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THQ Nordic launched four Star Wars-themed titles on the Nintendo Switch and PS4 platforms on December 23, 2021: Star Wars Jedi 2: The Jedi Banished, Star Wars Jedi: Jedi Academy, Star Wars: The Great Shuttle, and Star Wars: Republic Commando.
In addition to a separate digital version, the official also launched the "Star Wars Jedi Collection" and "Star Wars: Speed Shuttle & Commando Collection" two physical version of the collection, including tax price of 3960 yen.
The above four games are welcomed and sought after by Star Wars fans with their super high original restoration and game completion, so the release news of the remake has attracted the attention of many players as soon as the release news was announced.
With the opportunity to experience the Switch edition of Star Wars: Speed Shuttle & Commando Collection, I will introduce the two collections of Star Wars: Speed Shuttle and Star Wars: Republic Commando in detail.
Synopsis of Star Wars: Speed Shuttle & Commando Collection
Before we officially start the review, let's briefly introduce the two works included in the Star Wars: Speed Shuttle & Commando Collection.
Star Wars: Speed Shuttle
Star Wars: Speed Shuttle is a 1999 N64 release that features the "Speed Shuttle Race" from the Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace movie, creating a cinematic go-to-speed experience. Although the bonus acquisition mechanism for purchasing accessories is designed to be a little too strict, the game still won praise from fans for its high restoration of the competition and aircraft action in the original game.
Because racing events require players to have super reflex nerves, this game is also called "Jedi Exclusive Game" by players, which can fully appreciate Anakin Skywalker's talent in coping with the Flying Shuttle Competition.
Star Wars: Republic Commando
Star Wars: Republic Commando landed on PC and Xbox in 2005, shifting the focus of the story from Jedi to clone forces.
In Star Wars, it's often the Jedi and lightsabers that leave the strongest impression on audiences. However, the game focuses on the battle between the clone forces, and this groundbreaking theme has won the admiration of many core fans. In addition, from the perspective of a purely FPS game, this game can also be regarded as a high-quality tactical shooter, especially its stress-free playing experience has been widely praised by players.
Star Wars: Speed Shuttle review
A race that requires a Jedi-level reflex nerve to master
Star Wars: Speed Shuttle is a game that allows players to experience the Speed Shuttle Race from the Star Wars Episode 1: Phantom Menace movie. One of the charms of this game is that in the game, it restores the bridge section in the movie where the fuselage is repaired while competing and colliding with each other to hinder the opponent.
The film's "Podracer", which features a hovering cockpit and two engines, is the protagonist of the game, and players need to drive it to participate in extreme speed races and upgrade the fuselage.
Although this game is a racing game with almost no plot, the characters and planets on the scene are very rich, including many characters and tracks in the movie. Before the race begins, players can see familiar figures in the audience and commentary seats, and these carefully crafted non-racing elements are often talked about by fans.
Game modes include League Mode (Main Mode), Training Mode, Competitive Challenge, and Multiplayer Mode. Players are free to choose between shuttle racing cars and airframes to participate in the competition. In addition to Anakin Skywalker, you can also choose other characters who appear in the movie to participate in the race. Different bodies have different speeds, steering capabilities, acceleration capabilities, so choose your favorite body to participate in the race!
In League Mode, players need to compete in tournaments to earn prize money while leveling up the body to challenge more difficult tracks. After completing Anakin's Tatooine Tournament, players will be able to unlock the colorful Planet Track step by step in League Mode.
The operation of the game is very simple, and any player who has played a racing game can get started immediately. Basically, you only need to press on the throttle to accelerate the whole time, and occasionally step on the brakes to slow down or start the Boost amplification acceleration according to the situation.
In addition, pressing the X button can also make the character provocative, and the provocation of some characters (shuttle racing cars) can even become weapons, such as the flames fired by the shuttle racing car during provocation can cause damage to other airframes, so provocation can also be used as an attack method.
Another thing that impressed me about this game is the introduction of a system that can be destroyed by shuttle racing cars. Scenes similar to the movie where a car crashes into a rock and explodes will also appear in the game.
The body is divided into six parts, each of which will suffer some damage when it hits a wall, is unstable on the phone, or is unstable on landing. When damage accumulates to a certain extent, the body is damaged, and it will take a while to return to the field.
The best way to solve this problem is, of course, to avoid damage as much as possible, but even if it is damaged, there is no need to worry, and the player can repair it in real time before the body is destroyed. By pressing the repair button in the game, damage can be repaired one by one, so ensuring driving safety in a pinch is the first priority. That being said, if the body collides head-on with an obstacle at high speed, it is likely to crash directly, so it is better not to be damaged.
These are the basic rules of racing. After actually experiencing it, I was surprised to find that this game released in 1999 can still be addictive to this day.
In addition to the excellent operating feel, the unparalleled speed of the shuttle racing car is also a very attractive charm of this game. The experience of galloping on the track is accompanied by the unique sound of the shuttle racing car, and the more skilled the player is, the more interesting it is.
