/vr/ - Retro Games

Fuck, it's hard to give a fair look at this game.
I'll try to be blunt and direct and say that this is a regular game, I wouldn't call it bad really, but I wouldn't call it good overall either, it has flaws.
First of all it probably has no purpose if you aren't into Star Wars.
If you are into Star Wars, especially the classic trilogy, then yes this game is for you. They nailed the atmosphere, music, characters, everything.
I'm not even a SW fanatic, but back in the 90s I got into SW because of the SW Trilogy thing, SW was everywhere, and I went to see the 3 remastered movies to the theatre, so it was like a mini SW craze, comparable to Ghostbusters or TMNT, it was a revival of SW.
Now couple that hype with the fact SotE is actually an incredible game for 1996. That's why it's hard to be fair, I have too much nostalgia and good memories with it, so I'm a bit biased. But I genuinely think it's a game worth playing today IF you have at least some interest in Star Wars, you will find a good time with it, with some frustrating moments.
The on-foot levels aren't really that bad and are actually super good for 1996. You can also change the view to first person and play doom-style, which is recommended in certain parts.
Most people will say that the worst parts are the bike race, and the sewers, and while those 2 are definitely among the worst moments in the game (although sewer has great atmosphere), the worst part for me was the drone boss in the second to last level. Fucker has 3 phases and if you haven't stocked seeker missiles, you'll have to struggle a lot to defeat him, like I did.
However, there's a reward for going through it, as the last level is also among the best moments of the game, besides the 1st level.
I would't say it's terrible besides the 1st level, more like the 1st and last levels are the highlight, and then you have an OK game with flaws but with a lot of character and atmosphere in the middle.

The final mission was KINO
Also, N64 cutscenes > PC cutscenes.

>>4982996
And that game was Rogue Squadron.
The last level of SotE also felt like Star Wars Arcade.

First and final levels are the best.

>>2347842

and the final one, but not too many people reached that far.