vehicles. I particularly like the tank. Three differant weapons on it to use AND you can run them down. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By TrammelFrom San Diego, CA Imperial Beach Review Date 10/18/2000 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary A work of art form my stand point. Lucasart really put there blood, sweet, and tears in this game. The tank is sweet but the only thing I complain about was how the princess (when resqued) tries to run faster than you when you are tring to excort her to her ship. Overall, there is no contest. DC Games Rule Playa.Sound The sound quaility is exactly like a DVD version of Star Wars Episode I. Identical to the Dolby Surround Sound. Awesome!!!!Gameplay I espeacally approve on the 4 character available and how each Jedi power capableities are unique. The co-player option and 1 player vs 2 player battle is mind boggling. Where has this game been all my life?Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary This game is not good is GREAT. I am so hooked in this game, this is the best game i've gotten since NFL2k1. After 6 straight seasons in NFL2k1 I needed a break and I got this game and i'm hooked that I've forgotten all about NFL2k1, its that damn good. Buy this game, i guarantee you, you wont regret it.Sound No one cant complain about the sounds of any of the Star Wars games, even the games that sucked.John William's music are always masterpieces, the Duel of The Fates playing in the background and fighting Darth Maul is so cool. Every level has a cool bg music. The lightsaber sound is awesome. Star Wars: Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles has excellent sound effects and music. Gameplay This game has arcade roots, fast gameplay, and good controls unlike the PS version which sucked.Fighting Darth Maul is a blast, its just like the movie. Nothing that easy or too hard in this game. Replay value is good cuz you wanna unlock all the secret characters, I already unlocked Capt. Panaka (I think its his name), Darth Maul, and Ki-Adi-Mundi (Big headed guy). The only thing I found weird about this game is that Qui-gon is alive at the end, he died in the movie but not in the game, how come? Its not that bad but it sure is weird. Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary First let me say that I am a big Star Wars fan. Now that doesn't mean I will go out and buy every Star Wars video game ever made. I am still a video game fan and the game better be good for me to spend money on it and this game is fantastic. I couldn't put this game down. This game makes you feel like you are taking part in the movie. The levels that you fight through are well done and stay true to the Stars Wars theme. I have only fought through 2 of them and I had a great time fighting through them as Obi-Wan. You can also chose from 4 other Jedi-knights with each one of them bringing their different talents to the game. If you are not ready to play through the levels than there is training mode where you can practice being a Jedi or you can go into Vs. mode and fight another Jedi Knight to practice your light sabre fighting abilities. Too bad you can't fight as Darth Maul though. The object of each level is to fight through the droids,robots,etc and reach the end where you will fight a boss to get to the next level. You have only your sabre to chop them up and you can also reflect the laser blasts back at the droids, just like the movie! Real intense fighting action!Sound Without a doubt, this is where the game shines. If I could give this a higher score than a 5, I would. Everything sound from the movie is here. The sound of your light sabre as you strike an opponent. The sounds of laser blasts being shot you. The soundtrack of the movie in the background. This is where this game shines. it recreates the whole Star Wars mood for you hardcores out there. PERFECT!Gameplay The gameplay is intense. With droids caoming at you at all times you will need your Jedi reflexes to block their lasers and chop them up into little droid pieces. You can also do combos too. There are power-ups,checkpoints,items and healing items along the way to help you in your quest to get to the ultimate level and fight Darth Maul. You have the force at your disposal also to rid yourself of your foes also. Using of the force at the right time get rid of pesky enemies if you find yourself in a nasty fight by smashing them into pieces. Of cousre you have acquire items along the way that will make the force stronger in you. The game play is intense! A MUST game for a Stars Wars fanatic and must for a videogame fan.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary This part is more of a tip/ stratedgy guide than a summary. Work on your jumping!Jumping is the key to the game. Also, make sure you know how to use your lightsaber to block, it's important. Start the game as character Obi-Wan or Qui-Gon, they're the best and the easiest. Overall the game is pretty easy.Sound Sound is PERFECT. Classic star wars music and lightsabers sound effects awesome.Gameplay Gameplay is great. Sometimes the camera angle can get far away but it is needed sometimes to see your surroundings. Some of the characters you play as are a little slow getting their moves off, but most have quick good jabs. It also seems someone has taken away the lightsabers power, having to take sometimes 4 to 5 hits on a droid or being. Also, I don't remember droids having the ability to block the lightsaber.