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Just another typical review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: February 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Being a huge, huge fan of Star Wars and video games, hearing that there was a new space sim coming from Lucasarts immediately sparked my interest. Let me say that this game does indeed rock. Every aspect of it is amazing, from the graphics to the control. You'll find yourself in the midst of a huge intergalactic free-for-all with literally 50 ships going in every direction with no slowdown. However, there are some downsides. While slowdown is not much of an issue in space, it does occur in the surface missions. But, it's never bad enough to impare gameplay. Another problem is the length of the game. I beat the entire game in a day and a half on medium difficulty, but fortunately Lucasarts remedied this problem by adding 8 bonus missions which can only be accessed by receiving certain medals on specific missions. So, whether you're a Star Wars fan or not you'll love this game. Starfighter is the best title currently available for the PS2. Now, I'm out of here. Must go play.

1 star for Star Wars Starfighter

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

A few words for my fellow gamers, DO NOT BUY THIS GAME. This game's stages are repetitive and boring, very little challenge. This game brings nothing new, it doesn't even take full advantage of the grafic power of playstation 2. This game's story line is dull & lame. This game SUCKS. When I bought it at the store, they gave me 2 options: Buy a new one, or a used one for $10 less. I thought to my self "Used? Already?" MMMMMhhhhhhhhhh....Maybe it's not good...but what the heck, it's only $39". What a moron!!! I should have kept my money and bought myself a yo-yo!!! Or put $10 extra and buy Z.O.E. with the Metal Gear Solid 2 playable demo. Please don't make my same mistake. RENT IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!!! PLEEEAAASE!!!

My friends need air sickness bags

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Just got the game a few days ago and have nothing but good things to say about it. In fact, I knew it was a winner when I put on the first training mission in a room full of people and two had to leave after they found it too nauseating. It's easy to get into - you can pretty much start clearing levels about ten minutes after you turn it on. After one weekend, I moved through half of the levels. But apparently, I could miss quite a bit because I haven't fulfilled all of the bonus missions. Graphics and gameplay are spectacular. While some have noticed occasional slowdowns, I haven't had any problems. The dialogue, especially during battle scenes, is idiotic. Then again, so was Episode 1 the movie. I think it can be avoided by changing the options, though I haven't bothered to try yet. So turn up the music and grab those barf bags, cause this game is a great one.

Mixed Bag

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: March 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Right then. Firstly the facts. Star Wars has been part of my life since I was 6 years old... so I'm a fan, period. Starfighter provides some of the most beautifully rendered images of the Star Wars Universe so far and for that... Good Work Fella's.

BUT... it's pretty damn repetitive! There's not a huge amount of ships to allow variance in flying and fighting styles and without a easy to follow map, you spend a lot of time just spinning around looking for your next victim.

That said, I'm nearly 30 now (I know, I know... but I have children of my own so I'm allowed to play these games) so I'm not sure I'm the exact target audience for this type of game.

To summarise, try before you buy and don't expect a flight sim!

Not X-wing, but good

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have always been a big fan of Lucas Arts' X-wing and Tie Fighter games so when I heard they were making a game for the playstation 2 I reserved my copy. I was a little disappointed at first and if your expecting this to be X-wing for the PS2 you will be too. However, that being said I think that Starfighter is a good game. The graphics are spectacular and the storyline and movie sceens are entertaining. The missions range from fighting it out in space to destroying targets on planet surfaces which keeps the game interesting. Overall I think this is a good game, just don't expect it to be X-wing.

A FUN RIDE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I've played alot of flying simulation games, but this is far the best, enjoyable, entertaining, exciteing, buteiful graphics and it's fairly understanable flying techniqs makes it a must have.
NES Starfox has'nt the time killer abilities like Star Wars Starfighter. I sat down and played it for what seem an hour but really 3 to 4 hours of play. I'ts that addictive and not at all boreing but ah thrill ride you'd expect from PS2. Trully a wonderful expiernce in gameing history.

Star Wars: Starfighter

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 01, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Wow. This game bears a striking resemblance to Colony wars: vengance. Now, That was a game! anyway, this game provided hours of entertainment. (the part where you fly inside the droid control ship is freakin' awesome!) the ground-to-air missions got a little dull after awhile, but the space missions never got dull. The chatter of your buddies when you are flying a deathmobile, Never got old. In closing, I would like to point out a few good features. The control is on the fly, and the graphics amazed me to no end in the space missions. on land, they are just plain mediocre. Kudos to Lucasarts for producing another winner!

Lots of fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I really didn't like Episode I all that much I thought it was too much geared toward kids rather than us twenty and thirty somethings that saw the original when it came out.

This game, however, hits its mark. Its fast pace & easy to use controls make the game fun to play. The story is so so but the smooth animation and excellent dogfighting more than make up for it.

Best Game Ever to Episode 1 Fans

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: November 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

LucasArts has done it again! Starfighter is amazing and the best mission was level 10 where all those droid starfighter swarm at you like Return of the Jedi. The other best mission I've played was the last mission where you have to fly into the droid control ship just like Anakin Skywalker! One thing confuses me though was after the Merc Leader was destroyed, why did the droid ship be blowing up itself before the reactor was destroyed?
The Mercenary Leader's shields are invulnerable for a while, that's why I recommend you finish the mission, then use the powerful Sith Infiltrator.Another bad trait about Starfighter is that your wingmen doesn't do a thing you ask them to, they just obey you for a while, then they just hang around. My favorite ship was the Infiltrator because it has tracking missiles like the Mercenary Leader, it can brake to a full stop, and its agility makes it more better for hunting down enemies. The best thing about this ship is its firepower, its laser power is so strong it can blow away a enemy fighter or a tank with just one shot. The Naboo Starfighter was my second favorite. It's the second most powerful ship in the game. Havoc's energy bombs are great, but it's just too slow. I would still recommend this game for any Star Wars fan in all ages.

Good Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: May 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Weell, overall, its a great game. Graphics and gameplay are exceptional, and its quite reallistic. The variaty of the different characters, their ships, their fighting strategies, attitudes, reflect on who they are. Nym- a ... space pirate-big guns, heavy missiles, bad attitude. Vana Sage- mercenary for hire- packing nano missiles, tagging blasters, superior handling,menuveribility, speed, and a biiig rack'o' lamb. Rhys- a cocky, young man who seekes revenge on a mercenary group for killing his childhood crush, grown into a manhood interest- proton torpedoes, lasers with the strength to destroy a Merc Dagger with 3 solid hits, Yup! This boys skills are pretty even. Thanks for reading. Hope this helps! P.S. The game is pretty short.

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