12DOVE Verdict
Pros
- +
Gorgeous prequel visuals
- +
Fantastic sound will rock your subwoofer
- +
Be a Star Wars "badass"
Cons
- -
Single-player campaign feels short
- -
Weapons lack "oomph"
- -
Tactical decisions are limited and linear
Why you can trust 12DOVE
Star Wars: Republic Commando is a first person shooter that puts you right in the middle of the Clone Wars. Prepare to get your pretty little armor splattered with bug slime, alien guts and droid parts.
As a specially-grown clone attached to an elite commando unit, you and three AI teammates blast through fast and intense combat; as the squad leader, you'll have to make some critical decisions while blaster bolts sizzle past your head. Thankfully, the process of commanding your squad is streamlined to a simple point-and-click interface and your boys know how to handle themselves.
The Unreal engine pushes out some of the most gorgeous visuals we've seen this year. As you battle your way through prequel locales such as Geonosis and Kashyyyk, you'll dish out the pain to Federation battle droids, Trandoshan mercs and even fight alongside Wookiees. Despite being clones, our buddies each have distinctive personalities and by the end of the game you'll feel like they really are your brothers in arms, thanks in no small part to strong voice acting. Both the soundtrack and the sound effects are top-notch as well.
In fact, the expertly crafted surround mix rewards Xbox owners with a sweet 5.1 setup - you'll be glad you invested in the speakers. And if you're a Halo veteran, you'll be right at home with the control scheme. Multiplayer modes on Live include CTF, Team Deathmatch, and Assault, and while each mode is solid, it won't draw you away from Halo 2.
More info
Genre | Shooter |
Description | Get up-close and personal in this Star Wars shooter. How close? Close enough to be splattered with bug slime, alien guts and droid parts. |
Platform | "Xbox","PC" |
US censor rating | "Teen","Teen" |
UK censor rating | "","" |
Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
As it teases Destiny 2 Year 11 with the codename Frontiers, Bungie talks what's next for its MMO: "We want to get back to expanding our worlds and world-building"
Elden Ring legend Let Me Solo Her is also getting their butt whooped by Shadow of the Erdtree's Rellana, Dancing Lion, and final boss, so they "got some help from summons"
Metal Gear Solid 3's remake retains the original cast, but reconstructs some old 2004 clips for new voice lines