STAR WARS™ Republic Commando

I like Star Wars. I don't really like the Clone Wars saga. So when I tried this, I was expecting just another shooter with Clone Wars theme. But then the game sucked me in and I couldn't let it go until I finished it. You play as the leader of a Clone Commando unit of 4. Each of the other three members has a speciality: sniping, hacking, and demolitions. Together, you'll embark on campaigns in Geonosis, a derelict/ghost Republic starship, and Kashyyyk. While a Star Wars game, it feels closer to the ground as you play from the perspective of a soldier, the war feels more crude and lethal than in the movies. The central element of the game is your team. They are your arms and legs, they can revive you if you're down (sometimes along with a taunt), and their personalities will let you tell them apart by the end of the first campaign. The controls to manage your team are simple and effective, and overall, you never feel like babysitting the AI. On the other hand, the music just adds to the experience. It goes ambient most of the time, but there are a few very appropriate moments where it gets an epic tone. Looking back, the story feels a bit disconnected, but well, story has never been a central element of first person shooters, right? Despite that, the ending will surely stick with you for a while after. The graphics are decent for a 2005 game, but nothing to write home about, sound effects are not too special either, except for the quotes from your team which help to build their personalities. Overall, a great game, one of my favorite Star Wars games (second to KOTOR/KOTOR2).

Its progression isn't extensive nor complex, plot is linear, in-game decisions don't have permanent implications moving forward, graphics are outdated, in-game obstacles and enemies do not exhibit variations in behavior. However, I absolutely love this game; for me the replay value has been high and I use it to challenge myself and see if I get fall into a flow. The gameplay mechanics are simple but each replay can be different, as efficiency can be strained at the top difficulty. Not challenging as an FPS, but as a mental test of efficiency vs. tactical sustainability it can be played well.

One of the top games of my teen years. I beat this on the original Xbox and loved it back then. I read all the books which are also a fun experience. If you enjoy military Sci-Fi in the Star Wars universe give them a read. Just know that like the books this game will never get a proper ending. You should still play this game. This game runs like a dream and there are some great mods on modDB that make it look great. The game is also really fast paced with mouse and keyboard. I bought the rerelease on switch and it felt like playing in molasses compared to this. Give this one a go you won't be bored.

This one is a Star Wars classic. Whoever likes the old Star Wars Battlefront games might wanna give this one a shot, too. It not, however, open battle with a mass of clones. You play as one specific clone commando, who is the leader of his squad of four. Usually, they are deployed on special ops. Also, the soundtrack is one of my favourites of all time. Specia tip: Also read the Republic Commando novels. While these follow a different squad, we also meet the one from the games in those. Great fun!

Refreshing to have a great Star Wars game that focuses on something thats not the Jedi. Really fun shooter! Cool characters, decent story. Squad controls are decent, and gameplay is fun. Can't beat a good shooter. Any Star Wars fan should be able to appreciate this game. If you like older shooters give this a go. Super fun!