AbstractStar Wars: The Clone Wars starts where Episode II left off. Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu, or Obi-Wan Kenobi, lead the Republic Army in the epic Clone Wars. Battle for survival in a variety of multiplayer games, from deathmatch to king of the hill to strategic conquest games, with up to four players. Wage war across six worlds in the galaxy's most unforgettable conflict and stop the separatists from assembling an ancient Sith weapon of annihilation.
ESRB rating
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Violence |
Full descriptionStar Wars: The Clone Wars is a vehicular combat game that takes place after the conclusion of Star Wars: Episode II. Players will choose from a variety of crafts before embarking on 16 missions set on six different planets. Mission objectives range from defending vessels from oncoming fire to escorting convoys until they safely reach their destination. Some missions are playable on foot, but the majority take place within the vehicle as it skims across the planet's surface. Along the way are defensive and offensive power-ups to pick up as well as secret bonus items.
Four different multiplayer modes include Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, and Conquest. The last option is a strategy game where players fight to claim territory and buildings by entering specific zones. The more buildings are claimed, the more units can be built to destroy each opposing player's headquarters. Developer Pandemic Studios' previous credits include Dark Reign, Battlezone II, and Army Men RTS.
It starts where Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones ends. As Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu or Obi-Wan Kenobi, you lead the Republic Army in the greatest battles of the epic Clone Wars. Your directive: to stop the Separatists from reassembling an ancient Sith weapon of mass annihilation. Battle for survival in a variety of multiplayer games with up to four players, from Deathmatch to King-of-the-Hill -- and even strategic Conquest games. And engage over 30 unique combat units as you wage war across six worlds in the galaxy?s most unforgettable conflict.
Editorial reviewSource:
AmazonAnother title to add to the
Star Wars gaming shelf,
The Clone Wars picks up where the movie
Episode II: Attack of the Clones leaves off. In fact, the very first battle in this game re-creates the climactic battle in the movie, with you leading the clone army and blasting every droid in sight. Not big on strategy,
Clone Wars is your basic arcade-style shoot-'em-up game. If you liked
Star Wars: Starfighter, this game’s for you.
You control the Jedi leading the Republic's clone army, sometimes fighting as Anakin, Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, or other familiar Jedi as the war takes you from planet to planet. As the leader, you may issue squad commands to teammates, allowing them to act independently and assist you in your mission. Your ships and weapons are varied, giving you the pleasure of piloting everything from zippy speeder bikes to the impressive Republic Gunship. Soar over ice fields and desertscapes, or maneuver through labyrinthine galactic scrap yards, leaving robotic wreckage behind as you blast through enemy ranks. And every so often you actually get to use your lightsaber as well.
The game is fun to play, the controls easy to master--but you won’t find a lot new or challenging if you’re an experienced gamer. Also, unlike its sibling, Bounty Hunter, the graphics leave a bit to be desired, but luckily this aspect of the game doesn’t detract much from the gameplay. The pure pleasure in this game lies in becoming a part of the Star Wars universe. And, of course, blowing up robots. --Maile Bohlmann
Pros:
- High-intensity play
- Fun, classic Star Wars music
- Four multiplayer modes
Cons:
- Silly voiceovers
- Graphics aren’t very detailed and color palette is limited
- Plotline is threadbare
- Overall, not very challenging or unique
Unlock Padme Amidala, Yoda, and additional secrets by completing bonus objectives
Enter special codes to change certain gameplay parameters
Save campaign progress, user profiles, statistics, unlocked features and more to a memory card
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