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Quit whining!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 18 / 22
Date: December 07, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Wow. I honestly cannot believe how many people are complaining about this game's difficulty. Granted, I am a seasoned veteran of flight sims, but my brother-in-law is a casual gamer and he beat the first mission on his first try. That, however, is beside the point, because if you're unfamiliar with modern flight sims in the first place, then you have no business reviewing this game. You should have sampled at least one other flight sim in the past, like Ace Combat 04, and should not have bought it based solely on your love of the show.

I'm not kidding, people. In comparison with Star Trek: Invasion and Colony Wars: Vengeance, Battlestar Galactica is a cakewalk. Take, for example, the secondary weapon system. You have a constantly replenishing supply of torpedoes and can lock on to multiple targets at once. What's more, when you gain bonus points, you earn even more torpedoes that can be fired simultaneously and can raise their agility, speed, or power, though they RARELY miss and are powerful enough (even in the first mission) to destroy a Cylon raider. Additionally, your shields recharge automatically, the Cylons are very poor marksmen, and outrunning enemy torpedoes is absolutely NO challenge.

To those who don't like the absence of difficulty settings and training missions, I suppose that's understandable. However, complaints about there not being cheat options are ridiculous. Like I said, you should have been prepared for a challenge, not a chance to tactlessly destroy everything in sight. The manual IS helpful; you just need to read it more carefully. As for saving, try exploring the menu a little. If you still can't figure it out, a prompt will appear after completing a mission. (Note: The first mission involves both defending the Galactica AND assaulting the asteroid.)

That said, veterans of the Ace Combat and Colony Wars sagas (like myself) will undoubtedly find Battlestar Galactica easier, but also very enjoyable. Missions can be replayed as well as cinematics, which are gorgeous. Graphics, sound effects, and explosions are top-notch. This is an all-around great game for those who know what to expect.

HERE IS THE CHEAT FOR THE 1st MISSION IN BSG !!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 17
Date: November 24, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is really faithful to the original BSG movie and not the remake ie: the Cylons are reptillian-cyborgs, all the ships fire lasers, the ships themselves look exactly the same as the ones in the original BSG. Only the opening narration in the game (and in the unhelpful game manual) actually allude to the remake (probably at the behest of the game's producers to try & make it coincide with the remake's premiere on US TV). This type of management interference may have angered the game's programmers somewhat (they themselves appear to be fans of the original BSG given the game's faithfulness to the original BSG movie) which is probably why they made 1st mission overly difficult so that many of the gamers would use the following cheat to get through (this cheat allows you to use Apollo & Starbuck as wingmen , basically confirming the original BSG as the basis of this game & shattering all allusions to the Remake). Apparenty there is side-plot which explains that Apollo & Starbuck have travelled back in time to help Adama to fight the Cylon Empire. By having Apollo & Starbuck as wingmen you can use them to destroy everything in the game which helps you to get through the dreaded 1st level.

At the "EXTRAS" menu type the following arrow-keys on the joypad : v v < v v ^ > > (ie: 2-down, 1-left, 2-down, 1-up, 2-right).

You will hear a Cylon say "By your command" and the names of Apollo & Starbuck appear bottom left of the screen.

To get thru the dreaded 1st mission I would advise you press the "select" 3 times to select the full-screen mode (this mode clears the cockpit display allowing to get a full view of the battle screen which makes it easier to target Cylons and allows to enjoy the nice graphics). I also recommend using the "config missiles" option at the EXTRAS menu to give yourself more missiles in the game.

To use Starbuck/Apollo to kill a Cylon target simply tap the ^ (up-arrow key) and they will destroy it (the boys have infinite firepower & cannot be killed. They will destroy whatever is targeted in your cursor, so use the R2 button to toggle the cursor to the desired target & then press up-arrow key & just sit back & watch the boys kill the target). Use Apollo/Starbuck to destroy the Raider Leaders after you are warned midway thru the level that the Cylon Lizards are attacking the galactica bridge (To get this midlevel warning you do have to shoot 1 or 2 Cylons just so that the game is aware that you are still actually playing it!). After the midlevel warning you can just order App/Star to kill 6 or 7 Raider Leaders (Your target cursor should automatically switch to the next Raider-leader after the previous one is destroyed by the 2 boys. If it doesn't then just tap the R2 button twice to toggle the target to the next Raider-Leader. It's a good idea to "follow" the target to make sure the boys kill it after you have ordered them) before the rest of the cyborg-Lizards retreat. it will take a few attempts to get used to ordering Apollo & Starbuck before you can sit back and let them do all the hard work.

