I bought this game, having played Rebel Assault 2 on the PS1. What I didn't know was the differences between this game, and the PS1 edition. To start, the Playstation 1 edition had a small text bubble stating "custom Playstation edition". I thought it was just a buzzword until I finally played this. The PS1 version actually has polygonal models for the playable and enemy fighters. However, while PS1 version does look prettier, the controls are terrible. The game does not lend itself well to a gamepad. With a mouse, it is INSANELY easier to control, and makes the game semi-decent. The acting, at the very least, is somewhat better than the prequel trilogy, if that counts for anything. The overall graphics have not aged well, and the resolution of game is locked at 640x400 (which is not surprising) . I would not recommend purchasing this game unless you have some sort of predisposition and/or nostalgia. For the sake of nostalgia though, this game is somewhat worth the money. Rebel Assault 1 looks terrible, and the controls are also awful. Play at your own risk.
