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Price: $29.99 as of 11/24/2009 08:13 EST details
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Binding: Video Game
EAN: 0023272656591
ESRB Age Rating: Teen
Label: Lucas Arts Entertainment
Manufacturer: Lucas Arts Entertainment
MPN: Unknown
Platform: Nintendo 64
Publisher: Lucas Arts Entertainment
Studio: Lucas Arts Entertainment
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Running on an enhanced Star Wars: Rogue Squadron engine, the nice game developers at Factor 5 have taken one last stab at the aging Nintendo 64 system with yet another entry into the wide world of Lucas. 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 Rogue Squadron? If you were, then get ready for more of the same, only this time wrapped around a lucrative Episode I license. This should appeal to newly christened fans and hardball line campers alike, as there's more of a concrete story line to follow than in the sidelined plot of RS.
Just as in the aforementioned classic, Battle for Naboo revolves around the collection of gold medals. New vehicles abound, and there's more than enough variety in the game's locales. The ability to switch craft at any time during the missions doesn't hurt the replay factor, either. If you discover the flash speeder doesn't have enough firepower to finish off that AT-AT tank, you can simply enter a different hanger and 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 are incredible. The sound, though, is very disappointing, especially when you consider that Factor 5 is behind the scenes. To the curious, Factor 5 has been one of the pioneers of gaming audio for a while now; the company was even chosen to helm the sound capabilities of Nintendo's next-generation GameCube console. With all of Factor 5's credentials, one might expect stellar sound. In many instances, the sound comes out muffled and the voice-overs
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 the aging Nintendo 64 system with yet another entry into the wide world of Lucas. 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 Rogue Squadron? If you were, then get ready for more of the same, only this time wrapped around a lucrative Episode I license. This should appeal to newly christened fans and hardball line campers alike, as there's more of a concrete story line to follow than in the sidelined plot of RS.
Just as in the aforementioned classic, Battle for Naboo revolves around the collection of gold medals. New vehicles abound, and there's more than enough variety in the game's locales. The ability to switch craft at any time during the missions doesn't hurt the replay factor, either. If you discover the flash speeder doesn't have enough firepower to finish off that AT-AT tank, you can simply enter a different hanger and 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 are incredible. The sound, though, is very disappointing, especially when you consider that Factor 5 is behind the scenes. To the curious, Factor 5 has been one of the pioneers of gaming audio for a while now; the company was even chosen to helm the sound capabilities of Nintendo's next-generation GameCube console. With all of Factor 5's credentials, one might expect stellar sound. In many instances, the sound comes out muffled and the voice-overs are distorted.
The control and maneuvering should have been given more fine-tuning as well. This type of game relies on precise controls, but Battle for Naboo suffers from some sloppy movements and inaccurate targeting problems. This, combined with simplistic backgrounds and missions that are too straightforward, helps deflate what could have been a great game into a mere OK title. There's plenty of replay value here, but this game's certainly not for everyone. --Todd Mowatt
Pros: - High replayability
- Large variety of ships and locales
- Impressive graphics
Cons: - The sound is muffled and the voice-overs are distorted
- Imprecise controls
Amazon.com Product Description:
Drawing from the plot line of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode I: Battle for Naboo has you battling the evil Trade Federation while the planet of Naboo--and the lives of its inhabitants--hangs in the balance. While they have strength and firepower on their side, you have the insurgent's set of skills--namely, sabotage, espionage, and guerrilla tactics. You've got some nifty weapons, too. The game encompasses 16 levels in which you'll battle the Trade Fed baddies in the air, on the water, and across the land, in a variety of vehicles.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I played this game a couple of years ago, and beat it. I enjoyed it the best I could, but I couldn't help feeling that is wasn't that fun. It was basically an updated version of Rogue Squadron, "with better graphics and new campaigns."
If you have an N64, these graphics will amaze you, as they are better than any other N64 game, "except for Mario 64."
In the end, this is a decent game, just not the best.
Rating:  -
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 ... Read More
Rating: -
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 ... Read More
Rating:  -
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.
Rating: -
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 ... Read More
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