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary When I read about this game in some of the video game mags I was under the impression that this game would be mediocre at best so I was in no hurry to purchase it. I think the mags gave it 3 out of 5 stars and complained about the graphics clipping and how difficult it was to jump and land where you want to. Well, when I found it at Half.com for under $20 I decided to give it a shot since I have grown up a Star Wars fan. This game is what a video game should be - Fun. There is nothing sweeter than reflecting a Battle Droid's lasers back at him. (You have to push block a split second before the laser hits you). Some of the stages are a little repetitive but over-all the game is a "blast" :). If Episode I did not turn you completely off to the Star Wars universe, than you have to give this game a shot.Sound The laser and lightsaber sounds are dead-on. The music is also superb.Gameplay The jumping can get a little difficult at times (like the 9th and 10th stage) but everyone needs a challenge once and a while. It has a few problems (like jumping and then dying for no apparent reason) but what game doesn't. Even the two-player battle mode is fun for a while.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Summary I think this game is a blast! i got it for my birthday and could not stop playing it. the graphics are awesome and controls easy to learn. If you like star wars or even just saw the movies you should buy or at least rent this game.Sound The sound is unblevable when you swing the lightsaber it sounds exactly like the movie also when you reflect lasers.Gameplay The gameplay is great controls are easy and you can play co-op missons or single player. the vs mode is great b/c the more leavels you beat the more caracters you get. the motions are life like and you can reflect lasers back at battle droids by using moves like block and force power is alo and advantage you can useWould you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By John SchoenlaubFrom Ohio Review Date 03/08/2001 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary This game is the epitome of any star wars game that I have ever played. I myself am what you would call I die hard fan of the Star Wars Universe, and yes I do sleep on my Star Wars covers still. Really who did not have them whem they were children. I also have in my pocesstion over one hundred Star Wars action figures. This is why the Playstion version of this game brought me great disappointment in the graphical area and the control area. The game could have been so great but they went and screwed it up. Now it seems as if Lucas Arts has gone back and changed every aspect of this game. The greatest part of this game was definately as one would expect the final battle with Darth Maul.Sound The sound in this game is as you would expect from any Star Wars game out there. People the Star wars soundtracks are excelent and if you are an avid fan of Star Wars you should obviously own them all. Let's put it this way music in a game can either make it or break it. The sound track is easy to see as making the game rather than breaking it.Gameplay The gameplay of this game is almost limitless. I just can't get enough of this great title, and let me tell you many a bad grade have I gotten in the last month on account of this marvelouse game. The extra characters that are attained keeps the gamer playing again, and, agian, and agian. At this moment I have beten the game with every character on easy and jedi mode. I am now working on getting the extra levels and yes the ultimate saber.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By ShaneFrom Panama City, Florida Review Date 06/12/2001 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary This game ROCKS!!! This is without a doubt the best Star Wars game ever made. The picture quality is PERFECT. The Sound seems like it was takin right from the movie itself. The Gameplay is GREAT (especially the 2-player co-op mode which always helps). If you are a Star Wars fan then I suggest you get this one, even if you have never really gotten into video games.Sound The Sound is easily the greatest part of all the Star Wars games, but this is the one that really shines above all the others. The sound contained in this game is EXACTLY what it is in the movie. The light saber sounds are PERFECT. The voices are perfect and the extra little explosions and other sounds are just as good. I just wish I could give the sound a 10 out of 5.Gameplay The Gameplay is awsome. The thing I feel that what has been missing from a lot of games is a co-op mode with 2 or more people and this game includes a 2-player co-op mode.The 1-player mode is plenty of fun by itself but if you know any friends that have even heard of Star Wars then you better invite them over and tell them to bring a pack of clothes beacause you will be HOOKED on this game for a long time. The 2-player co-op mode is by far the funnest because it always helps to have a friend. The way the Jedi use the light sabers is so fluent. Another great aspect of the game is reflecting all those laser blasts back at the Battle Droids who fill almost every level in the game ( You have to hit the Left Trigger button on the side of the controller a split second before the blast hits you or 1 of 2 things happens, 1 your shot right in the chest by a laser blast, or 2 the blast goes flying off in some other direction.). Jumping is probably the hardest part of this game (or most annoying) but its not as bad as the PS version. Jumping has been the main complaint about this game but in the DC version they added a Training mode so you can brush up on the basic skills you use throughout the game.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member. Rating Reviewed By John AndersonFrom California Review Date 07/26/2001 Overall Rating 5 of 5 Rate this review? Summary This game is AWESOME.First, I played the PSX version, wich wasn't very good.Then I played this and immediatly got addicted.This one a bunch more features than the PSX verion.In this, you can get Ki-Adi-Mundi, get Darth Maul with his Double bladed lightsaber(in PSX his saber is only one-sided...),and a bunch more!I recommend this game for all Star Wars fans...Sound The sound sounds like the movie.It makes you feel like your watching a real Star Wars mission.The sound is awesome...Gameplay Gameplay is great.Its easy to adapt to, you can do many cool moves and combos, all else good.Would you like to Comment? Join VideoGameReview for a free account, or Login if you are already a member.
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