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OOMPAWAMPA!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 17
Date: March 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

Just say "oompawampa" (or rather type it in the settings as a password) and suddenly, any frustrations you might have with getting through some of the early levels, are gone. Because with "oompawampa," you open up the whole game, try any level, any time. Until I found that little "cheat," though I loved (and do love) this game, I kept getting stuck on one of the earlier levels. Now, just by using that little weird word, I can play any level, any time. As can you!

And that's really where the beauty and greatness of this game can really be seen in all of its glory. Sure, the later levels are tough. But they are all rendered in beautiful 3d graphics and with the great John Williams soundtrack music, the special effects and audio, if you're looking for a Star Wars game and an arcade style space shooter, look no farther. For the price they are asking for this today, this is a must for anyone's PC game collection, and especially if you but barely LIKE anything Star Wars.

Each level has its own various pleasures. While none take place completely in space, a lot feature a lot of stars. Try the Jade Moon level to see what I mean. The volcano level is also a joy to behold. There is also one taking place in high altitude futuristic city platforms amongst clouds set against deep orange and red skies. In all levels, you will battle a number of different enemies, including Tie Fighters, stationary ground guns, giant walkers, and various others. Basically, the WHOLE idea here is shoot anything that moves and watch the 3d sparks and colors fly. Though, watch out for your own troops, ships, buildings, and other allies. Don't shoot them unless you want an early end to the level, though if you do, it is kind of fun to hear your rebel friends say things like "Skywalker, what the heck are you doing?!" or "When we get back to base, we're going to have a little discussion about your methods, Luke."

You don't really need any kind of super-computer to play this. Look at the specs. But the graphics nonetheless are nothing short of spectacular to behold. In fact, while trying to chase tie fighters down or go after walkers and other dark side servants of the evil empire, you may just get sidetracked by the visual eye-candy here. It's a stunning looking game, and for one already a few years old, believe it, the "look" of this game is just as good as anything out there, and better than most.

This is a very simple game to start right in on. The first level in which you fight imperial droid machines and later a few scattered tie fighters, is easy enough to finish after a try or two, but there is a "medal" system here also, where you are always, regardless of level, trying to get a gold, silver, or bronze. So, even if you beat various levels (and I've only beaten three so far), you can always go back and go for the gold, or the silver, or a bronze. Replay value here? In spades!

I own several PC games including the older X-Wing, but this is the CD I always keep popping back into my CD-Rom drive when I just plain want to have some fun. There is a convoluted "story" to this I would guess, and in various levels you sort of pick up where you left off in previous missions, but each level (once you OOMPAWAMPA the game in settings) really does stand on its own, and that's why the secret word is so important. On an early level, I was getting so frustrated in trying to complete the mission (even after downing dozens of tie fighters and taking out various other enemy guns), that I became rather sour on the game for awhile. I wanted to see the other levels, wanted to play them, even if they were way above my young Jedi starfighter head. Well, the net is surely a great place to find cheats, and when you oompawampa it, the masterpiece that is this game becomes quickly apparent. As in any game, the further you go, the harder it gets, and though I never really get too far in the magnificant DEATH STAR TRENCH RUN final level (looking almost as good as the film from the original movie), it's nice to at least try.

But all levels are great and each are unique in their own ways both visually and in their challenges. I do heavily recommend you have a basic digital gamepad or good joystick for this as the harder stuff would be much too difficult on a keyboard, but if you are in any way a Star Wars fan, and don't have a super powerful computer, and want to take the ride of your life every now and then in strange and beautiful alien worlds, blasting everything in sight, you MUST GET THIS GAME! Once you open it up with the secret word (and there are many other ones too that you can use in addition like WOOKIEPELT to fly the Millenium Falcon!), this is such a fun game that it will I'm sure, always be either in your CD rom drive, or close at hand to pop back in for some more rounds.

