AbstractSTAR WARS fans need not rest all of their hopes on the likes of Episode II; this PS2 franchise entry has the story and visual splendor to rival any of the films in the popular sci-fi series. Play as Adi Gallia the one Jedi who can save the troubled Karthakk system. Use of the Force is mandatory here, as you'll have to master Force Reflex and Force Lighting abilities in order to successfully pilot the Starfighter. Boasting high AI and incredibly advanced gameplay, this one is sure to make the diehards happy.
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Full descriptionRunning concurrent with the events in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter -- the sequel to the original Star Wars: Starfighter -- focuses on Jedi Master Adi Gallia's efforts to thwart the nefarious scheme of Count Dooku, who wishes to diminish the influence of the Jedi Council by swaying star systems away from the Republic. Gameplay remains true to the original, with only selective changes made. The two most notable changes are that the number of playable characters is down from three to two (Nym being the only character to return from the first game) and players are now able to use a host of Force Powers in combat, in lieu of actual secondary ship weapons.
Adi Gallia, who pilots the nimble Jedi Starfighter, can at first only perform Force Shield, an ability which surrounds the ship with a protective shield for a limited time. Yet during the course of the adventure Adi will learn new abilities, such as Force Lightning, a powerful electric attack; Force Reflex, which slows down time and allows you to inflict more damage on enemies; and lastly, Force Shock Wave, a circular wave of energy that damages anyone within the vicinity of your craft. Though unable to use Force Powers, Nym's slow, powerful craft is loaded with an array of secondary weapons. As before, wingmen can be ordered to perform a host of duties, including protecting specific targets, forming up on your wing or attacking at will. Levels provide objectives reminiscent of the first adventure, requiring gamers to perform seek-and-destroy, escort, and defensive missions. Interjected between levels are a number of CG and in-game cut-scenes which provide the necessary narrative.
The two-player mode even allows players to complete the Story Mode cooperatively, with additional ships provided for both players to choose from. By completing bonus and secret objectives in the game's Story Mode, players can unlock up to 30 different rewards, including trailers for other LucasArts titles, concept art and outtakes from the Episode II movie, commentary from the game developers and ten playable ships. TIE fighters, X-Wings, advanced versions of the in-game fighters, enemy ships, and even Jango Fett's Slave 1 are all hidden within the game.
A key highlight of Jedi Starfighter is the presence of its swift and stealthy namesake craft from Attack of the Clones. The Jedi starfighter is the ship of choice for the Jedi, and unlike any other in the Star Wars universe. By virtue of a Jedi pilot, players will have a variety of unique Force powers at their fingertips throughout various points in the game. Force lightning saps the power systems of enemy ships and renders pilots unconscious. Force shield creates an energy barrier that deflects laser blasts. Force reflex simulates exaggerated reflexes and perception of the Jedi Knight pilot by putting the world in slow motion while the Jedi starship retains normal turning and shooting abilities. Force shockwave produces a powerful energy surge, which radiates multi-directionally.
Jedi Starfighter introduces players to the two main characters and their starships through a mini-training campaign. In one-player mode, players will fly as Adi Gallia and Nym. Adi Gallia, a well-respected and very skillful Jedi Master, pilots the Jedi starfighter. Nym, a former pirate who has become a powerful rebel leader, flies the Havoc, which has been upgraded from the original game with three new weapons: cruise missiles, cluster missiles, and proximity mines. Two-player cooperative mode features additional supporting characters and ships
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AmazonThe galaxy is in turmoil as the events of
Star Wars: Episode II rapidly approach. Mace Windu dispatches one of the Council's top Jedi, Adi Gallia, to investigate disturbances in the Karthakk system caused by a secessionist movement that threatens to expand. Using the Republic's new prototype Jedi starfighter, Gallia sets out on missions that lead to events depicted in the
Star Wars: Episode II film. She quickly gains an upper hand in space battles using her Force powers, but will these be enough to counter the massive fleet of the evil Captain Toth and a mysterious figure that threatens the very foundations of the Galactic Republic system?
You'll fly the new Jedi starfighter and get a look at characters and events from the film. The game contains single- and dual-player action in more than 20 story-based missions. Fly all missions cooperatively with a friend or in single-player mode in a variety of spacecraft. Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter features more than 40 new craft, including massive capital ships, three new flyable fighters, new enemy craft, and more.
Fulfill certain objectives to unlock bonus features and vehicles
Issue commands to wingmates during combat to help turn the tide of battle
Perform powerslides to make tight turns
Cooperative mode lets two players work together to fight a common enemy
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