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History Lesson

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 08, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Some of the newer Star Wars strategy games (ex: Force Commander) could learn some lessons from this great old title. I purchased this game upon first release and it has been a constant icon on every PC I've owned (3) since. I will not uninstall it, ever. In fact the first thing I do after getting a new machine is to load this game.

The game is set in the Star Wars universe just after the Empires defeat at Yavin. You can take on the role of commanding the Alliance or the Empire, the later being my favorite (you can't play as the bad guys often enough in other games).

Once started, your objective is simple, colonize other worlds or bring them to your cause through diplomacy or flat out invade them and then win them over with diplomacy. Just keep going until you have captured the other sides leaders and have deystroyed their base.

The game is heavy on micro-management and there is a bit of mouse work involved, but all functions have short cut keys, usually involving the shift or control keys. You can even name your ships and fleets which I love to do.

Each side has a specific strategy for playing and one will not work with the other. Play as the Empire and overwhelm the Alliance with brute force and numbers. Play as the Alliance and you'll find hit and run, mission based tactics and diplomacy work best.

Resource management is a huge factor in the game. You can manage it yourself (hard to do) or you can delegate to your assistant. Just make sure your maintence resources don't slip into the negative or you'll start lossing personell, ships and facilities.

The graphics are reasonable but nothing to get excited over. The sound is OK with stuff right out of the movies, but even with the best speaker system, it still sounds like it's coming out of a walki-talkie. Game play makes up for any and all short comings however.

Warning to anyone wanting to run this game on Windows XP. I have experienced some graphics problems which don't last long, slight slow down and auto play problems (better to launch from the menu after putting the cd in than using auto play). These issues are a slight anoyance and after the initial install, I have had no problems with launching the game. The game has also never crashed on me using XP.

If your SW fan who really likes to micro-manage and has no problem with lots of mouse work, then this game is for you. In my book, this game is second only to the original X-Com (which is the other main-stay on my PC's).

This Game Flat out Rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 8
Date: January 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I'm telling you all right now, if you're gonna get any Strategy game, this is the one. You here people raving about StarCraft and WarCraft. Great games, but no way better than Rebellion. It gets the voices right on par, the pictures perfect, no little glitches. The hook up and battle is an extra addition that makes this game the best.

Give it time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: January 31, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I have to say, Rebellion is one of the greatest games of time. but, you have to give it time, let it grow on you. When I first played it, I kept losing. I didn't know where to put my troops, where to put my fleets, and such. When I wanted to conquer a planet, I built a huge fleet Destroyers, big ol Mon Cal Cruisers e.t.c and I attacked. the thing was, though, the enemy has twice as many ships, A gigantic Armada of Star destroyers wipe out my "huge" fleet with ease every time I try. But, as I play the game more and mor, I find that you have to build troopships and ships that make sure you KEEP the planet after capturing it. You learn more as you gain more experiance, and believe me, The puny fleet and troops that your enemy has blocking you from victory will be easily swiped aside. P.S. After borrowing Rebellion from a friend, I liked it so much that after i moved to germany, I bought it in German.

The Star Wars galaxy in your hands...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game is a game for strategists. It takes place right after the Battle of Yavin(Episode IV: A New Hope)and allows the player to assume the command of either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. You can build different facilities, such as construction yards or shipyards, and a lot of the famous ships from the Star Wars movies. You can conquer planets with troopes, train Jedi, and command key players, such as Luke Skywalker or Han Solo. It even has cutscenes, like if the Empire loses control of Coruscant, it'll show Alliance troops landing and taking over the planet. You can explore the Unknown Regions, or stay and conquer the known galaxy. The main goals of the game are to capture the two main players of each side(Example: Luke and Mon Mothma for the Allaince)and the main base(The Alliance have a mobile base, while the Emperial base is permanently Coruscant). The space battles are excellent, allowing you to control each individual ship as the battle is happening.

Although Star Wars: Rebellion does have a lot of good things, it has some bad things to. It is not for the adventure-type gamer. You have to be able to sit down and think about your next move. And, most importantly: YOU HAVE TO READ THE MANUAL, or the game won't make any sense. And the manual is REALLY, REALLY long. Also, the game can be long. Actually, it is long. But it has to be long; if it wasn't, then it wouldn't have been able to have all those neat things mentioned earlier in it. Also, there really aren't enough players in the game, only a few of them, and because they can get captured and killed, you don't have enough of them to control the whole galaxy.

If you love strategy, get this game; its a classic Star Wars strategy. There is still much more to the game than I can explain, it is a very complex game. But I loved it, and I hope you love it, and thus is my review.

Addictive... a masterpiece fit for the Star Wars Universe

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: October 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I first played this game in 1999 and was instantly addicted. Star Wars Rebellion lets you play the role of a supreme commander: you are able to send your minions (Star Wars characters such as Luke for the Rebels or Vader for the Empire) on missions such as recruitment for new characters, diplomacy for one of up to 200 planets, Force Training, espionage, sabotage, and other numerous missions. You also have command over a large fleet. With this fleet, you can attack the opposing side and command your ships in space battles. Resource gathering is crucial; reconniscance is essential. Multiplayer play is great for re-enacting your favorite Star Wars events with a friend or simply defeating your enemy Vader-style. It might seem complicated at first, but once the interface is mastered, Star Wars Rebellion will become a classic game for any gamer.