This is, without a doubt, the best PC game, PERIOD, I have ever bought or played. The visual effects are stunning throughout, the music is great (though you can turn down the music volume and put on anything you like, for instance, the soundtrack to Phantom Menace or Attack of the Clones to give RS an up to date feel), the voice acting and cut scenes are good, and well, jeez, I really can't think of a negative thing to say about this game.

Have a gamepad or joystick? Have a half decent computer (again, see the low specs required)? Have some good headphones to pump up the music and effects? Want to chase tie fighters around deep canyons and while zipping around futuristic city buildings, and blow them up over almost endless, beautifully rendered 3d alien worlds? What are you waiting for then? Get it now! You won't regret it. And always remember, may the force be with you...

THIS GAME ROCKS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 05, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I love this game this is one of my favorite star wars games to
play over and over.And also I like the hiden levels to where you
blow up the death star.I would recomened this game to any star
wars fan who have dreamed to suit up with luke skywalker and
take on the empiere.Oh by the way you also get to fly the biggest huk of junk in the glaxay the mellium falcon.....

Anyone remeber how cool this was?

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 29, 2004
Author: Amazon User

I sure as heck can't be the only one. The gameplay is not much compared to some of the newer games like Jedi Outcast or KOTOR but it was a wonderful attempt and a lot better than some Lucas Arts games even produced today.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: April 10, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is one of the first games I bought for my first computer and it's one of the best star wars flying games ever. The graphics are good for the time it was made, and the missions are awsome but the game would have been better if there were more of them. I highly recommend getting this game.

NOTE:If you buy this game through the amazon.com's store(buying it new from amazon superstore instead of used from someone else)the game will ship in 1 TO 2 WEEKS

Best star wars flight simulation ever!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 5
Date: May 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I love this game, got it in january 1999, and it rocks, got a good feeling about it, good graphics, good everything!Just buy it!reccomend penitum2 300mhrz, 3daccelerator, and directx6 and a puffed up room harddrive!!!!!(I won't spoil anyof the game its self)

SW Rogue Squadron: A classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: March 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

In my opinion, the best star wars game this side of Battlefront. The graphics are breathtaking, the environments are fantastic and the storyline works well. The weapons are what you would expect and more and the new worlds are film-caliber. And the new vehicles are awesome (Who would have thought that the Empire would make humped-back chicken walkers?). Definitly worth getting.

This game rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 8
Date: November 11, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Lucas Arts really blasts it out with this game. The graphics are stunning and the music is great. The only thing is you need a pretty good video card to play. Other than that, get the card, and play!

A Great Game With Few Flaws

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: August 29, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Rogue Squadron is a great computer game but it does have problems. For one thing the music could have been better. Also your wing men are no help at all so you have to do everything.

Even though there are problems there are many great things about the game. I love the selection of starfighters you can fly. You can fly the X-Wing,A-Wing,Y-Wing,V-Wing,Snowspeader,TIE Intercepter,and the Millenium Falcon. Also the graphics are super for a computer game.

Most of the missions take place in the atmospheres of many different planets. The first missions are easy but as you go along in the game the missions get more difficult. Some people hate it and sometimes it does get annoying but if you would like a challenge then this is the game for you!

If you like Star Wars and you want a good Star Wars flight simulater than get Rogue Squadron!

The Best!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: December 18, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Lucasarts has done it again. Of all my Star Wars games, Rogue Squadron is simply one of my favorites. The graphics are stunning, the missions challenging. Lucasarts attention to detail is amazing. As you fly through Mos Eisley, you can see the people running from their homes! This game is an absolute must.

Try it! It's good! :)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: March 23, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This is one game every gamer should have. The graphics arecool, and the sound affects are, well, just ok. (Even though it's badmusic and you waste your speaker phone's power.) Whenever my dad seesme playing "Rogue Squadron or other games, he turns onthe volume. (I think he's lost his marbles liking that stupid music! The mission objectives for each level is challenging, except that sometimes, the objectives are lousy! (The secret levels are cool!) The secret levels contain Beggar's Canyon, the Death Star Trench, and the Battle Of Hoth. I think you should enjoy this!

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