In the 2nd half of the 1st mission use App/Star to destroy as many (or all) of the Cylons and the 5 satelites (simply tap the R2 bottom to select the target then press up-arrow to have it destroyed by the 2 boys). You will still have some bother trying to save your lame wingmen (just use your missiles and tap the R2 & up-arrow key to have App/Star to kill the nearest Cylons attacking your wingmen). Once you have saved your wingmen use App/Star to destroy the shield generator (again use R2 to toggle to the target then tap up-arrow to order the boys to kill it).

Then target the orange spots on the big asteroid (these are tylium deposits) and get the 2 boys to destroy each one. In the meantime you will have to use your missiles to kill off a few of the cyborg-lizards that are attacking you & your lame wingmen until App/Star destroy all the orange bits on the big rock. The big rock then explodes, just fly away from it and tap the R1 once and quickly hold it down (this uses your turbos to escape the explosion). You are then finally through the dreaded 1st mission and will be awarded with a cool cut-scene of a Cylon warrior reporting to the Imperious Leader (The Chief-Reptile). Be sure to save your game to your 8mb cartridge and you will never have to play the dreaded 1st level ever again.

Just remember it will take a few attempts to get thru the 1st level even with the above cheat (thanks to the still tricky part of saving your lame wingmen from the Cylons). Don't worry when you do have to start the mission again just let Apollo & Starbuck do all the hard work. It is a great cheat that will get thru the 1st level. It's great to hear the boys shout "FOR THE COLONIES!!" before they destroy a Cylon Lizard.

P.S. You know it might be a good idea if the PS2-gamers that have completed all (or most) of this BSG game actually sold their 8MB cartridges containing their "saved-games" on Ebay for the rest of us no-hopers to purchase (hint, hint).

Suck it up and buck up!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 9
Date: December 03, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Graphics are good and flowing, action is non-stop right from the beginning and storyline is easily followed(provided you get past the first mission). There are no cheat codes, no easy settings and your mistakes will kill everyone. Repeatedly. Quit whining and learn how to fly your viper like the cylon killer you're supposed to be if you want to see more of the unfolding movie that this game is. I've been playing for 4 days off and on, and haven't gotten to the end yet, which is more than I can say for most games I've bought. It's actually refreshing NOT to be able to cheat for once.

So its not easy

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: January 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Yeah, there are some flaws (can't always save when you'd like, no tutorial missions), but if you like Battlestar Galactica this game is for you. It took me a while to beat the second mission, but thanks to the other reviews here I was ready for that. I just stayed patient, used each attempt to learn something and tried to have fun even when I failed. The game really is fun. I highly recomend it.

Awesome Game for REAL GAMERS.....Quit Whining .....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 11
Date: September 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I just got this game about 2 days ago, and it is just the type of challenge I have been looking for in other PS2 games, but in many cases been sorely dissappointed. I regularly play ACE COMBAT 4 and Star Wars X-WING, so learning the buttons on this game was a piece of cake.

I read a review from one of the gaming magazines where someone complained about the targeting system. I don't know what they were whining about, because if you play games such as ACE COMBAT 4, it's almost the same targeting system. People who play flight sim games should have no problem getting used to the playability.

I'm a veteran of the Colony Wars Series, and it seems like the game engine for Battlestar Galactica is similar if not just an advanced version of the same game engine used in Colony Wars.

This game has beautiful cut-scenes, awesome sound effects, and it's about as close to real as one can get. People complain that it's too hard..... or that there's not enough time to accomplish different mission tasks...... GET A LIFE ALREADY!!!!! If you're in a real air battle, all you have is split seconds to make decisions anyway and you might be 2-3 seconds from death in a real air battle.

The first level is hard, since i keep getting killed at the end when you blow up the asteroid and it's like it follows you, including you in the explosion. But.... it's awesome to me. I like and appreciate the challenge.

Somebody complained that he had a wife and kids to raise and feed. Well, you must not be a true gamer. Quit whining long enough to enjoy the game and you'll see that you're in for a treat.