Very Nice Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 27, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This one is an oldy but goody, to be sure. It certainly doesn't possess the technology of today's games (one can still hold out hope of there maybe someday being an updated sequel...), but it is the only Star Wars game of it's kind. This strategy game emcompasses not just one army or one world, but the entire galaxy!

You have to use worlds with high resources to boost your supplies, use diplomacy to gain the support of more planets, and build up armies of space ships to defend your planets and conquor your opponent. The ultimate game of conquest, don't expect to complete this game quick! The first time I played it all the way through it took me a couple months, playing for an hour or so each day! The game requires patience and dedication, but if that's your cup of tea, you will be well rewarded with Rebellion!

Even Todays Technology Can't Put It Down

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 20, 2004
Author: Amazon User

And that's the truth. Star Wars: Rebellion can still contend with the current titles, such as Battlefront, KotOR (I/II), and Star Wars Galaxies (and its expansion, respectively). After 7 years I still find it a title that I won't put down. Unlike most other games, SW:R never seems to "get old". Why?

It's an in-depth game set in the Star Wars galaxy where you can build fleets, organize missions, convert planets, assault planets, and fight in massive tactical battles. The game is incredibly massive in and of itself; and this can be quite intimidating for the beginner. Even on the easiest and smallest level of the game the AI acts the same, but only has a limited amount of starting planets and resources. To be frank, this often makes the game frustrating for the "newbie". However, this is just one obstacle. Once the basics of the game are learned it is actually quite enjoyable. The idea of controlling your own empire per se is a Star Wars fan's dream. You're there and you decide how things will play out.

It is debatable whether the two factions are balanced or not but after many years of playing it seems that both are equal in the long run. The possibilities are limitless and Jedi's even play a role in the game, albeit sometimes minimal (it's by chance that you'll have force sensitive characters, however I find that the Alliance gets more). The game switches between Strategic-Tactical in a manner that flows. There is even a feature to "simulate" the battle in case you're not the type to enjoy the tactical portion of the game.

Overall the game stresses critical thinking, strategic planning, and constant adaptation. It is challenging, and sometimes overwhelming, but always provides fun. Star Wars fan should definitely play this game sometime in their life time. Be aware that this game contains graphics that are completely outdated, yet it is often regarded as inconsequential since they play a completely minimal role in the "fun factor" of Rebellion - unless you're a hardcore graphics gamer.

Addictive but not perfect

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 5 / 7
Date: February 17, 2000
Author: Amazon User

First off this game is a must have for Star Wars fans. It revolves around characters in the original trilogy and characters that have been introduced through later novels and comics, therefore for the full effect you must have a basic knowledge Star Wars. But anyway this is a great game no matter how you cut it but it is not perfect. The cutscenes in the game are great but there are only so many and I found myself looking for more. It is a basic game with basic graphics but it is capable of so much more. Hopefully there will be an updated version coming out soon that will add what this game lacks. Firstly it needs more action; the only way to make the game challenging is to set it on difficult but then it easily becomes overwhelming. There is no true equilibrium either you start out winning and you win or you start out losing and you lose; chance is limited in this game. Also the game needs more control over the characters their actions; there is a point, click, and forget mentallity that can easily put you to sleep if there is nothing else to concentrate on. The choice of ships, troops, and buildings also limit the games potential but there are more than enough to keep it interesting.

Overall it is a great game as long as your expectations are not that high. After a month of playing it straight it lost it's edge and was easily forgotten. But every so often I go on a Rebellion binge and it is all I can think of for weeks. Don't pass this game up if you do you'll have made a mistake.

A MUST for Star Wars fans and a definite SHOULD have for RTS fans!

The Perfect Game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: March 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I don't care what anybody else says about this game, it rules. I can't put it down. I love it. I started playing about a year ago and I can't stop. Even my cousins and friends have played and had a hard time putting it down. I really like how we can boss around the Emperor and Darth Vader, tell them where to go, what to do and stuff. I've played X-Wing, Tie-Fighter, Rebel Assault and other LucasArts games, but this one takes the cake. If you only buy one game in your entire life, it should be this one.

The Absolute Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: May 16, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This game, is the best game, absolute best game, ever released on computer. It revolves around the original SW movies, set just after the destruction of the first Death Star at Yavin. You control everything, characters, fighters, troopers, ships, it is superb. The gameplay takes a little getting used to, but after a while it is easy. There is so much to this game, you control things, send your fleets where you want them, transport your characters and send them on missions, move rebel headquarters, everything. You deploy mines and refineries to make production materials, then build either ships, troops or facilties from those materials, then use those ships to take over more planets. There's so much I can't explain it all here, but it is brilliant, a must for all SW fans.

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