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Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

On a whole I really enjoyed playing the game. The graphics where pretty goo, but where to me no better or worse than any other N64 game considering the technology available at the time. The difficulty and save features were a bit irritating at times, but I am one who likes a challenge. I feels a whole lot better when you finish a game that most critics deem to be very difficult. It shows that you have the skill it takes to overcome the obstacles put forth by the creators. I have also read the book and the game is a good representation of it. On a scale of 1-10 I would give it a 7.5. Thanks for taking the time to read my comments. Thanks. Atiba Tucker

What the!

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 08, 2000
Author: Amazon User

The flying levels are great and the Mos Eisley speeder bike level rocks, but overall the control and graphics are bad. The afore mentioned levels have good graphics and the different weapons are cool, but still the weak controls, awful cut scenes and un-involving story line make this have little replay value. But some of those flying levels are great but as a shooter its dull. Get Rogue Squadron for the flying, Pod Racer for the speederbike stuff and Dark Forces 2 for a great shooter.

Shadows of the Empire Review

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 06, 2000
Author: Amazon User

The game has it's good parts, including the amazing first level and the cool bosses (Boba Fett and AT-STs), but some levels become long and repetitive, giving it a low replay value. Overall, it is an average game, with a little bit of everything in it. You can swim, fly, shoot, and pilot spaceships all in one game. But still, if you are a hard-core Star Wars fan, you will probably be disappointed with this failed attemt at a fun game.

Good for first generation

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 15, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you grew up watching Mark Hamil, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher, this game will be a bit of a disappointment to because you're Dash Rendar from the not as popular book Shadows of the Empire. Not as many people are familiar with this character as nintendo may have thought. Despite a slight let down in the game's premise, the game itself is pretty fun. Try it out, but you should probably rent it before buying it.

Not bad for an old game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 30, 2000
Author: Amazon User

It is a good game. Although some times it is hard to see which way to go. If you like the movie about STAR¡@WARS then it will be a worth to buy.

If you have read Shadows of the Empire, this is for you

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: February 25, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a good game. It is based around the book Shadows of the Empire, by Steve Perry, which takes place between ESB and ROTJ. While the controls areannoying, the game catches Dash Rendar's personality perfectly. The movies are a bit odd, as you press a to go to the next scene, but the weirdness of that is paid off, because the movies have text, not sound. That way you don't miss anything. The soundtrack is good, but repetitive. The variety of weapons is large, but I don't agree with the sound of the blaster pistol. It is weak. Dash is an interesting character, but the game alters what happens in the book. For example, it was the Executor who blew up Prince Xizor's skyhook, Faleen Fist. Also, a squadron of Bothan Y-Wings and Luke Skywalker in his X-Wing captures the memory core, not Dash.

Good game, but lacking by today's standards

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: March 13, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game was first realeased in late 1996, when the Nintendo 64 was brand new. So it is not surprising that it's outdated. The cinematic scenes are the same kind of pictures you find in comic books. But then again, Lucasarts had no idea about the power of the N64. The game otherwise pretty much delivers. There are many weapons. The games ten levels are huge and very detailed. The music and sound are also top notch. The bosses won't always be beaten the first time. The only major problem is the lack of a multiplayer mode. So after you beat the game on easy, you can still beat it on other difficulty settings. But then, what will you do after that?

A Great Game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: November 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the best Nintendo 64 games ever sold. It truly is worth your money.

A favorite N64 game of mine...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: December 16, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I got this game about a week after i got my nintendo 64 and Super Mario 64. I was 12 years old and i was obsessed with Star Wars. I was so excited to have a star wars game in 3D and on Nintendo!

The game is tough! The control isnt really that great, but back then i didnt care, i wanted to get through the game and find all the secrets. i wanted to explore the world of star wars through this game.

The graphics are not all that great, but they work. For being a launch title, it wasnt that bad. But going back and playing it now, i cant help to notice the flaws.

The music really draws you into the game. Its not suprising with a star wars product though.

I wasnt a fan of Dash Rendar or whatever his name was. I wanted to use a lightsaber in this game.

The boss battles in this game are insanely tough! I couldnt get passed Bobba Fett for weeks. I havent even played it on the hardest difficulty.

This is a great game, and it shouldnt be bashed as much as it is.

This'll last a while...

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 26, 2000
Author: Amazon User

If you buy this, it'll take a while to completely finish this game. The game itself is a good idea, it's a on-foot shooter and a space shooter. Unfortunatley, the graphics and movement don't exactly sparkle. I laugh at the way Dash jumps! They could've done a little more work on the graphics. The music perfectly suits a star wars game, and the sound effects are realistic. The envirorments were well thought out. I swear, I've never been in the inside of a space station going for the core. Well, I'll give a little bit of the story away. You're Dash, one of Han Solo's mercenary buddies, as well as a racing rival. You were hired by the rebelillion to take a position in rouge squardron. After the hoth fight, it centers around Dash, a forgotten character in the sw series. Shadows of the Empire takes place in the middle of Empire SB and ROTJ. They could've made a movie out of it, but ol' Georgie wanted it to be a trilogy. Like said in the title this'll last a while. Beat it in all dificultly levels, look for codes, collect all the challenge points. Warning: This gets old. You're on your own for buying decisions. I have a well balanced opinion about it. Rent it, see what you think, then decide.

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