Anyway....... any flight sim person or person who loves to play any of the Star Wars flight/space sims, will love this game. So, what are you waiting for? Go get your copy today!

BATTLESTAR!!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: November 26, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I was a big fan of the series as a kid and had been looking forward to this for the last few months.

I was a bit worried that as a fan I would be disappointed when I finally got hold of it, but I shouldn't have, this game is cool!!!

So anyone who wants to swoop over a Basestar shoot the hell out of the cylons should grab this and strap their helmet on!

Challenging fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: August 17, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Warning: this game is really hard for people who don't really play video games. For that matter, I've had some friends who do know how to play video games play it, and they had trouble too (albeit less than me). I am a huge BSG fan, both tos and tns, I haven't given up on the game yet, and I personally think it is worth it just for the mythos (mostly old school, but it has some neat things from the new too), BUT the game is not easy, the 1st level isn't the hardest (formation flying with the cylons gets my vote, but then again I haven't finished the game yet). The graphics are right on, the controls and various views are fun (once you learn how to use them). The biggest drawback is the lack of checkpoints: each mission has a number of elements that must be completed in one fell swoop - just because you can make it past the first 2 (or 3 or 4) doesn't mean you don't have to redo them when you can't figure out what on frakking caprica you're supposed to do next. Unless you are into flying games or BSG, I wouldn't recommend it BUT if you love the galactica, you will have a fun, if sometimes frustrating, experience.

I played all levels! Loved this game!!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 7 / 9
Date: February 23, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Yeah you're right, that first level was one of the hardest. I played and failed at that level for Centons on end. I tried to get the cheat book but no luck.

And I really thought about giving up, but I just felt like any gaming addict, to draw enough resolve to get through it. "Frak!"

Once I figured out that you need to hike up the Viper missle power and kill the Raider Leaders, and in the next scene to find the sattlite quickly and blow them up, take down the asteroid hot spots, then finally, I made it past the first save level.

My advice would be for any buyer or fan: stick through level 1 and once you pass it, it's worth it! better than the easy fortunes at Caralon.

The next levels are quite good. you've got several levels with Cylon BaseStars, one with the derelict old spaceship, another flying the cylon raider, one as the Galactica gunners having a battle while in lightspeed, and many others.

Two particularly difficult ones:

Riding the comet- you gotta blow as many asteroids so it wont damage the galactica, and when the cylons appear, try to blow as many Cylons, and if anyone wants the tip of how to survive, well, all I can say is "run away".

The penultimate level was the absolute hardest, destroy the Cylon leeches, then the hardest thing of all, destroy the basestar and hope paulus dosen't get killed, then a couple of cleverly hard obstacles which i finally figured out, and then the last level is a breeze. but I had fun in that penultimate level.

The cutscenes are first rate, though I wanted to see more full screen Adama character moments. After all, the game revolves around him.

all in all, great game. I recommend the game.

By Your Command.

Quite Addicting Yet Quite Difficult

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: November 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I just purchased this game. Be forewarned, there are no training flights or tutorials and the game manual really is not that helpful. Essentially, when you load the game, you are flying your first mission as a novice pilot.

The first mission is difficult and you may get frustrated. Try choosing the different views until you find one that you are comfortable with. Yes, the Battlestar Galatica will be destroyed many times until you get the hang of the game.

The graphics and sounds are awesome. The game is quite enjoyable and even addicting.

My advice for Vivendi Universal is to add tutorials and/or training flights in the future.

Frustrating game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 30, 2003
Author: Amazon User

As stated, the graphics in the game are pretty good however there are several flaws with the design of the game that have really turned me off. There is no sort of tutorial section to help you learn about flying and fighting, it simply throws you into the first mission and you are on your own. The levels are extremely challenging but you can be playing successfully on a level for 15 minutes and get killed and have to start all over again. It is pretty true to the original series which is confusing seeing how the game was released to coincide with the new mini-series because the vipers in the game shoot lasers compared to bullets in the series. I love the concept of a Battlestar Galactica game but this one could have been done better. One other thing, I had always wanted to launch from a tube off of the Galactica, which you do on one level but it is all automated, you have no control in launching or landing in a landing bay. I became stuck on a level where you had to shoot ice chunks to keep from hitting the Galactica, I was stuck there for several days became frustrated and haven't played the game in over a week.

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