Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Fighting
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Krome Studios
- Publishers: LucasArts
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels: A Review
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels is an action-adventure game developed by Krome Studios and published by LucasArts for the Wii. It was released on November 18, 2008, in North America and November 21, 2008, in Europe. The game is based on the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series and film, and allows players to engage in lightsaber duels with a variety of characters from the show.
Gameplay
The game features a variety of gameplay modes, including a story mode, a challenge mode, and a multiplayer mode. In story mode, players take control of Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Ahsoka Tano as they fight their way through a series of levels based on the Clone Wars animated series. Challenge mode offers a variety of challenges for players to complete, such as defeating a certain number of enemies within a time limit or without taking any damage. Multiplayer mode allows players to compete against each other in a variety of lightsaber duels.
The game’s combat system is simple yet effective. Players use the Wii Remote to swing their lightsaber and perform a variety of attacks, including basic slashes, powerful strikes, and special moves. The game also features a variety of environmental objects that players can use to their advantage, such as crates and barrels that can be thrown at enemies or used as cover.
Characters
The game features a wide variety of characters from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and film, including:
- Anakin Skywalker
- Obi-Wan Kenobi
- Ahsoka Tano
- Yoda
- Mace Windu
- Count Dooku
- General Grievous
- Darth Maul
- Asajj Ventress
Each character has their own unique fighting style and abilities, so players can choose the character that best suits their playstyle.
Graphics and Sound
The game’s graphics are cel-shaded, which gives it a unique look that resembles the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series. The game’s sound design is also top-notch, with voice acting from the show’s cast and a soundtrack that features music from the series.
Overall
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels is a fun and exciting action-adventure game that is sure to please fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and film. The game’s simple yet effective combat system, wide variety of characters, and beautiful graphics and sound make it a must-play for any Star Wars fan.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
- Fun and exciting combat system
- Wide variety of characters
- Beautiful graphics and sound
- Faithful to the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and film
Cons:
- Story mode is relatively short
- Challenge mode can be repetitive
- Multiplayer mode is not very robust
Review Score
8/10
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