The shuttle competition in the movie is extremely dangerous, and a moment of negligence can lead to death, and this game is no exception. There are many scenes in the middle and late stages of the track that have high requirements for reaction ability and instantaneous judgment ability, and in order to reach the finish line, the game must play the Jedi level prejudgment ability.
As narrow passages, continuous sharp turns, suddenly rotating gates, labyrinthine roads and other dangerous tracks appear one after another, the airframe crash will occur one after another. The author believes that the existence of these elements can be said to directly increase the difficulty of this work, but it is also very challenging to restore the speed shuttle competition in the movie. The player must decide how to rotate the body at the moment of the emergency, and even anticipate the route ahead to avoid collisions. Of course, the thrill of maneuvering a shuttle racing car through all the difficulties is unparalleled.
Although there are many trap designs in the game that are almost at first sight, and the difficulty of the track is sometimes affected by the performance of the body, the overall balance of the game is very much in line with the setting of the Speed Shuttle Race, and when playing, you will feel as if you are really incarnated as Anakin.
The prize money you receive after winning in League Mode can be used to purchase new accessories or repair robots (Droids). Constantly replacing old ones with high-performance accessories and challenging new events is also a great pleasure in this game.
In addition, the game also has a built-in local multiplayer mode, which can be played online in a nostalgic 2-player split-screen screen. What are you waiting for, gather your Star Wars fan friends and friends to compete in the super-fast speed shuttle competition!
Star Wars: Republic Commando review
Featuring a highly completed tactical shooter featuring companion collaboration
Star Wars: Republic Commando is an FPS game in which players are required to manipulate the Republic Clones to fight robots.
The game is set against the backdrop of the Clone Wars between Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith, and although some of the characters in the film also appear, the game's perspective mainly focuses on the war between the clone forces and the robots, and is a hardcore FPS game that does not involve lightsaber elements.
In the game, players will take on the role of captain of the "Delta Squad", leading three elite members with superior abilities to ordinary clones into battle.
The game's plot is narrated in a linear manner, basically as long as the combat mission is completed, the plot can be promoted. After learning the purpose of the mission at the pre-war briefing, the player will embark on a journey to complete the mission while battling robots and local creatures.
▲ You can hear a concise mission description during the arrival of the battlefield, and the game will give timely instructions in the subsequent process
The game's operation is a very familiar form for FPS players – killing enemies by aiming and shooting or throwing grenades. In short, when you encounter the enemy and kill the enemy, you can go all the way.
In addition to the pistols and rifles initially held, the weapons that can be used include sniper rifles, grenade launchers, and other classic weapons commonly found in FPS. In some levels, you can even use special weapons dropped by enemies, such as laser cannons, shotguns, Wookie crossbow guns, etc.
Ammo can be replenished regularly, and the character's health bar is thicker, so players can use a more aggressive combat strategy. There is no need to change weapons frequently during the game, so you don't have to think too much about ammunition and weapon performance, so you can be confident and bold.
Although a character's health doesn't automatically revert, the repossession device is easy to find, so there's no need to worry about running out of health. Due to the relatively low difficulty, even if it is attacked by the enemy's concentrated fire, it can be temporarily resisted for a period of time, so it is very suitable for FPS novice players to play.
A major feature of this game is that players will always act with three subordinates when they play through the levels, rather than fighting alone. Therefore, in addition to the above operations, the gameplay of giving instructions to subordinates in battle is also very interesting, and the completion of the system itself is also very high.
The three subordinates each have different abilities, and are proficient in multiple areas such as hacking into the system, setting bombs, and providing fire support. More specifically, players can issue hacking orders to open the door to progress, or they can issue bombing instructions to open the way.
Giving reasonable orders in battle is the key to attacking this game. Whether to let the subordinates hack into the system for cover, or order the subordinates to occupy a specific position for sniping, will depend entirely on the player's judgment of the battlefield situation.
▲ After giving the command with the crosshairs aimed at a specific position, the subordinates will start sniping or hacking in
Players can strongly feel the "teamwork" element of the game when giving instructions, and the sense of fighting with four people against the enemy in single-player mode is a very interesting experience. The sense of fighting and mission as a captain will make players like their subordinates more and more.
▲ A strong enemy appeared and ordered all the staff to concentrate their firepower
▲ When a companion falls, you can go and help him regain his health. You can also choose to have your subordinates rescue your companions and destroy the enemy yourself
▲ You can order your subordinates to use the weapons in the level
Companion AI is very intelligent, completely in the name of special forces, and does not cause pressure on the player to act. In addition, the details of the action carefully designed for them by the production team also impressed the author.
After ordering the bomb to be planted on the door, the rest of the team would immediately look for cover in the perimeter and throw grenades at the opposite side of the door while exploding, with skilful maneuvers.
As a tactical shooter that focuses on overcoming difficulties with reliable companions, the completion of this game is very high. If you're a gamer who loves FPS games, this 2005 game can still be a lot of fun.
Even get admiration from your subordinates when you headshot an enemy, and this unique experience is definitely worth a try.
▲ When the player gives instructions or behaves actively, you can hear the subordinates respectfully call the player "BOSS" (BOSS)
Translated by 丨 忠犬小政宗
Edited by 丨 Bluestoon
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